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Underground Chicago Talk
by Rudolf Munro
Underground Chicago Talk is a semi weekly podcast that focuses on Chicago's political landscape, cultural history, theatre , social updates and grassroots current events. True to its name, it captures conversations that echo through the city's Underground Pedway five Miles of tunnels, shops and cafes . Podcasting from the heart of Chicago.
Episodes
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John Brown The Abolitionist 1859
In 1775 the Pennsylvania Abolition Society was the first formal American anti-slavery organization. John Brown was an American abolitionist in the decades proceeding the American Civil War. He believed that violent insurrection was the only way to end Slavery in the United States. In 1859 John...
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United States Military Firing Squad-2026
The History of the United death penalty. Spanning over 400 years, from the first recorded colonial execution in 1608 of George Kendall in Jamestown Virginia for allegedly spying for Span. On September 30, 2026 Christa Pike became the first person in the United States history to survive an…
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People Foolers Award-2026
The People Foolers Award-2026 is an award given to people in the public arena, who are able to "Fool some of the people some of the time but not all of the people all the time. " And The Award Goes To. "
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One Of Fi ve Chicago Bridgeport Mayors
Edward Joseph Kelly was the first of five Chicago Mayors to be elected out of Bridgeport on the South Side . He was famous for co-creating the powerful " Kelly- Nash" Democratic Political Machine. Edward J Kelly oversaw the finishing and opening of Soldier Field. And the ground breaking for the...
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1st Amendment Freedom Of The Press-1776
The United States Constitution addresses freedom Of The Press in the first amendment. Which states that Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press. The president cannot stop the media from publishing or broadcasting lawful information. Nor can it punish journalists...
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Chicago Mayoral Candidates -2027
Chicago's political history is defined by powerful Ward coalitions and canvassing. Commercial leadership controlled early Chicago politics after incorporation in 1837. Jane Byrne Was the first woman elected to mayor of Chicago In 1979. Followed by Harold Washington In 1983 as Chicago's first...
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Supreme Court Rejected Trump's Mail-In Vote Changes-2026
The Supreme Court Rejected the Trump administrations latest attempt to change mail-In voting rules. Also a Judge ruled that Trump's name must stay off of the Kennedy Center. Remember the Supreme Court granted President Trump " Absolute Presidential immunity. " A pair of Bl u e Dog Democrats…
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Germany 's Far Right Victory Good Or Bad ?
Germany's Far Right achieved an electoral victory. Preliminary results show it has gained 43% of the vote to the conservative CDU's 17%. Falling short of an out Right majority needed to govern alone. President Trump shared the election victory on his Social Media Account Truth Social. Former U S...
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Labor Day And The Pullman Porters Union-2026
Labor Day originated during the Industrial Revolution in the late 19th century. Honoring the contributions and achievements of American workers. The first public celebration of Labor Day was a parade in New York City on September 5th 1882. The Brotherhood Of Sleeping Car Porters was founded on...
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South Carolina Civil War Foolishness- 2026
South Carolina was first permanently settled by the English in 1670. Transitioning into a Royal Colony in 1719. And in 1788 it ratified the United States Constitution, becoming a state on May 23, 1788. One-third of all combat actions during the Revolutionary War , took place in South Carolina....
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August-2026-Reflections-The Good And Bad
The March on Washington took place August 28th 1963. Dr Martin Luther King's "I have A Dream Speech came out of the original Washington D C March. John F Kennedy was assassinated that same year in November. Black boys deserve to grow old: A refrain that has become too common in the wake of Nolan...
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Dolly Parton And The Adage Of Three-2026
Dolly Parton wrote "I will Always Love You" performed by Whitney Houston in the BodyGuard movie. Dolly made over 10-Million on royalties from Whitney 's performance. Dolly being the wonderful soul she was used the royalties to buy a commercial property in a historically African American...
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African American Navy Hero Doris Miller-2026
Doris Miller is remembered for his prior Valor as the first African-American recipient of the Navy Cross. During the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor . Initially the the Navy referred to him only as an unnamed African-American. It took pressure from the NAACP for Miller to be identified and the...
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Rep Angie Nixon/Congressman Byron Donald's Big Florida State Winners
Rep Angie Nixon a Democratic Socialist and three term state Rep from Jacksonville, beat Democratic Centrist Alex Vindman by 12 -points. Vindman had heavy AIPAC and Corporate support with a war chest of more than 16-million , compared to Nixon's less than a million dollar community donations....
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Senator Darline Graham And South Carolina's Dark History-2026
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to serve in Lindsey's seat until January 2027. But President Trump talked Darline into running for the full term , with no political experience other than being the baby sister of Lindsey Graham. Darline Graham had her first debate…
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Five Miles of Tunnel Conversations-2026
Today's Underground tunnel talk is about Hakeem Jeffries minority house leader. Doctor Abdul El-Sayed who's running in Michigan on a better Healthcare platform. Abdul - authored Medicare For All: A citizens guide, which explains how to build a Healthcare System that guarantees high quality-...
