Underground Chicago Talk

Rudolf Munro
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Underground Chicago Talk is a series of topic conversations heard in Chicago's five Miles of tunnels, barbershops and cafes . Podcasting from the heart of Chicago. A social and cultural experience.

  1. 3d ago

    One Of Fi ve Chicago Bridgeport Mayors

    Edward Joseph Kelly was the first of five Chicago Mayors to be elected out of Bridgeport on the South Side . He was famous for co-creating the powerful " Kelly- Nash" Democratic Political Machine. Edward J Kelly oversaw the finishing and opening of Soldier Field. And the ground breaking for the State Street Subway on December 17, 1938.

  2. Sep 24

    1st Amendment Freedom Of The Press-1776

    The United States Constitution addresses freedom Of The Press in the first amendment. Which states that Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press. The president cannot stop the media from publishing or broadcasting lawful information. Nor can it punish journalists just for reporting critical or controversial facts.

  3. Sep 23

    Chicago Mayoral Candidates -2027

    Chicago's political history is defined by powerful Ward coalitions and canvassing. Commercial leadership controlled early Chicago politics after incorporation in 1837. Jane Byrne Was the first woman elected to mayor of Chicago In 1979. Followed by Harold Washington In 1983 as Chicago's first African American mayor . Brandon Johnson is Chicago's fourth AfricanAmerican Mayor.

  4. Sep 16

    Supreme Court Rejected Trump's Mail-In Vote Changes-2026

    The Supreme Court Rejected the Trump administrations latest attempt to change mail-In voting rules. Also a Judge ruled that Trump's name must stay off of the Kennedy Center. Remember the Supreme Court granted President Trump " Absolute Presidential immunity. " A pair of Bl u e Dog Democrats defied House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Allowing the House to consider a slew of other bills.

  5. Sep 7

    Germany 's Far Right Victory Good Or Bad ?

    Germany's Far Right achieved an electoral victory. Preliminary results show it has gained 43% of the vote to the conservative CDU's 17%. Falling short of an out Right majority needed to govern alone. President Trump shared the election victory on his Social Media Account Truth Social. Former U S Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell celebrated the victory as a huge win and a new day in Germany. The Israeli government has refrained from directly criticizing or condemning the AFD's electoral victory.

  6. Sep 4

    Labor Day And The Pullman Porters Union-2026

    Labor Day originated during the Industrial Revolution in the late 19th century. Honoring the contributions and achievements of American workers. The first public celebration of Labor Day was a parade in New York City on September 5th 1882. The Brotherhood Of Sleeping Car Porters was founded on August 25th 1925 by Civil Rights Activist A Philip Randolph. The first African-American led Labor union in the United States to secure a collective bargaining agreement with an American Corporation.

  7. Sep 3

    South Carolina Civil War Foolishness- 2026

    South Carolina was first permanently settled by the English in 1670. Transitioning into a Royal Colony in 1719. And in 1788 it ratified the United States Constitution, becoming a state on May 23, 1788. One-third of all combat actions during the Revolutionary War , took place in South Carolina. Totaling well over 200 separate battles and engagements. The South Carolina secession was triggered by the November 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln, prompting ten other states to secede, forming the Confederate States of America. My Great Great Great Grandmother Julia Parrish was sixty-six years old when the Civil War ended on April 9th 1865.

  8. Aug 29

    August-2026-Reflections-The Good And Bad

    The March on Washington took place August 28th 1963. Dr Martin Luther King's "I have A Dream Speech came out of the original Washington D C March. John F Kennedy was assassinated that same year in November. Black boys deserve to grow old: A refrain that has become too common in the wake of Nolan Wells. Remembering Emmett Till who was unalived on August 28, 1955. Dr WEB DuBois Sociologist, Historian, Civil Rights Activist died August 27, 1963 in Accra, Ghana. August Heavenly Birthday Day shout-out to my dear mother.

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Underground Chicago Talk is a series of topic conversations heard in Chicago's five Miles of tunnels, barbershops and cafes . Podcasting from the heart of Chicago. A social and cultural experience.

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  • Creator
    Rudolf Munro
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    205
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rudolf Munro
  • Show Website
    Underground Chicago Talk