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Just A Few Questions

Just A Few Questions

By Marc Sims

Just A Few Questions is a podcast that focuses on education, public safety, and other stuff. Host Marc has a passion to inform, sometimes going outside the boundaries of manufactured consent.

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Remain Cautious of COVID-19: Henry Davis Jr.

Just A Few QuestionsOct 05, 2020

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Why They Don't Vote: Ben Joravsky
Mar 25, 202415:46
Transform The System: Bill Ayers
Mar 05, 202422:46
Illinois State Senator Lakesia Collins
Feb 27, 202405:08
Everyone Is Aligned: Peter Cunningham
Feb 08, 202410:25
Diverse Learner Parent: Deborah Benjamin-Koller

Diverse Learner Parent: Deborah Benjamin-Koller

Marc Sims talks with diverse learner parent Deborah Benjamin-Koller.

Feb 05, 202410:54
Heart of Chicago Soul Club
Feb 05, 202407:19
Make Chicago Safe: Steve Sewall PH.D
Jan 27, 202416:38
Mayor Brandon Johnson So Far? John Kugler
Jan 20, 202416:11
Chicago Again At 3 Million: Tosh Chandy J.D.

Chicago Again At 3 Million: Tosh Chandy J.D.

Marc Sims talks with Attorney Tosh Chandy about what civic leaders can do to raise Chicago's population to 3 million residents.

Tosh Chandy, J.D.  Founding Partner Law Office of Tosh Chandy

Dec 19, 202317:29
Rachel Hinton: Investigative Reporter
Dec 04, 202311:12
A Lasting Peace? Ray Hanania

A Lasting Peace? Ray Hanania

Marc Sims asks Ray Hanania; will there ever be a lasting peace between the Palestinians and Israelis.

Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author & former Chicago City Hall reporter (1977-1992).


Nov 20, 202316:55
The Brighton Park Migrant Crisis: John Kugler
Oct 23, 202312:45
Love & Data: Dr. Marck Abraham
Sep 18, 202313:48
 I Love Public Schools: John Kugler

I Love Public Schools: John Kugler

Marc Sims talks with former Chicago Teachers Union Field Rep John Kugler about CTU President Stacy Davis Gates and Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Sep 18, 202310:31
Neighborhood Fix Effects: Andrew V. Papachristos Ph.D.
Sep 11, 202318:57
Man of Service: Alderman David Moore
Aug 22, 202309:40
Just Buy My Vote: Joseph Simmons
Aug 12, 202312:30
Creativity & Trash: Barbara Koenen

Creativity & Trash: Barbara Koenen

Marc Sims speaks with Barbara Koenen, executive director at Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange.

creativechirx.org


CCRx is a 501c3 nonprofit that redistributes donated surplus materials, equipment, and supplies.  CCRx focus is on Chicago teachers and their students, non-profit organizations, and arts and community groups, but they are open to everyone.

Aug 07, 202308:25
Reducing Neighborhood Crime: Bob Fioretti
Jul 23, 202315:00
One Mayor vs. Neighborhood Crime: Ben Joravsky
Jun 18, 202324:17
Education & Artificial Intelligence: Cheryl Judice

Education & Artificial Intelligence: Cheryl Judice

Marc Sims talks with Cheryl Judice PhD about education & artificial intelligence.


Cheryl Y. Judice holds a PhD in sociology from Northwestern University.


May 27, 202320:45
Best Chicago-style BBQ

Best Chicago-style BBQ

Marc Sims talks with Cheryl Judice, owner of Hecky’s Barbecue in Evanston Illinois.


Hecky’s Barbecue, an Evanston Illinois institution for nearly 40 years, won the Chicago Tribune’s Readers’ Choice Award for the best Chicago-style BBQ.


May 27, 202306:34
Teachers Union VS. Students: John Kugler

Teachers Union VS. Students: John Kugler

Marc Sims talks with education activist John Kugler about the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago politics.

May 20, 202311:36
Reducing Crime in Chicago: Gabriel Piemonte
May 15, 202314:05
I Vote for Democrats: Frank Lucchese-Soto 

I Vote for Democrats: Frank Lucchese-Soto 


Marc Sims talks about politics with Chicagoan Frank Lucchese-Soto.

May 13, 202312:28
Decreasing Chicago's Neighborhood Crime: Ben Joravsky
May 07, 202325:41
 Teachers vs. A Powerful Teachers Union
Apr 05, 202313:42
LEO Catholic High School: Shaka Rawls
Mar 25, 202306:04
The Importance of Investigative Journalism: Mick Dumke
Mar 17, 202312:47
Gabriel Piemonte: Candidate 5th Ward Chicago
Feb 02, 202309:17
Old & New Chicago: Dick W. Simpson PhD

Old & New Chicago: Dick W. Simpson PhD

Marc Sims talks with professor Dick Simpson about Chicago politics of yesterday and today.

Dick W. Simpson PhD   Professor Emeritus Political Science University of Illinois Chicago


Jan 14, 202317:24
Daring To Win: Helen Shiller

Daring To Win: Helen Shiller

Marc Sims talks with Helen Shiller about politics and activism.

Helen Shiller is the author of Daring to Struggle, Daring to Win: Five Decades of Resistance in Chicago's Uptown Community.

Jan 11, 202327:57
Reduce Crime Now: Brendan Shiller

Reduce Crime Now: Brendan Shiller

Marc Sims talks with Attorney Brendan Shiller about reducing crime and violence in cities like Chicago.

Brendan Shiller is an attorney specializing in police misconduct and  civil rights cases in Chicago, IL.

Dec 28, 202213:36
Neuroscience and The "N" Word: Aaron Freeman
Dec 21, 202213:11
Media Consumers Have Power: Eric Deggans
Dec 19, 202217:59
 Patrick Brutus Candidate 6th Ward Chicago
Dec 11, 202208:34
 Democrats in MAGA Country: Heidi Henry

Democrats in MAGA Country: Heidi Henry

Marc Sims talks with Heidi Henry about informing swing, and infrequent voters.

Heidi Henry was a Democratic Party candidate from LaSalle County, Illinois.

Nov 14, 202215:44
Of Boys And Men: Richard V. Reeves
Oct 25, 202210:14
Jocilyn Floyd Candidate 7th Ward Chicago
Oct 25, 202209:08
Solitude Race and Class: William Deresiewicz
Sep 11, 202209:33
Democracy On The Ropes & Other Political Issues: Ben Joravsky
Sep 03, 202223:58
More Than A Business: Hecky's Barbecue
Aug 27, 202217:40
Chicago Is A Dangerous City: Peter Cunningham
Aug 12, 202214:06
Love Lives Not Guns: Trevon Bosley
Jul 30, 202206:16
77 Flavors of Chicago Dario Durham & Sara Faddah
Jul 27, 202210:53
We Can Reduce Crime & Violence: Andrew V. Papachristos

We Can Reduce Crime & Violence: Andrew V. Papachristos

Marc Sims talks with Professor Andrew V. Papachristos about reducing crime and violence.

Andrew V.  Papachristos is currently Professor of Sociology and the Director of the Northwestern University Neighborhood & Network Initiative.


Jul 05, 202218:07
Where Two Worlds Meet: Deanna Shoss
Jun 24, 202212:00
Choose The City Colleges of Chicago: Veronica Resa

Choose The City Colleges of Chicago: Veronica Resa

Marc Sims speaks with Veronica Resa Director of Media Relations for the City Colleges of Chicago.

www.ccc.edu


Jun 24, 202208:07
Community College Completion: Kermit Kaleba
Jun 12, 202218:54
What Is Social Justice: Mia Henry
Jun 05, 202221:60