Just A Few Questions Podcast

Marc Sims asked Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez; how can Mayor Johnson help you reduce neighborhood crime. Alderman Raymond A. Lopez https://www.the15thward.org

Marc Sims talks with Caitlin Power about helping college students complete their education. Caitlin Power is a policy analyst for the Partnership for College Completion. Partnership for College Completion https://partnershipfcc.org

Marc Sims speaks with David Masciotra about his book Exurbia Now: The Battleground of American Democracy.

Marc Sims asked Kam Buckner will the CTA ever be safe, at night, for scaredy cat men like him? Kambium "Kam" Buckner is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 26th district. https://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp? MemberID=3158

Marc Sims asked Block Club Chicago reporter Rachel Hinton; who holds the Chicago Housing Authority accountable?  For 2 Decades, A Historic Pullman Home Has Been Vacant Under CHA’s Watch https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/05/06/for-2-decades-a-historic-pullman-home-has-been-vacant-under-chas-watch

Marc Sims talks with Mick Dumke Investigative editor for Block Club Chicago, about a vacant drug house in Chicago Illinois. This Vacant Bungalow Is Owned By The CHA — And Now It’s A Drug Stash House  https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/05/07/this-vacant-bungalow-is-owned-by-the-cha-and-now-its-a-drug-stash-house

Marc Sims asked Deborah Witzburg a question about public safety and Miss Rumphius. Deborah Witzburg is the Inspector General for the City of Chicago Illinois. https://igchicago.org

Marc Sims talks with Mark J. Wallace about the importance of voting in every election. https://www.facebook.com/MJWPeoplesshow

Marc Sims talks with Andrew Broy about charter schools. Andrew Broy is the President of the Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS). https://www.incschools.org

Marc Sims talks with Ben Joravsky about why many Americans don't vote. https://chicagoreader.com/columns-opinion/podcasts/ben-joravsky-show-podcast-episodes

Marc Sims talks with Bill Ayers about public education for struggling lower income students. William Ayers, Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago (retired). https://billayers.org/biographyhistory

Marc Sims speaks with Illinois State Senator Lakesia Collins about her office and public safety. https://www.lakesiacollins.com/about-lakesia

Marc Sims talks with communications consultant Peter Cunningham about reducing neighborhood crime in the city of Chicago Illinois. https://www.chicagocred.org

Marc Sims talks with diverse learner parent Deborah Benjamin-Koller .

Marc Sims speaks with Deborah Benjamin-Koller co-founder of the Heart of Chicago Soul Club. Heart Of Chicago Soul Club https://www.instagram.com/heart_of_chicago_soul_club/?hl=en

Marc Sims talks with educator and media entrepreneur Steve Sewall about making Chicago Illinois a safe place to live. Using the DNC media spotlight to make Chicago SAFE https://civicmedia.medium.com/the-democon-2024-spotlight-challenge-to-chicago-turn-the-corner-on-your-crime-by-august-ab0c733e5778

Marc Sims talks with activist John Kugler about Brandon Johnson's tenure as mayor of the city of Chicago Illinois. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor.html

Marc Sims talks with Attorney Tosh Chandy about what civic leaders can do to raise Chicago's population to 3 million residents. Tosh Chandy, J.D.  Founding Partner Law Office of Tosh Chandy

Marc Sims talks with investigative reporter Rachel Hinton. Rachel Hinton Investigative Reporter — Block Club Chicago. rachel@blockclubchi.org

Marc Sims asks Ray Hanania; will there ever be a lasting peace between the Palestinians and Israelis. Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author & former Chicago City Hall reporter (1977-1992).

Marc Sims talks with community activist John Kugler about Chicago's Brighton Park migrant crisis. Migrant tent camp plan sparks large protest in Brighton Park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq7kbEcc0TU

Marc Sims talks with experienced education visionary Dr. Marck Abraham about improving education for low income students. http://meaconsultantsllc.com

Marc Sims talks with former Chicago Teachers Union Field Rep John Kugler about CTU President Stacy Davis Gates and Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Marc Sims talks with Chicago's 17th Ward Alderman David Moore about reducing neighborhood crime and saving homes. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/17.html

Marc Sims speaks with Joseph Simmons about his book “Just Buy My Vote”: African American Voting Rights, and the Chicago Condition. https://www.justbuymyvote.com/about-the-author