Heena Srivastava
Podcast Producer
Prior to that, she worked at American Public Media’s investigative unit APM Reports, and she reported on Capitol Hill for the Medill News Service in Washington D.C. She received her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, where she was a managing editor at The Daily Northwestern.
Stories by Heena Srivastava
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Essay: The voice of Hasan Minhaj is still vital and not worth canceling
Minhaj’s comedy spoke to and inspired Heena Srivastava as a teenager, and she says his legacy is bigger than his exaggerations.
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John Lithgow Leads James Patterson’s latest Audible drama
The Tony award-winning and Oscar-nominated actor will voice the reclusive protagonist of James Patterson’s latest work.
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What Pullman can teach us about community investment
The Metropolitan Planning Council says the South Side neighborhood is thriving because of financial investment. It says we can’t stop there.
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Chicago comedians reflect on changing landscape
The Dave Chappelle and Netflix controversy sparked conversations on the ever-evolving world of stand-up comedy.
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Humboldt Park’s Paseo Boricua to become ‘Puerto Rico Town’
The historic stretch of Division Street will be renamed as part of a new state bill that designates cultural districts across the state.
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Chicago historian upholds Black journalist Ethel Payne’s legacy
When journalism legend Ethel Payne passed away in 1991, she was buried in an unmarked grave. Then historian Tammy Gibson got involved.
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Millions of U.S. residents may lose medicaid next year
When the pandemic state of emergency ends, Medicaid eligibility reviews resume, and millions may lose out.
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It’s time to work less and avoid burnout
The author of the forthcoming book The End Of Burnout explains why the pandemic is making Americans rethink how they balance work and life.
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Dr. Mia Taormina answers your COVID-19 questions
With ever-evolving vaccine mandates and new research on booster shots, infectious disease specialist Dr. Mia Taormina answers your questions.
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Digital IDs may soon be mainstream
More than 20 states are either in discussion or have already launched digital driver’s licenses for your smartphone.
