Dec 20, 2015
Mike Stephen talks with In These Times associate editor and Strike for America: Chicago Teachers Against Austerity author Micah Utrecht about the importance of the Chicago Teachers Union strike, chats with Jefferson Park Forward founder Ryan Richter about the future of Chicago's northwest side, and checks in with Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about folk hero Bob Gibson for this week's edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music. Meanwhile, we discuss Chicago the band entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame via a controversial fan vote. This week's local music is provided by Vamplifier.