The Broad Cast

Illinois experienced a blue wave on Nov. 6, 2018 and to discuss that and what lies ahead in the 2019 municipal elections, we turned to The Daily Line Reporter and Aldercast Host A.D. Quig, WBEZ City Hall Political Reporter Becky Vevea, and WTTW Chicago Tonight Political Correspondent Amanda Vinicky.

The Broad Cast host Becky Carroll brought on ACLU Illinois Executive Director Colleen Connell, Personal PAC Chairman Melissa Widen, and Planned Parenthood Illinois Action President & CEO Jennifer Welch to discuss the implications that Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court will have on access to abortion and reproductive health care options for women in Illinois and the United States.

A first for The Broad Cast: this month host Becky Carroll talks with three guys who are raising their hands to support women in the workplace and in life. Episode 14 features Holistic Co-Founder and former COO of 1871 Tom Alexander, Goodcity Chicago President & CEO Jimmy Lee and Democratic Party of Illinois Interim Executive Director and State Rep. Christian Mitchell.

The Broad Cast Host Becky Carroll talks with Chicago Foundation for Women President/CEO K. Sujata, Mujeres Latinas en Acción President & CEO Linda Tortolero, and WeWill Founder Alexandra Eidenberg.

The Broad Cast Host Becky Carroll talks with Interim President of Olive-Harvey College, Felicia Davis; Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Rosa Escareno; and CEO and Executive Director of the Illinois Medical District, Dr. Suzet McKinney

The Broad Cast Host Becky Carroll talks with Sol Flores, Kelly Mazeski, and Marie Newman about their recent Congressional campaigns in Illinois.

Host Becky Carroll is joined by veteran Chicago reporters Mary Datcher, Shia Kapos, and Kerry Lester to discuss the 2018 Illinois primary elections on the latest episode of The Broad Cast.

Becky Carroll talks to Jessica Williams, Co-Facilitator of 1871’s WiSTEM program. Two graduates of the WiSTEM program, Rochelle Gorey, CEO and Co-Founder of Spring Four, and Tiffany Mikell, CEO/CTO of AerialSpaces, join the conversation in the latest episode of The Broad Cast.

Covering some of our best moments so far this year!

During this month's podcast, we speak to three ladies kicking ass in Chicago’s culinary scene. On this episode of The Broad Cast, we feature Michelle Herndon, Partner/Director of Private Events of B Hospitality Co., Ina Pinkney, Chef/Owner of Ina’s Kitchen, and Alpana Singh, Restaurateur and Sommelier!