Episodes
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Censorship & Fear
Marc Sims talks with journalist Ray Hanania about censorship and fear. Ray Hanania is an American journalist of Palestinian descent.
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Fund Youth Programs
Marc Sims talks with LaVonte Stewart about the importance of fully funding youth programs. LaVonte Stewart Sr.is Executive Director of Lost Boyz Inc. .
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Social Security Forever!
Marc Sims asked Alex Lawson; will Social Security run out ofmoney? AlexLawson is the Executive Director Social Security Works. JustA Few Questions Video Chat Show Podcast
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Getting Closer Chicago: Matt Martin
Marc Sims asked 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin; will the perception of the city of Chicago being crime ridden ever end? https://www.aldermanmartin.com
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You Can't Persuade Everybody: Marrianne McMullen
Marc Sims talks with Marrianne McMullen about her book, and how a person in authority can deal with a problem employee. Marrianne McMullen is author of Persuasive: 40 Lessons in Communicating for the Common Good.
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Safe Neighborhoods: Alderperson Jessie Fuentes
Marc Sims talks with Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes about making neighborhoods safe.Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, 26th Ward Chicago Illinois. https://www.the26thward.org
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We're In A Bad Space: John Kugler
Marc Sims talks with John Kugler about making Chicago the safest big city in the United States. John Kugler is the managing editor at SubX.News.
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Perception of The Mayor: Laura Washington
Marc Sims asked political analyst Laura Washington; does the news media own Mayor Brandon Johnson's narrative? Laura Washington, contributing columnist and political analyst Chicago Tribune and ABC-7 Chicago.
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No One Is Safe In Chicago: Alderman Raymond Lopez
Marc Sims talks with Alderman Raymond Lopez about changing the perception of the city of Chicago Illinois. Institutions will try to preserve the problem to which they are the solution.Clay Shirky
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Politics Butt Bite: Laurie R. Glenn
Marc Sims talks with Laurie Glenn about the existential threat to democracy in the United States of America. Laurie R. Glenn is President & CEO of Thinkinc.
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Chicago Below 400: Peter Cunningham
Marc Sims talks with communications consultant Peter Cunningham about Chicago's murder rate going below 400. Homicides in Chicago, by year https://apps.chicagotribune.com/history-of-chicago-homicides-1957-2016/blurb.html
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Neighborhood Fixed Effects: Andrew V. Papachristos Ph.D.
Marc Sims talks with Northwestern University sociologist Andrew Papachristos about reducing neighborhood crime. https://sociology.northwestern.edu/people/faculty/core/andrew-v.--papachristos-.html This podcast was originally recorded September 11 , 2023
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Blue State Blue City Leadership: LeAlan Jones
Marc Sims and political commentator Jones talk about Democratic Party politicians in Chicago Illinois, Cook County Illinois, and the State of California. LeAlan https://substack.com/@lealan726912
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Education Crime Identity: Marty Nemko PhD
Marc Sims and Marty Nemko are not selling the dream. Show discussion is about public safety, public education, and personal identity. Marty Nemko gives a dose of reality. https://www.martynemko.com
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A More Progressive Democratic Party: Kina Collins
Marc Sims talks with lifelong organizer Kina Collins about making the Democratic Party more "progressive". Kina Collins https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kina_Collins
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Listen To Rural Voters: Heidi Henry
Marc Sims talks with Illinois small business owner Heidi Henry about why the Democratic Party should listen to rural voters. Heidi Henry https://www.facebook.com/HCHenry
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The Unenlightened Electorate: Ben Joravsky
Marc Sims talks with Ben Joravsky about the Democratic Party and voters in the United States of America. The Ben Joravsky Show https://chicagoreader.com/columns-opinion/ben-joravsky-show-podcast-episodes "There are two ways in which people are controlled - firstly frighten people, then demoralise...
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Success In College: Dominique McKoy
Marc Sims talks with Dominique McKoy about being successful in college. Dominique McKoy is the Executive Director; UChicago To&Through Project Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice https://toandthrough.uchicago.edu/about
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Preventing Suicide: Janelle R. Goodwill
Marc Sims talks with Janelle R. Goodwill about preventing suicide. Janelle R. Goodwill Neubauer Family Assistant Professor Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice University of Chicago American Foundation for Suicide https://afsp.org/when-someone-is-at-risk
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Complete College America: Charles Ansell
Marc Sims talks with Charles Ansell about raising college student completion rates. Charles Ansell, Vice President for Research, Policy, and Advocacy Complete College America https://completecollege.org
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School Board & Public Safety: Paul Vallas
Marc Sims talks with Paul Vallas about an elected School Board and reducing neighborhood crime in Chicago Illinois. Paul Vallas is the former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools. CBS 2 Black women at risk of violent crime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bui_R11UVm0
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More College Students Needed: Bryan Alexander PhD
Marc Sims speaks with futurist Bryan Alexander about college and students. Bryan Alexander is an award-winning, internationally known futurist, researcher, writer, speaker, consultant, and teacher, working in the field of higher education’s future. Bryan Alexander...
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More Police Needed: Rafael A. Mangual
Marc Sims speaks with Manhattan Institute Fellow Rafael A. Mangual about adding more police to deter crime. Rafael Mangual is the Nick Ohnell Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal, and a member of the Council on Criminal Justice....
