Jonah joins Katy on the show to talk about his work covering the CPD at The Chicago Reporter
Katy Hogan and Michael James Talk to the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society
Katy Hogan and Michael James talk about setting up and running the Heartland Cafe, a multi-decade Rogers Park institution. Sponsored by the Rogers Park/West Ridge historical society. Topics include immigrant rights, Harold Washington, and progressive politics
Lynn Orman Weiss
Live From the Heartland's own Lynn Orman Weiss comes on the show to talk about the upcoming Chicago Blues Fest.
Toure Muhammad
Founder of the Bean Soup Times, Toure Muhammad comes on the show to talk about his work.
June 3, 2017 Opening & Bryan Wendorf with Laura Fallsgraff
Michael and Thom open up the show. Bryan and Laura talk to us about the 24th annual Chicago Underground Film Festival.
Gabe Gonzalez & Anthony Moser
Gabe comes on the show to talk about Protect Rogers Park. Anthony closes off the show with his music.
Craig Champlin
Craig comes on the show to talk about his new book The Ernie Bedlam Stories.
May 27, 2017 Opening Remarks & Ben Head
Michael, Katy and Thom kick off the show at the Heartland Cafe, and Ben Head joins to talk about his work.
Brian Quijada
Brian comes on the show to discuss his production Where Did We Sit On the Bus?
Heather Booth
Heather Booth joins us on the show to talk about her documentary Heather Booth: Changing the World
Karen Sheley
Karen Sheley from the ACLU comes on the show to discuss police violence and accountability.
May 20th, 2017 Opening Remarks
Michael, Katy and Thom open up the show with news and information on upcoming events
Bayou Seco
New Mexico band Bayou Seco joins the show to discuss their music and play some tunes
Andrea Raila
Andrea comes on the show to discuss property taxes in Chicago
May 13, 2017 Opening Remarks & Justin Kaufmann
Justin and his son join us on the show to talk about his work with radio in Chicago.
Floyd Webb and Rhonda Ezell
Floyd and Rhonda come on the show to talk about 2nd Amendment Rights
Sofia Sami and Mary Zerkel
Sofia and Mary come on our show to talk about their advocacy work
May 6th, 2017 Opening & Ameya Pawar
47th Ward Alderman Ameya Pawar joins us on the show to talk about his platform for Illinois Governor.
Daniel Biss
Illinois Governor candidate Daniel Biss comes on the Heartland show to discuss how he got into politics, and his progressive platform. This was recorded on March 4th, 2017.
Tuyet Le
Tuyet from Asian Americans Advancing Justice talks to us about her work and the May Day March in Chicago.