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

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
4:00pm 5:00pm

The Stonecipher Report

Want some lively, deep, and even wonkish political talk - proudly and unapologetically from the Liberal and Progressive side of the ledger? Then tune in to The Stonecipher Report, each Monday afternoon from 3 to 5 PM. Co-hosts Tyler Rippeteau and Michael Sweeney bring you the latest news and views from local matters to national and even international topics, plus special guests! Check out these political thinkers and writers as they talk it all out for you - every week here on WHPK, 88.5 FM and available streaming live online at whpk.org.
Tyler Ripperteau
& Michael Sweeney

Tuesday

3:00pm 4:00pm

Mighty, Mighty Benny & Devin Show

An hour of talk about politics, music, sports and anything else we can think of spread around great music. The hosts are ben joravsky, who covers politics for the reader and writes about everything else for the third city blog, and Devin Thompson, lead singer for Chicago Catz, Rico and other bands around town.
Ben Joravsky
& Devin Thompson

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
    — Alternating with —  

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

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
1:30pm 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