What we’re reading, watching, listening to, etc., to pass the time.
Tag: This American Life
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The Santaland Diaries hilariously exposes the ugly underbelly of the holiday season
Though maybe the script could stand a few updates.
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One question for Ira Glass
After his talk at the Third Coast International Audio Festival, the Reader asked the godfather of audio storytelling one simple question
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An ear to the ground at the Third Coast International Audio Festival
A trip to “the Sundance of radio” in the golden age of podcasting
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Pop-Up Magazine, Pug Party, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
A dog film festival, a comedic roast of Wonder Woman, and more events June 2-4
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If your community news is slanted, Dan Proft may be to blame
Proft’s right-wing newspaper chain employs overseas writers covering “local” politics, and other questionable practices.
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For a former believer, The Christians at Steppenwolf is a stunning reminder of a personal crisis of faith
A former Christian reflects on the spiritual struggle portrayed in Lucas Hnath’s latest play.
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For a former heretic, Steppenwolf’s The Christians is a stunning reminder of a crisis of faith
A former Christian missionary reflects on the kind of crises of faith portrayed in The Christians.
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Resolution, The Trump Card, and nine more new theater reviews
A drama from Pride Films and Plays and Mike Daisey’s election monologue are among this week’s best bets.
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Ira Glass on awkwardness, being bad with titles, and his touring show Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host
A Q&A with Ira Glass about his touring show Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host.
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The Filmless Festival is back and bigger than ever
Third Coast Audio Festival hosts the three-day event celebrating radio broadcasting and podcasting.
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Pop-Up Magazine, a multimedia storytelling show, makes its Chicago debut
Calling all writers, artists, broadcasters, filmmakers, and anyone else who loves a good conversation.
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In Out on the Wire, Jessica Abel shows what makes narrative radio so great
The artist uses comics to break down the process of aural storytelling.
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Our guide to Let’s Get Working, a tribute to Studs Terkel
The U. of C. pays tribute to Studs Terkel with a weekend-long festival of readings, screenings, and notable appearances.
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It took two: WBEZ’s education reporters receive national honors
Linda Lutton, Becky Vevea win national awards for education coverage at WBEZ.