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Will Chicago Dry Cleaners Survive COVID-19?

Even as some activities in Illinois reopen, we’re still far from clear on what retail and restaurant life will look like once the pandemic is over. For Dry cleaners, COVID-19 is posing an existential threat. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Odette Yousef

Divorce Lawyers Brace As Filings Expected To Double

The New Year is known for resolutions, new beginnings, reassessments. It’s usually a time people reflect on their life, career, goals and it’s also usually the time some people file for divorce. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Araceli Gomez-Aldana

What Made You Want To Adopt Me?

Helen Beneker first met her adoptive mother, Lisa, six years ago. Now a senior in high school, she recently asked her some big questions. Producer: Bill Healy

Downtown Signs Say Call Police On Chicago’s Bucket Boys

“This is not okay,” said Aurelius Raines, who removed the Streeterville signs. “This right here is just violence against Black people.” Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Natalie Moore

COVID-19 Isn’t The Only Safety Concern For Schools

A group of resident pediatricians in Chicago say the isolation caused by school closures is dangerous to kids' mental health. Host: Becky Vevea; Guest: Hasanga Samaraweera

Epsiode 912 – Microsoft Is Now A Cybersecurity Monster

Microsoft's recent earnings call shows how serious they are in cybersecurity and their customers agree. This episode talks about the report and why it makes Microsoft a monster in cybersecurity.

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Sen. Durbin Says Congress Is Split On COVID Relief

Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois became the Senate Majority Whip earlier this month, making him one the top lawmakers in the Senate. Congress is set to take action on COVID-19 relief, domestic terrorism, and the impeachment of Donald Trump. Host: Mary D...

What You Need To Know Before Your COVID-19 Vaccine

Illinois Public Health Director, Doctor Ngozi Ezike, says the info you need to provide when signing up for a COVID-19 Vaccine will depend on where you’re getting your shot, and what priority group you fall into. Reporter: Mariah Woelfel; Find all our c...

Six Questions with Anjuli Fatima Raza Kolb, author of “Epidemic Empire”

Terrorism has often been described as a cancer, an infection, an epidemic, a plague. In her new book, Epidemic Empire, Anjuli Fatima Raza Kolb tracks this persistent trope of terrorism as a “social contagion,” from its roots in anti-rebellion colonial rhetoric through to the global war on terror. Raza Kolb’s demonstrates that the metaphor surfaces again and again at moments of crisis—including the current COVID-19 crisis. We asked the author a few questions about her book. Epidemic Empire has turned out to be quite prescient. We began preparing the book for publication in early 2020, just before we entered COVID-19 lockdown. How have the events of this past year sharpened your understanding of the themes in the book? Thank you for asking this question—it’s been on my mind constantly over the last ten months. Also, suddenly, on everyone else’s mind! In the early days of my research, I was getting a lot of pushback on my work’s relationship to what’s casually called “social construct” theory, an effect of deconstruction, which argues that certain seemingly stable ontological categories like gender or race are in fact products of the social. Judith Butler’s monumental Gender Trouble is a good example here, and it’s also […]

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Episode 911 – Another Reason To Move To Signal, You Can Use It On Your Desktop

If you are still looking for a private and secure communication app this episode talks about a feature that gives Signal another boost.

How to use Signal on your desktop - https://www.howtogeek.com/710253/how-to-use-signal-on-desktop/

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Episode 910 – Virtual CISOs Are A Viable Solution For Small Businesses Here’s Why

This episode talks about a service offered by many called vCISO or Virtual Chief Information Security Officer. If you are a small business without a security team a vCISO is available solution to help you build that security foundation.

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How Do I Convince Others The COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe?

A new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows a third of Americans believe some myth about the coronavirus vaccine, like that it’ll cost money, when in reality it’ll be free. Reporter: Mariah Woelfel Find all our coverage at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ

Dr. Reflects On One Year At COVID-19 Frontlines

Dr. Lynwood Jones helped treat Illinois’ first COVID-19 patients. One year later, he reflects on how the health system has responded — and what comes next. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Lauren Frost

When Will I Be Able To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine?

Chicago recently released a tentative timeline for when different groups can start getting vaccinated. By the end of March, the city hopes to open up COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone over 16 with an underlying health condition. Find all our coverage at ...

Episode 909 – Tesla New Hire Allegedly Takes Thousands Of Proprietary Files, Gets Fired And Sued

This episode talks about a situation at Telsa that led to a new employee's termination and Tesla suing them in court. Reflecting on lessons learned about onboarding, least privilege and use of personal services in a corporate environment.

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Where Can I Get A COVID-19 Vaccine?

Illinois is expecting a steady stream of vaccine coming in from the federal government in the weeks ahead. Find more on how to get your COVID-19 Vaccine at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ Reporter: Becky Vevea

Chicago Teachers Vote To Reject In-Person Schooling

Union members approved a resolution to work remotely only starting Monday. CPS then pushed back the return of elementary staff to Wednesday. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Sarah Karp