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Episode 1362 – Open Source Codebases Are More Vulnerable Than You Think

Application development in today's world is just as much about using open-source components as writing all your own code. This episode talks about findings from a recent study conducted by Synopsy and why you should take a close look at your open sourc...

Chicago Police Union sets up counseling center to curb officer suicides

Since 2018, the Chicago Police Department has lost at least 22 officers to suicide. In response, the Fraternal Order of Police has turned the second floor of its Chicago facility into a wellness center. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Chip Mitchell

Voters in Chicago’s 43rd ward have a rare abundance of choice

Voters along the north lakefront in Chicago's 43rd ward, one of the whitest wealthiest and most politically active wards in the city, have a wide field of candidates to choose from for the first time in a decade. Host: Clare Lane; Reporter: Claudia Mo...

How will mayoral candidates improve the CTA?

We’re answering questions you asked in our People’s Agenda survey about what problems you want Chicago’s next mayor to tackle. Today, a question on how to improve the CTA. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

Five Questions with Allison M. Prasch, author of “The World Is Our Stage”

Crowds swarm when US presidents travel abroad, though many never hear their voices. The presidential body, moving from one secured location to another, communicates as much or more to these audiences than the texts of their speeches. In The World is Our Stage, Allison M. Prasch considers how presidential appearances

The maple syrup season is changing

Nan Buckardt, the Director of Education for the Lake County Forest Preserves, explains the impact climate change could have on the maple syrup industry. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Lauren Frost

How will candidates improve access to mental health care?

This election season, we asked Chicagoans to contribute to the People's Agenda with questions and comments they want the next mayor to address. Here's one on improving access to mental health care. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Tessa Weinberg

Episode 1360 – Should You Hard Reset Your Devices

Your home networking devices, entertainment devices and others, in most cases, can be reset back to the factory defaults. This episode talks about when and why you would do a full reset and if it's something you should do regularly. 

Be aware, be safe.

 
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How corrupt ex-Illinois lawmakers keep their pensions

Illinois has paid out millions in pension payments to ex-lawmakers who have admitted criminal wrongdoing or are awaiting trial. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Dave McKinney

Billions are spent on fighting Chicago crime. What does it do?

This election season, we asked Chicagoans to contribute to the People's Agenda with questions and comments they want the next mayor to address. Here's one on the money spent to fight Chicago crime. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Chip Mitchell

Episode 1358 – Are Apple Devices More Secure Than PC or Android

Are Apple devcices more secure than PCs or Androids? That is a complicated question with a complicated answer. This episode talks about this and why it's not as simple as a Yes or No. 

Be aware, be safe.

 
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