WBEZ Podcasts

Podcasts

Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opinions, where people who love music can come together.

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

WBEZ's daily talk show brings listeners the news and conversations that matter most to their day-to-day lives.

Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.

Nerdette is a weekly interview show that helps you unwind with fun conversations, inspiring ideas, and delightful recommendations. And join us every month for the Nerdette Book Club!

WBEZ's critically-acclaimed bio-podcast series explores how an icon is made.

Nerdette Recaps With Peter Sagal

Nerdette Recaps With Peter Sagal

Peter Sagal of 'Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me!' joins Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda to scrutinize ... well, pretty much anything.

Every Other Hour

Every Other Hour

Last year in Chicago, there was a person shot about every other hour. So who picks up a gun, and why? Stories from a yearlong WBEZ project.

Cockroaches. Clean freaks. Cardboard pianos. Written Inside is a podcast about life inside a maximum-security prison cell.

Shows

WBEZ's Worldview

WBEZ's Worldview

WBEZ's global affairs program. Featuring in-depth conversations about international issues and their local impact. Also, foreign film reviews and human rights commentaries. Hosted by Jerome McDonnell. This podcast is free, in mp3, and updated weekdays.