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The Ben Joravsky ShowOh, What a Week!--Donnie vs BrandonBen and Dr D tell you everything you need to know about the week's worth of news. Including...Dolton wants to buy the Pope's house. Call it eminent domain, people. Jake Tapper promotes his book. Is he a salesman or a newsman? Property taxes going up. Trump trolls Mayor Johnson and the mayor trolls Trump. Ben wants too know--why won't MAGA show love for Brandon for bringing NASCAR to Chicago? Also, senate and congressional campaign updates. Is Dan Biss really an Evanstonian just cause he's the mayor of Evanston? Finally, the Doctor tells the story of his Grandpa Joe's...
2025-05-231h 08
Evanston RulesThe Heart of Community Hospital with Carlis SuttonOverview of "Echoes of Evanston: The Soul of Community Hospital"“Echoes of Evanston: The Soul of Community Hospital” is a multi-part creative collaboration that explores the often overlooked history of the Evanston Sanitarium, later known as Community Hospital. This institution served the Black community on Chicago's North Shore from 1914 to 1980.Through this series, Evanston Rules shares the untold stories of pioneering Black physicians, healthcare teams, and patients who faced healthcare challenges during racial segregation. In-depth interviews were conducted with community members who experienced Community Hospital firsthand.This “Echoes of Evanston” project is suppo...
2024-06-2824 min
Field of Broken DreamsThe EndThe City Council's votes on rebuilding Ryan Field and rezoning the area to allow six concerts per year looms large after a struggle between the university, its supporters, and opponents of the changes to the stadium.
2023-12-1134 minField of Broken DreamsThe ReactionAs the fate of Ryan Field hangs in the balance, the dividing lines between those for the new stadium and those against have never been more clear.
2023-11-2137 minField of Broken DreamsThe EventsMost stadiums sit vacant more often than not. As Northwestern plans to find ways to put Ryan Field to use more frequently, opponents of additional events see plenty of issues with the proposal.
2023-11-1847 minField of Broken DreamsThe AlcoholUntil 1972, Evanston was a dry town. Over 50 years later, as Northwestern has attempted to start selling alcohol at sporting events to help its bottom line, there is still a vocal set of Evanstonians who want Northwestern sporting events to stay dry.
2023-11-1338 minField of Broken DreamsThe MoneyMoney is king, and nothing brings the king to town like football. Northwestern is betting that a new stadium might make those visits more valuable, but and many Evanston business owners agree.
2023-11-0340 minField of Broken DreamsThe StadiumIn many ways, a stadium is a reflection of the team that plays on its field. And in the case of Northwestern and Ryan Field, that reflection currently isn't the most flattering.
2023-10-2700 minField of Broken DreamsThe CityThere are many spaces across Evanston that have been fertile soil for debates between the city and Northwestern, but some would say there's been no greater example of the city existing at the university's whims than Ryan Field.
2023-10-2045 minField of Broken DreamsThe TeamIn 1996, right around the last time the idea of improving Ryan Field came up in discussions around Northwestern and Evanston, that year's version of Wildcat football captured the heart of the town on its way to the grand-daddy of them all—the Rose Bowl.
2023-10-0600 minField of Broken DreamsThe BeginningOn Sept. 28, 2022, Northwestern announced plans to renovate Ryan Field. Since those plans were announced, host of The Field of Broken Dreams Mack Jones has been reporting on what he thought would be a similar story about a college field renovation that has turned out to be anything but.
2023-09-2234 minField of Broken DreamsField of Broken Dreams: TrailerField of Broken Dreams is an Evanstonian production.
2023-09-0500 min
City Cast ChicagoThe Enduring Appeal of Bozo the ClownFor more than 40 years, “Bozo’s Circus” was a daily, and later, weekly presence on the televisions of kids and their parents. And in Chicago, we really claimed Bozo, Cookie and his friends as our own because the show taped at WGN studios. But, Bozo didn’t originate here, and other cities even had their OWN Bozos. But, ours was the best. The show has been off the air since 2001, but actor—and native Evanstonian—David Arquette recently purchased the rights to Bozo, and says he wants to bring the clown that brought him so much joy back to Chicago. We...