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Hakeem Jeffries/Chuck Schumer -Move Right And Punch Left-2026
Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer are more comfortable working with MAGA Republicans than they are working with Democratic Socialist candidates. Every Socialist candidate win , reveals the weakness of their leadership. Hakeem said he "will never bend the knee to hard-left Democratic Socialism".…
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Chicago Greek American Mayor -2026
Chicago has never elected a Greek American Mayor. The last Greek candidate to run was Paul Vallas in 2023. William B Ogden was Chicago's first elected Mayor in 1837. At the turn of the century, a distinct neighborhood known as the " Greek Delta" centered around Harrison, Blue Island and Halsted...
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Hottest July And Daily Issues-2026
This past July was the hottest single month ever recorded in the United States, since federal record keeping began 132 years ago in 1895. Severe heat waves fueled expanding drought conditions triggering wildfires across parts of the west and northwest. Mississippi and Alabama consistently rank as...
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GasLighting And Politicians-2026
GasLighting is a former of emotional abuse and psychological manipulation, where a person makes someone else doubt their memory perception or sanity. The goal is to gain control by making the victim rely completely on the manipulators version of reality. The 97th Bud a Parade that's never been...
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Chicago Housing And Other Things In August-2026
Chicago Housing Authority New CEO Keith Pettigrew, who took office on April 20th 2026. Frances Cabrini Rowhouses: About 150 of the original two story brick roadhouse built in 1942 still stand and remain occupied. Where the high rises once stood has been transformed into new mixed income Housing...
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Nolan Wells Funeral-A-Mississippi Incident 2026
Today July 20th is the funeral for 18 year old college football player Nolan Wells, it's being held at Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs , Mississippi. Thousands gathered with prominent figures demanding transparency surrounding his mysterious death. along with local and world happenings.
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President Trump Speech Snubbed By Media -2026
President Trump claims new Intel reveals vulnerabilities in U. S. elections. Major media outlets did not air Mr Trump's Speech and he's calling for revocation of their broadcasting licenses. Mind you TV-Networks are not required to air presidential remarks in prime time. The FCC did not respond…
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Slow Nolan Wells Case Investigation-2026
The Wells family is seeking answers about Nolan's death over the 4th of July in Mississippi. Protestors are calling for more transparency in the Nolan Wells case. A private autopsy was paid for by former NFL player Colin Kaepernick. Lindsey Graham Senator from South Carolina died over the…
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Clean Shaved Hegseth U.S. Military-2026
Sec. of WAR Pete Hegseth uphold the professional standards of the military. No more flout beard policy. Many American companies require employees to be clean-shaven for safety, hygiene or corporate branding. Under federal employment law, companies can grant exemption to the grooming code. (a)...
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Barber Shop Political Rubbish-2026
Barber Shop Political Rubbish is satirical commentary on social happening. Graham Platner democratic candidate for the senate in Maine. The Democratic Party not wanting to win the midterm election. President Trump not able to return home on the refitted Air Force One for security concerns. What ?...
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Graham Platner Maine Booty Call
Graham Platner the Democratic Senate Nominee in Maine is hanging by a thread. Following a five year rape allegation from a woman he dated. They had an on and off relationship, she said he entered her home drunk... Looking for a late-night booty-call.. but raped her. These allegations surfaced…
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Phillis Wheatley / Thomas Jefferson 4th Of July Irony-1826
Barbershop conversation about African-Americans returning to Africa, the birth place of mankind. Pan Africanism being alive in the United States. Phillis Wheatley put on trial for the crime of being brilliant. Ghana and Liberia has always been a place of return for African-Americans. Phillis...
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Chicago Mayoral Candidates Running-2027
Chicago Mayoral Candidates running in 2027: Susana Mendoza,Illinois Conptroller/Mike Quigley, Congressman/Matt Brewer, Lawyer/Liam Stanton, Bussiness Owner/ Joe Holberg, CEO/Maria Pappas Cook County Treasurer said she's thinking about running and Willie Wilson our perennial candidate. Then…
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Marijuana Tax Revenue Boom-2026
The Federal report shows that states where Marijuana is legal have generated over 15-billion in tax revenue from legal weed sales since 2021. Creating 1000's of new jobs and small business opportunities. The positive financial impact is undeniable.
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Obama Presidential Center Of Hope-2026
A celebration of Juneteenth and President Obama's Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago. The first Juneteenth celebration happened in Galveston, Texas in 1866. Today it's celebrated annually on June 19th throughout the United States of America. The Obama Presidential Center is a new...
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Happy 80th Birthday Mr Trump-2026
Wishing Mr Dozzy Trump "Happy Birthday. " Trump was a millionaire at 10 years old, from working with his father on weekends. Before becoming president he hungout with Rappers , Actors and Fighters. In the 1990's he dated a biracial model . Happy UFC Birthday Party in Washington D C .
