Podcasts

News

‘Zebra Sisters’ call out R. Kelly, Kanye West for ‘twisted’ racial comments

The hosts discuss Kesiena Boom’s “100 Ways White People Can Make Life Less Frustrating for People of Color.”

By Sun-Times staff

News

PODCAST: Cubs-Sox rivalry’s past, present and future

In a special episode of “The Two Ricks: Unfiltered,” we go live from Wrigley Field with Gordon Wittenmeyer and Steve Greenberg to discuss Cubs-Sox.

By Sun-Times staff

Columnists

Water Tower Place officials privately apologize to black teens booted from mall

MITCHELL: Emilio Pledger, 14, called his ejection from the Mag Mile “messed up,” but said he was used to it.

By Mary Mitchell

News

‘Zebra Sisters’ discuss how to overcome racial bias in Chicago

Hosts Mary Mitchell and Leslie Baldacci explore how racial bias and stereotypes can be overcome through diverse neighbors and interracial friendships.

By Sun-Times staff

News

PODCAST: The state of sportswriting (plus Sammy Sosa reaction)

Sun-Times columnists Rick Morrissey and Rick Telander weigh in on the state of sports media and Sammy Sosa’s recent comments.

By Sun-Times staff

News

PODCAST: Colin Kaepernick’s brave stand in the football world

Who is right in the complicated situation between Colin Kaepernick and the NFL? Rick Morrissey and Rick Telander discuss in a new podcast episode.

By Sun-Times staff

News

‘Zebra Sisters’ discuss black hockey players, 50/50 Day in Ep. 12

In Episode 12 of “Zebra Sisters,” the hosts discuss the lack of diversity in hockey and the women’s movement.

By Sun-Times staff

Coach Lou Adams talks to his players during a timeout against North Lawndale College Prep High School at Orr Academy High School, Jan. 13, 2017.

High School Basketball

‘A season under the gun’ and Orr high school basketball update

In a bonus podcast episode, Rick Telander discusses his award-winning series behind the scenes with the 2017 Orr High School basketball team.

By Sun-Times staff

News

‘Zebra Sisters’ discuss Starbucks arrests, diversity training in Ep. 11

Hosts discuss the arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia Starbucks in episode 11 of “Zebra Sisters.”

By Sun-Times staff

News

The Two Ricks: Javy Baez and baseball’s unwritten rules

Baseball’s unwritten rules have helped govern the game for decades, but do they still have a place in 2018? Rick Morrissey and Rick Telander discuss.

By Satchel Price

News

‘Zebra Sisters’ discuss MLK’s legacy, mortality in Ep. 10

In episode 10 of “Zebra Sisters,” the hosts reflect on the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and try to come to terms with mortality.

By Sun-Times staff

News

The Two Ricks: Weird Science — the Wonderlic and NFL Draft evaluation

Rick Morrissey and Rick Telander discuss the weird world of NFL prospect evaluation with Charlie Wonderlic, the CEO of the famous testing company.

By Satchel Price

Podcasts

The Two Ricks: Why doesn’t America hate baseball?

America’s attention span is shrinking by the day, so why is baseball so popular? Rick Morrissey and Rick Telander investigate on their latest podcast.

By Satchel Price

Zebra Sisters

‘Zebra Sisters’ discuss racial profiling at Water Tower Place in Ep. 9

In episode 9 of “Zebra Sisters,” the hosts discuss an incident of racial profiling at Chicago’s Water Tower Place.

By Sun-Times staff

On the Beat

On the Beat: Joel Quenneville and Stan Bowman are staying, so now what?

Mark Lazerus of the Sun-Times and Tracey Myers of NHL.com discuss what the future holds for the Hawks and for Patrick Sharp.

By Mark Lazerus

News

Hosts take snarky Buzzfeed quiz in Ep. 8 of ‘Zebra Sisters’

Mary and Leslie take Buzzfeed’s “What is your bitch percentage” quiz and break down their thoughts on the b-word.

By Sun-Times staff

News

‘Bring the hobo back’: Loyola’s amazing Final Four run

In the latest episode of “The Two Ricks: Unfiltered,” our hosts discuss Loyola’s remarkable Final Four run and so much more.

By Satchel Price

News

On The Beat: Is Joel Quenneville still the right coach for the Blackhawks?

Mark Potash joins the podcast to weigh the fates of Joel Quenneville and Stan Bowman, and whether Connor McDavid should be up for the Hart Trophy.

By Mark Lazerus

Podcasts

‘The Two Ricks: Unfiltered’: A new podcast from Sun-Times Sports

Sun-Times Sports Columnists Rick Morrissey, Rick Telander have plenty to say about sports in their new podcast: “The Two Ricks:Unfiltered.”

By Sun-Times staff

Podcasts

‘The 2 Ricks: Unfiltered’: Starting a podcast with Rick Morrissey

Longtime Sun-Times sports columnists launch a weekly podcast in which very few topics will be out of bounds.

By Rick Telander

‘The 2 Ricks: Unfiltered’: Starting a podcast with Rick Telander

By Rick Morrissey

News

On The Beat: The Blackhawks face a nightmare in net, and a fearsome future

Mark Lazerus and Tracey Myers assess the Blackhawks’ disastrous goaltending situation and try to fix the league’s playoff format.

By Mark Lazerus

News

Hosts discuss Rachel Dolezal, Nat Geo April Issue in Ep. 7 of “Zebra Sisters”

The hosts applaud high school students marching against gun violence, and Leslie shares how she’s reactivating her activism.

By Sun-Times staff

News

Hosts talk ‘Black Panther’ and arming teachers in Ep. 6 of ‘Zebra Sisters’

In episode 6 of “Zebra Sisters,” the women discuss aging and “Black Panther.”

By Sun-Times staff

On the Beat

Podcast: Blackhawks are overpaying for their own players, and it could cost them

Mark Lazerus and Tracey Myers debate the future of the Blackhawks’ blue line, and make their picks for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Vezina and Adams.

By Mark Lazerus

Mary Mitchell recounts painful memories in Episode 5 of ‘Zebra Sisters’ podcast

By Sun-Times staff

Podcasts

One-time ‘rising star’ in Chicago mob: ‘I do say prayers’

Michael Magnafichi, once described as a “made” member of Chicago mob, on religion: “I do say prayers.” On the 10 Commandments: “I’ve broken a few.”

By Robert Herguth

Podcasts

Astronaut James Lovell: ‘We go to heaven when we’re born’ — podcast

James Lovell, retired NASA astronaut, part of Apollo 8 moon mission in 1968, is a Presbyterian and believes in heaven — on Earth. Listen to podcast.

By Robert Herguth

Podcasts

Public Defender Amy Campanelli: My clients ‘are not evil people’

Face to Faith with Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli: “I think my faith guides me on trying to do the right thing.” Read more, hear podcast.

By Robert Herguth

Podcasts

J.B. Pritzker: At times, ‘your faith has to overcome maybe logic’

J.B. Pritzker on faith: “‘If God exists, then why all the suffering?’ If you can get past that question, then I think you retain your faith.” Podcast.

By Robert Herguth