Mashed Potato Time is all about the glory days of the recording culture that left us with stacks and stacks of forgotten 45s. Karin dusts off her favorite ’50s & ’60s singles for an all-vinyl show filled with carefree soul grooves, early R&B movers, dance crazes that never were, scuzzy garage gems, and much more!…

Chando Radio combines underground and rare electronic, experimental, and progressive dance music hand picked by Chicago synth ensemble Chandeliers (Lisa Armstrong, Harry Brenner, Chris Kalis, Scott McGaughey) and special guests.Par Lumpen Radio

A real sonic treat traveling back through Latin America during the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s. With some contemporary surprises along the way. Our language is the music from those Vintage Latin Sounds past and present.Par Lumpen Radio

Lumpen Radio’s books and literature show.Par Lumpen Radio

Sunday Record Club is a show about records—the music, and the collectors and DJs playing them. Special guests join in-studio to dig deep, sharing their most beloved records. No frills and no fillers, SRC is just about playing great records on a Sunday.Par Lumpen Radio

Welcome to Lumpen Week in Review the show that covers the past week of news, happenings and programs presented on Lumpen Radio.Par Lumpen Radio

Underplayed classics, and small-label gems, spanning all eras of honky tonk, bluegrass, outlaw, western swing, country soul/funk, Ameripolitan. Stubbornly curated by Chicago’s country-est mofo: singer & songwriter Lawrence Peters.Par Lumpen Radio

Chando Radio combines underground and rare electronic, experimental, and progressive dance music hand picked by Chicago synth ensemble Chandeliers (Lisa Armstrong, Harry Brenner, Chris Kalis, Scott McGaughey) and special guests.Par Lumpen Radio

Sunday Record Club is a show about records—the music, and the collectors and DJs playing them. Special guests join in-studio to dig deep, sharing their most beloved records. No frills and no fillers, SRC is just about playing great records on a Sunday.Par Lumpen Radio

This week we discussed the Black diaspora in the American arts; chewed over climate change and looked into the failures of higher education. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, the Biden Files and new music from some of Chicago’s top local artists. It’s the Week in Review for October 1, 2021. We spoke to Kelly Grotke, Josette Bushell-Ming…

This week we discussed environmental art, learned that Hurricane Ida hit freelance New York workers the hardest; and discovered how pearls became a major link between Europe and the USA. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, the Biden Files and new music from some of Chicago’s top local artists. It’s the Week in Review for September 17, 202…

This week we explored why salmon are vanishing in Alaska, dove into a heartwrenching new novel about ALS, and discussed art and the environment. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, the Biden Files and new music from some of Chicago’s top local artists. It’s the Week in Review for September 17, 202. We spoke to Atticus Lish, Cathi Schwalbe…

This week we delve into unrest in Chile, talk about upcoming events in the city this fall and discuss how artists are helping our communities during the pandemic. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, the Biden Files and debut music from Chicago’s top local artists. It’s the 250th Episode of the Lumpen Week in Review! We spoke to Tiger Stri…

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This week we focus on local newspapers in an era of change and discuss the influence of radical black thought on modern American fiction. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, the Biden Files and brand new music from Chicago’s Leor Gali, Jesse McCarthy, C Jacqui Serrato, Martha Bayne, and Alma Castillo, Rowan Meadowlark and Kai Hubris. Musi…

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This week we discovered a groundbreaking approach to addiction; discussed Comics in Chicago; and learned about rebellion in Mexico. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, the Biden Files and brand new music from some of Chicago’s top local artists. It’s the Lumpen Week in review for August 13, 2021. We spoke to Jessica Campbell, A.S. Dilling…

This week we discussed sexism and sport; learned about the death of an American newspaper and chewed over Chicago’s future. We spoke to Rev. Michael Pfleger, Eric Zorn, Julie DiCaro, Rowan Meadowlark, Jess Tylkowski, Kyle Syzmankowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Harry Brenner.Par Lumpen Radio

This week we discussed the grim state of America’s for-profit immigration system; learned about water conservation and drought, and chewed over the future of the Post Office. We spoke to Tahereh Sheerazie, Brian Justie, Joe Meno, Rowan Meadowlark and the CYBERCLAMP representative. Music from Harry Brenner.…

This week we discussed the humble filing cabinet, talked about a summer of public art and dove into how zoning affects Chicago’s communities! We spoke to Craig Robertson, Andres Hernandez, Ramsin Canon, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark. Music from Harry Brenner and Heavy Manners.Par Lumpen Radio

This week we chatted about the hollowness of social media, the emptiness of stadiums without crowds, and donuts. We spoke to Tom Burtonwood and Holly Holmes, Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht, Sam Riviere, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark. Music from Harry Brenner and Kerosene Stars.Par Lumpen Radio

