Chicago Stories Podcast
1) Ep. 86: Alex Kotlowitz and "An American Summer"
Author Alex Kotlowitz burst into the public 25-years-ago with his seminal work "There Are No Children Here." Now he's out with its bookend, "An American Summer," about the lives affected by gun violen...Show More
2) Ep. 95: Mayor Rahm Emanuel
Thanks for listening! On this final episode of "Chicago Stories," Mayor Emanuel swapped mics with legendary broadcaster Bill Kurtis for a look back on his own life and career, from his first steps in ...Show More
3) Ep. 94: Nancy Pelosi Rules
How do you win the speaker's gavel twice? One vote at a time. Tune in as Mayor Emanuel sits down with the one and only Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for a wide-ranging discussion on politics and p...Show More
4) Ep. 93: Theaster Gates's Community Canvas
Theaster Gates is many things, but he doesn’t see it that way. Tune in as Mayor Emanuel talks to the world-famous artist about connecting art with neighborhood development, discovering the spiritual l...Show More
5) Ep. 92: Chemi Peres and the Empires of Tomorrow
Chemi Peres is a man on a mission. Tune in as Mayor Emanuel speaks with the venture capitalist and chairman of the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation about impact investing and peace through techno...Show More
6) Ep. 91: Richard Haass's Global Vision
Foreign policy is never what it used to be. Tune in as Mayor Emanuel joins Council on Foreign Relations president Dr. Richard Haass for a sweeping conversation on America's evolving role since the Col...Show More
7) Ep. 90: Helene Gayle is Making a Difference
Dr. Helene Gayle has made a career out of making a difference. Tune in as she and Mayor Emanuel talk about her early career fighting HIV/AIDS, how to create inclusive economic growth, what brought her...Show More
8) Ep. 89: David Haugh and All Things Chicago Sports
Chicago is the best sports town on Earth. Period. Tune in as Mayor Emanuel and sportswriter and radio host David Haugh dive into the dizzying highs and crushing lows that comes with being a fan in thi...Show More
9) Ep. 88: Eddie Bocanegra's Day of Atonement
Eddie Bocanegra's life is a story of choices, mistakes, leadership, and redemption. Tune in as he tells Mayor Emanuel about his transformation from gang member and convicted felon, to trailblazing lea...Show More
10) Ep. 87: Gerald Rosenberg, the Supreme Court and Social Change
Think the Supreme Court brings about social change? Think again. Tune in as Mayor Emanuel sits down with Supreme Court historian and scholar Gerald Rosenberg to talk about the true impact of landmark ...Show More