Bedste Uptown Radio-podcasts (2024)

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October 14, 2024 // J-One and Deren Atkins LIVE @ Sugar Run Bar 1:01:13

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In this week's episode, the On The Scene team heads to Sugar Run Bar in Kitchener ON to chat with local musician and community leader J-One, and Podcast Host and Midtown Radio producer Deren Atkins. Hosts Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel hear from J-One about her lifelong passion for hip-hop and community, and how she has found family and connection…

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October 3, 2024 // Exclusive Pre-Show of "The Ref Didn't See It" LIVE @ Apollo Cinema 58:49

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Hosts Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel head to The Apollo Cinema in Downtown Kitchener to visit the exclusive premiere of "The Ref Didn't See It," an original film from Sara Geidlinger and Colin Hunter that follows the journey of Colin learning the ins and outs of becoming a wrestling referee. The pair hung out on the "red" carpet as guests entered …

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OTL #941: A crisis in Illinois prisons, Educational attainment of CPS students, The Secret History of Nick Gravenites 42:43

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Mike Stephen discusses the crisis of Illinois state prison staff levels and working conditions with John Howard Association executive director Jennifer Vollen-Katz, learns about a new report about the educational attainment of CPS students from Alexandra Usher, the director of data and research at the To&Through Project, and discovers the Secret Hi…

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DEMO BASHMENT MIX FULL VERSION SOON>>>> 57:02

10d ago57:02

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DEMO BASHMENT MIX FULL VERSION SOON>>>> by UpTownAf UpTown

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RANDOM R&B MIX PT 3 32:28

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RANDOM R&B MIX PT 3 by UpTownAf UpTown

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PLUS TAX Live Audio 1:38:08

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PLUS TAX Live Audio by UpTownAf UpTown

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OTL #940: CTA Surveillance, One year after the end of cash bail, McLuhan’s new music 34:37

13d ago34:37

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Mike Stephen learns about a new CTA surveillance pilot program from Justin Agrelo, community engagement reporter at The Trace, discusses the impact of ending cash bail in Illinois with State Senator Robert Peters (13th), and gets the lowdown on local prog rock band McLuhan from vocalist & bassist Neal Rosner.…

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OTL #939: The judicial election guide, Sideshow Villains’ deviant cabaret, and The Secret History of Jo Mapes 38:58

20d ago38:58

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Mike Stephen learns about Injustice Watch’s judicial election guide with managing editor Jonah Newman, previews the Sideshow Villains’ upcoming deviant cabaret with band leader Dante Ingram, and discovers the Secret History of local folk singer Jo Mapes.Af Mike Stephen

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OTL #938: The history of Black entrepreneurship in Chicago, Local education update 34:41

25d ago34:41

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Mike Stephen discusses the history of Black entrepreneurship in Chicago with Wichita State history professor Robert Weems Jr. and then gets an update on local education issues from Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin.Af Mike Stephen

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September 26, 2024 // Jordan Long & Brenda Mabel Reid LIVE @ Counterpoint Brewing 1:07:05

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In our Season 5 premiere, the On The Scene team heads to Counterpoint Brewing in Kitchener ON to chat with local musician Jordan Long and local mixed media artist Brenda Mabel Reid. Hosts Allison Dyjach, Shelby Bolitsky, and Darek Reidel hear from Jordan about his new EP release "The Window Seat" and how he was able to create a concept album of com…

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OTL #937: An American Suburb’s Encounter with Evil 43:11

1M ago43:11

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Mike Stephen sits down with Lake Forest High School history teacher Michael Soffer to discuss his new book Our Nazi: An American Suburb’s Encounter with Evil, which tells the story of how a WWII Nazi ended up as a high school custodian in suburban Chicago.Af Mike Stephen

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OTL #936: The future of women comes to Chicago, The Transferable Skills Podcast, The Surabhi Ensemble’s world music thrives 40:10

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Mike Stephen talks to Dr. Jamila Taylor, president and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, about their upcoming Chicago conference, learns about the new Transferable Skills Podcast from its creator and host Noah Mishkin, and previews the Surabhi Ensemble’s gig at Navy Pier with guitarist Carlo Basile.…

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OTL #935: Smartphones On Hold, Local journalism drama, The Secret History of George E. Lewis 42:59

2M ago42:59

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Mike Stephen learns about the Smartphones On Hold initiative with co-founders Kelly Kribs and Gideon Bob, discusses the latest issues in local journalism with McKinley Park News publisher Justin Kerr, and discovers the Secret History of experimental jazz trombone player George E. Lewis.Af Mike Stephen

