The Broad Cast Podcast
1) The Untold Stories of the Combahee River Raid Episode with Dr. Edda Fields-Black
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. Edda Fields-Black joins The Broad Cast to share the extraordinary story behind “Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid and Black Freedom during the Civil ...Show More
The Untold Stories of the Combahee River Raid Episode with Dr. Edda Fields-Black
43:23 | Dec 4th, 2025
2) The Illinois Economic Development Episode with Christy George
Christy George played a major role in leading the most successful Democratic National Convention Host Committees in recent history — and now she’s at the helm of the Illinois Economic Development Corp...Show More
3) The Quantum Episode with Dr. Preeti Chalsani
Illinois is staking its claim as a global leader in quantum technology with the launch of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP). In this episode, hosts Becky Carroll and Eileen Dordek ...Show More
4) The 1871 Episode with Betsy Ziegler
1871 has long been the heartbeat of Chicago’s tech ecosystem — a hub for visionary founders, resilient innovators and dedicated mentors building community and driving inclusive innovation. And, it’s b...Show More
5) The Red Cross Episode with Kellie O'Connell
As our world faces a growing number of natural disasters every year, emergency responders are stepping up in greater numbers in response. That includes organizations like the Red Cross, whose nearly 1...Show More
6) Protecting Civil Rights in the Trump Era Episode with Audra Wilson
In the early days of the second Trump presidency, there’s already been a slew of regressive executive orders targeting everything from federal funding to marginalized groups. Here in Illinois, organiz...Show More
7) The LGBTQ+ Advocacy Episode with Channyn Lynne Parker
Channyn Lynne Parker is the CEO of Brave Space Alliance, a Black-led, trans-led TLGBQ+ Center on Chicago’s south side that provides affirming, culturally competent resources. She joins Becky and Eilee...Show More
8) The Chicago School Board Election Episode with Ellen Rosenfeld
A lot is at stake on the ballot this November, and we’re not just talking the Presidential race — for the first time, Chicago voters will get to choose who will serve on the Chicago Public Schools boa...Show More
9) The Abortion on the Ballot Episode with Sarah Garza Resnick
Sarah Garza Resnick is the CEO of Personal PAC, a nonpartisan organization working to protect and advance reproductive rights for all. She joins The Broad Cast to discuss how abortion access might be ...Show More
10) The Workplace Equity Episode with Cherita Ellens
Cherita Ellens is the President and CEO of Women Employed, which advocates for fair and equitable workplaces throughout Illinois so that women, families and communities thrive. She joins The Broad Cas...Show More