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  • Coming soon: A new season of WBEZ’s Making podcast

    Hear the origin story of a different iconic figure every week.

    Oct 6, 2022 read more
    Listen — 1:45
  • Making Obama BONUS: Redefining Masculinity

    As society calls out the most toxic behavior from men, former President Barack Obama says it’s time to revisit the basics.

    May 14, 2021 read more
    Listen — 50:23
  • Making Beyoncé BONUS: Fearlessly Herself

    Beyoncé breaks out on her own, but the path to stardom isn’t an easy one.

    Mar 6, 2020 read more
    Listen — 32:36
  • Making Beyoncé Episode 3: Destiny Begins

    After Girls Tyme dissolves, Beyoncé and the other girls begin building their new group, Destiny’s Child. Finally, things start to click.

    Nov 27, 2019 read more
    Listen — 33:41
  • Making Beyoncé Episode 2: Star Search

    In 1993, Beyoncé Knowles and the members of Girls Tyme competed in the popular TV talent competition Star Search, hoping to find stardom.

    Nov 22, 2019 read more
    Listen — 37:10
  • Making Beyoncé Episode 1: Girls Tyme

    Listen to the first episode of ‘Making Beyoncé,’ a new podcast from WBEZ Chicago.

    Nov 15, 2019 read more
    Listen — 47:06
  • Trailer: Making Beyoncé, A New Podcast From WBEZ Chicago

    On Nov. 15, WBEZ presents Making Beyoncé, a new 3-part podcast series that explores her rise from local talent shows to global music icon.

    Nov 1, 2019 read more
    Listen — 1:30
  • Obama BONUS: The Decision

    In 2007, Barack Obama announced his presidential run. Hear how he came to that decision in this ‘Making Obama’ extra.

    April 10, 2018 read more
    Listen — 21:42
  • Obama 6: Yes We Can!

    Barack Obama burst onto the national stage during his U.S. Senate run. Hear how ambition and luck propelled him to Washington.

    Mar 15, 2018 read more
    Listen — 58:50
  • Obama 5: Up Or Out

    Former president Barack Obama has only lost one election. It was in 2000, and that defeat set him on the course for his U.S. Senate run.

    Mar 8, 2018 read more
    Listen — 55:39
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