Lumpen Radio: Week In Review

This week we discussed the Black diaspora in the American arts; chewed over climate change and looked into the failures of higher education. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, the Biden Files and new music from some of Chicago’s top local artists. It’s the Week in Review for October 1, 2021. We spoke to Kelly Grotke, Josette Bushell-Mingo, Rohan Ayinde, Uriara Maciel, Giovanni Aloi and Andrew S. Yang, Rowan Meadowlark and Kai Hubris. Music from Harry Brenner.

This week we discussed environmental art, learned that Hurricane Ida hit freelance New York workers the hardest; and discovered how pearls became a major link between Europe and the USA. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, the Biden Files and new music from some of Chicago’s top local artists. It’s the Week in Review for September 17, 202. We spoke to Molly A. Warsh, Ayako Kato and Carrie Hanson, Luis Feliz Leon, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jessica Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players, Rowan Meadowlark and Kai Hubris. Music from Harry Brenner.

This week we explored why salmon are vanishing in Alaska, dove into a heartwrenching new novel about ALS, and discussed art and the environment. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, the Biden Files and new music from some of Chicago’s top local artists. It’s the Week in Review for September 17, 202. We spoke to Atticus Lish, Cathi Schwalbe, Zacariah Hughes, Rowan Meadlowark and Kai Hubris. Music from Harry Brenner.

This week we delve into unrest in Chile, talk about upcoming events in the city this fall and discuss how artists are helping our communities during the pandemic. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, the Biden Files and debut music from Chicago’s top local artists. It’s the 250th Episode of the Lumpen Week in Review! We spoke to Tiger Strikes Asteroid’s Teresa Silva and Holly Cahill; Bree Busk, Nicholas Tremulis, Rowan Meadowlark and Kai Hubris. Music from Harry Brenner and Kerosene Stars.

This week we focus on local newspapers in an era of change and discuss the influence of radical black thought on modern American fiction. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, the Biden Files and brand new music from Chicago’s Leor Gali, Jesse McCarthy, C Jacqui Serrato, Martha Bayne, and Alma Castillo, Rowan Meadowlark and Kai Hubris. Music from Harry Brenner and Press A.

This week we discovered a groundbreaking approach to addiction; discussed Comics in Chicago; and learned about rebellion in Mexico. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, the Biden Files and brand new music from some of Chicago’s top local artists. It’s the Lumpen Week in review for August 13, 2021. We spoke to Jessica Campbell, A.S. Dillingham, Nancy Campbell and JP Olsen, Rowan Meadowlark and Kai Hubris. Music from Harry Brenner and Blind Adam and the Federal League.

This week we discussed sexism and sport; learned about the death of an American newspaper and chewed over Chicago’s future. We spoke to Rev. Michael Pfleger, Eric Zorn, Julie DiCaro, Rowan Meadowlark, Jess Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Harry Brenner.

This week we discussed the grim state of America’s for-profit immigration system; learned about water conservation and drought, and chewed over the future of the Post Office. We spoke to Tahereh Sheerazie, Brian Justie, Joe Meno, Rowan Meadowlark and the CYBERCLAMP representative. Music from Harry Brenner.

This week we discussed the humble filing cabinet, talked about a summer of public art and dove into how zoning affects Chicago’s communities! We spoke to Craig Robertson, Andres Hernandez, Ramsin Canon, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark. Music from Harry Brenner and Heavy Manners.

This week we chatted about the hollowness of social media, the emptiness of stadiums without crowds, and donuts. We spoke to Tom Burtonwood and Holly Holmes, Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht, Sam Riviere, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark. Music from Harry Brenner and Kerosene Stars.

This week we talked about the scam that is the NFT; dove into Catalonia and chewed over a sinister Christian gospel. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, the Biden Files and brand new music from Mike Lust. We spoke to Max Besora, Ben Davis, Rebecca Bartel, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark. Music from Harry Brenner and Mike Lust.

This week we discussed the brutal conditions in Africa’s diamond mines, learned about Chicago’s building codes and discussed Chicago’s vibrant theatre season. We spoke to Julieanne Ehre, Stan Kaderbek, Mathew Gavin Frank, Kai Hubris, Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Harry Brenner and Shawn Maxwell.

This week we discussed little magazines post-Trump; learned about the turnover in City Hall; and dove into the legacy of Detroit. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! and the Biden Files. We spoke to Matthew Lassiter, Rachel Wiseman and Jon Baskin, AD Quig, Kai Hubris, Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Harry Brenner.

This week we chat about the brain drain at City Hall, learned about Big Sugar’s stealth takeover of American food, and pondered art in the age of COVID. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Carrie Secrist, Tara Stamps, James Doucet-Battle, Kai Hubris, Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Harry Brenner and Jared Rabin.

This week we chat with Senator Tammy Duckworth about her incredible life, learned about the emerging market for personal data in Europe and chewed over the failed unionization effort at Amazon. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Senator Tammy Duckworth, Anna Artyushina, Kai Hubris, Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Harry Brenner and Layla Frankel.

This week we meet a horror legend, chat with one of America’s finest cellists and parse the failed unionization effort at Amazon. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Sandra Niemi, Tomeka Reid, Kai Hubris, Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Harry Brenner and Man’s Body.

This week we chatted about eco-sexuality, learned about the real costs of work and heard brand new music from one of Lumpen’s favorites. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Sarah Jaffee, Dave Kirin, Annie Sprinkle, Beth Stephens, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Harry Brenner and Lou Heneise.

This week we learned about the latest police-involved shooting in America, discussed love and longing in Oakland, and were baffled by the latest hedge fund acquisitions: your dad’s favorite music. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Sarah Karp, Brontez Purnell, Rich Woodall, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Harry Brenner and Keadrean.