The Rundown: Helene Achanzar says meeting an artist can change a student’s life
Helene Achanzar is the director of programs at the Chicago Poetry Center. She gets to introduce artists to students of all ages.
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In three bite-size episodes every weekday, we’ll keep you informed, tickled, geeked, and pondering on Chicago’s news, culture and people. Start and end your day with quick news roundups from the WBEZ newsroom. Plus, every afternoon, dive deeper into conversations with the artists, journalists, and changemakers that shape the Windy City. The Rundown podcast is a one-stop-shop for all things Chicago.
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The Rundown: Legendary artist Faith Ringgold passed away Saturday
The artwork of Faith Ringgold is bold, bright and political. She passed away at age 93, but her legacy continues.
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Listen — 17:13The Rundown: ‘The Art Rebellion’ wants you to understand the value of artists
Journalist Makeda Easter is vocal about her mission: making people understand how essential artists are in our society.
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Listen — 17:00The Rundown: What you need to know about November’s school board elections
Later this year, Chicago will choose its first-ever elected Chicago Public School board members.
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Listen — 17:11The Rundown: There are ways to see and navigate anti-fat bias in the workplace
Fatphobia is everywhere, including the office. Anti-fat bias shows up in hiring, salary negotiations and even the chairs we sit in.
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Listen — 9:28The Rundown: Thousands of Black women are suing the makers of hair relaxers
Research studies released in the last decade have noted links between chemical hair relaxers and various types of cancer.
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Listen — 22:58The Rundown: Black taxpayers are more likely to be audited. But why?
Black Americans are more likely to be audited. Stanford University professor Daniel E. Ho talks about modernizing the current tax system.
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Listen — 17:00The Rundown: Actor Jon Michael Hill fills the stage in Steppenwolf’s ‘Purpose’
Jon Michael Hill plays the introverted main character and narrator of “Purpose,” a world premiere from playwright Branden Jacobs Jenkins and director Phylicia Rashad.
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Listen — 18:58The Rundown: The WasteShed wants you to rethink what you call trash
Before buying new, Eleanor Ray urges patience. “The waste stream provides,” said Ray, WasteShed creator. “It’s like garbage manifestation.”
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Listen — 17:39The Rundown: Amidst cuts, The Rundown podcast will continue
Chicago Public Media announced layoffs and programming changes this week. Rundown host Erin Allen addresses how they will affect the show.
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