2021-12-2015 min
Kit Chat by The Evanstonian2: Returning to School and to Full Schedules with Student Rep. Barbara Tomaradze and In-Depth Editor Jessica SehgalExecutive editors and hosts of Kit Chat, Lauren Dain and Eden Drajpuch, speak to Student Representative Barbara Tomaradze and In-Depth Editor Jessica Sehgal about the first month of being back in person after over a year away. Tomaradze talks about the student response to the return, while Sehgal describes the reporting process on the In-Depth story for the September issue: Under Pressure.In that piece, the In-Depth team tracks how a return to the building has also been a return to the high expectations placed on students to participate in as many classes and clubs as possible...
2021-09-1726 minKit Chat by The Evanstonian1: Evanston rebuilds with Booked's Rachel RoundIn their first episode as executive editors of the Evanstonian and hosts of Kit Chat, Lauren Dain and Eden Drajpuch speak with Booked's Rachel Round about how the local bookstore navigated the pandemic.Special offer: Anyone who listens to this podcast can get 10 percent off their purchase at Booked if they mention Kit Chat at check out.For more about Evanston's and ETHS' push to come out of the pandemic, check out the first Evanstonian issue of the school year online at evanstonian.net or in print around ETHS.
2021-08-1528 min
Evanston RulesRodney Williams: I'll Have What He's HavingIn this episode, we talk with RODNEY WILLIAMS, a native Evanstonianwho has risen through the ranks of corporate America in marketing at Moët Hennessy, Jackson Family Wines and Mondavi Wines to name a few, while always standing up for what is right. Rodney pays it forward and moves the needle toward a level playing field. Join us as we talk to him about living with integrity, the importance of staying connected to your roots and showing up every day and living as an unapologetically and righteous black man, doing the right thing.
2021-07-171h 02
Evanston RulesGail Hutchison: Going To Her EdgeThis episode features GAIL HUTCHISON, a native Evanstonian and a powerful yoga and meditation instructor. Gail gives us some insight into the benefits of self care for all people, but, in particular, black people. Gail states “We can’t pour from an empty cup”, a phrase that should encourage everyone support themselves and work on healing. As a black woman, Gail shares her valuable input about race, who gets opportunities, being honest and acknowledging and learning the past so that we can move forward.
2021-05-0552 minKit Chat by The Evanstonian10: Nora and Zach are media critics nowIn this episode of Kit Chat, hosts Zachary Bahar and Nora Miller (Executive Editors of the Evanstonian) discuss some of their favorite movies and TV shows. Unsurprisingly, Nora knows what’s happening, Zachary does not. It’s WHOLESOME CONTENT. We will eventually, and maybe sometime soon, get to a point when we’re releasing episodes that weren’t recorded a month ago.Go to The Evanstonian website to keep an eye out for our forthcoming April 26 issue.Follow The Evanstonian on Instagram and Twitter to keep up to date with all of our work.4:13 - Nora a...
2021-04-2638 min
Evanston RulesGreg Klaiber: Professionalism, Tradition and ServiceIn this episode, we talk with GREG KLAIBER, a native Evanstonian who has paid it forward in terms of the equity and diversity that we at ER so cherish. Listen as we talk growing up in Evanston, friends, family, sports, mentors and a life of giving back.
2021-04-1752 min
Reparations: The Big PaybackReparations: Fight Club! The Case For vs. The Case Against! - Part TwoWelcome to Reparations: Fight Club! A quick reminder folks, ‘snitches get stitches’! Let's go! In part two Erika and Whitney are back, ringside, calling the shots, as the battle heats up. When we last left off, The Case Against Reparations landed a surprise-whammy that floored The Case For Reparations. As we resume this battle we discover the reason the match flipped n' flopped. Then our next match pits The Big Easy’s Marc Morial, history buff and head of the National Urban League, against artful dodger and proud Evanstonian resident, John Foley. And finally...cue the bass note ya'll...our Thrilla! Heav...
2021-04-0832 minKit Chat by The Evanstonian9: The February Issue with senior Meena Sharma and the Evanstonian's Sophie YangIn this episode of Kit Chat, our brilliant and inspired host Nora Miller (Executive Editor of The Evanstonian) is joined by ETHS senior Meena Sharma and Evanstonian staff writer junior Sophie Yang, both writers for the February issue, to reflect on the creation of the February issue, their pieces, its broader meaning and how it could lead the Evanstonian into the future.Go to The Evanstonian website to check out Meena and Sophie’s pieces alongside the rest of our outstanding Feb. 22 issue, created and spearheaded by Nora Miller. In addition, take a look at our most re...
