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

IN JUDGMENT: Comments on Law and Culture

Law has a constant impact on people and culture, and is infinite in the human and social problems it addresses. Legal developments often set the stage for fascinating stories and difficult conflicts. Join Legal Studies Professor Michael Sweig and his guests: lawyers, judges, community leaders, elected officials and candidates for an hour of investigation and discussion about how you are affected by the Courts, the Capitol and People with Criminal Records. http://sweig.net/radio.htm Join Legal Studies Professor Michael Sweig and his guests: lawyers, judges, community leaders and elected officials for an hour of investigation and discussion about how you are affected by the Courts, the Capitol and People with Criminal Records. http://sweig.net/radio.htm
Michael Sweig
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The Stonecipher Report

An open forum for listeners to voice their concerns and opinions about political and social issues. Tune in for coverage of issues from around the city, country and world, with informative guests and insightful analysis.
Tyler Ripperteau
& Michael Sweeney
4:00pm 5:00pm

Soul Repatriation

Join Zarakyah Ben Ahmadiel every week for issues, opinions, and solutions to heal the soul. Soul Repatriation will tackle the pertinent issues in our world, offering refreshing perspectives and sobering solutions.
Zarakyah Ben Ahmadiel

Tuesday

3:00pm 4:00pm

The Art Museum of Chicago

For over twenty years Nathaniel McLin has been covering Chicago’s visual arts scene for independent radio, and WHPK is proud to host his program, The Art Museum of Chicago, on our airwaves. Tune in to hear McLin interview curators, artists and leaders of the city’s arts communities as they paint a picture of the local art scene with words.
Nathaniel McLin
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Tomorrow with Alex Beinstein

Tomorrow with Alex Beinstein covers local, national, and international controversies, with topics ranging from University of Chicago policies to economic inequality, global warming, and the like. Tune in to hear a show that examines the issues that our nation’s youth will soon inherit—tomorrow’s issues—by interviewing both local and national public figures who are stakeholders in policy or leaders in their academic fields.
Alex Beinstein

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
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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

Sharon’s Uncommon Views on Everyday Issues

Tune in to hear Sharon Harper talking about issues, with special emphasis on the baby boomers. Through Sharon’s eyes and your phone calls we will explore the many faces of our community including, but not limited to, emotional, spiritual, physical, family, career, or work related issues. So get ready to speak your mind and discuss solutions on WHPK.
Sharon Harper
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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

Boiling Point

James and Tex discuss and debate the crucial issues facing our time in a fun, casual, rapid-fire format. No issue is off the table as controversial views will be expressed over the airwaves—your hosts hope they can stay civil and that listeners won‘t get too angry, but they can‘t make any promises!
James Conway
& Tex Dozier
1:30pm 2:00pm

Radical Minds

Radical Minds gives voice to the concerns and projects of the campus Left, and provides a forum for mediated debate between opposing sides.There is little public space for reflexive criticism of Left activities and thinkers and this program will fill that gap.
Greg Gabrellas
& Alex Salopek
2:00pm 2:30pm

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
2:30pm 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