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Season 8

Feb. 15, 2025

Episode 802 - Chicago Connections: The Jackson Five

Send us a text While not from here, their connection to this city is undeniable and Chicago’s influence most certainly contributed to their rise as one of the most successful musical acts of all time. Today we’re talking abo…
Feb. 8, 2025

Episode 801 - Unchecked Graft: Chicago Mayor William "Big Bill" Thompson

Send us a text This is a revised, expanded, and re-recorded version of an episode that was originally released in 2020. William "Big Bill" Thompson was a larger-than-life character who served as Chicago mayor for three terms…