Chilly Underground 'Show' (English)

This weeks edition of Chilly Underground covers a lot of ground, beginning with a full scale analysis and breakdown of the 2018 Midterm and state elections with veteran political analyst “The Political Junkie” Ken Rudin. Who were the big winners and losers, and what will the political road map look like moving forward?

Chilly then goes behind the senes with restaurant insider Mike Miranti, to illuminate what actually happens when the department of health appears at restaurants for their critically important health grade which can make or break a business. Is it a fair process and should you be eating at a restaurant with a C grade?

And to close out to the program, with News that Amazon is looking to locate one of its new headquarters in the Greenpoint area, Chilly discusses the potential seismic economic changes it could have on the local Polish Community of North Brooklyn and puts it all in perspective with a history of the neighborhoods Polish roots with local historian Geoffrey Cobb.

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Brazil Goes Poppulist- Understanding the Politics.

Brazil's new President is taking the Western world by surprise with his heated rhetoric and aggressive politics. Who is Jair Bolsonaro and what lead to his rapid political rise in the worlds 4th largest democracy? Some analysts are calling Bolsonaro the Trump of South America, but is that comparison accurate?

Chilly Pete speaks with Brazilian political expert Rodrigo Soares to better understand the political realities that catapulted a recently unknown congressman into the international headlines. Is there reason to be concerned about the future of Brazil's young democracy? Will Bolsonaro be able to remain scandal free?


"Wrongfully Convicted and the Road to Redemption"

Chilly Pete is joined in Studio with Jeffrey Deskovic, a wrongful conviction advocate who did 17 years in prison for a rape and murder he did not commit.

With the help of The nationally renowned Innocence Project, Deskovic managed to get out of prison and he now lives to prevent wrongful convictions around the United States. Jeffrey recalls the tragic details that landed him behind bars as well as the work he is now engaging in with his organization. What can listeners do to help this cause and what can be done at the political level? This engaging interview delves into this story of true tragedy and redemption.

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On this edition of Chilly Underground, we break down the news, tackle some ethical dilemmas, and speak to a perennial candidate about what inspires him to public service.

Saudi dissident and Arab Gulf political analyst Ali Al-Ahmed of the Gulf Institute joins Chilly Pete and Newsweek’s staff writer Cristina Lee Maza to dive deep into the grizzly killing of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. What will be the political and economic fallout from this assassination with the Trump administration as well as with neighbors in the Persian Gulf? To fully understand the motivations and calculus that went Khashoggi’s killing, Ali Al-Ahmed paints the larger picture of the new Saudi Arabian leadership including Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, who allegedly orchestrated the killing that has spurred on a crisis within the Kingdom.

John Merz of Brooklyn's Episcopal Church of Ascension tackles two ethical questions. The first deals with mental illness and when is the right time to disclose that information to a significant other? And the second question deals with marriage, charity, and immigration.

Lastly, Perennial candidate Jimmy McMillan joins Chilly Pete to discuss his route to public service. From his early days in the Vietnam War to his attempts to win city wide public office, we find out what drives his never ending political spirit.

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Episode #1 of Chilly Underground debuts the programs diverse mixed format. Chilly Pete talks midterm politics with a Texas political insider, Talks ethical dilemmas with a Jewish Rabbi, Top 5 Fall beer picks from a national beer expert, and checks in on the political fallout stemming from the death of a Bulgarian journalist. Chilly Pete also introduces himself to the audience and features the music of Sam Ravenna.

Chilly Underground (Episode 1) Airs on Radio RAMPA 620AM NYC on Saturday 1pm, Oct 18th, 2018

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