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Hosted by Live from the Heartland · EN · 220 episodes
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Weekly political news & entertainment show with new episodes every Saturday at 9AM here and on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-from-the-heartland/id1720190776.Broadcast on WLUW 88.7 FM in Chicago and streaming at wluw.org Saturdays at 9AM.Episodes broadcast early Fridays on Lumpen Radio 105.5 FM in Chicago and streaming at lumpenradio.com at 9AM.Video episodes go live Fridays at 9AM on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/heartlandmedia, where you can watch individual interviews, and the following Thursdays on CAN TV in Chicago, Channel 21, at 9PM.
Live from the Heartland hosts Live from the Heartland, a news show with 220 episodes published.
Michael James hears the latest on the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois from journalist and preservationist Leila Wills before he discusses Abdul El-Sayed’s primary victory in Michigan and Moby Dick with aut
Michael James and co-host Euan Hague discuss Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan and potential mayoral candidates in Chicago with political consultant and journalist Don Rose, talk Euan’s recent trip to Amsterdam and Br
Michael James hears about Free Street Theater’s history and mission to spread “joy + justice” all over Chicago from Katrina Dion and Elizabeth Nungary before he discusses the next one hundred days leading up to the midte
Michael James discusses Trump’s attempt at another Red Scare with activist and Hitting Left host Mike Klonsky before he hears the story behind becoming the “Mayor of Bridgeport” from entrepreneur Ed Marszewski. Listen to
Michael James discusses potential interference in upcoming elections by the Trump Administration with Chicago election lawyer Ed Mullen before he learns about a documentary, cookbook, and new album from legendary musicia
Michael James and Euan Hague chat about highlights from the World Cup with sports journalist Dan Shalin before they hear about recent trips to India and Nepal from author Ronald Schulz. You can buy Ronald Schulz’s books
Michael James discusses progressive patriotism in the face of fascism with activist and attorney Jeff Smith before he hears the history of a progressive Chicago printing press from Salsedo Press co-founder Chris Burke. H
Michael James & co-host Euan Hague learn about the new book The Conviction Machine from author Flint Taylor of the People’s Law Office before they get more Good News for Humankind from coach and blogger Peter Schulte. Yo
Michael James and co-host Euan Hague learn about the new book Dangerous, Dirty, Violent and Young: My Fugitive Family in the Revolutionary Underground from writer and professor Zayn Ayers Dohrn, hear about an upcoming sh
Michael James and co-host Euan Hague talk recent and upcoming elections with political consultant and journalist Don Rose before they discuss politics across the pond and The Battle of Algiers with history professor Jona
Michael James gets excited for Twin Peaks’ eight reunion shows at Thalia Hall with music journalist Josh Terry, hears more Good News for Humankind from coach and blogger Peter Schulte, then learns about the Films for a C
Michael James & co-host Euan Hague hear about how the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais upends the Voting Rights Act before they learn about Oath, an organization that analyzes thousands of races to
Michael James discusses the differences between the U.S. and China from economist and educator Scott Ogawa, then hears about the new book Freedom Quest from author and filmmaker Debora Masterson. Contact Scott Ogawa to d
Michael James learns about equity theft in Illinois from historian and author Andrew Kahrl before he talks two documentaries about labor organizer Mother Jones with filmmakers Laurie Little, Rana Segal and Peter Kuttner.
Michael James and co-host Euan Hague discuss the new book Walking Chicago’s Coasts with author Michael McColly, then hear about “Our Jazz Life: A Celebration of the History of Jazz Radio in Chicago” from jazz DJs Dan Bin
Michael James talks SLATE, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, Saul Alinksy and more with legendary organizer Mike Miller. Learn more about organizing at organizetrainingcenter.org . Heartland at Home Episode 302.
Michael James and co-host Euan Hague talk about how the government shutdown and war in Iran have impacted flights with Chicago Chapter president of the Transportation Research Forum Joseph Schwieterman, learn about a bil
Michael James is joined by co-host Thom Clark for Live from the Heartland’s 300th episode since moving online to talk politics and the path forward with author and educator Craig Sautter before they hear about the joys o
Michael James and co-host Euan Hague discuss the results of Illinois’ Democratic primary election with political consultant Don Rose, hear some Good News from Humankind from coach and blogger Peter Schulte, and get some
Michael Jamesand co-host Euan Hague discuss the Cook County Board of Review election with candidate Juanita Irazarry before they hear about the new book Levitating the Pentagon and Other Uplifting Stories from author and
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