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First Loves and Guilty Pleasures: Creating ‘The Mixtape of My Life’

The soundtrack to first loves, bad fights and family memories: Robert Elder’s new “music memoir” helps you create the mixtape of your life.

Gun-Rights Advocates Beat Back Effort to Regulate Illinois Gun Dealers

Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the Gun Dealer Licensing Act in March. Wednesday was key to determining whether that veto would stick. 

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April 25, 2018 - Full Show

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Melania Trump and the Role of First Lady

First lady Melania Trump hosts her first state dinner. A look at the historical role of first lady and how Trump is approaching the job.

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Countering Racism, Racial Profiling: Is Racial Bias Training Enough?

Starbucks’ CEO apologizes after the arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia store and pledges a nationwide racial bias training. Is it enough?

Taking Flight with 30 Years of the Illinois Butterfly Network

We peek behind the scenes at an exotic butterfly sanctuary in Chicago, and learn how volunteers help scientists track butterfly populations.

Radio Host Delilah Returns to Chicago Airwaves

After a recent break from radio, the self-described “Queen of Sappy Love Songs” is back. Delilah joins us in discussion.

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Ask Geoffrey: What Happened to ‘Chicago’s Most Famous Restaurant’?

What became of the Loop restaurant where Mayor Richard J. Daley had his power breakfasts? Geoffrey Baer has the story.

April 24, 2018 - Full Show

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Northwestern Project to Study What Local News Readers Want

With local news facing staff cuts and shrinking content, can a new project at Northwestern University be the lifeline it needs?

Illinois’ Budget Impasse Leads to ‘Out of Control’ Interest Payments

Illinois may have a budget (for another few months anyway), but the two-year stalemate continues to put a drag on the state’s finances.

Ja’Mal Green: 22-Year-Old Activist Sets Sights on City Hall

The community organizer and entrepreneur is making history as the youngest candidate to run for mayor. A conversation with Ja’Mal Green.

State Sen. Sam McCann Challenging Primary Winners in Governor’s Race

There’s a new candidate in the race for governor. A conversation with state Sen. Sam McCann.

‘The Fox Hunt’ a Story of 4 Strangers, 3 Faiths and 1 Remarkable Escape

A refugee’s harrowing escape from war-torn Yemen is also a remarkable story of interfaith cooperation.  

Chicago-Style Magic Reappears in Andersonville

Chicago has a style of magic? It does. We check out a North Side lounge that aims to recreate the spirit of Chicago-style close-up magic.