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The Crisis Cast

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...


Nov 1, 2024

For her entire life Hermene Hartman has been driven to stand up and stand out. Dr. Hartman's career began during the Civil Rights Movement, when she collaborated with Reverand Jesse Jackson at Operation Bread Basket.
 
During this episode, Lissa & Thom chat with Hermene about how she channeled her activism...