Justin Kaufmann
Former Interim Host
Stories by Justin Kaufmann
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Lookingglass Theatre’s ‘Her Honor, Jane Byrne’ Comes To WBEZ As A Radio Play
The play opened as the pandemic began, robbing Chicago audiences of the chance to see it. WBEZ will air the audio version Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Smoking Popes Frontman Josh Caterer Goes Solo For His New Album
Singer-songwriter Josh Caterer recorded a new solo album with several Chicago area musicians.
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How Chicagoans Are Celebrating Thanksgiving During The Pandemic
Thanksgiving traditions may be put on hold this year. So, what are you doing differently this year to make it special?
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Blackhawks’ Kendall Coyne Schofield Breaks Barriers As First Woman Development Coach
The former US Olympic hero grew up in the Chicago area and will be part of player development.
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Professor Al Gini Explores Politics And Comedy In ‘The Sanity Of Satire’
WBEZ’s resident philosopher Al Gini has written a new book called The Sanity of Satire: Surviving Politics One Joke at a Time.
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‘Mega’ The Podcast: Satirizing Christian Megachurch Culture
The popular “Mega” podcast satirizes evangelical megachurch communities.
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University of Illinois Reevaluates Its First Semester COVID-19 Strategy
Did the university’s COVID-19 mitigation plans work during the fall semester?
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Regan Burke: Political Memoir Reveals Personal Triumphs And Struggles
A renowned campaign strategist for Bill Clinton reveals her own personal triumphs and demons in a new memoir.
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New Short Story Collection Blends Jazz, Baseball And Race
Former Chicago radio personality Mark Ruffin has released a new short story collection called Bebop Fairy Tales.
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Remembering Phyllis Jaskot, The Queen of Division Street
The beloved matriarch of Phyllis’ Musical Inn died Friday after suffering complications from a fall. She was 93.
