Just A Few Questions Podcast

By Marc Sims

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Just A Few Questions Podcast focus is education, public safety, and other stuff. Host Marc Sims has a passion to inform that sometimes goes outside the boundaries of manufactured consent.

Episode Date
Getting Closer Chicago: Matt Martin
May 01, 2025
You Can't Persuade Everybody: Marrianne McMullen
Apr 10, 2025
Safe Neighborhoods: Alderperson Jessie Fuentes
Apr 02, 2025
We're In A Bad Space: John Kugler
Mar 23, 2025
Perception of The Mayor: Laura Washington
Mar 19, 2025
No One Is Safe In Chicago: Alderman Raymond Lopez
Mar 05, 2025
Politics Butt Bite: Laurie R. Glenn
Feb 06, 2025
Chicago Below 400: Peter Cunningham
Jan 30, 2025
Neighborhood Fixed Effects: Andrew V. Papachristos Ph.D.
Jan 23, 2025
Blue State Blue City Leadership: LeAlan Jones
Jan 16, 2025
Education Crime Identity: Marty Nemko PhD
Jan 09, 2025
A More Progressive Democratic Party: Kina Collins
Dec 22, 2024
Listen To Rural Voters: Heidi Henry
Dec 09, 2024
The Unenlightened Electorate: Ben Joravsky
Nov 20, 2024
Success In College: Dominique McKoy
Nov 14, 2024
Preventing Suicide: Janelle R. Goodwill
Nov 08, 2024
Complete College America: Charles Ansell
Nov 07, 2024
School Board & Public Safety: Paul Vallas
Sep 28, 2024
More College Students Needed: Bryan Alexander PhD
Aug 28, 2024
More Police Needed: Rafael A. Mangual
Aug 22, 2024
Chicago Urban League: Karen Freeman-Wilson
Aug 15, 2024
Better Walkable Bikeable Neighborhoods: John Greenfield
Aug 07, 2024
Reduce Neighborhood Crime: Alderman Raymond Lopez
Aug 01, 2024
College Students Ask For Help: Caitlin Power
Jul 24, 2024
Exurbia Now: David Masciotra
Jul 03, 2024
CTA & Public Safety: Kambium "Kam" Buckner
Jun 20, 2024
CHA Held Accountable? Rachel Hinton
May 29, 2024
Rehab or Tear Down? Mick Dumke
May 15, 2024
Deborah Witzburg: Public Safety
May 07, 2024
Vote In Every Election: Mark J. Wallace
Apr 23, 2024
Charter Schools? Andrew Broy
Apr 01, 2024
Why They Don't Vote: Ben Joravsky
Mar 25, 2024
Transform The System: Bill Ayers
Mar 05, 2024
Illinois State Senator Lakesia Collins
Feb 27, 2024
Everyone Is Aligned: Peter Cunningham
Feb 08, 2024
Diverse Learner Parent: Deborah Benjamin-Koller
Feb 05, 2024
Heart of Chicago Soul Club
Feb 05, 2024
Make Chicago Safe: Steve Sewall PH.D
Jan 27, 2024
Mayor Brandon Johnson So Far? John Kugler
Jan 20, 2024
Chicago Again At 3 Million: Tosh Chandy J.D.