2021-04-0621 minKit Chat by The Evanstonian8: Evanston's Next Four Years and Beyond with Evanston mayoral candidate Daniel BissIn this episode of Kit Chat, hosts Zachary Bahar and Nora Miller (Executive Editors of The Evanstonian) are joined by Evanston mayoral candidate Sen. Daniel Biss to discuss his mayoral campaign, issues that matter to him and his hopes for Evanston’s future. Go to The Evanstonian website, where you can check out the entirety of our coverage of the municipal election and our Jan. 25 issue. In addition, keep an eye out for our (very special) upcoming Feb. 22 issue. Follow The Evanstonian on Instagram and Twitter to keep up to date with all of our work...
2021-02-1730 minKit Chat by The Evanstonian7: The Power of Storytelling with The Evanstonian's Jojo Wertheimer and Foster EllenIn this episode of Kit Chat, hosts Zachary Bahar and Nora Miller (Executive Editors of The Evanstonian) are joined by Evanstonian Arts and Entertainment Editor Jojo Wertheimer and staff writer Foster Ellen to discuss two feature stories from conception to publicationGo to The Evanstonian website, where you can check out these pieces and the rest of our Jan. 25 issue.Follow The Evanstonian on Instagram and Twitter to keep up to date with all of our work.4:15 - Jojo Wertheimer on sexism in the classroom13:51 - Foster Ellen on the history of Actors Gymnasium
2021-01-2523 minKit Chat by The Evanstonian6: Student Mental HealthIn this episode of Kit Chat, hosts Zachary Bahar and Nora Miller (Executive Editors of The Evanstonian) are joined by Evanstonian In-Depth editors Lauren Dain and Jessica Seghal to discuss “Tradeoffs and Triages: Students navigate mental health in e-learning,” from conception to publication. Later, Zach and Nora are joined by Vice Student Representative Maya Moskal to talk about the work done by Student Union and their experiences this past semester. Go to The Evanstonian website, where you can check out “Tradeoffs and Triages” and the rest of our Dec. 14 issue.Follow The Evanstonian on Instagram and Twitt...
2020-12-1459 minKit Chat by The Evanstonian5: Artificial Intelligence with Aiden Goodman and a Look Back at 2020In this episode of Kit Chat, hosts Zachary Bahar and Nora Miller (Executive Editors of The Evanstonian) are joined by ETHS senior Aiden Goodman to discuss his experience on a panel of students and teachers from around the world focusing on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Later, Zach and Nora reflect on the events of 2020, the moments that stood out to them, and some hopes for 2021. Go to The Evanstonian website keep an eye out for our upcoming Dec. 14 issue.Follow The Evanstonian on Instagram and Twitter to keep up to date w...
2020-12-0439 minKit Chat by The Evanstonian4: Live Election Night Special!On the first live episode of Kit Chat, hosts Zachary Bahar and Nora Miller (Executive Editors of The Evanstonian) are joined on Election Night by five ETHS seniors—Carmiya Bady, Izzy Basso, Patrick Hughes, Oliver Leopold and Jonathan Zenkich—to discuss their thoughts on the election, the political environment and student political involvements as votes begin to come in from across the country. Go to The Evanstonian website and check out our Oct. 20 issue and to keep an eye out for our upcoming Nov. 16 issue where we will continue the discussion of the election. Follow The Eva...
2020-11-042h 04Kit Chat by The Evanstonian3: Student Political Engagement & Environmental Activism with Ben Ward & Noam Hasak-LowyOn the third episode of Kit Chat, hosts Zachary Bahar and Nora Miller (Executive Editors of The Evanstonian) discuss student political involvement leading up to the 2020 election with ETHS Politics Club co-founder Ben Ward and the work being done by environmental activist group E-Town Sunrise with member Noam Hasak-Lowy.Go to The Evanstonian website and check out our Oct. 20 issue to learn more about the state of Evanston as the end of 2020 approaches.Follow The Evanstonian on Instagram and Twitter to keep up to date with all of our work.2:45 - ETHS Political Groups w...
2020-10-2336 minKit Chat by The Evanstonian2: The Definitive Friday Song Rankings and The Evanstonian's Josie McCartney on Oat MilkOn the second episode of Kit Chat, hosts Zachary Bahar and Nora Miller (Executive Editors of The Evanstonian) discuss the famous ETHS Friday Song and are joined by The Evanstonian's resident food critic, senior Josie McCartney, to talk about the pros and cons of oat milk.Go to The Evanstonian website and check out our Sept. 24 issue to learn more about Evanston in 2020 and to keep an eye out for our Oct. 20 issue. Follow The Evanstonian on Instagram and Twitter to keep up to date with all of our work.1:47 - ETHS Friday Songs8:01...