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The Uptown Chronicles interview with Walil Archer 6:48

2M ago6:48

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Walil Archer interviews Steven Goard, Alonge Hawes and Lil Zane at the exclusive screening of The Uptown Chronicles Press Junket. Watch the video on the link below:https://youtu.be/y9nNiQa04kc Catch more details on The Real RAPP Radio Show with Walil Archer on Downtown Hott Radio on Saturdays 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM EST. Go to the link below to tune in: ⁠…

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Diamond The Body & Que Styles interview with Walil Archer 1:12

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Walil Archer interview Diamond The Body & Que Styles at a private screening of DejaVu Season 2 on Now That's TV. Watch the video on the link below:https://www.tiktok.com/@walilarcher/video/7412277186738015518 Catch more details on The Real RAPP Radio Show with Walil Archer on Downtown Hott Radio on Saturdays 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM EST. Go to the link bel…

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OTL #934: The future of Chicago newsracks, Chicago Style celebrates local fashion history 39:13

2M ago39:13

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Mike Stephen learns about the disappearance of downtown newspaper racks from Brian Hieggelke, editor and publisher of Newcity and the chair of the Chicago Newsracks Task Force, and then talks to Illinois Humanities executive director Gabrielle Lyon and author Ayana Contreras to get a preview of an event that celebrates local fashion history called …

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OTL #933: Illinois’ air pollution, Saxman Billy Harper’s story, Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition 38:43

2M ago38:43

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Mike Stephen discusses a new report about Illinois' air pollution with Julian Reif, professor at the University of Illinois, discovers saxman Billy Harper’s story, and learns about the good work of the Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition with executive director Dora Dantzler-Wright.Af Mike Stephen

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August 22, 2024 // The 74 Experience & HouseCat LIVE from Adventurer's Guild Cafe 1:07:01

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In this week's episode of On The Scene, hosts Allison Dyjach, Darek Reidel, and Shelby Bolitsky head to Adventurer's Guild Cafe and Board Game lounge in Downtown Kitchener to chat with Jaydon and Vedant from The 74 Experience, and the members of local indie band HouseCat. Guests: The 74 Experience is a new events group putting together local concer…

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OTL #932: The Neighborhood Bridge, New music from Max McGathey, The legacy of the Uptown People’s Law Center 37:57

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Mike Stephen visits with Prentice Butler, executive director of a local organization that provides a bridge to success for Chicago families called The Neighborhood Bridge, gets the lowdown on local musician Maxx McGathey’s new music, and discusses the legacy of the Uptown People’s Law Center with retiring executive director Alan Mills.…

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OTL #931: The Tenant Trap, The Secret History of Fred Holstein 35:51

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Mike Stephen talks to Injustice Watch senior reporter Alejandra Cancino about how some Chicago renters are trapped in unsafe buildings while forced to pay rising rents and then dives into the Secret History of local folk legend Fred Holstein.Af Mike Stephen

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OTL #930: No Games Chicago, Inequities in mental health services for justice-involved youth 38:38

3M ago38:38

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Mike Stephen talks to community organizer Tom Tresser about his new book on the history of No Games Chicago and then talks to Maria Jose Luna, doctoral candidate in the clinical psychology program at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, about a new study that examines the inequities in mental health services for justice-involved y…

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OTL #929: Preserving Illinois wetlands, Red Spot Rhythm Section’s new music, The Secret History of William Warren 40:07

3M ago40:07

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Mike Stephen learns about efforts to preserve Illinois wetlands from Jennifer Bamberg, investigative reporter at Investigate Midwest, gets into Red Spot Rhythm Section’s new music with band founder Josh Siegal, and discovers the Secret History of Chicago blues drummer William Warren.Af Mike Stephen

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Does the War in Ukraine Make Soviet Jews Feel More Eastern European? 4:09

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Does the War in Ukraine Make Soviet Jews Feel More Eastern European? by Uptown RadioAf Uptown Radio

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OTL #928: The future of additional dwelling units in Chicago, Money in the Chicago school board election, Hope for Homes Day 40:10

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Mike Stephen learns about Chicago City Council action regarding additional dwelling units from Cityscape Chicago founder and CEO Steven Vance, discusses the money flowing through the upcoming Chicago School Board election with Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Becky Vevea, and chats with La Case Norte executive director Jose Munoz about Hope for Homes…