Dec 19, 2023
Rachel Hinton: Investigative Reporter
Dec 04, 2023
A Lasting Peace? Ray Hanania
Nov 20, 2023
The Brighton Park Migrant Crisis: John Kugler
Oct 23, 2023
Love & Data: Dr. Marck Abraham
Sep 18, 2023
I Love Public Schools: John Kugler
Sep 18, 2023
Man of Service: Alderman David Moore
Aug 22, 2023
Just Buy My Vote: Joseph Simmons
Aug 12, 2023
Creativity & Trash: Barbara Koenen
Aug 07, 2023
Reducing Neighborhood Crime: Bob Fioretti
Jul 23, 2023
One Mayor vs. Neighborhood Crime: Ben Joravsky
Jun 18, 2023
Education & Artificial Intelligence: Cheryl Judice
May 27, 2023
Best Chicago-style BBQ
May 27, 2023
Teachers Union VS. Students: John Kugler
May 20, 2023
Reducing Crime in Chicago: Gabriel Piemonte
May 15, 2023
I Vote for Democrats: Frank Lucchese-Soto 
May 13, 2023
Decreasing Chicago's Neighborhood Crime: Ben Joravsky
May 07, 2023
Teachers vs. A Powerful Teachers Union
Apr 05, 2023
LEO Catholic High School: Shaka Rawls
Mar 25, 2023
The Importance of Investigative Journalism: Mick Dumke
Mar 17, 2023
Gabriel Piemonte: Candidate 5th Ward Chicago
Feb 02, 2023
Old & New Chicago: Dick W. Simpson PhD
Jan 14, 2023
Daring To Win: Helen Shiller
Jan 11, 2023
Reduce Crime Now: Brendan Shiller
Dec 28, 2022
Neuroscience and The "N" Word: Aaron Freeman
Dec 21, 2022
Media Consumers Have Power: Eric Deggans
Dec 19, 2022
Patrick Brutus Candidate 6th Ward Chicago
Dec 11, 2022
Democrats in MAGA Country: Heidi Henry
Nov 14, 2022
Of Boys And Men: Richard V. Reeves
Oct 25, 2022
Jocilyn Floyd Candidate 7th Ward Chicago
Oct 25, 2022
Solitude Race and Class: William Deresiewicz
Sep 11, 2022
Democracy On The Ropes & Other Political Issues: Ben Joravsky
Sep 03, 2022
More Than A Business: Hecky's Barbecue
Aug 27, 2022
Chicago Is A Dangerous City: Peter Cunningham
Aug 12, 2022
Love Lives Not Guns: Trevon Bosley
Jul 30, 2022
77 Flavors of Chicago Dario Durham & Sara Faddah
Jul 27, 2022
We Can Reduce Crime & Violence: Andrew V. Papachristos
Jul 05, 2022
Where Two Worlds Meet: Deanna Shoss
Jun 24, 2022
Choose The City Colleges of Chicago: Veronica Resa
Jun 24, 2022
Community College Completion: Kermit Kaleba
Jun 12, 2022
What Is Social Justice: Mia Henry
Jun 05, 2022
Attorney Richard Boykin Candidate Cook County Board President
May 07, 2022
The News Media Chicago The Good Work: Justin Kaufmann
Apr 27, 2022
Can A School Prevent Crime? Charles Cole lll Ed.D MPA
Apr 09, 2022
The Case Against Education: Bryan Caplan Phd
Mar 31, 2022
Preventing Neighborhood Crime In Chicago: Peter Cunningham
Mar 13, 2022
High-Dosage Tutoring: Monica P. Bhatt
Mar 03, 2022
“Shut Up. Lawyer Up.” Attorney April Preyar
Feb 20, 2022
Preparing Students For College: Garrard McClendon PhD
Feb 17, 2022
Help Reduce Crime & Violence: Roseanna Ander
Feb 10, 2022
Race Class Capitalism: Ben Joravsky
Feb 06, 2022
Public Schools Are Not Good Enough: Natasha Dunn
Jan 27, 2022
Black Banks Matter: ProPublica
Jan 20, 2022
Run For The US House of Representatives: Pat Dowell
Jan 16, 2022
Doing Good Doing Well Improving Chicago: John Palfrey
Jan 07, 2022
Uncover A Student's Genius: Phillip Cantor
Nov 20, 2021
Run For A Seat In The US House: Litesa Wallace
Nov 18, 2021
What Does Grade Level Mean: Elaine Allensworth
Nov 11, 2021
Black Women and White Men: Cheryl Judice PhD
Nov 04, 2021
Law & Order In Chicago
Oct 17, 2021
Colorism The Global Phenomenon: Dr. Sarah L. Webb
Oct 14, 2021
Education For What? David Stovall Ph.D.
Sep 19, 2021
Ending Neighborhood Crime: Professor Harold Pollack PhD
Sep 05, 2021
Help The Black Community: Steven S. Rogers
Aug 13, 2021
Reducing Urban Violence: Thomas Abt
Aug 09, 2021
Connect Engage Literacy: Jason B. Allen
Aug 05, 2021
A Nurturing Environment: Heidi Stevens
Jul 19, 2021
Think Dyslexia: Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein
Jul 16, 2021
A Chicago Booster: Mary Pattillo
Jul 08, 2021
The Milieu and Crime: Neil Steinberg
Jun 30, 2021
America's War on African American Marriage: Dr. Dianne M. Stewart
Jun 20, 2021
Low Income Neighborhoods: Alex Kotlowitz
Jun 11, 2021
Reducing Neighborhood Crime: Tawa Mitchell
Jun 10, 2021
Pandemic Media Hysteria: Sergio Mims
Jun 02, 2021
Woman Of The People: Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor
Jun 01, 2021
It Could Be Dyslexia: Ben Joravsky
May 21, 2021
Art In Motion School: Kara Bickhem May
May 20, 2021
Some Students Have Dyslexia: Shawn Anthony Robinson, Ph.D.