2020-10-1520 minKit Chat by The Evanstonian1: Evanston Fight for Black Lives' Kayla Henning and The Evanstonian's Lauren DainOn the inaugural episode of Kit Chat, hosts Zachary Bahar and Nora Miller (Executive Editors of The Evanstonian) are joined by ETHS grad Kayla Henning and The Evanstonian’s In-Depth Editor Lauren Dain to discuss the death of Jacob Blake, the work that Evanston Fight for Black Lives have been forwarding and the issue of e-learning.Go to The Evanstonian website and check out our Sept. 24 issue to read more about the topics discussed in this episode and countless other stories and voices that reflect the reality of Evanston in 2020. Follow The Evanstonian on Instagram and...
2020-09-2538 min
Evanston RulesDr. Nancy Glick: The Intersection of Medicine and CommunityIn our 6th episode, “The Intersection of Medicine and Community”, we get to know Dr. Nancy Glick.We trace Dr. Glick’s route from a humanities-focused student at ETHS to the director of the Sinai Infectious Disease Center at Mt Sinai in Chicago Illinois.Nancy shares her valuable insights on the inner workings of the brutal fight against infectious diseases. We discuss the disparities in treatment for the Black and Latinx communities.We also discuss biases and judgements and how nobody is free of them.Family means the world to Nan...
2020-08-0844 min
Evanston RulesDelores Holmes: Holmes Is Where The Heart IsIn our 5th episode, we feature Delores Holmes. Delores is a special human being, young at heart and in spirit. She is a steadfast champion of her community, beloved for her hard and constant work.Delores might call herself retired, but based on how much her phone rang during our conversation, we would say she doesn’t seem to be slowing down one bit.Join us and get to know Mrs. Holmes, a true trailblazer, amazing storyteller and an Evanstonian, through and through.
2020-07-2843 min
The Check OutEpisode 10: Kim ErwinKim Erwin An Evanstonian of two decades, Kim Erwin is the author of the book Communicating the New: Methods to Shape and Accelerate Innovation. She is currently working with the Emergency Design Collective, a nationwide volunteer network of doctors and designers addressing COVID challenges, and the National Academy of Medicine measuring community engagement. Jill Schacter’s discussion with her focused on her research into the role communication plays in the innovation process. They spent a lot of time talking about whether communicating is enough, or if we want to actually make a connection. Kim discusses how wanting to...
2020-07-2300 min
Evanston RulesBernie Foster: The Ninth of NineIn our 4th episode we feature Bernie Foster.Bernie Foster is a native son. An Evanstonian. The youngest of 9 siblings. A family man. We welcomed his cool, calm, collected, and thoughtful spirit as we sat down together.Bernie is always solid. He shows up and has known that to make something happen, you don’t wait for it to come to you. You go after it.We discuss life, joys, change, fear, belief, the changes in our city, some of the things that we hope for and not sitting on the si...
2020-07-1453 min
Evanston RulesHecky Powell: It's the SauceThis episode features the legendary Hecky Powell, who died tragically from COVID -19, on May 22, shortly after this conversation was recorded. Hecky was a true blue Evanstonian whose actions made him a hero to many. He believed in people pulling themselves up by their bootstraps, but was always there to help others. He was elected to Evanston, Illinois’ District 65 school board, he created the Forest E. Powell Foundation to honor his father’s memory, he had a street named after him and from his restaurant, Hecky’s BBQ at the corner of Emerson and Green Bay Road in Evanston, he ser...
2020-06-1553 min
BanuaTalk with Dr. Luthfi Adam (Evanston, IL, US)Another Evanstonian! Ya, this time we have another Doctorate, from Northwestern University!
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Acoustic Rock and Happy Ukulele
2020-05-1835 min
The Check OutEpisode 5: Karli ButlerKarli Butler is a fourth generation Evanstonian. She was the director of social services at Curt’s Café and is now a program officer at the Evanston Community Foundation. In 2006, on her way to earning her master’s in multicultural communications, she became the victim of an horrific acid attack by a complete stranger. This trauma forced her to reevaluate everything including her own identity and what it means to be strong, resilient, beautiful, and forgiving. We learn about how she found the strength to recover and continues to use that strength to help others. Curt’s Café do...
2020-03-1000 min