In the Beverly neighborhood, an unlikely duo of nuns attend a weekly class that's like a cross between dance aerobics and strolling. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Natalie Moore
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More than 300 psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors and social workers say Chicago police officers should not respond to mental health emergencies. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang
Evanston made national headlines when it passed reparations, but the program's limited scope still causes pain for former residents. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Araceli Gómez-Aldana
Some Chicagoans are finding a sense of belonging at a small gift shop in Ukrainian Village as the war carries on abroad. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Anna Savchenko
In our weekly climate conversation, we hear from a listener who’s grappling with whether to have kids in the face of climate change. Meghan Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli, the co-founders of Conceivable Future, collect testimonials from people across ...
It’s Chicago restaurant week. And for some restaurants, it’s an opportunity to recover from the debilitating economic effects of the pandemic. Host: Araceli Gómez-Aldana; Producer: Cianna Greaves
WBEZ investigated claims that guards at an Illinois prison beat people in a place with no cameras. It’s part of the new season of the podcast Motive. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Shannon Heffernan
Since 2008, the city has seen trends that may be connected to a warming planet, like extreme heat waves and rainstorms. Climate advisor to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Kyra Woods says it's time for a new perspective on climate change in Chicago. Host: Mary Di...
Risking fines from the Federal Communications Commission, this radio pirate has kept his “audio noir” on air 24/7 for 15 years. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Linda Lutton
As the war in her home country continues, WBEZ reporter Anna Savchenko shares how fear has shaped the lives of her Ukrainian family over generations. Host: Mary Dixon; Producer: Ariel Van Cleave
Democratic Governor JB Pritzker and legislative Democratic leadership say progress has already been made. But some reform groups and GOP members say it’s not enough. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Dave McKinney
Doctor Scott Collis, atmospheric scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, explains why there are so many different projections on the effects of climate change. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Lauren Frost
Tonika Lewis Johnson uses her art to show how racism and discriminatory housing practices have hurt Black families in Chicago. Her latest installation called "Inequity for Sale" in Englewood is direct and bold. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Natalie Moore
South Side Rev. Norman Hernan Moran encourages residents to express the emotions brought forth by the pandemic instead of bottling them up. Host: Araceli Gómez-Aldana; Producer: Adora Namigadde
Reverend Emily McGinley offers reflections on comfort in the midst of isolation during the pandemic. Host: Mary Dixon; Producer: Adora Namigadde
In Illinois and other states, legal challenges have been filed arguing the federal “illegal re-entry” law violates the Constitution’s equal protection clause. Judith Miller, a law professor at the University of Chicago, discusses the arguments around i...
In Memoriam: Sara Suleri Goodyear
It is with a deep sense of loss that we share news of the passing of author Sara Suleri Goodyear, at age 68. Her family reports that she died in Bellingham, WA, on 20 March 2022. Sara’s now classic memoir, Meatless Days, was published by the Press in 1989 and
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