Welcome back to In Between the Lines! In this episode, future senior class president, De'Avon Garcilazo, joins Mary in discussing his plans for the next school year and making the class of ‘26 have the best last year of high school! Tune in to hear about what inspired him to run for class president,as well as what he hopes to improve in the upcoming school year! Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

Farewell to Season 1 of The Pop Perspective! On this episode, Jasiek and Zoe are ready for summer. Tune in to the final episode this season to hear about Trisha Paytas’ gender reveal, Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper’s relationship announcement, and the summer's biggest tours (and flop tours). Plus, getting ready for ‘Lorde Summer”! Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

On the season finale of Reads and Leads, Sophia DeLise and Jon Freeman, Bird Chair, discuss another Karen Russell novel--Sleep Donation. The novel centers on Trish Edgewater during a catastrophic sleep epidemic that renders people unable to fall asleep. The proposed solution, sleep donations, raises unsettling questions, especially as the most effective donations come from babies. Throughout the episode, DeLise and Freeman discuss the sleep donation system and the moral issues it raises. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

Welcome back to In Between the Lines! In this episode, Spectator reporter, Parker Pollak, joins Mary in discussing summer plans around Chicago! Tune in to get inspiration for fun things to do during summer break. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

In this episode, Mary Scheeringa sits down with Interim Head of School Tom Johnson to provide listeners with an inside look at the operations and leadership behind the scenes at Lake Forest Academy. The conversation also delves into Johnson’s personal experiences, including his formative years at a boarding school on the East Coast. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

On this episode of The Pop Perspective, Jasiek and Zoe address the current messy era of pop culture, recapping the hottest topics since spring break. Tune in to hear their take on Coachella, Lorde’s new music, The White Lotus, and more! Plus, the rapid decline in the quality of movies in 2025. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

In this exclusive episode extension of the Bears Take, Maddie and Ford discuss everything men’s and women’s March Madness ahead of the Final Four championship weekend. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

In this episode of Reads and Leads, Sophia DeLise and Jonathan Freeman, Ray Bird Department Chair, discuss Samantha Harvey's 2024 Booker Prize-winning novel Orbital. DeLise and Freeman dive into the book's premises, specifically how the novel covers 24 hours on the spaceship, which includes the 16 orbits around Earth. Further, they talk about the astronauts' experiences and how their backgrounds impact their interactions. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky

Maya Tafolla and Ami Rosen dive into discussion about recent political events. Trump's executive orders, including the pardoning of January 6 rioters and the ICE deportations. Produced by Mary Scheeringa.

This week on The Pop Perspective, Jasiek and Zoe discuss the winners, losers, speeches, and performances from the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Tune in to hear their take on the biggest winners and biggest snubs of the night. Plus, an overview of the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show! Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.