Lumpen Radio

Mutual Aid Report • 12-19-2023 • The Orange Tent Project

The Mutual Aid Report is a radio and live stream series that delves into the concept of mutual aid. Our hosts, Mario Smith and Stephanie Manriquez will unpack its historical significance and its role in local communities by spotlighting individuals who are making a real difference at the grassroots level in the city of Chicago.
Tune in as we shine a spotlight on a vital Chicago initiative, The Orange Tent Project. @orangetentproject Join us in this engaging discussion with Jim Meaney, Vice Chair of the Board, as he shares the profound impact of this project on our community.
The Orange Tent Project is dedicated to supporting our homeless neighbors with hope, human connection, and empowerment. They’re making a difference one tent, one meal, and one person at a time. Tune in to not only learn about their incredible work but also discover how you can support this project. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

Perceptions of the Real • 12-9-2023 • Emeline Posner

Perceptions of the Real is an exploration of what swims beneath our consciousness and how it surfaces through writing. Hosts Sarah Conway and Eli Ramirez are joined by a guest who produces a piece of writing live on-air. Together we will detangle the question of why we make what we make.Airs: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday @ 11AM
This episode features: Emeline Posner, journalist and reporter

Mutual Aid Report • 12-5-2023 • Greater Chicago Food Depository & Inner-City Muslim Action Network

The Mutual Aid Report is a radio and live stream series that delves into the concept of mutual aid. Our hosts, Mario Smith and Stephanie Manriquez will unpack its historical significance and its role in local communities by spotlighting individuals who are making a real difference at the grassroots level in the city of Chicago.
In this episode, we highlight the impactful work of two organizations: Greater Chicago Food Depository and Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). Engage with our special guests: Ruby Ferguson, Senior Director of Strategic Relationships and Community Planning at Greater Chicago Food Depository, and Sana Syed, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). They will share their innovative approach to grassroots work in communities of color and the evolution of their collaborative efforts, especially in the face of the pandemic.

Perceptions of the Real • 11-28-2023 • cai thomas

Perceptions of the Real is an exploration of what swims beneath our consciousness and how it surfaces through writing. Hosts Sarah Conway and Eli Ramirez are joined by a guest who produces a piece of writing live on-air. Together we will detangle the question of why we make what we make.Airs: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday @ 11AM
This episode features: cai thomas, documentary filmmaker and cinematographer

City Dreams • Annie Howard • 11-22-23 • Sen Morimoto & Macie Stewart

“City Dreams” is a radio show hosted by journalist, historian, and organizer Annie Howard. Paired conversations with musicians, activists, artists, community builders, and more aim to explore the many different facets of urban life, exploring how everyday Chicagoans are working to make their city better.Airs: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday @ 10AM
In this second episode, Annie Howard, journalist, historian, organizer and City Dreams’ host will be talking to Chicago favorite musicians Sen Morimoto and Macie Stewart.

SALA • 11-04-23 • Damon Locks & Maria Gaspar • S1 Ep5

Sala is a show that invites artists, cultural workers, and civically minded people to discuss liberation, education, organizing, community, and practices toward healing, from the perspective of Artists’ and their artistic process. Hosted by Silvia Inés Gonzalez.Airs: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 2-3pm
This final episode of Sala Season 1 features Damon Locks + Maria Gaspar talking about improvisation, gestures of possibility, and setting the conditions (stage) for freedom.

Perceptions of the Real • 10-28-2023 • Brian Young Jr.

Perceptions of the Real is an exploration of what swims beneath our consciousness and how it surfaces through writing. Hosts Sarah Conway and Eli Ramirez are joined by a guest who produces a piece of writing live on-air. Together we will detangle the question of why we make what we make.Airs: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday @ 11AM
This episode features: Brian Young Jr., playwright and poet.

Mutual Aid Report • 10-24-2023 • Rogers Park Food Not Bombs

The Mutual Aid Report is a radio and live stream series that delves into the concept of mutual aid. Our hosts, Mario Smith and Stephanie Manriquez will unpack its historical significance and its role in local communities by spotlighting individuals who are making a real difference at the grassroots level in the city of Chicago.
Join us as we delve into the incredible work of Rogers Park Food Not Bombs, a grassroots movement that turns surplus food into a powerful tool for change. This special episode features an English and a Spanish segments—allowing us to reach an even broader audience. Discover how they combat food waste while addressing issues of hunger in their community, plus how the group is actively working to support the asylum seekers’ cause, making their impact even more far-reaching.

SALA • 10-21-23 • Chiara Francesca & Destiny Brady • S1 Ep4

Sala is a show that invites artists, cultural workers, and civically minded people to discuss liberation, education, organizing, community, and practices toward healing, from the perspective of Artists’ and their artistic process. Hosted by Silvia Inés Gonzalez.Airs: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 2-3pm
In this fourth episode, a conversation with Chiara Francesca & Destiny Brady.
*Produced by Charly García & Stephanie Manriquez

City Dreams • Annie Howard • 10-18-23 • Bobby Ramirez and Sullivan Davis

“City Dreams” is a radio show hosted by journalist, historian, and organizer Annie Howard. Paired conversations with musicians, activists, artists, community builders, and more aim to explore the many different facets of urban life, exploring how everyday Chicagoans are working to make their city better.Airs: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday @ 10AM
This episode features: A conversation on music promotion and booking with Bobby Ramirez and Sullivan Davis