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The Rise Of Chicago Teen Activists

In Chicago many Black teens have been at the forefront of recent marches. They are part of a movement for social justice that began long before this summer’s wave of demonstrations.

Host: Mary Dixon
Reporter: Adriana Cardona Maguigad

Episode 802 – What Is Up With The TikTok Ban

TikTok is the thorn in security professional's sides. This app is a data vacuum and is accused of collecting more data than they admit and potentially share it with government agencies you don't want to have it. This episode talks about the TikTok ban chatter going on right now and what you can do about it.

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Why Some Chicago Businesses Are Becoming Virus Trackers

As COVID-19 cases climb in Illinois, some businesses are becoming virus trackers of sorts. They’re collecting information from customers that would normally be something public health officials would do.

Host: Mary Dixon
Reporter: Kristen Schorsch

Rapper FBG Duck Fatally Shot In Chicago’s Gold Coast

Chicago rapper FBG Duck was fatally shot in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood Tuesday. On social media many are mourning his death, while rival rappers are celebrating and mocking his murder.

Host: Becky Vevea
Guest: Lance Williams

Chicago Public Schools Goes All Remote

With COVID-19 cases rising and pressure building, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPS drop preliminary plans for both remote and in-person school.

Host: Becky Vevea, Mariah Woelfel
Reporter: Sarah Karp

Episode 801 – The Best Practice To Handle Ransomware Are Backups and Zero Tolerance

A health care company in New Jersey was hit by ransomware but they didn't pay and recovered from it. This episode talks about ransomware and the best practice to recover from it.

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Chicago Courts Resume, Months After COVID-19 Halted Proceedings

Chicago’s first jury trial in months is underway at the federal courthouse downtown. It looks a lot different because of the pandemic. Jon Seidel covers the federal courts for the Chicago Sun-Times and shares what court proceedings look like in the tim...

Epsiode 800 – 800th Episode – Thank You And How I Do The Podcast

Another milestone reached; 800 episodes! This is a big thank you who tune in each day and I talk about how I started and keep doing to the podcast.

If you want to be a guest on the show, want to publish a blog article on my blogs or have an idea for a show get in touch.

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Episode 799 – Twitter Hack Pulled Off By A 17 Year Old Kid

Twitter was hacked and high profile accounts were used to steal money from unsuspecting users. This episode talks about the recent arrests of the alleged masterminds and you'll be surprised who they are and how they carried out the hack. 

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In Chicago, Which Test For COVID-19 Is The Most Accurate?

Experts say painless mouth and shallow nose swabs can be nearly as good as, or possibly better than, nasopharyngeal samples for detecting COVID-19.

Host: Mary Dixon
Reporter: Monica Eng

Tourists Are Defying Chicago’s Quarantine Order

Visitors from hot-spot states are still coming to Chicago, saying they didn’t want to cancel their planned vacations or cross-state day trips.

Host: Melba Lara
Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

Episode 798 – Tools, Tips and Tricks – Signal

This week's tools, tips, and tricks talks about the communication app Signal. If you care about your privacy and security when you communicate on your device, Signal is a must-have.

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Northwest Indiana Leads Region With Highest COVID-19 Rate

Latinos are testing positive for COVID-19 at a higher rate than other groups, and that’s especially true for residents of East Chicago in Northwest Indiana.

Host: Mary Dixon
Reporter: Michael Puente

Chicago’s Mercy Hospital To Close In 2021

Mercy Hospital has served Chicago’s South Side for nearly 170 years. This week, it announced plans to close next year, citing financial problems.

Host: Melba Lara
Reporter: Kristen Schorsch