Lumpen Radio: Week In Review

This week we dived back into the Manson Family murders; discussed diversity in theatre and watched Trump get impeached. All this plus the new season of Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and AWCYFM! Only on the final Lumpen Week in Review of 2019! We spoke to: Tom O’Neill, Cole DeGenova, Carla Stillwell, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music this week by Cole DeGenova.

This week we chatted with the head of the Chicago Teacher’s Union, learned about the early days of the internet, and discussed black sexuality. All this plus the new season of Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and AWCYFM! Only on the Lumpen Week in Review, for the week of December 13, 2019 We spoke to: Jesse Sharkey, Scott Samuel, Khari B, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music this week by Panda Riot and Nicole Amine.

This week we chatted about a major new development with our alderman, the science of sleep and how a new cannabis ordinance is leaving black Chicago behind. All this plus Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and AWCYFM! Only on the Lumpen Week in Review, for the week of November 29, 2019. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We spoke to: Patrick Thompson, Anton Seals, Franny Nudelman, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music this week by Nicole Amine.

This week we discussed the US Women’s National Team’s lawsuit against US Soccer; discussed the anti-democratic movement and learned about Chicago’s House music history. All this plus the new season of Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and AWCYFM! Only on the Lumpen Week in Review, for the week of November 22, 2019. We spoke to: Kyle McCarthy, Wendy Brown, Terry Hunter, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music this week by Cole DeGenova.

This week we heard from the author of a major expose on Mexican drug cartels and Chicago; spoke to the author of a major work on an important screenwriter; and discussed the sinister reach of the white evangelical movement. All this plus the new season of Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? Only on the 150th edition of the Lumpen Week in Review, for the week of November 1, 2019. We spoke to: Anabelle Hernandez , Tad Delay, Josh Chicoine, Adina Hoffman, Jessica Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music this week from DarkHorse Collective.

This week we heard from the author of a major expose on Mexican drug cartels and Chicago; spoke to the author of a major work on an important screenwriter; and discussed the sinister reach of the white evangelical movement. All this plus the new season of Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? Only on the 150th edition of the Lumpen Week in Review, for the week of November 1, 2019. We spoke to: Anabelle Hernandez , Tad Delay, Josh Chicoine, Adina Hoffman, Jessica Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music this week from DarkHorse Collective.

This week we learned about Clarence Thomas’ Black nationalism; the shocking decline of groundwater in Chicagoland and the struggles of the modern dairy farmer. All this plus the new season of Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for October 18, 2019. We spoke to: Dr. Moira Zellner, Abbe Turner, Corey Robin, Jessica Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music this week from Bonzo Terks.

This week we learned about Clarence Thomas’ Black nationalism; the shocking decline of groundwater in Chicagoland and the struggles of the modern dairy farmer. All this plus the new season of Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for October 18, 2019. We spoke to: Dr. Moira Zellner, Abbe Turner, Corey Robin, Jessica Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music this week from Bonzo Terks.

This week we discussed Chicago’s riverfront architecture; chatted about teaching math and learned about our city’s booming film industry. All this plus Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for September 27 2019. We spoke to Kenneth Hill, Kwame Amoaku, Ward Miller and Patrick McBriarty; Jessica Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music this week by Allen Moore.

This week we discussed whistleblowing and payback; learned about architecture and engagement; and heard great new music. All this plus Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for September 13 2019. We spoke to Sara Rafson, Jason Hammond, Jessica Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music by WhitePhosphorus and Burr Oak.

This week we discuss the Satanic Temple and a new film; learn about the FBI’s attack on Nelson Algren and discover the truth about social media. All this plus Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for September 6 2019. We spoke to Jex Blackmore, Colin Asher, Richard Seymour, Jessica Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music by Resavoir and Aweful.

This week we chatted biohacking, learned about wartime poetry and discussed changes at one of our city’s most venerable publishers. All this plus Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for August 23 2019. We spoke to Parneisha Jones, Dr. Andy Scarpelli, Rachel Galvin, Jessica Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors.

This week we discussed gang graffiti, the crisis in Puerto Rico, and global seed diversity. All this plus Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for August 16, 2019. This week, we spoke to Damen Corrado and James O’Connor; Vivien Sansour, Jackie Flores, Jessica Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music by Ed Brass, Ben Lamar Gay and Angel Bat Dawid.

This week we discussed the legacy of Chicago policing, the biggest black American parade in the USA and how to turn fridges into racecars. All this plus Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for August 9, 2019. This week, we spoke to Simon Balto, Mary Datcher, John Shane and Angelique Fohma; Jessica Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, The Lumpen Players, df and Rothschild Sponsors.

This week we spoke about the immigrant experience, learned about the Silver Room Block Party and discussed the politics of war. All this plus Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? only on the Lumpen Week in Review for July 19, 2019.This week, we spoke to Susan Carmouche, Chaya Bhuvaneswar, Gerald Horne, Jessica Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music this week by Glitter Moneyyy.

This week we discussed the crisis in public education, learned how capitalism defined the notion of disability, and heard fierce feminist hip hop. All this plus Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? only on the Lumpen Week in Review for July 12, 2019. This week, we spoke to Alyson Hagy, Jerry Trecker, Keith Rosenthal, Dash, Kyle Syzmankowski, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music this week by Glitter Moneyyy.

This week we discussed Illinois’ revolutionary legalization of cannabis; learned about Appalachian folk tales, and heard brand new music. All this plus Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? only on the Lumpen Week in Review for July 5, 2019. This week, we spoke to Alyson Hagy, Sonja Harper, Andy Thayer, Jess Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music this week by Lunar Ticks.

This week we celebrated a Lumpen anniversary, chatted about AI and learned about efforts to unionize at UofC. All this plus Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? only on the Lumpen Week in Review for June 28, 2019. This week, we spoke to Soren Spicknall, Lynn Fang, Natalia Piland, Grant MacDonald, Jess Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music this week by Avantist and Liz Toussaint.

This week we dove deep into an historic film, discussed the Green New Deal and learned about the history of the public-school tournament. All this plus Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? only on the Lumpen Week in Review for June 7, 2019. This week, we spoke to Kip Stratton, Rus Bradburd, Shawn Harrington, Billy Fleming, John Pitrowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, df and Rothschild Sponsors. Music this week by Frank Catalano.

This week we learned about the numbers behind Lori Lightfoot’s historic win, chewed over the legendary New York Review of Books, and discussed the racket behind international standards and codes. All this plus Size Matters, the Trump Diaries and Are We Cool Yet? only on the Lumpen Week in Review for May 31, 2019. This week, we spoke to Jason McGrath, Joanna Klonsky, Garrett and Scott Reynolds, Edwin Frank, John Pitrowski, Kyle Syzmankowski, df and Rothschild Sponsors.