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On Dangerous Children, a Guest Post from Kenneth Gross

In Dangerous Children: On Seven Novels and a Story, Kenneth Gross explores our complex fascination with uncanny children in works of fiction. Below, he reflects on what drew him to the uncanny children featured in his book. Does it matter that Dangerous Children is being published so close to Halloween?

Birds are declining in almost every US habitat

In this week’s climate conversation, we’ll hear about what’s happening to the birds in our region and how climate change is playing a role. Host: Melba Lara, Reporter: Lauren Frost

Episode 1292 – A Simple Email Mistake Can Cause Major Data Leaks

Email is close to being the primary mode of communication between an organization and its customers/users. However, you can create a data leak through email by making an innocent mistake. This episode talks about this mistake and why it's so easy to do...

How are urban farms dealing with climate change?

Chicago’s urban farms provide fresh produce to local communities and create green spaces across the city. But recently, they’ve started to feel the impacts of climate change. Host: Susie An; Reporter: Indira Khera

Episode 1289 – Phishing As A Service – PhaaS – Is A Thing Now

Phishing is a huge problem and it's now easier than ever for hackers to get started. Phishing as a Service is not new but a recent shift in tools has made it easier than ever to get going. Be aware, be safe. Support the show and get access to behind th...

Read an Excerpt from “A Fan’s Life: The Agony of Victory and the Thrill of Defeat” by University of Michigan Football Fanatic Paul Campos

In A Fan’s Life: The Agony of Victory and Thrill of Defeat, University of Colorado law professor—and lifelong University of Michigan football fanatic—Paul Campos delves into the strangest and ugliest depths of the rabid sports fan’s mindset. His ruminations on this particularly fervent form of obsession take him from the

Chicago Animal Care and Control testify before City Council

Animal Care and Control talked budget with City Council. From poop pick-up to wandering deer – aldermen raised a slew of animal-related complaints. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

Illinois AG candidates on criminal justice and abortion

The winner will have a lot of discretion responding to a legal landscape being dramatically changed by a conservative U.S. Supreme Court. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Shannon Heffernan

Episode 1288 – Former Uber CISO Found Guilty Of Covering Up Breach

The former CISO from Uber has been convicted of two felonies around his handling of the 2016 Uber breach. This episode talks about what actions were done and if you should be worried about going to jail if you experience a breach. Be aware, be safe. Su...