May 17, 2021
We Know What Works: Marrianne McMullen
Apr 19, 2021
More Money For Struggling Students: Fred Klonsky
Apr 15, 2021
Prepared For The Show: Rachel Joravsky & Cody Wilkins
Apr 14, 2021
Dramatically Reduce Neighborhood Crime: Paul Vallas
Apr 02, 2021
What's Wrong With Voter Suppression? Atiba Buchanan
Mar 30, 2021
Raising The Intellect  pt2: David Seaton
Mar 14, 2021
Raising The Intellect  pt1: David Seaton
Mar 14, 2021
Arne Duncan Managing Partner Chicago CRED
Mar 04, 2021
Education Beyond Pandemic: Maureen Kelleher
Feb 21, 2021
Black Education Matters?: Dr. Charles Cole III
Feb 19, 2021
Free College Money: Richard Hayes
Feb 16, 2021
Believe Students Can: Madison Payton
Feb 14, 2021
79th Street College Advisor: James Alford
Feb 09, 2021
POTUS Joe Biden: Heartland Mamas Heidi and Murri
Feb 05, 2021
College Belonging: Dr. Terrell Strayhorn
Jan 31, 2021
Indivisible Chicago-South Side
Jan 30, 2021
Biden Harris Middle East Peace: Ray Hanania
Jan 28, 2021
POTUS Biden Politics Race: Ben Joravsky
Jan 28, 2021
Children Teens Adult Stress: Ned Johnson
Jan 27, 2021
Class & College: Paul Tough
Jan 22, 2021
A More Equitable Chicago: Liz Dozier
Jan 21, 2021
Liberalish Podcast: Keith Wraith
Jan 14, 2021
The Chicago Reader: Karen Hawkins
Jan 11, 2021
Full Body Frequency: Laura Rice
Jan 09, 2021
Reading Good Journalism: Charlie Meyerson
Jan 08, 2021
Financial Literacy/Social Safety Net: Professor Harold Pollack, PhD
Dec 31, 2020
Start and Maintain a Nonprofit: Valerie F. Leonard
Dec 22, 2020
Organizer Building Trust: Syron Smith
Dec 20, 2020
A Neighborhood and Schools: Carlo Rotella
Dec 18, 2020
The Importance of Solid Journalism: Steve Edwards
Dec 18, 2020
West Side Disinvested: Haru Coryne
Dec 17, 2020
Did You Ever Swim Naked? Garry Meier
Dec 16, 2020
Better Reading Instruction: Sonya Thomas
Dec 16, 2020
Raising Graduation Rates: Dr. Marck Abraham
Dec 10, 2020
More Church Less Crime? Dr. James Anyike
Dec 09, 2020
Not Taught To Read: Emily Hanford
Dec 04, 2020
Human Basic Neighborhood Needs: Marc Pullins
Dec 03, 2020
Will The Democratic Party Move Left? Paul Street
Dec 02, 2020
Preventing Crime in Chicago: Jerry Brown
Dec 02, 2020
Are Charter Schools Done? Lenny McAllister
Nov 26, 2020
POTUS Joe Biden and Republicans: Lenny McAllister
Nov 26, 2020
Laws Norms POTUS Trump: Attorney James E. Coogan
Nov 20, 2020
Law School? Attorney James E. Coogan
Nov 20, 2020
Neighborhood Hope: Diane Latiker
Nov 18, 2020
Kamala Harris' South Asian Heritage: Rummana Hussain
Nov 13, 2020
Diversity Inclusiveness Equality: Adolfo Mondragón
Nov 08, 2020
Democratic Party Messaging: David Seaton
Nov 08, 2020
Is The Trump Nightmare Over? Atiba Buchanan
Nov 07, 2020
Reading Education Must Change: J. Richard Gentry Ph.D.
