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Chicago Broadcasting Network: Diverse voices, vibrant stories from or about The Windy City.

Chicago Broadcasting Network

Chicago Broadcasting Network: Diverse voices, vibrant stories from or about The Windy City.

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Chicago-centric stories and insights
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182+ episodes of diverse content
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About Chicago Broadcasting Network

Chicago Broadcasting Network: Diverse voices, vibrant stories from or about The Windy City.

An eclectic Chicago oriented podcast covering history, performing arts, neighborhood news, movies, books, food, drink and business showcasing multicultural and age diverse people. We want to give you an idea of what we enjoy, and what we experience living in "The Windy City." We are looking for a Chicago spin.

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Share your local knowledge or research to bring the city's past to life for modern audiences.

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Review, reflect, or create dialogue around Chicago's live theater, film, and performance scene.

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Food, Drink & Local Flavor

Discuss your culinary ventures or spotlight neighborhood eats that define Chicago's food scene.

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Bring your lived experience or civic work to a platform that values diverse, authentic storytelling.

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You're a great fit if you're a Chicago-based artist, historian, author, civic leader, or local business owner with a story that connects to the city's culture.

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Chicago Broadcasting Network Oct 18, 2025

Episode 31: Seeking Truth & Finding Healing

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Episode 30: I'm Only Blind - Documentary Film Review by Reno Lovison

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Episode 29: Ashland Avenue at The Goodman Theatre Chicago

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Amelie The Musical - Podcast Theater Review - Chicago

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Episode 27: Sentinels & Buddha's Birthday - Theater Review - Chicago

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Episode 26: Funny Thing is Hilarious Maximus at Skokie Theatre

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Episode 26: Funny Thing is Hilarious Maximus at Skokie Theatre

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Episode 25: The Color Purple is splendid - Theater Review

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Episode 25: The Color Purple is splendid - Theater Review

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Tom & Eliza Theater Review Chicago

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Episode 24: Tom & Eliza Theater Review Chicago

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Chicago River History

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Episode 23: Dead Singers Give Lively Performance

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Episode 23: Dead Singers Give Lively Performance

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Episode 22: You Will Get Sick at Steppenwolf - Theater Review Chicago

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Episode 22: You Will Get Sick at Steppenwolf - Theater Review Chicago

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Episode 21: Conquering Nations Can Be A Riot - Iraq, but funny

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Episode 21: Conquering Nations Can Be A Riot - Iraq, but funny

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Episode 20: Generational Destiny Blues - Theater Review - Chicago

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Episode 19: Curiosity leads to suspicion of new neighbor

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Robots Revolt in Edgewater - Chicago - Theater Review

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Episode 18: Robots Revolt in Edgewater - Chicago - Theater Review

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Friendship can be an art - Theater Review at Wit Chicago

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Episode 17: Galileo finds trouble declaring the Earth revolves around the Sun in play by Bertolt Brecht

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From Chicago to the Vatican Pope Leo XIV

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Episode 16: DA POPE | A podcast look at Pope Leo XIV Chicago Background

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Episode 15: Friendship can be an art - Theater Review of Art at Wit Chicago

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Episode 14: Time Traveling Through Berlin - Podcast Theater Review - Chicago

Chicago Broadcasting Network Apr 30, 2025

Episode 13: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress - Theater Review - Chicago

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Episode 12: Tale of Two Cities - Shattered Globe Chicago | Theater Review

Chicago Broadcasting Network Apr 25, 2025

Episode 10: Dysfunctional Not-for-Profit Humor

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Episode 9: Kinks Sunny Afternoon | Theater Review

Chicago Broadcasting Network Apr 5, 2025

Episode 7: Overview of GeNarrations Writing & Storytelling Program at Goodman Theatre Chicago

Chicago Broadcasting Network Mar 19, 2025

Episode 8: The Winter's Tale | Review and Synopsis

Chicago Broadcasting Network Mar 19, 2025

Episode 6: La Bohème at Lyric Opera of Chicago - Podcast Review with plot synopsis

Chicago Broadcasting Network Mar 17, 2025

Episode 5: Guys and Dolls - Podcast Theater Review - Music Theater Works

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Episode 2: Fool for Love - Theater Review - Steppenwolf Chicago

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Episode 1: Love can be fragile and often transparent

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Episode 35: Long Christmas Dinner at TUTA Chicago - Podcast Review and Comments by Reno Lovison

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Episode 34: Hey! Djou See Royko?

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Episode 33: Time Passages – Documentary Film Review

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Episode 32: BTW Meet Vera Stark Theater Review

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Episode 31: Artist Richard Hunt's Monument to Ida B. Wells | Film Review

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Episode 30: Dear Elizabeth | Podcast Theater Review

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Episode 29: Inherit the Wind Revives Fundamental Conflicts

Chicago Broadcasting Network Oct 3, 2024

Episode 28: Beethoven’s uplifting story of Fidelio speaks to a modern audience

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Episode 27: "Noises Off" Podcast Theater Review - Steppenwolf - Chicago

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Episode 26: South Pacific - Podcast Review - Skokie Theatre

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Episode 24: Georgia O'Keeffe: My New Yorks - Exhibit at Art Institute of Chicago

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Episode 23: Wells and Welles - Theater Review Chicago Premiere 2024

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Episode 22: Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil - The Musical Premiere Review

