Climate expert Don Wuebbles argues why we should be optimistic about what can be done to address climate change. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Lauren Frost
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Vulnerabilities that we scan for are all based on what the industry knows about. It's the unpublished ones that can and are being used with no one's knowledge except the hackers. This episode talks about a report from Microsoft that indicated China is ...
The 1st Congressional District in Northwest Indiana has been a Democratic Party stronghold for nearly a century. Jennifer-Ruth Green is looking to make history by flipping it in next week’s election. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Michael Puente
The city of Chicago is holding a karaoke contest. WBEZ producer Lauren Frost talked to some of the brave singers who took the stage in the first round. Reporter: Lauren Frost
WIndows 11 has been out for a year, yet only 15% of the world's PC have installed it. This episode talks about what'ss different about Windows 11 and a possible reason why the install numbers are so low. Be aware, be safe. Support the show and get acce...
Armstrong landed in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood 100 years ago. How did the city influence his music? Host: Mary Dixon, Reporters: Cianna Greaves and Ayana Contreras
Cyberbullying and cyberstalking are serious crimes. This episode talks about a case where a college student is going to prison for his cyberstalking against other students. Be aware, be safe. Support the show and get access to behind the scenes content...
Young kids often turn to their parents to understand why we do safety drills. One parent, along with a social worker, takes on this tough one. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Susie An
Listen to a sonic ofrenda from our sister station Vocalo that includes Chicagoans who are remembering loved ones who still live among us in spirit. Host: Melab Lara; Reporter: Ari Mejia
The court will hear two cases Monday challenging affirmative action in college admissions. A June decision could impact admissions next fall. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter Nereida Moreno
LinkedIn is one of the top impersonated brands in phishing campaigns and hacking events. Microsoft/LinkedIn have added new security features to help curb fake profiles and fraud attempts. This episode talks about them. Source - https://www.infosecurit...
We asked the Illinois State Climatologist about which Halloweens have been the chilliest, wettest, foggiest and spookiest. Plus, how does this year compare? Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Lauren Frost
This episode is an all-hands-on-deck warning to all IT. OpenSSL is issuing a patch for a yet-to-be-disclosed critical vulnerability. This one is not to be ignored. Source - https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/Upcoming+Critical+OpenSSL+Vulnerability+What...
As we head into the final days of the campaign season, we break down changes to the bail system in Illinois and beyond. Host: Mary Dixon: Reporter: Shannon Heffernan and Cianna Greaves
One thousand three hundred episodes over 5 years. This episode talks about this major milestone and a big thanks to all of you for making it happen. Be aware, be safe. Support the show and get access to behind the scenes content as a patron - https://w...
The increase is meaningful in a district that has often had to do without. But vacancies are still a challenge, especially in schools with many low-income students. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporters: Noreida Moreno, Cianna Greaves and Sarah Karp
Increasingly, police are seizing ‘switches’ that convert handguns into illegal machine guns that can fire 20 shots in about a second. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Chip Mitchel
Patagonia Is Innovating & We Need to Do More, a Guest Post from the authors of “Democratize Work”
In Democratize Work: The Case for Reorganizing the Economy sociologists Isabelle Ferreras, Julie Battilana, and Dominique Méda interrogate how capitalism has dwarfed democracy, leading to the monumental challenges facing us from our workplaces to our collapsing environments. In this thoughtful piece below, they speak about the book’s themes and their