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CPS chess team prepares for the state finals

Fourteen Chicago public schools are competing in the state chess tournament in Peoria. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Nereida Moreno

Episode 1358 – What Is A Virtual Machine And Can It Be More Secure To Use The Internet

Virtual Machines are a very powerful way to expand your computing capabilities. This episode talks about what a Virtual Machine is and how you can use it to strengthen your security posture. 

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CPS enrollment is down, yet the budget is up. Why?

WBEZ has gotten hundreds of questions from our People’s Agenda survey about economic issues Chicagoans want to see the next mayor address. Today, a question about education funding. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Sarah Karp

Five Questions with Christina Dunbar-Hester, author of “Oil Beach: How Toxic Infrastructure Threatens Life in the Ports of Los Angeles and Beyond”

San Pedro Bay, which contains the contiguous Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, is a significant site for petroleum shipping and refining as well as one of the largest container shipping ports in the world—some forty percent of containerized imports to the United States pass through this so-called America’s

Episode 1357 – Is Online Banking Safe, Things To Think About

Is online banking safe? That is a complicated question that this episode breakdown and gives you things to think about and so when you are banking online.

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Taylor Swift heartbreak bar pops up in Chicago

Do you have some ‘Bad Blood’ with Valentine’s Day? This Taylor Swift pop-up is perfect for you. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Indira Khera

Episode 1356 – Internet Service Provider Or Cellular Internet Access For Home Use

Cellular bandwidth speeds have reach most home Internet Service Providers. Which one should you use at home? This episode explores if you should go with the cellular route or stick with your ISP. 

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CPS grapples with a spike in after-school killings

Last year, nine children 17 years old or younger were killed on a weekday between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., a WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times analysis found. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporters: Sarah Karp, Nader Issa, Ola Giwa and Matt Kiefer

Episode 1355 – 1Password Moving To Passkeys, Big Step Forward

1Password announced a huge new feature coming to their service. This summer they will change their vault authentication to passkey. This episode talks about what this means and why it's a big deal.  Source - https://blog.1password.com/unlock-1password-...

WBEZ answers your economic questions ahead of the election

WBEZ has gotten hundreds of questions from our People’s Agenda survey about economic issues Chicagoans want to see the next mayor address. Today, a question about the city’s property taxes. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Tess Weinberg

Bronzeville Children’s Museum celebrates 25th anniversary

The Southside museum is the brainchild of founder Peggy Montes, a lifelong Chicagoan and Bronzeville resident. She spoke with WBEZ Producer Cianna Greaves about the museum’s unique approach to teaching children Black history. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporte...

Episode 1354 – The Battle For The Best AI Bot Has Begun

The era of commercialized artificial intelligence bots is here. Microsoft announced a new Edge browser version with an enhanced AI Bot powered by ChatGPT. This episode talks about it. 

Source - https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/02/07/reinventing-search-with-a-new-ai-powered-microsoft-bing-and-edge-your-copilot-for-the-web/

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Chicago principals more diverse, UChicago study finds

UChicago study shows large numbers of Black and white principals, mirroring the CPS student body, but Latino leaders are underrepresented. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Nereida Moreno

Episode 1353 – Florida Hospital Cancels Procedures After Cyberattack

Cyberattacks impacts go beyond the technology, in many cases, there is a person behind all the data that can feel the impact as well. This episode talks about a hospital in Florida that had to cancel surgeries because of a cyberattack. Be aware, be saf...

Mental health, medical deserts: Chicago mayoral candidates

While most of the candidates have pledged to reopen mental health clinics, they’re saying less about other pressing health care issues. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporters: Kristen Schorsch, Tessa Weinberg