Students in Chicago and around the country are planning walkouts to mark the 19th anniversary of the deadly mass shooting at Columbine High School ... though school officials note some kids often walk out on 4-20 for other reasons. Speaking of which, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) says he'll propose legalizing marijuana at the federal level. A new CBS News poll shows support for legalizing it is growing: more than 60% of Americans surveyed say pot should be legal, and even those who disagree support ...
Apr 20, 2018•3 min
We of the concert-going community can appreciate the work it takes to make our favorite bands sound fantastic. How does it happen? It's not as simple as plug in your instruments and start playing. No no no, there's a lot more that goes into it! On the latest episode of Inside The Archives we chat with XRT's Engineer Dominic Mendicino about the nuances of being a sound engineer, what factors go in to putting on a live show, and explaining the process for how XRT's famed BlueCross BlueShield Perfo...
Apr 19, 2018•57 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We'll find out this morning whether Carver County, Minnesota prosecutors will charge anyone in the fentanyl overdose death of Prince. The Artist died two years ago at Paisley Park. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports, weather, and Lin's giving away tickets to see The Record Company at The Park Formerly Known As Wrigley (now Gallagher Way).
Apr 19, 2018•3 min
Len & Lin can be heard every Monday morning at 8:30. Baseball and rock n roll; where else, but 93XRT?
Apr 17, 2018•3 min
We preview the Regular Guy's review of the very creepy "A Quiet Place" and report on Northwestern University findings on the health benefits of being an early bird. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
Apr 12, 2018•4 min
Ryan (R-Janesville, WI) was facing a potentially tough re-election race against one of two Democrats, Randy Bryce (Iron Stache) and school teacher Cathy Myers. Ryan's exit from the GOP primary leaves -- for now -- an avowed anti-Semite, Paul Nehlen, on the ballot. Plus the rest of the day's news (presidential Tweet storm, Yvonne Staples RIP), sports and a springy weather forecast.
Apr 11, 2018•2 min
April snow shut down Wrigley but not the White Sox's G-Rate yesterday. The Cubs will try again today. Plus the rest of the day's news, including Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg on Capitol Hill and President Trump complaining about the FBI raid on the office and home of his personal attorney.
Apr 10, 2018•3 min
Illinois public health officials say two deaths and 90 illnesses around Chicago and Peoria are tied to synthetic pot. It appears to laced with rat poison and is making users bleed out. I think on a day when we're featuring Led Zeppelin, we can agree that everyone should just skip the fake weed. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
Apr 06, 2018•3 min
The White Sox host the Tigers in their home opener at the G-Rate/G-Spot/Sox Park this afternoon while the Cubs play a semi-home game in Milwaukee tonight, and the forecast is terrrrrrible. Plus the rest of the day's news, including the newly-announced purchase by NYSE's parent of the Chicago Stock Exchange.
Apr 05, 2018•3 min
"Well, I don't know what will happen now; we've got some difficult days ahead. ( Amen ) But it really doesn't matter to me now, because I've been to the mountaintop. ( Yeah ) [ Applause ] And I don't mind. [ Applause continues ] Like anybody, I would like to live a long life–longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. ( Yeah ) And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. ( Go ahead ) And I've looked over ( Yes sir ), and I've seen the Promised La...
Apr 04, 2018•2 min
Three men are accused of selling Spice, or K2, laced with rat poison out of their Lawndale convencience store. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
Apr 03, 2018•2 min
Len Kasper joins Lin Brehmer for the first iteration of Len & Lin of the 2018 baseball. Len breaks down the Cubs weekend split in Miami and the two look forward to next week's Opening Day Live Broadcast from Yakzies!
Apr 02, 2018•3 min
Illinois Public Health officials say synthetic pot, also known as Spice or K2, is causing users to bleed out. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and chilly weather forecast.
Apr 02, 2018•3 min
There's a lot of gnarly news out there (Mayor Emanuel deposed in two wrongful death lawsuits, President Trump attacking Amazon) - so baseball fans are especially happy to hear the good news: Major League Baseball opens the 2018 regular season today. The Cubs are in Miami and the White Sox start in Kansas City.