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July 18, 2024 // Coraline James & Pink Lemonade Records LIVE from Shortfinger Brewing 1:01:16

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On this episode of On The Scene, hosts Allison Dyjach, Darek Reidel, and Shelby Bolitsky head to Shortfinger Brewing Co. in Kitchener to chat with local musician Coraline James about her brand new Song/Craft Concerts series, and Zack and Scott from Pink Lemonade Records to discuss their upcoming summer events including the Summer Short Can and Long…

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OTL #927: Injustice Watch’s judicial election guide, Revisiting Chicago Rents, The Secret History of Avondale Electric 42:28

3M ago42:28

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Mike Stephen learns about the upcoming judicial election guide from Injustice Watch with senior reporter Carlos Ballesteros, revisits an initiative that provides housing opportunities for Chicagoans, and discovers the Secret History of North Side rockers Avondale Electric.Af Mike Stephen

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Dr. Bernice A King interview with Walil Archer 3:09

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Walil Archer interview with Dr. Bernice A King, CEO of The King Center at Be Love Day 2024. Watch the video on the link below:https://youtu.be/wcydWsxriRM?si=lHsdocHEP0o7akhi Catch more details on The Real RAPP Radio Show with Walil Archer on Downtown Hott Radio on Saturdays 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM EST. Go to the link below to tune in: ⁠⁠https://tunein.co…

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner interview with Walil Archer 4:03

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Walil Archer interview with Actor, Poet and Musician Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Watch the video on the link below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrtQ_TyR_-I&t=9s Catch more details on The Real RAPP Radio Show with Walil Archer on Downtown Hott Radio on Saturdays 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM EST. Go to the link below to tune in: ⁠https://tunein.com/radio/Walil-Arch…

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OTL #926: Remembering the Chicago Race Riot of 1919, Police settlement transparency ordinance, Removing lead pipes in Chicago 44:03

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Mike Stephen discusses the significance of the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 with Peter Cole, founder and co-director of the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project, learns about a proposed ordinance aimed at improving police settlement transparency from Tracy Siska, executive director of the Chicago Justice Project, and gets an update on Chica…

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Gasner Hughes, Jazze Pha and JeVon DeWand interview with Walil Archer 2:23

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Walil Archer interview Gasner Hughes, Jazze Pha and JeVon DeWand at The 38th Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Watch the video on the link below:https://www.instagram.com/walilarcher/?hl=enCatch more details on The Real RAPP Radio Show with Walil Archer on Downtown Hott Radio on Saturdays 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM EST. Go to the link below to tune in: ⁠https://t…

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OTL #925: Local metalpoint art, New music from Joe Di Zillo, The Secret History of Jackie DeShannon 37:53

4M ago37:53

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Mike Stephen chats with local metalpoint artist D. Lammie-Hanson, gets the lowdown on new tunes from Chicago musician Joe Di Zillo, and discovers the Secret History of local singer Jackie DeShannon.Af Mike Stephen

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Lizzo Is Quitting. Is It Our Fault? 3:55

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Lizzo Is Quitting. Is It Our Fault? by Uptown RadioAf Uptown Radio

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June 20, 2024 // Sara Geidlinger LIVE from Jane Bond 59:47

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Hosts Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel head to Jane Bond in Uptown Waterloo to chat with Sara Geidlinger all about her new film entitled: Hip Hop Hope. Guest: Sara Geidlinger is a local multimedia storyteller - podcast host, photographer, filmmaker, and producer, she does it all. She is also an occasional guest host for On The Scene! She just releas…

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OTL #924: The impact of Hope Chicago 38:10

4M ago38:10

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Mike Stephen visits the Hope Chicago Goal Getters 2024 Conference at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Hope Chicago is a scholarship-focused non-profit designed to provide students and their parents/guardians with the support they need to graduate from college debt-free. We learn about the amazing work of this local nonprofit from program manag…

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Gag Order Hearing in Trump Hush Money Trial 3:35

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May 2 2024 - We’re in the midst of this historic third week of the first ever criminal trial of a former President - Donald Trump. He’s been accused of falsifying business documents to hide a hush money payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016 leading up to a presidential election. Uptown Radio’s Pascal Hogue was in the courthouse this morn…

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OTL #923: Tutoring and tech’s impact in schools, The Secret History of Motorhome 39:01

