Heartland at Home Episode 192. Michael James hears about the WRB Labor Film Series from Tommy Carden of Warehouse Workers for Justice before discussing Fred Anderson and other jazz artists with Andy Pierce, host of "About Time" on 90.9FM WDCB.

Live From the Heartland - February 24, 2024

Heartland at Home Episode 193. Michael James talks politics and the Bring Chicago Home initiative with Live from the Heartland's very own producer and occasional co-host Katy Hogan before chatting with Democratic Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County candidate Mariyana Spyropoulos.

Live From the Heartland - March 02, 2024

Heartland at Home Episode 194. Michael James catches up with attorney for the Uptown People's Law Center and friend of the show Alan Mills to hear about some of their current cases before he talks politics with Live from the Heartland's very own Thom Clark.

Live From the Heartland - March 09, 2024

Heartland at Home Episode 195. Michael James talks with jazz musician Steven Hashimoto before learning more about entertainment unions from Shelby Brand of the Paramount Theatre and cinematographer Peter Kuttner of Chicago Filmmakers.

Live From the Heartland - March 16, 2024

Heartland at Home Episode 196. Michael James talks with lawyer Flint Taylor about the John Burge torture case and Jackie Wilson's wrongful conviction before he catches up with his son Cadien Lake James to hear about their debut solo record "Dizzy" released under the name lake j.

Heartland at Home Episode 197. Michael James visits Hawaii and interviews his two friends, musician Michael "Piranha" McGraw and 
retired NFL player Guy Benjamin, about each of their respective careers and experiences in the Aloha State.

Live From the Heartland - March 30, 2024

Heartland at Home Episode 198. Michael James talks with Professor Paul Draus, former member of the Live from the Heartland crew, about the political climate of Michigan and what he's been up to. He then hears about the upcoming documentary "The Murals" about the Uptown Post Office mural from its director, filmmaker T.G. Jamroz, and gets a sports report from Live from the Heartland sports correspondent, actor and athlete Adam James.

Live From the Heartland - April 6, 2024

Heartland at Home Episode 199. Michael James talks politics with Live from the Heartland's Thom Clark before remembering his friend, the poet and activist John Sinclair, who passed on April 2nd, 2024 at the age of 82. We're resharing an interview Michael did with John from November 5th, 2022 in his honor. Rest in peace, John - and keep doing good, wherever you are!

Live From the Heartland - April 13, 2024

Heartland at Home Episode 200. Michael James hears about an upcoming screening of the documentary "The Hand That Feeds" from Warehouse Workers for Justice's Tommy Carden. 
The 2012 film, part of the Labor Film Series presented by Chicago Jobs for Justice, shows the journey of undocumented immigrant workers in New York to achieve fair wages and 
better working conditions. Michael then talks with Trevor Toppen from the legendary record store Val's halla in Oak Park to learn about its history, the reemergence of 
vinyl culture, and Record Store Day.

Live From the Heartland - April 20, 2024

Heartland at Home Episode 201. Michael James discusses the recent passing of Reverend Walter "Slim" Coleman with long-time activist Susan Klonsky, talks sports with actor, athlete, and friend of the show Adam James, and hears about upcoming music festivals in Chicago from Live from the Heartland's music producer Lynn Orman Weiss.

Live From the Heartland - April 27, 2024

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Live From the Heartland - April 6, 2024

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