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Chicago Newsroom 2.0
February 5, 2024
Andy Zopp leads a critical discussion on the ongoing migrant crisis impacting Chicago. Joined by Francia Garcia Hernandez from Austin Weekly News and Hugo Balta, host of ‘3 Questions With’, the conversation delves deep into the complexities and challenges of the situation. The episode also features an insightful one-on-one with Inspector General Deborah Witzburg, shedding light on the city’s responses to this pressing issue.
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Chicago Newsroom 2.0
January 25, 2024
Host Andy Zopp brings you an in-depth look at the current state of Chicago with media consultant Samantha Thomas and reporter Francia Garcia Hernandez from Austin Weekly News. Plus, an engaging conversation with Just Act Partners founders Juatise Gathings and Matt Johanson on their impactful work.
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Chicago Newsroom 2.0
January 18, 2024
Andrea Zopp is joined by special guests Hugo Balta, ‘3 Questions With’ host, and Jamie Nesbitt Golden, reporter at Block Club Chicago, as they delve into the year’s significant events and stories that shaped our city. Tune in for an insightful look back at the year that was.
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Chicago Newsroom 2.0
January 10, 2024
On the Fall season finale of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, Andrea Zopp dives further into the ongoing epidemic of book banning with guests Illinois State Senator Mike Simmons, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom Director Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown, and DePaul University professor Ciara Miller.
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Chicago Newsroom 2.0
November 16, 2023
Guest Host Raza Siddiqui engages in a crucial conversation with Alison Pure-Slovin, the Midwest director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, about the alarming rise of anti-Semitism in the U.S. and globally. Additionally, don’t miss a compelling one-on-one with Dr. Dominica McBride, the founder and CEO of BECOME, as they delve into impactful community development.
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Chicago Newsroom 2.0
November 9, 2023
Guest Host Raza Siddiqui leads a critical roundtable with Ghazala Irshad and Sara Sadat on the presence of extremist groups within local law enforcement. Plus, don’t miss an exclusive interview with Heather Higgins-Alderman, President and CEO of Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation.
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Chicago Newsroom 2.0
November 2, 2023
Host Andrea Zopp engages in a critical discussion with Crain’s Chicago Business reporter Leigh Giangreco and CAN TV’s Executive Director, Darrious Hilmon, about the perceived anti-Palestinian bias in recent media coverage of the Hamas-Israeli conflict. Additionally, don’t miss a one-on-one interview with Dr. Lisa Bly-Jones, CEO of the Chicago Jobs Council, as they delve into important community issues.
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Chicago Newsroom 2.0
October 27, 2023
Host Andrea Zopp delves into the recent City Council decision to abolish the subminimum wage for tip workers in Chicago, with insights from Eater Chicago editor Ashok Selvam and Chicago Tribune reporter Talia Soglin. Plus, a special one-on-one with Mary Towers from Start Early.
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Chicago Newsroom 2.0
October 5, 2023
Dive into Illinois’ historic move as the first state to abolish cash bail. Host Andrea Zopp discusses this landmark decision with Jhmira Alexander of ‘Public Narrative’ and Corli Jay from Crain’s Chicago Business. Plus, a spotlight interview with Alex Goodfellow, Executive Director of Share Our People.
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Chicago Newsroom 2.0
September 28, 2023
Join host Andrea Zopp as she explores the pressing issue of youth violence in Chicago with Francia Garcia Hernandez (Austin Weekly News), Jamine Nesbitt Golden (Block Club Chicago), and Matthew Harvey (We Home Media). Don’t miss a special interview with Cosette Nazon-Wilburn from Love Unity & Values Institute.
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