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Woke, Journalist Scott Pelley Never Sleeps-2026
Condolences to Peabo Bryson's family. Woke, Journalist Scott Pelley was fired by CBS for speaking the truth. California voters are looking to elect another actor as Mayor of Los Angeles. Experience means nothing. Former Vice President Pence said Trump's Intel chief needs to be experienced.
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Chicago Teenage/ADULT TakeOver-2026
The holiday weekend proved to be violent once again with 57 teenagers and adults arrested. Thirteen people ages ranging from 14 to 28 received felony charges possessing a weapon. Former Chicago Police First Deputy Supt. said Police are under a microscope and are apprehensive about taking action....
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Black Politicians And Black Money 2026
CHA Operating Chair Matthew Brewer is embrolled in a power struggle with Mayor Brandon Johnson. Brewer says he's considering entering the Chicago Mayoral race. Black Politicians and Black money brokers are not on the same page in America. Mayoral Candidates in Chicago can begin circulating...
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Walgreens Store Closing In The HOOD 2026
Walgreens today is not the store I remember. As of August 28, 2025 it's owned by Sycamore Partners an equity firm. They acquired the company for over 10-billion and took it private. The CEO Wentworth stated they plan to restructure by splitting the assets into multiple standalone companies. So...
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Voting Rights Act 1965 Roll Back
The 1965 Voting Rights Act roll back. This ruling just removed the legal tool that let any citizen challenge a discriminatory map.
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Underground Update-Chat 2026
Underground World news update. The First Lady wanting ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel. King Charles meeting with President Trump. The Obama library opening.
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Correspondents Dinner Shooting 2026
President Trump was rushed off stage after shots fired at White House Correspondents Dinner.
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Earth Theatre Celebration Update
Earth Theatre was founded April 3, 1973 in Chicago by Rudolf Munro and Sanders Wilson. Earth Theatre was a touring company.
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Take Me To The King/Remembering Jesse Jackson -2026
A Homegoing service for the Rev Jesse L Jackson at Rainbow PUSH March 7th.
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PUSH-Rev Jesse L Jackson-2026
In 1966 Dr King appointed Rev Jackson to serve as the first Director of Operation Breadbasket in Chicago...which transitioned into Rainbow - PUSH. The Earth Theater performed its production of Treasure Island at the PUSH-Expo held at Chicago's International Amphitheater. Performing to a record...
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Black History And More
Dr Carter G Woodson founded Negro History Week in 1926.Black History Month was officially acknowledged in 1976 by the US government. Google removed default listening for Black History Month and other cultural observations from its calendar in mid-2024.
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SAG-AFTRA Union Glitter 2026
American labor unions began in the late 1700's . Fundamental reshaping worker rights for wages, safety and conditions. Despite labor unions historical exclusion of women, minorities and modern challenges American Union grew. Most SAG-AFTRA members earn modest incomes.
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Elephant And Donkey Symbols
American political party mascot symbols, the Elephant and Donkey. The association of the Democratic Party with the Donkey symbol dates back to 1828. The Republicans adopted the elephant as their symbol in 1874. Both symbols were popularized by cartoonist Thomas Nast , America's first great...
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Recasting January Six Rioters-2026
Trump's White House rewriting January Six History and blames the D C Police Department for the deadly attack on the Capital. The Administration rolled out a new website with a full blown recast of the historical record of January Six casting the rioters as"Peaceful Protesters.
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U.S. Department Of War-2026
A recap of the President Trump's press briefing on raiding Venezuela and capturing Maduro. Trump said the U. S. will run Venezuela until they learn to manage the country. Happy New Year Venezuela!
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Hold 'Em Rudolf Topics -2026
A recap of stories and events. Chicago over all was a much safer place-than it has been in past years. The University of Chicago Crime Lab found violent crime was down not just in Chicago but in many big cities. Mayor Brandon Johnson says critical investments are beginning to payoff.
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MeatHead- Rob Reiner- 2025
President Trump doubled down on criticism of Rob, calling him " deranged and bad for America. What's going on with Trump's Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles interviews with Vanity Fair? Sally Struthers spoke fondly of MeatHead as a brilliant co-star who taught her valuable lessons about acting. Penny...
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Deep End Political Rage
Sweet Home Chicago! Chicago's underground pedway is a vast underground network of tunnels and bridges, spanning over forty blocks. Allowing people to walk underground for miles. " A city below the city" In Washington D C quitting is all the rage. Margret Greene and other lawmakers are opting to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Underground Chicago Talk is a semi weekly podcast that focuses on Chicago's political landscape, cultural history, theatre , social updates and grassroots current events. True to its name, it captures conversations that echo through the city's Underground Pedway five Miles of tunnels, shops and cafes . Podcasting from the heart of Chicago.
HOSTED BY
Rudolf Munro
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