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Episode 21: ENGLISH at Goodman speaks eloquently of culture and identity

Chicago Broadcasting Network May 22, 2024

Episode 20: 9 to 5 the musical - Podcast Theater Review - Metropolis Performing Arts Center 2024

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Episode 18: Chicago Happenings Now & Coming April 2024 and Beyond

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Episode 16: Jersey Boys Review - Mercury Theater Chicago

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Episode 15: . . . I'm Lenny Bruce - Interview Ronnie Marmo & Rikki Lee

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Episode 14: Aida - Story of Love Jealousy & War - Review

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Episode 13: Podcast overview of 007 James Bond Exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago

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Episode 122: Reclamation of Madison Hemings - Podcast Review

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Episode 119: Pippin at Music Theater Works - Skokie | Podcast Review

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THE MOUSETRAP | Podcast Theater Review | Chicago

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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND | Podcast Theater Review | Chicago

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WHISPER HOUSE | Podcast Theater Review | Chicago

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1968 The Year That Rocked the World - Podcast - Book Review

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Joseph's . . . Dreamcoat Podcast Review

Chicago Broadcasting Network Dec 24, 2019

"Burning Bluebeard" Chicago Podcast Theater Review

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The Christmas Foundling | Chicago Podcast Theater Review

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Twelfth Night in a Garden |Chicago Theater Review Podcast

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Chicago Eventologist Proclaims National Smith Day

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ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE | Chicago Theater Review

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MOTHER WIT | Chicago Short Story | Podcast

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A MURDER MOST NOVEL | Theater Review Podcast | Chicago

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MY LIFE IS A COUNTRY SONG | Podcast Theater Review | Chicago

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Political Humor is Not New | Theater Review | Chicago

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You Are Happy | Theater Review | Chicago

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THE FIRST RAINBOW COALITION | Film Review Podcast

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A Chicago Blues Legacy | Film Review

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Merchant of Venice Theater Review Podcast | Chicago

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Chicago International Film Festival Overview Pt 1

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Romance & Revenge at Lyric Opera Chicago

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Lerner & Loewes Greatest Hits Review

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A Delicate But Powerful Play | Podcast Theater Review

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Midsummer Podcast Theater Review | Chicago

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Meet Some Artists at Lakeview East Festival of the Arts | Chicago

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The Fantasticks | Skokie Theatre Review

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Hunchback of Notre Dame Theater Review

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Blinded by the Light | Movie Review

Chicago Broadcasting Network Aug 15, 2019

Retro on Roscoe Street Fair Chicago

Chicago Broadcasting Network Aug 12, 2019

International Falls | Chicago Theater Review

Chicago Broadcasting Network Aug 3, 2019

A Funky Journey at Black Ensemble Theater Chicago

Chicago Broadcasting Network Jul 29, 2019

"Now & Then" at Pride Arts Theater Chicago

Chicago Broadcasting Network Jul 21, 2019

Flower of Hawaii | Theater Review | Chicago

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Recalling Blues Legends

Chicago Broadcasting Network Jun 23, 2019

Chicago Printers Row Lit Fest 2019

Chicago Broadcasting Network Jun 13, 2019

Interview with the author of THE CHRONOCAR

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"The Memo" a Dystopian Message from Organic Theater

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SIX - Wives of Henry VIII | Chicago Theater Review

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The Adventure of Augie March | Theater Review | Chicago

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An Undeniable Hit at the Raven | Theater Review | Chicago

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Foster Avenue Beach the Place and the Song

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Two Days in Court at City Lit Chicago | Theater Review

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Visit to Bistro 6050 in Portage Park

Chicago Broadcasting Network Apr 25, 2019

'Anastasia' is pure fantasy

Chicago Broadcasting Network Mar 29, 2019

A Bronx Tale Choosing Fear or Love

Chicago Broadcasting Network Mar 14, 2019

Chicago Area Author Barnett Book Reading

Chicago Broadcasting Network Mar 1, 2019

The Realistic Joneses | Theater Review | Chicago

Chicago Broadcasting Network Feb 23, 2019

Two Chicago Theater Reviews

Chicago Broadcasting Network Feb 15, 2019

"Photograph 51" Chicago Court Theatre Review

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A Chicago Spin on "Something Wonderful" Book by Todd S. Purdum

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La Boheme Review at Lyric Chicago

Chicago Broadcasting Network Jan 12, 2019

'La Ruta' Review | Steppenwolf Theater Chicago

Chicago Broadcasting Network Dec 27, 2018

"Into the Woods" Music Theater Works

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A Midsummer Night's Dream Review Chicago

Chicago Broadcasting Network Dec 18, 2018

Hell Cab at the Raven in Chicago

Chicago Broadcasting Network Dec 8, 2018

It's A Wonderful Life | American Blues Theater | Review

Chicago Broadcasting Network Dec 2, 2018

The Safe House at CityLit in Chicago

Chicago Broadcasting Network Nov 28, 2018

Review of Stoppard's 'Arcadia' at Greenhouse Chicago

Chicago Broadcasting Network Nov 21, 2018

Frankenstein Review Chicago Court Theater

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Caroline or Change |Review | Chicago

Chicago Broadcasting Network Oct 14, 2018

Review of Radio Golf at Court Theatre Chicago

Chicago Broadcasting Network Sep 17, 2018

Taste of Polonia 2018

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Networking to Grow Your Business

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