Marc Sims

Just A Few Questions Podcast

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Just A Few Questions Podcast focus is education, public safety, and other stuff. Host Marc Sims has a passion to inform that sometimes goes outside the boundaries of manufactured consent.

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Marc Sims

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Latest episode

Feb 14, 2026

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Episodes

Chicago Is A Dangerous City: Peter Cunningham 12.08.2022

Marc Sims talks with Peter Cunningham about ending Chicago's dangerous city narrative. Peter Cunningham is a Chicago-based writer specializing in politics, government,  education, and life.  Former Obama administration Assistant Secretary of Education. @PCunningham57

Love Lives Not Guns: Trevon Bosley 30.07.2022

Marc Sims speaks with activist Trevon Bosley about reducing gun violence in the United States of America. https://www.braveyouthleaders.com

77 Flavors of Chicago Dario Durham & Sara Faddah 27.07.2022

Marc Sims talks with Sara Faddah and Dario Durham about getting out and visiting all parts of Chicago. https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago

We Can Reduce Crime & Violence: Andrew V. Papachristos 05.07.2022

Marc Sims talks with Professor Andrew V. Papachristos about reducing crime and violence. Andrew V.  Papachristos  is currently Professor of Sociology and the Director of the Northwestern University Neighborhood & Network Initiative.

Where Two Worlds Meet: Deanna Shoss 24.06.2022

Marc Sims talks with Deanna Shoss about connecting with teenage grandchildren. Where Two Worlds Meet A Guide to Connecting with Your Teenage Grandchildren by Jerry Witkovsky & Deanna Shoss. wheretwoworldsmeet.com

Choose The City Colleges of Chicago: Veronica Resa 24.06.2022

Marc Sims speaks with Veronica Resa Director of Media Relations for the City Colleges of Chicago. www.ccc.edu

Community College Completion: Kermit Kaleba 12.06.2022

Marc Sims talks with Kermit Kaleba about completing a community college education. Kermit Kaleba is the strategy director of employment-aligned credential programs for Lumina Foundation. https://www.luminafoundation.org/person/kermit-kaleba

What Is Social Justice: Mia Henry 05.06.2022

Marc Sims talks with Mia Henry about Freedom Lifted and social justice. Mia Henry is the Founder and CEO of Freedom Lifted. https://www.freedomlifted.com

Attorney Richard Boykin Candidate Cook County Board President 07.05.2022

Marc talks with Attorney Richard Boykin, candidate for Cook County Board President. https://richardboykinforcookcounty.com

The News Media Chicago The Good Work: Justin Kaufmann 27.04.2022

Marc Sims talks with Justin Kaufmann about the news media past and present. Justin Kaufmann is a media professional in Chicago, for over 25 years, working in radio, television, print and digital. @JustinKaufmann

Can A School Prevent Crime? Charles Cole lll Ed.D MPA 09.04.2022

Marc Sims talks with Dr. Charles Cole lll about neighborhood crime prevention. Charles Cole, III, Ed. D., MPA @ccoleiii

The Case Against Education: Bryan Caplan Phd 31.03.2022

Marc Sims asks professor Bryan Caplan about his case against education. Bryan Caplan is Professor of Economics at George Mason University. http://www.bcaplan.com

Preventing Neighborhood Crime In Chicago: Peter Cunningham 13.03.2022

Marc Sims speaks with Peter Cunningham about preventing neighborhood crime. Peter  Cunningham is a longtime communications leader in Chicago currently working with Chicago CRED, a violence prevention organization. https://www.chicagocred.org

High-Dosage Tutoring: Monica P. Bhatt 03.03.2022

Marc Sims talks with Monica P. Bhatt about high-dosage tutoring.  Dr. Monica P. Bhatt is the Senior Research Director at the University of Chicago Crime Lab and Education Lab. https://urbanlabs.uchicago.edu/people/monica-bhatt

“Shut Up. Lawyer Up.” Attorney April Preyar 20.02.2022

Marc Sims talks with Attorney April Preyar about finding, or becoming a great Attorney. https://www.linkedin.com/in/justusjunkie

Preparing Students For College: Garrard McClendon PhD 17.02.2022

Marc Sims talks with Professor Garrard McClendon about preparing students for college. https://garrardmcclendon.com

Help Reduce Crime & Violence: Roseanna Ander 10.02.2022

Marc Sims asks Roseanna Ander how the Chicago Crime Lab helps reduce crime & violence. Roseanna Ander serves as the founding Executive Director of the  University of Chicago Crime Lab and the University of Chicago Education Lab. https://urbanlabs.uchicago.edu/people/roseanna-ander-1f56776b-b913-46bb-9b30-63df7cae7711

Race Class Capitalism: Ben Joravsky 06.02.2022

Marc Sims asked Ben Joravsky, how does racism overwhelm capitalism? Listen to The Ben Joravsky Show https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/podcasts/ben-joravsky-show-podcast-episodes-and-livestream

Public Schools Are Not Good Enough: Natasha Dunn 27.01.2022

Marc Sims talks with education activist Natasha Dunn about public schools that serve low income students. https://blackcommunitycollab.org

Black Banks Matter: ProPublica 20.01.2022

Marc Sims talks with ProPublica reporter Mick Dumke about Chicago’s last Black-owned bank. https://www.propublica.org/article/whats-gone-wrong-at-chicagos-last-black-owned-bank https://www.propublica.org/article/chicagos-last-black-owned-bank-got-millions-in-government-deposits-then-had-to-give-them-back

Run For The US House of Representatives: Pat Dowell 16.01.2022

Marc Sims speaks with Pat Dowell, candidate for Illinois' 1st Congressional District in the US House of Representatives. https://www.illinoisfordowell.com

Doing Good Doing Well Improving Chicago: John Palfrey 07.01.2022

Doing Good Doing Well Improving Chicago: John Palfrey Marc Sims talks with John Palfrey about dramatically reducing neighborhood crime in Chicago John Palfrey is President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. https://www.macfound.org

Uncover A Student's Genius: Phillip Cantor 20.11.2021

Marc Sims talks with educator Phillip Cantor about improving public education. @phillipcantor

Run For A Seat In The US House: Litesa Wallace 18.11.2021

Marc Sims talks with Litesa Wallace, candidate for Illinois' 17th US House Congressional District. https://www.litesawallaceforcongress.com

What Does Grade Level Mean: Elaine Allensworth 11.11.2021

Marc Sims talks with Elaine Allensworth PhD about improving public education. Elaine Allensworth is the Lewis-Sebring Director of The University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. https://consortium.uchicago.edu

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