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Join music journalist Sandra Treviño as she sits down with members of Los Pirañas to discuss their work and ongoing tour!

Los Pirañas are a Colombian experimental rock group consisting of members Eblis Alvarez (Meridian Brothers), Mario Galeano (Frente Cumbiero) and Pedro Ojeda (Romperayo). Listen in to learn more!

“Boletín Migrante” es un programa de radio que explica y analiza eventos recientes que impactan a las comunidades migrantes. A través de diálogos y análisis, el show despeja dudas y ayuda a entender las implicaciones de las noticias, combatiendo el miedo y la confusión. Además, celebra historias de resistencia y superación, ofreciendo una visión motivadora y alternativa que destaca los logros y desafíos de los migrantes.

En este episodio, hablamos sobre el trato que recibió una joven estudiante de Tufts University en Massachusetts por parte de las autoridades de migración, la importancia de documentar no solo nuestras luchas y triunfos sino también las injusticias cometidas contra miembros de nuestras comunidades e incluiremos algunos tips que nos da la Red Nacional de Jornaleros NDLON para no dejarnos engañar por los agentes de ICE.

Invitado especial a Sebastián Hidalgo, fotoperiodista y reportero de investigación en Chicago.

Featured artists / hosts:

Perceptions of the Real is an exploration of what swims beneath our consciousness and how it surfaces through writing. Hosts Sarah Conway and Eli Ramirez are joined by a guest who produces a piece of writing live on-air. Together we will detangle the question of why we make what we make.

Airs: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday @ 11AM

DISH (WITH DAVID)

Dish (with David) is a show exploring Chicago’s diverse dining scene dish by dish where we strive to understand what chefs, baristas, mixologists and others in the industry are striving to achieve.

In these hour-long conversations, I speak with moving image artists about their work, their creative process, and the music that has shaped it. Each of these artists asks urgent questions about contemporary political conditions and the role of the moving image. We explore these questions, their journey into film and video and the commitment to making meaningful images.

“Boletín Migrante” es un programa de radio que explica y analiza eventos recientes que impactan a las comunidades migrantes. A través de diálogos y análisis, el show despeja dudas y ayuda a entender las implicaciones de las noticias, combatiendo el miedo y la confusión. Además, celebra historias de resistencia y superación, ofreciendo una visión motivadora y alternativa que destaca los logros y desafíos de los migrantes.

En este episodio, en conmemoración al mes Internacional del la Mujer y mediante el testimonio de Cynthia y Teresa, exploramos las luchas de las mujeres migrante trabajadoras por mejores condiciones laborales y de vida. Analizaremos la organización femenina, la defensa de derechos constitucionales y cómo los trabajadores se están organizando para las marchas del 1ro de Mayo, por lo que nos acompañan Martin Unzueta, director del CCWR. Además, contaremos con la presencia de Adriana Velazquez, inmigrante y activista, para hablar sobre el registro de no ciudadanos y DACA.

The Mutual Aid Report is a monthly show that highlights various mutual aid organizations across the Chicagoland area. It provides a platform for you to learn about these organizations, support their efforts, or access assistance if needed.

We’re speaking with a representative from @cannaequityil to learn about their efforts in promoting equity in cannabis and supporting communities impacted by the war on drugs across Chicago and Illinois. We’ll discuss their resource fairs, their work in record clearing, and the legal aid they provide to individuals facing various challenges.

The following are interviews, stories, encounters, and conversations recorded during the 2024 MDW Summit, held November 18th-23rd at the Charlotte Street Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. Set in our very own Lumpen Radio recording booth, attendees were invited to sit down and share their experiences, recap the day's events, interview each other, and speak freely about whatever came to mind! Tune into the musings of the participants who made the MDW Summit 2024 such an unforgettable experience! 

In this episode, listen to talks with Wisdom Baty (Wild Yams) [Chicago, IL], Isabella Matuk (PLUG) [Kansas City, MO], and Sam Gould, Duaba Unenra (Confluence Studio) [Minneapolis, MN], Risa Puleo and Nick Wylie (Public Media Institute) [Chicago, IL].

The following are interviews, stories, encounters, and conversations recorded during the 2024 MDW Summit, held November 18th-23rd at the Charlotte Street Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. Set in our very own Lumpen Radio recording booth, attendees were invited to sit down and share their experiences, recap the day's events, interview each other, and speak freely about whatever came to mind! Tune into the musings of the participants who made the MDW Summit 2024 such an unforgettable experience!

In this episode, listen to a talk from Jose Garza (Latinx Arts Network), Jaer Medina (The Garage), Seso Marentes, and Miriam Alarcon Avila (Colectivo Luchart)!