Nov 03, 2020
Move To South Africa?
Oct 25, 2020
I Am Somebody: Why Jesse Jackson Matters David Masciotra Author
Oct 22, 2020
Prepare To Broadcast: Harold Lee Rush
Oct 12, 2020
Go To Media Class: Chris Base
Oct 10, 2020
Talk To A Talk Show Host: Mark Bazer
Oct 10, 2020
Remain Cautious of COVID-19: Henry Davis Jr.
Oct 05, 2020
Wrestling With Black Identities: Alden Loury
Sep 28, 2020
Black Students Matter: Natasha Dunn
Sep 22, 2020
Write Your Stories: Fx Nozakhere
Sep 22, 2020
Dramatically Reducing Crime: Tio Hardiman
Sep 15, 2020
Students can improve their reading and writing: Alfred W. Tatum, PhD
Sep 08, 2020
Kenosha Wisconsin Before and After: Daniel J. Thompson
Sep 06, 2020
Digital Content Strategist: Toure Muhammad
Aug 30, 2020
Get Rid of Tax Increment Financing (TIF): Tom Tresser
Aug 29, 2020
Persuading Students To Do The Work: Dr. Jay Wamsted
Aug 28, 2020
Reparations When? David Seaton
Aug 22, 2020
Run for Political Office: Ashley Banks
Aug 17, 2020
Starting That Journey: Sheree L. Ross
Aug 15, 2020
Progressive Public Policies: Professor Ted Williams
Aug 13, 2020
Chicago Trump Palestine and Israel: Ray Hanania
Aug 13, 2020
Democratic Party Takeover: Tom Shepherd
Aug 06, 2020
You Pay Taxes: Ben Joravsky
Aug 02, 2020
Move To Africa: Omowale Afrika
Aug 01, 2020
Education's "Secret Sauce": Natalie Wexler
Jul 31, 2020
Hire More College Faculty of Color: Marybeth Gasman Ph.D
Jul 30, 2020
Public Service: Alderwoman Maria Hadden
Jul 29, 2020
Tap Into The Universe: Dr. Yaounde Olu part 2
Jul 27, 2020
Tap Into The Universe: Dr. Yaounde Olu part 1
Jul 27, 2020
Explain The Tarot Cards: Dr. Z
Jul 25, 2020
Do Charities Solve Problems: Valerie Leonard
Jul 23, 2020
Intention and Unintentional Racism: ShaRhonda Knott-Dawson
Jul 22, 2020
They Don't Vote: Jerry Brown
Jul 21, 2020
Education During A Pandemic: Eric Grant
Jul 20, 2020
The Pandemic Crisis Continues: Paul Vallas
Jul 20, 2020
Canada Schools and USA Schools: Stephen Hurley
Jul 18, 2020
David Seaton
Jul 14, 2020
Syron Smith
Jul 12, 2020
What Makes A Movie Great: Sergio Mims
Jul 11, 2020
Atiba Karem Buchanan
Jul 07, 2020
Hermene Hartman
Jul 02, 2020
Reverend Craig Nash
Jul 01, 2020
Heartland Mamas
Jun 30, 2020
John Currie
Jun 28, 2020
Marty Nemko Ph.D.
Jun 25, 2020
Dr. Charles Cole III
Jun 24, 2020
Rasheeda Denise
Jun 19, 2020
Rasheeda Denise
Jun 19, 2020
Chris Stewart
Jun 19, 2020
Laurie R. Glenn
Jun 18, 2020
Maya Akai
Jun 14, 2020
Herb Lawrence: Executive Producer
Jun 14, 2020
Dr. James Peterson
Jun 12, 2020
Armstrong Williams
Jun 10, 2020
Seth Godin
May 23, 2020
The New and Old News Media
May 23, 2020
Universal Basic Income One Woman's Opinion
May 22, 2020
Ida B. Wells & Voting
May 22, 2020
College Advice from a Parent
May 22, 2020
What Is News? (Also advice for students who are considering a career in journalism.)
May 17, 2020
The Value of The Fourth Estate and Social Media
May 17, 2020
Salim Muwakkil Wisdom part 2 (spirituality & resources)
May 17, 2020
Salim Muwakkil part 1 Wisdom Money, meditation and a few other things
May 17, 2020