Chicago Humanities

Chicago Humanities Tapes

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Being human is hard. Luckily we've got the biggest names and brightest minds of today's society to help us out. Join us as we sneak you into can't-miss special events and once in a lifetime conversations direct from the live Chicago Humanities experience. You'll hear fresh interviews along with previously unreleased audio from our 30+ year archive on entertainment, politics, literature, and technology. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen on your favorite podcast platform. Want to be the first to know about upcoming events so you can see your favorite speaker live and in person? Head...

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Marvel's Simu Liu on Acting, Abercrombie, and Family 02.05.2023 48:01

Gain intimate access to the sold out evening with Simu Liu, the star of Marvel's first ever Asian superhero movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Join Liu, who you may also know from the very bingeable Kim's Convenience, for a conversation with Joanne Molinaro (aka "The Korean Vegan") at Chicago's historic movie theater the Music Box, where topics include being an Abercrombie model, ins...

Is the Public Still Persuadable? with Anand Giridharadas 18.04.2023 49:59

If you've been up at night wondering how to save democracy and communicate effectively with people on the opposite side of the political spectrum, tune into MSNBC on-air political correspondent Anand Giridharadas in conversation with Washington DC Bureau Chief for Mother Jones David Corn for a powerfully hopeful chat on the state of American and effective organizing. SHOW NOTES: Watch the full c...

Bob Odenkirk with Tim Meadows on Finding Your Comedy Voice 04.04.2023 44:48

What do you do if you're too weird for stand-up, dream of being an action star, and are all around nice to be around? You have an incredible career in show biz like Bob Odenkirk. Opening up about the highs and lows of Hollywood with fellow SNL alum Tim Meadows, join two legends for a fun night out where topics include the '90s Chicago comedy scene, dads, and writing for Chris Farley. SHOW NOTES:...

Chicago Humanities Tapes Season 1 Trailer 23.03.2023 1:17

Take a peek into the best moments of the best chats from 30+ years of Chicago Humanities with our new culture-filled podcast - Chicago Humanities Tapes. Join host Alisa Rosenthal as she looks for the answers to humanity's biggest questions by picking the coolest moments from our current season along with programs from our incredible archive dating back to 1991. Listen on your favorite podcast plat...