Coming soon: A new season of WBEZ’s Making podcast
Hear the origin story of a different iconic figure every week.
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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.
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Listen — 50:23Making Beyoncé BONUS: Fearlessly Herself
Beyoncé breaks out on her own, but the path to stardom isn’t an easy one.
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Listen — 32:36Making 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.
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Listen — 33:41Making 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.
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Listen — 37:10Making Beyoncé Episode 1: Girls Tyme
Listen to the first episode of ‘Making Beyoncé,’ a new podcast from WBEZ Chicago.
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Listen — 47:06Trailer: 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.
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Listen — 1:30Obama BONUS: The Decision
In 2007, Barack Obama announced his presidential run. Hear how he came to that decision in this ‘Making Obama’ extra.
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Listen — 21:42Obama 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.
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Listen — 58:50Obama 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.
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