Lumpen Radio

Perceptions of the Real • 08-12-2023 • Alex Arriaga

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: Alex Arriaga, journalist.

Lumpen Special • 08-08-23 • Lessons from Harold and Rob

Lessons from Harold and RobA conversation with Brian Mier & Mario SmithTuesday, August 8th, 2023
In this Lumpen Special, a conversation with journalist Brian Mier & radio host Mario Smith about an open letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson, after his article ‘Lesson from Harold and Rob’ published in Chicago Reader - policy recommendations for Brandon Johnson based on Mier’s father's experiences running the department of economic development for Harold Washington.

Perceptions of the Real • 07-22-2023 • Justin Agrelo

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: Justin Agrelo, writer and The Trace staff reporter.

Lumpen Special • 07-18-23 • Conversación con Natalia Lafourcade

Una conversación con Natalia LafourcadeMiércoles, Julio 19, 2023
En este segmento especial, Sandra Treviño y Stephanie Manriquez conversan con la cantante, compositora y productora mexicana, Natalia Lafourcade sobre su más reciente album ‘De Todas Las Flores’ que muestra canciones originales y de su autoría.
Natalia Lafourcade se presentará en Ravinia Festival, el sábado 22 de julio como parte de su gira en EU, ‘De Todas las Flores’.

Perception of the Real • 07-08-2023 • Trina Reynolds-Tyler

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: Trina Reynolds-Tyler, data-analyst, journalist and writer.

Lumpen Special • 06-27-23 • Buddy Talks: Value Prints

Buddy TalksValue PrintsTuesday, June 27th, 2023
In this Lumpen Special, a reflection on assigning worth to in intimacy, vulnerability and identity through photographs, prints on fabric, and images made sculptural. This conversation explores the creative process of Chicago’s community print lab, LATITUDE and its group photography show ‘Value Prints’.
Featuring: Ash Dye, Jon Wes (artists) / Diego Rodriguez (curator) / Colleen Keihm (Latitude Director)Host: Kimberly Kim (Buddy Director)

Perception of the Real • 06-24-2023 • Sebastián Hidalgo

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: Sebasitán Hidalgo, photo-journalist.

Lumpen Special • 06-06-23 • CIMA: Powering Independence

CIMA Powering IndependenceA conversation with Tracy Baim, Justin Kerr & Sandra TreviñoTuesday, June 6th, 2023
In this Lumpen Special, a reflection among journalists: Tracy Baim from Windy City Times, Justin Kerr from McKinley Park News and Sandra Treviño from Enchúfate, on the local independent media landscape in Chicago, and its effects in communities. Also, they talked about Chicago Independent Media Alliance (CIMA)’s fourth annual fundraiser campaign #PoweringIndependence.
 

Lumpen Special • 06-06-23 • The Odyssey Project

The Odyssey Project A conversation with Rebecca Amato & Dulce María DíazTuesday, June 6th, 2023
In this Lumpen Special, a conversation with Rebecca Amato, Director of Teaching and Learning at Illinois Humanities about The Odyssey Project/ Proyecto Odisea, a program that offers free college classes in literature, history and philosophy to income-eligible adults. Also, Dulce María Díaz, a 2023 graduate will be joining us to share her experience and learnings within the program.

Lumpen Special • 05-30-23 • Destination/El Destino: A Decade of GRAFT at Hyde Park Art Center

Destination/El Destino: A Decade of GRAFT A conversation with Edra SotoTuesday, May 30th, 2023
In this Lumpen Special, a conversation between Edra Soto and Esmeralda M. Guerrero about the solo exhibition Destination/El Destino: A Decade of GRAFT at Hyde Park Art Center. Concentrating on the decade-long series of artworks by Chicago-based, Puerto Rican artist, educator, and organizer Edra Soto, while introducing a new large-scale commissioned work speculating on the evolution of the GRAFT series.