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Leopoldstadt is at Writers Theatre
Jun 24, 2026
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‘The new ube?’: The pandan trend hits Chicago’s bakeries, bars and restaurants
Jun 18, 2026
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This little-known anxiety disorder quieted my childhood. But it didn’t define me.
Jun 16, 2026
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Expectant moms in Chicago are worried about the upcoming Supreme Court ruling
Jun 15, 2026
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CPS CEO faces Republican grilling in Washington
Jun 12, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/24/26 | Leopoldstadt is at Writers Theatre | The epic family drama “Leopoldstadt” was the last script penned by legendary playwright Tom Stoppard before his death in 2025. The Broadway version of the show boasted a cast of 38 actors. Writers Theatre in Glencoe is staging a slightly slimmed down version, directed by Stoppard's frequent collaborator Carey Perloff. HOST: LANE | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ‘The new ube?’: The pandan trend hits Chicago’s bakeries, bars and restaurants | A tropical plant from Southeast Asia has taken root in Chicago. Pandan is the new go-to ingredient for local chefs. It adds a vibrant green color and a floral taste to things like cookies, cocktails, and coffees. HOST: LANE | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | This little-known anxiety disorder quieted my childhood. But it didn’t define me. | Being a journalist requires conversational skills. You have to be able to talk to strangers or people who may be upset. Chicago Sun-Times arts reporter Ambar Colón is familiar with the qualifications. She’s been a journalist for a decade. But growing up, Ambar struggled to speak to anyone outside of her household. She was diagnosed with selective mutism at the age of five. Her journey is now being shared in a new documentary called "Selective Mutism: Getting The Word Out”. HOST: LANE | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | Expectant moms in Chicago are worried about the upcoming Supreme Court ruling | The Supreme Court is set to decide whether birthright citizenship will continue. That’s been the law for more than 150 years. It’s unclear how the court will rule. But the uncertainty has left many immigrant moms fearful about their baby’s future. HOST: LANE | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | CPS CEO faces Republican grilling in Washington | The head of Chicago Public Schools was thrust onto the national stage this week [wed]. The U.S. House Education Committee forced her to testify. Superintendent Macquline King faced tough questions about the school district’s policies on trans students. WBEZ’s Sarah Karp was there. HOST: LARA | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | A North Lawndale church’s commitment to quality and affordable housing | Securing safe and affordable housing has long been a challenge for some of Chicago’s Black residents. Since the 1980s, Lawndale Christian Community Church also known as LCDC has made strides to help local residents become homeowners and rent quality apartments without breaking the bank. In part 3 of WBEZ’s Faith in Action series, Nicole Jeanine Johnson shares how the church has maintained this commitment for nearly 40 years. HOST: LARA | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | The James Beard Awards are coming to town – here’s what to look for | The annual James Beard Awards return to Chicago on Monday. Known as “the Oscars of the food world,” the awards turn Chicago into the culinary capital each year. HOST: LANE | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![Republican lawmakers grilled the leader of Chicago Public Schools today [wed] about transgender students, race, abortion and religion. episode artwork](https://wbez-rss.streamguys1.com/wbez/20200508154843-WBEZARCHIVESIMG.jpg) Republican lawmakers grilled the leader of Chicago Public Schools today [wed] about transgender students, race, abortion and religion. | C-P-S C-E-O Macquline [Mack-UH-lynne] King was testifying at a contentious U-S House education committee hearing. At one point King had an exchange with Republican Congressman Tim Walberg [WALL-berg]. He pointed to a lawsuit filed by Chicago’s Moody Bible Institute alleging discrimination after Moody students were initially not allowed to train in the C-P-S system. HOST: MELBA | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | As Airbnbs increase around the Obama Center, housing advocates worry | Four months ago, the organization behind the Obama Presidential Center held a workshop to teach South Side homeowners how to rent out their places on Airbnb. Research has shown that Airbnbs contribute to higher rents and housing shortages. Woodlawn, the neighborhood around the center, has long been considered an affordable area. But now, housing advocates say longtime residents are being priced out. HOST: LANE | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Norman Teague’s Obama center benches are pure Chicago | When you go to an art museum, the seating isn’t typically top of mind… especially when you’re surrounded by masterpieces. But in the Obama Presidential Center Museum, the exhibit benches themselves are works of art. Renowned Chicago designer Norman Teague was commissioned to create the benches. They draw inspiration from his south side roots. HOST: LANE | — | ||||||
