Chicago Sports Odyssey

Our verion of A Christmas Carol Radio Play as aired in December, 2021 on Lakeshore Public Radio. As an added bonus, we include a Sherlock Holmes Radio Mystery! Enjoy!

As the war between Russia and Ukraine widens, we ask what more can the U.S. do to air Ukraine? And what's next for Russia? Off Mic host Michael Puente speaks to Milan Andrejevich

Professor of History and Political Science Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.

Getting through college can be tough and maybe even tougher if you're the first in your family to attend college. AnnaMaria Hernandez is a first-generation college student and talks about her experience. She also talks about her plans for the future.

Today on Off Mic:

The low number of black firefighters in many major cities is an issue. We’ll discuss why that is and is being done about it in cities like Chicago;

And, Russian President Valdimir Putin has ordered the attack on Urkraine. We talk to one local expert on why now and if sancations imposed by Preident Joe Biden can be enogh to stop it.

All this on 'Off Mic'

"Off Mic" host Michael Puente interviews Nilda Rivera to talk Puerto Rican holiday food traditions including the ever popular drink coquito.

Even though freestyle/heartthrob music is a very unique Latino art form, it doesn't get a lot of attention as salsa or bachata or other popular Latin music genres. But freestyle remains very popular in Latino circles especially with an older generation. Off Mic host Michael Puente speaks with longtime Chicago DJ Tim Spinnin' Schommer about freestyle's staying power and talk about its history with heartthrob legend George Lamond.

The "What The Heck" Comedy Troup presents A Christmas Carol and the Red-Headed League

The "What The Heck" Comedy Troup presents A Christmas Carol and the Red-Headed League

It's a big weekend for the movies. A new adapation of West Side Story hits the silver screen. Will it, can it, live up to the original 1961 film? Will today's audiences accept the concept? Michael Puente speaks with theater veteran Larry Brechner, Dee Dotson and Ivette Flores.

It's a big weekend for the movies. A new adapation of West Side Story hits the silver screen. Will it, can it, live up to the original 1961 film? Will today's audiences accept the concept? Michael Puente speaks with theater veteran Larry Brechner, Dee Dotson and Ivette Flores.