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Posted inBlogs

From the archive: Remembering radio storyteller Joe Frank

by Deanna Isaacs January 18, 2018August 18, 2021

His work inspired a generation of broadcasters, including Ira Glass.

Posted inBlogs

One question for Ira Glass

by Maya Dukmasova December 14, 2017August 18, 2021

After his talk at the Third Coast International Audio Festival, the Reader asked the godfather of audio storytelling one simple question

Posted inArts & Culture

An ear to the ground at the Third Coast International Audio Festival

by Maya Dukmasova December 13, 2017August 18, 2021

A trip to “the Sundance of radio” in the golden age of podcasting

Posted inBlogs

For a former believer, The Christians at Steppenwolf is a stunning reminder of a personal crisis of faith

by Ryan Smith January 6, 2017August 18, 2021

A former Christian reflects on the spiritual struggle portrayed in Lucas Hnath’s latest play.

Posted inArts & Culture

For a former heretic, Steppenwolf’s The Christians is a stunning reminder of a crisis of faith

by Ryan Smith December 28, 2016August 18, 2021

A former Christian missionary reflects on the kind of crises of faith portrayed in The Christians.

Posted inBlogs

Ira Glass on awkwardness, being bad with titles, and his touring show Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host

by Matt de la Peña October 29, 2015August 18, 2021

A Q&A with Ira Glass about his touring show Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host.

Posted inBlogs

In Out on the Wire, Jessica Abel shows what makes narrative radio so great

by Brianna Wellen August 19, 2015August 18, 2021

The artist uses comics to break down the process of aural storytelling.

Posted inBlogs

RIP Lee Sandlin, longtime Reader writer

by Michael Miner December 15, 2014August 18, 2021

In remembrance of the author and critic, along with links to some of Sandlin’s work

Posted inBlogs

The Goodman hopes American audiences can relate to an all-Asian show

by Aimee Levitt September 8, 2014August 18, 2021

The new production The World of Extreme Happiness introduces modern China to an American audience.

Studs Terkel in his Chicago office in 1985 after hearing he had won a Pulitzer Prize.
Posted inArts & Culture

Our guide to Let’s Get Working, a tribute to Studs Terkel

by Taylor Tolbert May 6, 2014August 18, 2021

The U. of C. pays tribute to Studs Terkel with a weekend-long festival of readings, screenings, and notable appearances.

Left to right: Stephanie Shum, Will Cavedo, Caitlin Chuckta, Evan Linder, and Sarah Gitenstein in Rewilding Genius
Posted inArts & Culture

At Steppenwolf’s Garage Rep, failure can spell success

by Justin Hayford March 12, 2014August 18, 2021

The three productions featured at this year’s Garage Rep do what they’re supposed to: risk failure by thinking big.

Former Chicago Public Media CEO Torey Malatia
Posted inColumns & Opinion

The highs and lows of longtime WBEZ visionary Torey Malatia

by Michael Miner August 14, 2013August 19, 2021

The highs and lows of longtime WBEZ visionary Torey Malatia

Vice on HBO
Posted inFilm

HBO unleashes its Vice squad

by Gwynedd Stuart May 1, 2013August 19, 2021

Vice on HBO is news for a generation with a steel belly and a short attention span.

Posted inBlogs

Is the illogic of kids really different from the illogic of their elders?

by Michael Miner February 5, 2013August 18, 2021

Rigorous illogic isn’t just for children.

Posted inBlogs

Don’t stop the ride: Mike Birbiglia talks about Sleepwalk With Me’s success and his current one-man show, My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend

by Kevin Warwick October 24, 2012August 19, 2021

An interview with the comedian in anticipation of his one-man show, now playing at the Victory Gardens Theater tomorrow

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