Lumpen Radio: Week In Review

This week we learn about how modern society steals from its own citizens, discuss Chicago journalist Studs Terkel and work through the depression of the pandemic. All this plus the Trump Diaries and Size Matters. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for June 12, 2020. We spoke to: William C Anderson, Deborah Stratman, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Cloudtone and OnYou. Special thanks to Corey Albritten.

This week we discussed the protests roiling the nation, police violence against people of color, and cannabis in Illinois. All this plus the Trump Diaries, Size Matters and AWCYFM. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for June 5, 2020. We spoke to: Brendan Shiller, Xavier Ramey, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Tiny Bit of Giant’s Blood and Black Moon Book. Special thanks to August Forte.

This week we discussed the return of businesses to Chicago after the lockdown, the impact on the arts and music community, and if sports will return. All this plus the Trump Diaries, Size Matters and AWCYFM. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for May 29, 2020. We spoke to: Tom Schaer, David Chavez, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Panda Riot and Sunshine Boys.

This week we discuss the the fallout from the show The Last Dance with a former Chicago Bull; alert people to legal services during these troubled times, and learn how the pork industry has become dangerously concentrated. All this plus the Trump Diaries, Size Matters and AWCYFM. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for May 22, 2020. We spoke to: Craig Hodges, Alex Blanchette, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from the Search and Research Trio.

This week we discuss the SEIU’s stunning win over local nursing home owners, the comical coup in Venezuela, and the continuing fallout from the pandemic. All this plus the Trump Diaries, Size Matters and AWCYFM. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for May 15, 2020. We spoke to: Greg Kelley, Lucas Koerner, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from the Search and Research Trio.

This week we discuss The Last Dance, chat about the mayor’s efforts to bring racial equity and explore Chicago during the 1918 pandemic. All this plus the Trump Diaries, Dispatches from a desperate time, and AWCYFM. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for May 8, 2020. We spoke to: Vijay Kolinjivadi, Anton Seals Jr., Steve James, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Killer Drones

This week we learn about testing for COVID-19, the federal response to the pandemic and how unions are handling the crisis. All this plus the Trump Diaries, Size Matters and AWCYFM. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for May 1, 2020. All this plus the Trump Diaries, a brand new Size Matters and AWCYFM. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for April 24, 2020. This is episode is dedicated to Shanna van Volt. We spoke to: Moises Zavala, Dr. Jeffrey Sterling, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Panda Riot and Shawn Maxwell.

This week we talk about the cancellation of the summer concert season, learn about how COVID-19 is forcing unions to accelerate, and discuss prisons as infections soar. All this plus the Trump Diaries, a brand new Size Matters and AWCYFM. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for April 24, 2020. This is episode is dedicated to Shanna van Volt. We spoke to: Eric Williams, Chesa Boudin, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Panda Riot and Thompson Springs.

This week we talk about how the feminist movement left black women behind; learn about the struggles in Chicago’s hospitality industry and keep you up to date on the pandemic. All this plus the Trump Diaries, Size Matters and AWCYFM. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for April 17, 2020. We spoke to: Andrew Liu, Kevin Hickey, Mikki Kendall, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Burr Oak.

This week we talk about the effect of the pandemic on Chicago politics, how the coronavirus is transforming the world economy, and when sports might return to Chicago. All this plus the Trump Diaries, Size Matters and AWCYFM. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for April 10, 2020. We spoke to: Shia Kapos, Allen Linton, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Nicole Amine and Thompson Springs.

This week we discuss the COVID-19 outbreak and what you can do to stay safe; learned how Britain conquered the Middle East and followed Trump’s response to the chaos. All this plus the Trump Diaries and Size Matters. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for March 20, 2020. We spoke to: Allen Helm, On Barak, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Killer Drones and the Shawn Maxwell Quartet

This week we learned about cannabis cooking, chatted about gems on our South Side, and dove into the Democratic primaries. All this plus the Trump Diaries, AWCY-FM and Size Matters. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for March 6, 2020. We spoke to: Edgar Ramone Lee Bey, Shuja Haider, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music from Killer Drones.

This week we learned about cannabis cooking, chatted about gems on our South Side, and dove into the Democratic primaries. All this plus the Trump Diaries, AWCY-FM and Size Matters. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for March 6, 2020. We spoke to: Edgar Ramone Lee Bey, Shuja Haider, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music from Killer Drones.

This week we chatted about Chicago’s comic book convention, learned about ‘brane theory and discussed how capitalism is destroying rural America. All this plus the Trump Diaries, AWCY-FM and Size Matters. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for February 28, 2020. We spoke to: Michael Zapata, Kristina Rogers, Marc Edelman, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music from Jared Rabin and his band.

This week we discussed what Cook County actually does; chatted about dreaming and science fiction, and learned about public education. All this plus the Trump Diaries, AWCY-FM and Size Matters. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for February 21, 2020. We spoke to: Dianne Ravitch, Tope Folarin, John P. Daley, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music from Cloudtone.

This week we discussed the year’s top independent film; learned about modern minding and chatted about the death of local newspapers. All this plus the Trump Diaries, AWCY-FM and Size Matters. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for February 14, 2020. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! We spoke to: Bob Reiter and Greg Pratt, David Thies, Martín Arboleda, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music from Thompson Springs.

This week we discussed the Bulls and the NBA, learned about the underworld of the Field Museum, and met a rising star in the literary community. All this plus the Trump Diaries, AWCY-FM and Size Matters. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for January 31, 2020. We spoke to: Tim Bratley and Angela Lorenzo, Doris Burke, Amanda Goldblatt, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music from Killer Drones. The Lumpen Week in Review is produced by the staff and volunteers of WLPN-LP Chicago, the Community Radio of the Future. The Week in Review is overseen by Jamie Trecker. Voice-overs by Shanna van Volt. Additional production by Cole Eisenberg, Julie Wu, Sergio Rodriguez, Neil Gainer, Alexander Jerri, John Pitrowksi, Ari Shellist and Annie Klein. Live music production by Ari Shellist. The Lumpen theme, background and interstitial music is by Mike Perkins. The Lumpen Radio sting is by Dan Jugle. Visit lumpenradio.com

This week we discussed racial tensions in LA; learned about Little League in our neighborhood and explored the extreme world of black metal. All this plus the Trump Diaries, AWCY?FM and Size Matters. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for January 24, 2020. We spoke to: Bill and Theresa LePetre, Steph Cha, Josh Zoerner and Chris Eichenseer, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music from Killer Drones. Special thanks to guest host Jerry Trecker.

This week kicks off our best of year specials, and in this first program, we re-present the best conversations and performances from the spring and summer of 2019. We’ll be back with all-new shows on January 10th. Happy Holidays from all of us at Lumpen Radio to all of you!

Welcome to Lumpen Week in Review the show that covers the past week of news, happenings and programs presented on Lumpen Radio. This week kicks off our best of year specials, and in this first program, we re-present the best conversations and performances from the spring and summer of 2019. We’ll be back with all-new shows on January 10th. Happy Holidays from all of us at Lumpen Radio to all of you! We spoke to: Alex Kotlowitz, Andre Vasquez, Ken Hite, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music by Chandeliers, Spacebones and The Avantist.