Mar 29, 2018•3 min
Some Chicago aldermen are critical of Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson's decision to support an officer who shot and killed Quintonio LeGrier and Bettie Jones in 2015. Johnson disagrees with the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, which has determined Officer Robert Rialmo should be fired. The Sun Times quotes aldermen Roderick Sawyer and others who say the shooting was unjustified. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
Mar 28, 2018•2 min
Bloomberg reports Tim Cook may roll out new Apple products for the educational market at Lane Tech on the North Side, even as CPS students are off for spring break. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
Mar 27, 2018•2 min
The CEOs of the Social Network and Chicago-headquartered United Airlines are apologizing: Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg for the data breach of users' profile data to Cambridge Analytica, and United's Oscar Munoz for the recent death and mishandling of dogs in transit. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports (Go Loyola/Gryffindor!) and weather forecast ...
Mar 22, 2018•2 min
The two candidates spent a total of $120 million of their own money just on the primary. Republican Governor Bruce Rauner wins a tighter-than-expected challenge from Wheaton IL Rep. Jeanne Ives; Democratic voters have nominated J-B Pritzker over Daniel Biss, Chris Kennedy and three others. Plus more election news, sports and the weather forecast.
Mar 21, 2018•2 min
We remind everyone to A) vote, and B) wear some pants today. Plus the rest of the day's news including early word of a shooting at a Maryland high school, as well as sports and the blustery forecast.
Mar 20, 2018•3 min
Early voting is brisk here, even as Facebook is called on the carpet. The New York Times and The Observer report a developer took data from a personality quiz app, and gave Cambridge Analytica access to 50-million users' profiles. The firm used that data to develop voter-profiling techniques for the Trump campaign. So anyway, get out and vote! Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and windy weather forecast.
Mar 19, 2018•2 min
Berrios faces a primary challenge on Tuesday; he complains the Harris School study is unfairly political. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports (Ramblers! DePaul!) and St. Patrick's Day forecast.
Mar 16, 2018•2 min
The next research project may be on the health consequences of this discovery at SUNY, and whether we need to also study beer. Lin and I volunteer! Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast ...
Mar 15, 2018•2 min
Thousands of kids are expected to demonstrate at 10 a.m. Chicago time. The national gun violence protest marks the one month anniversary of the mass shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports, weather and an obituary for physicist Stephen Hawking.
Mar 14, 2018•3 min
The president has named CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace the embattled Tillerson; Deputy Director Gina Haspel is nominated to lead the CIA. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
Mar 13, 2018•2 min
Record Store Day holds a special place in our hearts here at XRT. When the list of releases was announced earlier this week, we had to record a podcast about it. The latest episode of Inside The Archives chats with certified vinyl junkie Ryan Arnold about all things Record Store Day. We touch on this year's releases, the pillars of communities record stores represent, vinyl's resurgence, and much more.
Mar 09, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 5
... On Twitter, at least, say researchers from MIT. Plus the rest of the day's eyebrow-raising news, sports, and weather forecast.
Mar 09, 2018•2 min
Amazon executives say they're aware of the problem, which is that some Alexa-enabled device users report their devices are ignoring their commands and in some instances laughing at them. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports, weather and a shout-out to the winners of the Ring Lardner Awards.
Mar 08, 2018•3 min
Behind the scenes at hundreds of Chicago rock and roll events stands a giant. Jolly Roger. Lin Brehmer toasts him on the air for his 70th birthday.
Mar 07, 2018•2 min
The CDC reports emergency room visits for opioid overdoses rose by 66% last year - the highest jump in the US. The city is suing opioid distributors for their role in the epidemic. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and chilly weather forecast.
Mar 07, 2018•2 min
Moby released his 15th studio album 'Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt' this past March and took some time out to speak with XRT about the album and inspiration that went into it.
Mar 06, 2018•16 min
