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Ask Geoffrey: What’s the History of the Chicago Huskies?

A youth basketball league from the 1940s and ‘50s is a reminder of Japanese American internment during World War II. Geoffrey Baer has that story and more in this edition of Ask Geoffrey.

How Exposure to Violence Impacts Young Children in Chicago

New analysis of Chicago homicide data by the Erikson Institute underscores the effect violent crime can have on young children.

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July 17, 2019 - Full Show

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5 Chicago Theater Recommendations: ‘Music Man,’ ‘True West’ and More

There’s a parade of new shows on stage in Chicago. Theater critic Hedy Weiss recommends her current favorites.

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What Illinois Offers Undocumented Immigrants

Even as President Donald Trump cracks down on undocumented immigrants, Illinois is expanding services available to them. What services are – and aren’t – on offer.

How Illinois Employers Might Handle Recreational Marijuana

Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Illinois on Jan. 1, but there are a lot of unanswered questions about how employers will react – and adapt – to the law. 

Veterans, Lawmakers Push to Overturn Transgender Service Ban

The House passes an amendment to reverse President Donald Trump’s ban on most transgender people serving in the military. Retired Col. Jennifer Pritzker joins us.

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First Black Female AMA President Talks Policy, Health Equity

Meet Dr. Patrice Harris, the new leader of the Chicago-based American Medical Association, the country’s largest association of doctors and medical students.

July 16, 2019 - Full Show

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Go Grind! Chicago Skateboard Camp Shows Kids the Basics in City Skate Parks

The Chicago Park District teams up with a local organization to offer youth skateboarding camps and clinics at skate parks across the city. We “drop in” for a look at Go Grind.

ICE Raids Rattle Chicago’s Immigrant Communities

Immigration raids in Chicago and around the nation stoked fear, but there were very few reports of mass detentions and deportations. We discuss the ICE deportation operations with Ruth Lopez-McCarthy and Randy Ramey.

Despite Trump Threats, ICE Raids Fail to Materialize in Chicago

There has been no sign yet of a beefed-up presence from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Chicago. Nonetheless, several immigrants’ rights groups and concerned citizens are trying to combat the fear those threats have caused.

House Hunting: Design Competition Selects Bungalow for the 21st Century

Bungalows have served Chicago families for a hundred years. Could this new design by Greg Tamborino be the bungalow of the future? Blair Kamin weighs in.

At Museum of Science and Industry, a Brave New World of Wearable Tech

The exhibition “Wired to Wear” aims to lift the veil on clothing and accessories that can boost your health and wellness – or just express your creativity.

Chicago Corruption Walking Tour Begins Final Season

A Chicago walking tour enters its final season of investigating the city’s corrupt past – and present. Local journalist Paul Dailing, who started the tour in 2016, join us in discussion.