Dec 5, 2024
On
heals of the 2024 election, there's a lot stirring in our
neighborhoods about the federal funding that may vanish. All of
which collides with the City of Chicago's nearly $3 billion budget
deficit.
Durning this episode, Justin Kaufmann of Axios Chicago joins
Lissa & Thom to talk about our present day
council...
Nov 26, 2024
Music therapy is innovating every day. Yet much of the practice is
misunderstood. Clare Takash joins Lissa & Thom during this episode to
explain her journey to becoming a music therapist at Rush
University Medical Center in Chicago.
Music therapy provides the clinical
and evidence-based use of music interventions for...
Nov 21, 2024
There's one powerful statement you'll always hear from the
leader of Illinois' 2nd largest city.
"Don't tell me. Show me."
Richard Irvin is in his 2nd term as the Mayor of Aurora, and touts the city's innovative approach to empowering its citizens. During this episode of the Crisis Cast, Lissa Druss & Thom Serafin...
Nov 14, 2024
As we approach the season of giving, we're proud to bring you a conversation that explores innovation in serving community needs.
During this episode, Thom Serafin digs into how one non-profit group built an alliance with the City of Chicago -- to keep the un-housed warm during the winter. Beth Amodio, CEO of One Warm...
Nov 7, 2024
With Donald Trump poised to retake the White House, we cornered two
experts to pull out their political GPS point out the path. During
this episode, we tap into the deep thoughts of two great
journalists: Mary Ann Ahern and Ray Hanania.
Lissa & Thom uncover what the pundits
missed in the 2024 vote and what the next...