WBEZ

Call Letters: WBEZ
Frequency: 91.5
http://www.wbez.org
http://www.vocalo.org
Affiliations: BBC, NPR, PRI, and APM
Networks: Front and Center, Sound Opinions Private Network, Changing Gears LJC, and Impact Of Government - Michigan

Description

WBEZ 91.5 offers over 560,000 listeners each week a wide variety of programs from news and public affairs to music and arts. Chicago Public Media produces such distinctive and innovative programming as This American Life, Eight Forty-Eight, Sound Opinions, Worldview and Vocalo.org. WBEZ is the only Chicago area member station of NPR®, producers of Morning Edition® and All Things Considered®. We also broadcast programming distributed by Public Radio International and American Public Media as well as from many other national and international program sources.

Pieces

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"Life on a Ghost Block: When the Mortgage Crisis Hits Home" by Ashley Gross

From: WBEZ
Series: Chicago Public Radio Economy Coverage

Some residents of a South Chicago neighborhood share what it's like to live on a "ghost block."

Added: Nov 11, 2009
Length: 06:01

Cassette from My Ex

From: WBEZ

That mix tape you received from an ex

Bought by KFAI, Public Radio Remix, and New Hampshire Public Radio

Added: Oct 27, 2009
Length: 09:00
Purchases: 3

Studio 312, Episode 001 - Mr. Skin Reveals

From: WBEZ
Series: Studio 312

In 2007’s hit comedy "Knocked Up," a key plot point revolved around the characters’ desire to create a website catalog where and when mainstream mo...

Added: Sep 04, 2009
Length: 30:05

The Little Giant: A Tribute to Johnny Griffin

From: WBEZ

A one-hour, music rich appreciation of the legendary Chicago-born jazz saxophonist. Griffin died at the age of 80 on July 25, 2008.

Bought by Vermont Public Radio, WNIJ, WCPN, and WNCU

Added: Aug 26, 2008
Length: 59:00
Purchases: 4

Perceptions Shattered: African American Masculinity from Chicago Public Radio, PRX and the NBPC

From: WBEZ

Youth voices share their perspectives on Black masculinity.

Bought by WEAA, New Hampshire Public Radio, WYSO, WCPN, WCPN and more

Added: Jul 23, 2008
Length: 52:33
Purchases: 18

For Emmett Till by Dianna Harris

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

Her fouth year in the competition, Dianna says this piece is about Emmett Till's mother. Dianna Harris is 17 years old and was an individual final...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 02:55

Shofar Blues by Melissa Goldman

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

Her third year in the competition, Melissa says this piece is about questioning Judaism. Melissa Goldman is 17 years old and was an individual fin...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 03:12

Sisters by Camea Osborn

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

Her first year in the competition, Camea says this piece is about encouraging young women to love themselves and succeed beyond adversity. Camea O...

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 02:59
Purchases: 1

Intersection by Demetrius Amparan

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

His second year in the competition, Demetrius says this piece is about fitting into all four of his races. Demetrius Amparan is 17 years old and w...

Bought by SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 03:06
Purchases: 1

Running by Esther Ikoro

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

Her first year in the competition, Esther says this piece is about being made fun of for talking "white". Esther Ikoro is 18 years old and was an ...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 01:48

Look! by Nate Marshall

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

His sixth year in the competition, Nate says this piece is about poetry, the Slam, and the positive impact it can have on youth. Nate Marshall is ...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 02:26

A Story About How I'm Not Going to Tell One by Annie Kahane

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

Her first year in the competition, Annie says this piece is about a boy who thought he deserved a story. Annie Kahane is 19 years old and a member...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 03:04

Ode to a Female MC by Deja Taylor

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

Her third year in the competition, Deja says this piece is an about the under appreciation of female MCs. Deja Taylor is 18 years old and a membe...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 02:24

Nostalgic Daze by FM Supreme

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

Her fifth year in the competition, Supreme says this piece is about a longing for home (Chicago) and feeling displaced after heading off to college...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 02:52

Leviticus 20:13 by Jesse Welsh

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

His fourth year in the competition, Jesse says this piece is about the bible's opinion on homosexuality. Jesse Welsh is 17 years old and a member ...

Bought by KSFR

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 03:07
Purchases: 1

The Man Inside My Head by Elisha Miles

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

Her first year in the competition, Elisha says this piece is about being friends with your imaginary friend once again. Elisha Miles is 14 years o...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 02:54

Maxwell Street by Adam Gottlieb

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

His fourth year in the competition, Adam says this piece is a poem for his Grandma - it's a beautiful reflection on a Chicago landmark. Adam Gottl...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 03:13

Female Creation Services, Inc. by Imagine Amaya

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

Her fourth year in the competition, 'Imagine Amaya' says this piece is an about the world in 50 years - what kind of woman would you like? She is ...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 03:05

A Tree Falls And No One's There... by Team Northside

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

This is the group piece (4 poets) performed in-studio by Northside College Prep High School, which was a team finalist in the 2008 Louder Than a Bo...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 03:08

This Sucks: A Love Poem by Melanie Decelles

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

Her first year in the competition, Melanie says this piece is an unrequited poem featuring Barry Manilow. Melanie Decelles is 18 years old and a m...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 02:27

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Purchased Pieces

The Vinyl Cafe June 23rd, 2013 "Mort D'Arthur" 06/19/13
Breaking the Code 06/19/13
WTF Episode 305 with Jon Hamm and Bryan Cranston 06/11/13
The Vinyl Cafe June 16th, 2013 "Hello Monster" 06/11/13
99% Invisible #15- Sounds of the Artificial World (Standard 4:30 Version) 06/10/13
99% Invisible #14- The Periodic Table (Standard 4:30 Version) 06/10/13
99% Invisible #13- Maps 06/10/13
99% Invisible #12- 99% Guilt Free 06/10/13
99% Invisible #11- 99% Undesigned 06/10/13
99% Invisible #10- 99% Sound and Feel (Standard 4:30 version) 06/10/13

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Staff of WBEZ

	Mike Gilmore (Admin)
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	Kate Midden
	Leslie Mcneill
	Marissa DeMartini
	Peter Femal (Admin)
	Adam Yoffe (Admin) Director of Studio and Broadcast Operations
	Jennifer Brandel (Admin) Senior Producer Curious City + Interactive, WBEZ