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Chicago Urban League: Karen Freeman-Wilson
Marc Sims speaks with Karen Freeman-Wilson, President & CEO of the Chicago Urban League. Chicago Urban League chiul.org Chicago Urban League's New Empowerment Center https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4dTomSxMzU
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Better Walkable Bikeable Neighborhoods: John Greenfield
Marc Sims talks with John Greenfield about making Chicago a better city. John Greenfield is Editor at Streetsblog Chicago. https://chi.streetsblog.org
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Reduce Neighborhood Crime: Alderman Raymond Lopez
Marc Sims asked Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez; how can Mayor Johnson help you reduce neighborhood crime. Alderman Raymond A. Lopez https://www.the15thward.org
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College Students Ask For Help: Caitlin Power
Marc Sims talks with Caitlin Power about helping college students complete their education. Caitlin Power is a policy analyst for the Partnership for College Completion. Partnership for College Completion https://partnershipfcc.org
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Exurbia Now: David Masciotra
Marc Sims speaks with David Masciotra about his book Exurbia Now: The Battleground of American Democracy.
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CTA & Public Safety: Kambium "Kam" Buckner
Marc Sims asked Kam Buckner will the CTA ever be safe, at night, for scaredy cat men like him? Kambium "Kam" Buckner is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 26th district. https://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=3158
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CHA Held Accountable? Rachel Hinton
Marc Sims asked Block Club Chicago reporter Rachel Hinton; who holds the Chicago Housing Authority accountable? For 2 Decades, A Historic Pullman Home Has Been Vacant Under CHA’s Watch https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/05/06/for-2-decades-a-historic-pullman-home-has-been-vacant-under-chas-watch
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Rehab or Tear Down? Mick Dumke
Marc Sims talks with Mick Dumke Investigative editor for Block Club Chicago, about a vacant drug house in Chicago Illinois. This Vacant Bungalow Is Owned By The CHA — And Now It’s A Drug Stash House...
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Deborah Witzburg: Public Safety
Marc Sims asked Deborah Witzburg a question about public safety and Miss Rumphius. Deborah Witzburg is the Inspector General for the City of Chicago Illinois. https://igchicago.org
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Vote In Every Election: Mark J. Wallace
Marc Sims talks with Mark J. Wallace about the importance of voting in every election. https://www.facebook.com/MJWPeoplesshow
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Charter Schools? Andrew Broy
Marc Sims talks with Andrew Broy about charter schools. Andrew Broy is the President of the Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS). https://www.incschools.org
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Why They Don't Vote: Ben Joravsky
Marc Sims talks with Ben Joravsky about why many Americans don't vote. https://chicagoreader.com/columns-opinion/podcasts/ben-joravsky-show-podcast-episodes
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Transform The System: Bill Ayers
Marc Sims talks with Bill Ayers about public education for struggling lower income students. William Ayers, Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago (retired). https://billayers.org/biographyhistory
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Illinois State Senator Lakesia Collins
Marc Sims speaks with Illinois State Senator Lakesia Collins about her office and public safety. https://www.lakesiacollins.com/about-lakesia
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Everyone Is Aligned: Peter Cunningham
Marc Sims talks with communications consultant Peter Cunningham about reducing neighborhood crime in the city of Chicago Illinois. https://www.chicagocred.org
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Diverse Learner Parent: Deborah Benjamin-Koller
Marc Sims talks with diverse learner parent Deborah Benjamin-Koller.
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Heart of Chicago Soul Club
Marc Sims speaks with Deborah Benjamin-Koller co-founder of the Heart of Chicago Soul Club. Heart Of Chicago Soul Club https://www.instagram.com/heart_of_chicago_soul_club/?hl=en
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Make Chicago Safe: Steve Sewall PH.D
Marc Sims talks with educator and media entrepreneur Steve Sewall about making Chicago Illinois a safe place to live. Using the DNC media spotlight to make Chicago SAFE https://civicmedia.medium.com/the-democon-2024-spotlight-challenge-to-chicago-turn-the-corner-on-your-crime-by-august-ab0c733e5778
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Mayor Brandon Johnson So Far? John Kugler
Marc Sims talks with activist John Kugler about Brandon Johnson's tenure as mayor of the city of Chicago Illinois. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor.html
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Chicago Again At 3 Million: Tosh Chandy J.D.
Marc Sims talks with Attorney Tosh Chandy about what civic leaders can do to raise Chicago's population to 3 million residents. Tosh Chandy, J.D. Founding Partner Law Office of Tosh Chandy
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Rachel Hinton: Investigative Reporter
Marc Sims talks with investigative reporter Rachel Hinton. Rachel Hinton Investigative Reporter — Block Club Chicago. [email protected]
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A Lasting Peace? Ray Hanania
Marc Sims asks Ray Hanania; will there ever be a lasting peace between the Palestinians and Israelis. Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author & former Chicago City Hall reporter (1977-1992).
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The Brighton Park Migrant Crisis: John Kugler
Marc Sims talks with community activist John Kugler about Chicago's Brighton Park migrant crisis. Migrant tent camp plan sparks large protest in Brighton Park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq7kbEcc0TU
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Love & Data: Dr. Marck Abraham
Marc Sims talks with experienced education visionary Dr. Marck Abraham about improving education for low income students. http://meaconsultantsllc.com
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I Love Public Schools: John Kugler
Marc Sims talks with former Chicago Teachers Union Field Rep John Kugler about CTU President Stacy Davis Gates and Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Man of Service: Alderman David Moore
Marc Sims talks with Chicago's 17th Ward Alderman David Moore about reducing neighborhood crime and saving homes. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/17.html
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Just Buy My Vote: Joseph Simmons
Marc Sims speaks with Joseph Simmons about his book “Just Buy My Vote”: African American Voting Rights, and the Chicago Condition. https://www.justbuymyvote.com/about-the-author