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| 6/8/26 | Pokémon GO fans celebrate community at Chicago festival | Pokemon Go fest *fully* returns to Chicago this weekend for the first time in seven years. Attendees from all around the world are convening in Grant Park for three days… to try to catch ‘em all. HOST: PUENTE | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | Are the Chicago Bears destined for Indiana? | It looks like the Bears may have finally landed on a location for a new stadium, and it’s Hammond, Indiana. The team’s board of directors voted Thursday to officially move forward with plans to build their stadium in the Hoosier State. WBEZ’s Lisa Labuz spoke with our sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout to discuss what this moment means for the Bears. HOST: LARA | — | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | The star of this year’s Blues Fest: Chicago’s Alligator Records | The Chicago Blues Festival kicks off tonight [THURS]. The fest is celebrating 55 years of Chicago’s own Alligator Records. Some of the label’s biggest stars will join forces in a headlining set on Friday night in Millennium Park. HOST: LANE | — | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | Simeon students break a leg, but they aren't playing basketball | Sometimes a star is born on a high school stage. For others, the stage is a safe place where creativity and courage can blossom. But at a Chicago high school best known for its sports and trades programs, it's been a long time since students got the chance to be in a big play. HOST: LANE | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | Chicago teens taking e-scooters to school, despite the dangers | A lot of teens in Chicago take public transit to school. Now, some are opting for e-scooters. Teens say they’re cool, convenient. But they’re also dangerous. HOST: LANE | — | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | Hear how a new program brings jazz to CTA Red Line stops all summer | If you happen to be on a Red Line train platform this summer and hear some Jazz music floating through the air, you’re not crazy. This summer, Jazz bands are billed to play monthly at different Red Line train stations along your evening commute. HOST: LANE | — | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | These young activists want César Chavez’s name removed and a new kind of leadership | Cesar Chavez is now a figure many are distancing themselves from. He was a civil rights icon who died in 1993. The shift follows a New York Times investigation back in March that alleges sexual misconduct. Now many Chicago communities are trying to remove his name from public view. And in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the South Side, young advocates are asking what all of this means for the immigrant rights movement and its historic reliance on a single male leader. HOST: LANE | — | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | Recapping Springfield’s late, end-of-session blitz✨ | Illinois politicslegislative session+3 | — | IllinoisChicago Bears | northwest Indiana | Illinois lawmakersstate budget+3 | — | 4m 15s | |
| 5/29/26 | Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s spiritual journey✨ | faithspirituality+4 | Brandon Johnson | Sun-TimesWBEZ Chicago | — | Brandon JohnsonPope Leo the 14th+5 | — | 5m 58s | |
| 5/29/26 | Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson meets the pope✨ | politicsreligion+3 | Brandon Johnson | WBEZ Chicago | RomeVatican City | Brandon JohnsonPope Leo+5 | — | 5m 55s | |
| 5/28/26 | The Mayor of Chicago meets the Chicago-born Pope✨ | Chicago politicsVatican visit+3 | Brandon Johnson | WBEZ | ChicagoRome | Chicago MayorPope Leo the 14th+3 | — | 5m 21s | |
| 5/28/26 | On the hunt for Pope Leo’s hometown deep dish in Rome✨ | Popedeep dish pizza+4 | Mariah WoelfelZubaer Khan | WBEZSun-Times | RomeChicago | Pope Leodeep dish pizza+5 | — | 4m 16s | |
| 5/28/26 | Northwestern theater students bring playful show directly to Lurie patients✨ | theaterpediatric hospitals+3 | — | Northwestern University | ChicagoLurie | theaterNorthwestern University+3 | — | 6m 05s | |
| 5/27/26 | Mayor Brandon Johnson will meet with Pope Leo the 14th tomorrow, in Rome.✨ | politicsinternational relations+3 | Brandon Johnson | WBEZVatican+1 | Rome | Brandon JohnsonPope Leo the 14th+5 | — | 4m 13s | |
| 5/26/26 | An inside look at how a Second City show gets made✨ | comedytheater+4 | — | The Second City | — | Second Citycomedy+6 | — | 6m 06s | |
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