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Symbols Of White Supremacy Seen At DC Capitol Riot

WBEZ’s Odette Yousef chronicled the rise of the modern day hate movement in the most recent season of the Motive podcast. She helps decipher some what was seen during yesterday’s attempted coup at the nation’s Capitol. Host: Lisa Labuz; Producer: Laure...

Episode 897 – IoT Strikes Again – Swatting Attacks Using Smart Home Devices

Swatting attacks are a dangerous trend with malicious agents. Making hoax calls to send police to a residence under the impression there is an immediate threat to life. Now hackers are hijacking smart home devices to aid them in this cruel joke. This episode talks about how this is happening and what you can do to protect yourself.

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How IL Lawmakers Reacted To Violence At U.S. Capitol

Illinois lawmakers who witnessed firsthand yesterday’s historic and violent day at the nation’s Capitol talked about their experience as protesters stormed the building. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

Illinois Delegation Members Sheltered In Place At Capitol

Members of Illinois’ congressional delegation sheltered in place at the U.S. Capitol after a mob of pro-Donald Trump extremists stormed the building. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from the northwest suburbs was among them. Host: Melba Lar...

Those Who Did Not Die: Wrong Place, Wrong Time

19 year old Ieisha Lowe told her story to WBEZ’s Patrick Smith about the stray bullet that hit her this summer while she was walking near her house. Host: Mary Dixon

Episode 896 – The US Infrastructure Is More Fragile Than You Think, Nashville Proved It

As security and IT professionals, we focus on what we have control over. However, there should also be awareness and an understanding of the underlying infrastructure that we rely on. This episode talks about the horrible act that occurred in Nashville on Christmas Day and why it exposed how fragile our infrastructure really is. 

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Those Who Did Not Die: It Ain’t Easy To Leave

For every person killed in a city shooting, five are shot and survive. Those victims — about 50,000 since 2000 — are marked for life. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Patrick Smith

CTU Showdown As CPS Transitions To In-Person Classes

The first wave of CPS staff is due back Monday to prepare for the return of students. The Chicago Teachers Union is strongly opposed to reopening. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Sarah Karp

Illinois Nature Preserves Get Some Much Needed Love

Too many Illinois Nature Preserves don’t get the care they deserve. The new group Friends of the Illinois Nature Preserves rallies support for what remains of the real Illinois. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Jerome McDonnell

Episode 895 – It’s A New Year, Time For Your Cyber-Hygiene

2021 is here and it's a perfect time to focus on your cyber-hygiene. This episode goes through some of the big items to help clean up your security and strengthen your posture.

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Surviving Chicago’s Epidemic Of Gun Violence

There’s a city’s worth of people living in Chicago with injuries from gun violence. Their experiences are unique, their suffering is real and their needs are great. Stories from those who did not die. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Patrick Smith

Five Books to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

At the beginning of each year, many of us make resolutions. But often, it’s hard to know just how to get started or stay committed. That’s where we come in! Books are one of the best ways to explore how to best fulfill a resolution, and so we’ve offered some suggestions below of books to get you started on the path to self-improvement. Improve your writing with Wordcraft: The Complete Guide to Clear, Powerful Writing. In one of the most broadly useful writing books ever written, legendary writing coach Jack Hart breaks the writing process into a series of manageable steps, from idea to polishing. Filled with real-world examples, both good and bad, Wordcraft shows how to bring such characteristics as force, brevity, clarity, rhythm, and color to any kind of writing. Find new ways to relax: Doodling for Academics: A Coloring and Activity Book With the help of hilarious illustrations by Lauren Nassef, Julie Schumacher infuses the world of campus greens and university quads with cutting wit, immersing you deep into the weirdly creative challenges of university life. Offering a satirical interactive experience for scholars, the combination of humor and activities in this book will bring academia into entertaining […]

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There’s Beauty In The Challenge

Eve Creelman speaks with her young daughter Vivian about what it's like to go to second grade online. Host: Greta Johnsen; Producer: Bill Healy

Episode 894 – Last Epsiode of 2020

What a year and I think we are glad it's finally over.

This is the last episode for the year. A big thank you to all of you and a discussion on how hackers can use personal information to scare you into paying them. Don't fall for it.

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Vocalo’s Bekoe Looks Back On 2020’s Best Music

This year, music fans swapped concerts and clubs for livestreams, but there was no shortage of new tunes to get us through the year. Bekoe from our sister station Vocalo reveals his favorite music from 2020. Host: Mary Dixon; Producer: Lauren Frost; Fi...

Pandemic Causes Surge In Dual Citizenship Applications

The consulates of some European Union countries in Chicago have seen a big increase in applications for citizenship and passports this year. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Dan Mihalopoulos

People Of Color Need More From U of C, Students Say

Activists and faculty for years have pushed for changes they say would make the university more welcoming to people of color. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang

Episode 893 – New Partnership In The Works With WeHackPurple

This episode talks about a new partnership going forward with a fantastic Application Security learning and community resource, We Hack Purple.

I have had the founder on the podcast before, the 2019 Hacker Woman of the Year, you can hear that episode here - https://securityinfive.com/podcast-interview-bio-for-shehackspurple-tanya-janca/

She will be returning again soon to talk about our new partnership with WeHackPurple.com

Be aware, be safe.

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