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After four straight years of 300% growth, White Claw became the most meme-able brand of the year—but they didn't force it down anyone's throat. In this episode of "After the Idea," we sit down with Sanjiv Gajiwala, Vice President of Marketing for White Claw, to talk about the changing trends of representation in liquor advertising, having organic relationships with consumers, and why Chicago the best place to create trend-setting products.

**White Claw is an alcoholic beverage. Enjoy responsibly. 21+**

In this episode of "After the Idea," we sit down with Anthony Spina, the founder of the Chicago Pizza Summit to find out why, in a food-centric city like Chicago, a summit like this one is essential. You'll hear the story of how the Pizza Summit was founded, how it has evolved over the years, and get a few sneak peeks into this year's edition. We're talking pizza as a universal language, as a food that brings us together, and as the ultimate (most delicious) unifier.

BONUS: You can win two tickets to this year's Summit on our Instagram (@chicagoideas) and limited tickets are still available at do312.com.

When disaster strikes, some of the most pressing needs are the hardest to access. Dr. Zaher Sahloul wants to change that. The Syrian-American physician has made ripples in the global medical community for the vital work he has done treating patients in war-plagued Syria, emphasizing the significance of treating psychological wounds as much as physical. In this episode of “After the Idea” we sit down with Sahloul to talk about the need for holistic healing, the complexities of providing care in disaster areas around the world, and how MedGlobal is changing global healthcare from here in Chicago.

Presented in Partnership with DePaul University

As the city in the U.S. with the highest concentration of women-run start-ups, Chicago is blazing trails in the business community. In this episode, we sit down with Abigail Ingram, Executive Director of DePaul University's Women in Entrepreneurship Institute, which works to support women entrepreneurs with vital guidance and resources, and Ashley Rockwood, a entrepreneur in her own right who recently founded the Free Mvmt Shop. In a dynamic conversation, we parse out the hurdles women face in starting businesses, the changing gender parity in Chicago's business community, and how women in Chicago are building the infrastructure for a more equitable future around the country.

In 2001, Bethany McLean’s reporting for Fortune Magazine exposed pervasive and outright fraud at Enron, bringing down one of the most profitable and innovative corporations in American history in the process. In this episode we sit down with McLean to talk about the current state of journalism, what you can gain from a contrarian posture, the allure of true crime podcasts, and more.

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