There’s only one incumbent Republican on the 17-member board running for re-election. Will Democrats take full control? Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Kristen Schorsch
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Artificial Intelligence is becoming more widespread and easily accessible to build. This episode talks about an artist that created and trained an artificial intelligence app to find the exact location and moment that an Instagram photo was taken. Be a...
Rockstar had a bad security week as their network was compromised and videos and source code of their latest Grade Theft Auto game were taken and posted online. This episode talks about the details. Be aware, be safe. Support the show and get access to...
Uber had a bad security week when a hacker breached their networks and bragged about it online. Uber admitted to the compromise and this epsiode talks about the details. Be aware, be safe. Support the show and get access to behind the scenes content as...
Researchers plan to look at how the climate will evolve in our region, even at the street level. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Lauren Frost
A new law banning most abortions went into effect yesterday, but it’s unlikely to end the debate over reproductive rights in Indiana. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Michael Puente
COVID-era deaths, journeys and a DIY disco light inspired the Chicago musicians to cut through malaise and make an album that shimmers with joy. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Mary Dixon and Cianna Greaves
This week's tools, tips, and tricks episode talks about Bitwarden, the open-source password vault. This is a must listen to the episode if you are looking for a password vault or looking to switch. Source - https://bitwarden.com/products/personal/ Be a...
In 2016 Uber suffered a breach where 57 million records were taken by a pair of hackers. This week the ex-security chief that oversaw the breach response is now on trial with criminal chargers around his handling of the incident. This episode talks abo...
It took 11 hours for jurors in the R&B star’s trial to reach their decision, finding Kelly guilty on six of 13 counts. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Shannon Heffernan and Cianna Greaves
Teenagers on Chicago’s West Side are getting trained up in the non-violence principles embraced by Martin Luther King. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Sarah Karp
“The Color Is” by brothers Nick and Jack Cave is a tribute to the Emerald City Sequence in the 1978 movie version of “The Wiz.” Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Natalie Moore
A lucrative street business is sparking some of the violence in Chicago's Police Beat 1112. But it’s not hard drugs — it’s loose cigarettes. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Chip Mitchell
ParrotOS released version 5.0 of its operating system and introduced a wide range of new offerings. This episode talks about those new versions and why you should consider working with ParrotOS and expand your coding and security knowledge. Source - ht...
The annual American Political Science Association (APSA) meeting is about to kick off. Finally back in person, we look forward to all the perks of an in-person conference from free coffee to seeing the delighted look on authors’ faces when they see their books at the booth to exploring a
Ahead of Election Day, WBEZ checked in with the Illinois Board of Elections. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your voting registration active. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Mawa Iqbal
Some Chicago neighborhood origin stories may surprise you.
The FBI has issued a warning to Decentralized Finance platforms (DeFi) and their investors after hackers have stolen over a billion dollars from them this year. This episode goes through the details and the recommendations the FBI has for them. Source ...