The B-Side

By 14 East magazine

A weekly podcast from the 14 East newsroom revisiting powerful, insightful and original stories from our archives that we've reported and how we've reported them, with commentary from the writers.

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The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

The B-Side episodes:

May 05, 2025 Episode #23 - The Uncertain Fate of IVF
In vitro fertilization (IVF), once a groundbreaking medical advancement, now faces political and legal challenges that threaten access to fertility care. Associate Editor Kiki Dyball dives into IVF and its' future under the Trump Administration.
Story by Kiki Dyball
Produced and narrated by Audrey Leib
Music by Andrew Vucsko-Cameron

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30min
February 25, 2025 The B-Side: It’s Not Just Us
It’s not just the United States. Special Projects Editor Lauren Sheperd discusses the global rightward shift in politics and rhetoric. Listen here or on Spotify.
Written by Lauren Sheperd
Narrated by Danielle Snedeker
Produced by Audrey Leib
Music by Andrew Vucsko-Cameron

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13min
November 12, 2024 The Risk Trump Poses to the Free Press
14 East editor in chief Sam Freeman shares her perspective on another Trump administration’s impact on the free press.
Written and narrated by Sam Freeman
Produced by Audrey Leib
Music by Andrew Vucsko-Cameron

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6min
September 24, 2024 How DePaul’s Mental Health Services Are Not Meeting Students’ Needs
14 East alum Alexandra Murphy investigates DePaul’s mental-health services. She finds that many are left feeling dissatisfied with the quality of care DePaul has to offer. But is it a DePaul-specific problem?
Story by Alexandra Murphy
Produced and Narrated by Audrey Leib
Music by Andrew Vucsko-Cameron

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31min
September 10, 2024 The B-Side: How Moms for Liberty Has Changed School Boards and Book Bans
In the inaugural episode for the 2024-25 academic year, The B-Side takes you on a journey through the highly controversial organization Moms for Liberty.
Story by Sam Freeman
Narration by Morgan Kirsch
Music by Andrew Vucsko-Cameron
Produced by Audrey Leib

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20min
February 13, 2024 14 East Podcast Special: Misogyny in Film
14 East Magazine Contributor Juliet Aquino talks to adjunct film professor Olivia Lilley on her career combating misogyny on set. DePaul's Film Fatales club President Paloma Colon Rosa and treasurer Miranda Rodriguez share their experiences with misogyny on student film sets and how their club works to create a safe environment for everyone. This episode contains some profanity. Listener discretion advised.

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1h 42min
January 23, 2024 The B-Side: Chelsea Carter-Sanders: A Sustainable Fashion Force
Chelsey Carter-Sanders, a Project Runway alum, showcased a sustainable fashion collection during the Chicago Humanities Festival in October. 14 East staff writer Elizabeth Gregerson covered her fashion event and the impact Chicago has made on Carter-Sanders.

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11min
November 07, 2023 The B-Side: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

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7min
October 31, 2023 The B-Side: Halloween Every Day

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14min
October 10, 2023 The B-Side: Can Brandon Johnson’s Green New Deal Save Chicago’s Climate Crisis?

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11min

FAQs about The B-Side:

How many episodes does The B-Side have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.