Ethan "Ethos" Viets-VanLear is a poet, organizer, peace-circle keeper and prison abolitionist hailing from Rogers Park on the north side of Chicago. Whether he's performing on stage or marching through the streets, Ethos has established himself as one the boldest voices in the city. His organizing work has allowed him to travel the world at a young age, including a trip to Switzerland where h testified on police torture at the United Nations as a part of the delegation We Charge Genocide. Ethos is also the lead vocalist of the new band Thy Neighbors, who are set to release their debut EP.

Aired 8/13/15

Music on this week's show:

Through the Way - Blazo

Pray 2 God - Goodbye Tomorrow

I'd Rather Be With You - Bootsy Collins

Black N Mild - Thy Neighbors

Meat Grinder - Madvillain

Thanks to:

WHPK 88.5FM

Ben Niespodziany (@neonpajamas)