http://www.wbez.org/ The best afternoon call-in talk program around Lake Michigan! Hosts Luis Perez and Shantell Jamison discuss current events and social justice issues, talk with local who's whos, and share stories. Luis and Shantell's 'real talk' and enthusiastic style coupled with a focus on personal narratives lead to engaging and frank conversations with callers and guests. Airs Mon-Fri 4-6pm Central on Vocalo 89.5 FM and Vocalo.org. Podcast updates every Tuesday. en en-us Real Talk about current events and issues with a focus on personal narratives. Vocalo 89.5FM Vocalo 89.5FM ayoffe@wbez.org yes http://www.wbez.org/content/yellowface-cloud-atlas-and-throughout-film-history The multimillion-dollar blockbuster "Cloud Atlas"--written and directed by the creators of The Matrix trilogy--has stirred up some controversy with its use of yellowface, a racist practice in which white actors dress up to look Asian. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:56:41 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/content/yellowface-cloud-atlas-and-throughout-film-history The multimillion-dollar blockbuster "Cloud Atlas"--written and directed by the creators of The Matrix trilogy--has stirred up some controversy with its use of yellowface, a racist practice in which white actors dress up to look Asian. clean http://www.wbez.org/content/writing-and-storytelling-writer-jw-baz-0 Local writer/slam poet/humorist J.W. Basilo joins Luis and Shantell for a conversation on how he got into the slam poetry and storytelling scenes in Chicago and how to engage audiences in an open mic setting. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:18:00 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/content/writing-and-storytelling-writer-jw-baz-0 Local writer/slam poet/humorist J.W. Basilo joins Luis and Shantell for a conversation on how he got into the slam poetry and storytelling scenes in Chicago and how to engage audiences in an open mic setting. clean http://www.wbez.org/content/writing-and-storytelling-writer-jw-baz Local writer/slam poet/humorist J.W. Basilo joins Luis and Shantell for a conversation on how he got into the slam poetry and storytelling scenes in Chicago and how to engage audiences in an open mic setting. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:14:02 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/content/writing-and-storytelling-writer-jw-baz Local writer/slam poet/humorist J.W. Basilo joins Luis and Shantell for a conversation on how he got into the slam poetry and storytelling scenes in Chicago and how to engage audiences in an open mic setting. clean http://www.wbez.org/content/ray-coming-out-story Shantell talks to Ray about her experience of coming out. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:52:20 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/content/ray-coming-out-story Shantell talks to Ray about her experience of coming out. clean http://www.wbez.org/content/more-violent-world In the wake of bomb threats to major universities, attacks on American embassies and consulates, and recent mass shootings, Luis asks whether American's should start getting used to a more violent world within our borders. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:04:52 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/content/more-violent-world In the wake of bomb threats to major universities, attacks on American embassies and consulates, and recent mass shootings, Luis asks whether American's should start getting used to a more violent world within our borders. clean http://www.wbez.org/content/going-party-just-be-yourself Cocktail parties. Definitely an event that can be intimidating. Depending on the crowd it can be downright stressful. Shantell speaks with the Overdrive's resident "man about town," nightlife and society columnist Terrence Chappell. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:04:24 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/content/going-party-just-be-yourself Cocktail parties. Definitely an event that can be intimidating. Depending on the crowd it can be downright stressful. Shantell speaks with the Overdrive's resident "man about town," nightlife and society columnist Terrence Chappell. clean http://www.wbez.org/content/shantell-interviews-groundbreaking-hip-hop-lyricist-mc-lyte Shantell had the honor of speaking with the legendary MC Lyte while she was in town promoting her new book “Unstoppable.” The hip hop pioneer and lyricist talks frankly about hip hop then and now, navigating the world of fame and her philanthropic efforts to give back to the community. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:39:28 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/content/shantell-interviews-groundbreaking-hip-hop-lyricist-mc-lyte Shantell had the honor of speaking with the legendary MC Lyte while she was in town promoting her new book “Unstoppable.” The hip hop pioneer and lyricist talks frankly about hip hop then and now, navigating the world of fame and her philanthropic efforts to give back to the community. clean http://www.wbez.org/content/adultery-can-actually-save-your-marriage Reyna Jacqueline Peña joins Luis and Shantell for a conversation that explores adultery in marriage, and specifically the ideas of author Catherine Hakim, that adultery can actually save your marriage. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:31:56 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/content/adultery-can-actually-save-your-marriage Reyna Jacqueline Peña joins Luis and Shantell for a conversation that explores adultery in marriage, and specifically the ideas of author Catherine Hakim, that adultery can actually save your marriage. clean http://www.wbez.org/content/legacy-helen-gurley-brown Helen Gurley Brown, the veteran editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine and author of Sex and the Single Girl, died on August 14, 2012, at the age of 90. Luis and Shantell discuss her legacy and effect on women's sexuality in popular culture. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:24:08 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/content/legacy-helen-gurley-brown Helen Gurley Brown, the veteran editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine and author of Sex and the Single Girl, died on August 14, 2012, at the age of 90. Luis and Shantell discuss her legacy and effect on women's sexuality in popular culture. clean http://www.wbez.org/content/saving-college-tough-times Brennan Miller, financial consultant at Charles Schwab, joined Luis on Overdrive to share some tips for how to make paying for college more manageable in today's financial market. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:32:45 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/content/saving-college-tough-times Brennan Miller, financial consultant at Charles Schwab, joined Luis on Overdrive to share some tips for how to make paying for college more manageable in today's financial market. clean