Shows: Public Affairs

What would radio be without news and views? These DJs and personalities bring you the sort of oft-overlooked opinions and happenings you’ve come to expect from WHPK.

Monday

Start Stop Show DJ  
3:00pm 4:00pm

Chicago This Week

Jonah Nemec is the host of Chicago This Week. Tune in to WHPK 88.5 FM to listen to informative talk radio presenting news, events and entertainment. "Start your week informed; start your week with Jonah Nemec and Chicago This Week.
Jonah Nemec
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Live Talk

Darian Esco invites you to discuss issues that affect humans at community as well as global levels, while attempting to transition thinking from ill to well.
Darian Esco
4:00pm 5:00pm

Teen Talk Radio Theatre

Teen Talk Radio Theatre is a dramatized talk show where listeners enter into dialogue on the right and wrong moral choices confronting characters in radio dramas written by teens concerning everyday problems. This show is a forum that allows for a constructive environment where teens can share ideas, vent concerns, hear diverse opinions and learn from interviews with guests and experts who share similar experiences.
Masequa Myers
& Pemon Rami

Tuesday

3:00pm 4:00pm

Radical Minds

Radical Minds explores the intersection between politics and economics in the modern world. It is an ongoing discussion among activists, intellectuals and academics on issues pertinent to the Left--past, present and future. This spring we are mid-way through examining the radicalism of the 1960s, featuring interviews with Mark Rudd and other former members of the SDS and the Weathermen.
Greg Gabrellas
& Spencer Leonard
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Renaissance Radio

Renaissance Radio is a program designed to encompass the multifaceted nature of Chicago's burgeoning artistic scene and diverse community perspectives. The program aims to hone in on three general areas; 1) local artistry, 2) youth focused and produced programming, and 3) health and wellness conversations. Each week will rotate news and other relevant issue-based content with street interviews, polls, local artistry and testimonies that invoke a larger dialogue around moving Chicago communities forward. The show will also provide tools and tips on living well and sharing truths so that listeners can move beyond listening and create meaningful change in their lives.
Elisha Hall

Wednesday

3:00pm 4:00pm

The Groks Science Show

The Groks Science Show investigates topics in science and technology. Each show features a roundup of current science news, interviews with scientists, technologists, and science authors. Also included are fun science facts!
Charles Lee
& Elise Covic
& Emma Wyatt
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The People’s Radio

Join Southside Together Organizing for Power (STOP) for programs covering the latest issues in the struggle for Human Rights and racial and economic justice on the south side of Chicago from the perspectives of tenants and organizers on the ground, in the struggle.
S.T.O.P.
& Alan Thomas
& Matt Ginsberg-Jaeckle
& Marcus Gill

Thursday

12:00pm 1:00pm

Gospel In the Streets of Chicago

"Gospel In the Streets of Chicago" a Community/Family based show, a fresh approach to the community; Enjoy Gospel/Christian music and discuss Youth issues, Politics, Employment, and other Resources to promote Serenity.
William Colquitt
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The A.L.L. Sports Hour

Chicago is a sports city and AL.L. Sports with Allen L Linton II is a Chicago sport's talk show. Tune in for engaging discussions of sports issues covering all sports throughout the nation. Listeners can voice their ideas and opinions on Chicago sports, or any ideas, as the debates rage on.
Allen L. Linton II
1:00pm 1:30pm

Incoherent Ramblings

A complete waste of perfectly good air-time.
Tom Dickenhary
1:30pm 2:00pm

The Ministry of Truth

The Ministry of Truth is a radio show of news, opinion, and information—but it’s not as dull as that might sound. Featuring headlines from The NewStandard and discussions, interviews, and/or pre-recorded music-loaded audio documentaries, it combines informative topics of key importance with a serious attitude of fun and enjoyment.
Mitchell Szczepanczyk
2:00pm 4:00pm

News from the Service Entrance

The word on the street hits the airwaves: News from the frontline, music from the WHPK library, and interviews with the famous and infamous, nationally known celebrities and local legends. It’s radio that you will not hear anywhere else.
Mario
& Gary Tyson