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Mike Stephen learns about the latest education research showing the benefits of tutoring combined with educational technology in schools from John Wolf and Monica Bhatt of the University of Chicago Education Lab and then discovers the Secret History of 1990s Chicago fuzzy pop-rockers Motorhome.Af Mike Stephen

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OTL #922: Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling, The legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks 37:22

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Mike Stephen explores the impacts of the lack of homeschooling regulation in Illinois with Capitol News investigative reporters Beth Hundsdorfer and Molly Parker and then discusses the legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks with her daughter and president of Brooks Permissions: Nora Brooks Blakely.Af Mike Stephen

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OTL #921: How do Chicagoans consume their news?, Plant-based school lunch options, The Secret History of The Pearl Handle Band 47:52

5M ago47:52

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Mike Stephen dives into a new report about how Chicagoans consume and perceive their local news with Tim Franklin, director of the Medill Local News Initiative at Northwestern University, learns about the option for plant-based school lunches in Illinois with Balanced founder Audrey Lawson-Sanchez, and discovers the Secret History of The Pearl Hand…

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Pay "Raises" Exploit Loopholes, Delivery App Workers Report 4:25

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Pay "Raises" Exploit Loopholes, Delivery App Workers Report by Uptown RadioAf Uptown Radio

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OTL #920: Why did Bring Chicago Home fail?, Jerry Smith on The Flock reunion 46:46

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Mike Stephen talks to Roberta Garner, professor emerita of sociology at DePaul University, about why the Bring Chicago Home initiative failed and then chats with Jerry Smith of The Flock about that band’s upcoming reunion show. Jerry shares some great stories about his time in the music business.Af Mike Stephen

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Uptown Radio Broadcast 240418 1:10:06

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Uptown Radio Broadcast 240418 by Uptown RadioAf Uptown Radio

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OTL #919: A local education update, The Secret History of the Drew-Vels 37:12

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Mike Stephen welcomes Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin to discuss the latest on Chicago Public Schools’ position on police officers in schools and how schools are funded and then discovers the Secret History of the 1960s soul group from Evanston: The Drew-Vels.Af Mike Stephen

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OTL #918: A failure of local government, Simon’s Tavern turns 90, New local music from Brett Ratner 37:32

6M ago37:32

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Mike Stephen learns how the Chicago Housing Authority allows for nefarious deeds on some of its vacant properties from Block Club Chicago investigative editor and reporter Mick Dumke, celebrates 90 years of Andersonville’s Simon’s Tavern, and chats with local musician Brett Ratner about his new instrumental rock.…

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Momma Dee interview with Walil Archer 1:25

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Walil Archer interview with Momma Dee from Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. Watch the video on the link below:https://www.instagram.com/p/C6tktRmpjfu/Catch more details on The Real RAPP Radio Show with Walil Archer on Downtown Hott Radio on Saturdays 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM EST. Go to the link below to tune in: https://tunein.com/radio/Walil-Archer-with-the-Real-R…

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Getting Un-Shy 6:37

6M ago6:37

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Getting Un-Shy by Uptown RadioAf Uptown Radio

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Klara Bauters - Governor Hochul announces New climate plan for hospitals 4:44

6M ago4:44

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Governor Hochul announced yesterday that she will launch a climate action plan for hospitals to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. But where can hospitals safely make cuts without affecting the care they provide?Af Uptown Radio

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Why male ob/gyns are working differently 6:27

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The U.S. is experiencing a growing OBGYN shortage. Physicians are getting older and abortion laws can make it harder for some obgyns to do their jobs, discouraging new doctors for picking a new specialty. At the same time, the number of men entering the field is also decreasing.Af Uptown Radio

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OTL #917: The Takeout 25 Effect, Chicago Truck Data Portal, The Secret History of Charlie Schmidt 48:07

6M ago48:07

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Mike Stephen learns about a new book about the impact of the local nonprofit Takeout 25 called The Takeout 25 Effect: Mobilizing for Positive Change with author Ravi Parakkat, explores a project mapping high concentration of truck traffic in Chicago called the Chicago Truck Data Portal with Jose Acosta Cordova of the Little Village Environmental Ju…

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Desiree Nikfardjam- Red Hook's "Field of Dreams" Moment 4:05

6M ago4:05

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Red Hook Brooklyn is going through a bit of its own Field of Dreams “build it and he will come” moment… A group of community members has started a Sunday morning baseball clinic in hopes of getting neighborhood kids to come out and play ball on their own fields. Desiree Nikfardjam reports.Af Uptown Radio