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When I first hosted the Louder Than a Bomb finalists here in 2005, I couldn't have been more impressed with these remarkable young writers. Never having heard slam poetry before, I was struck by their confidence (not so sure I could have done that when I was 15 years old).

Today starts our summer pledge drive, and we're kicking it off in style with 13 Dahon commuter bicycles to give away. Every hour, from 6am to to 10pm, we'll be holding a drawing for a Dahon Mariner D7 folding commuter bike, courtesy of the good folks over at Kozy's Cyclery.

I've been around long enough to remember when a weekly trip to the neighborhood supermarket was kind of an adventure. As a kid growing up in the '50s, A&P was the dominant supermarket chain in the black community. These stores were fully stocked with all kinds of fresh

I've been around long enough to remember when a weekly trip to the neighborhood supermarket was kind of an adventure. As a kid growing up in the '50s, A&P was the dominant supermarket chain in the black community. These stores were fully stocked with all kinds of fresh

People ask me, "How did you get Jeff Garlin, from Curb Your Enthusiasm to be a guest on your radio special?" First, he considers me a friend.

Sorry about that last post- I let my emotions get away from me and I apologize to Ron and station management. I really am appreciative of the opportunities I've been given here at WBEZ (even though it's taken 20 years to get an hour-long special at 9am on Memorial Day).

Sorry about that last post- I let my emotions get away from me and I apologize to Ron and station management. I really am appreciative of the opportunities I've been given here at WBEZ (even though it's taken 20 years to get an hour-long special at 9am on Memorial Day).