This week we talked about the scam that is the NFT; dove into Catalonia and chewed over a sinister Christian gospel. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, the Biden Files and brand new music from Mike Lust. We spoke to Max Besora, Ben Davis, Rebecca Bartel, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark. Music from Harry Brenner and Mike Lust.…

This week we discussed the brutal conditions in Africa’s diamond mines, learned about Chicago’s building codes and discussed Chicago’s vibrant theatre season. We spoke to Julieanne Ehre, Stan Kaderbek, Mathew Gavin Frank, Kai Hubris, Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Harry Brenner and Shawn Maxwe…

This week we discussed little magazines post-Trump; learned about the turnover in City Hall; and dove into the legacy of Detroit. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! and the Biden Files. We spoke to Matthew Lassiter, Rachel Wiseman and Jon Baskin, AD Quig, Kai Hubris, Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Playe…

This week we chat about the brain drain at City Hall, learned about Big Sugar’s stealth takeover of American food, and pondered art in the age of COVID. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Carrie Secrist, Tara Stamps, James Doucet-Battle, Kai Hubris, Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Ty…

This week we chat with Senator Tammy Duckworth about her incredible life, learned about the emerging market for personal data in Europe and chewed over the failed unionization effort at Amazon. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Senator Tammy Duckworth, Anna Artyushina, Kai Hubris, Rowan Meado…

This week we meet a horror legend, chat with one of America’s finest cellists and parse the failed unionization effort at Amazon. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Sandra Niemi, Tomeka Reid, Kai Hubris, Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Har…

This week we learned about the latest police-involved shooting in America, discussed love and longing in Oakland, and were baffled by the latest hedge fund acquisitions: your dad’s favorite music. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Sarah Karp, Brontez Purnell, Rich Woodall, Kai Hubris and Rowa…

This week we discuss criminals in the White House, learn about the tangled history of Marvel comics, and chew over the Faustian bargains some cities make with universities. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. It’s the Lumpen Week in review for April 9, 2021 We spoke to Jill Wine Banks, Abraham Riesman, Dav…

This week we chatted about eco-sexuality, learned about the real costs of work and heard brand new music from one of Lumpen’s favorites. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Sarah Jaffee, Dave Kirin, Annie Sprinkle, Beth Stephens, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowsk…

This week we discussed the aftermath of the Gulf War, learned about Chicago House and heard brand new music from one of Lumpen’s favorites. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to FKathy Kelly, DJ Lady D, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Mus…

This week we learned about a new golden age in radio; discussed legendary Chicago music and talked about worker’s struggles worldwide. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Frank Maugeri, Mars Williams, Raquel Varela, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lump…

This week we discussed a pioneering and forgotten agrarian; learned about worker’s struggles in Europe and discussed why sports remain so hostile to women. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Julie DiCaro, Jess Myers, Stephen Heyman, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylk…

This week we spoke to the head of the Chicago Teacher’s Union about the push to reopen schools; learned about our city’s recycling; and heard new music from an old, dear friend of Lumpen Radio. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Jesse Sharkey, Peter Bloom and Carl Rhodes, Carter O'Brien , Kai …

This week we spoke to the head of the Chicago Teacher’s Union about the push to reopen schools; learned about our city’s recycling; and heard new music from an old, dear friend of Lumpen Radio. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Jesse Sharkey, Peter Bloom and Carl Rhodes, Carter O'Brien , Kai …

This week we chatted about Illinois’ groundbreaking crime bill, spoke with a celebrated local author and learned how pandemic affect the world economy. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Rep. Justin Slaughter, Mairead Case, Lynne Parramore, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, J…

This week we chatted about literature in translation, discussed new ways of seeing the world and learned how the planet remembers its inhabitants. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! Size Matters and the Biden Files. We spoke to Julia Sanches, Dr. Suzanne Pierre, Keller Easterling, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess T…

This week we chatted about an unsolved murder in our own neighborhood; talked about the aftermath of the Flint Water Crisis and chewed over Chicago sports on the eve of a new baseball season. this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! and the Biden Files. We spoke to Jeff Coen, Johnathan Hood, Anna Clark, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmank…

This week we chatted about the birth of children’s television in America; discussed a potential teacher’s strike, and learned how the rule of law may not be what it’s cracked up to be. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! and the Biden Files. It’s the Lumpen Week in review for January 29, 2021. We spoke to Tara Stamps, David Kamp, Rose Parf…

This week we discussed the transition in Washington DC, reflected on the past four years; learned about fast food and black America; and chewed over the history of the Fraternal Order of Police. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW! And the final installment – I hope – of the Trump Diaries. It’s the Lumpen Week in review for January 22, 2021…

This week we discussed America’s first blue-collar sex symbol, broke down the chaos in DC and learned about the growing opioid crisis in America. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, The Trump Diaries and Size Matters. It’s the Lumpen Week in review for January 15, 2021. We spoke to Ward Miller, William Hazelgrove, Peter Ikeler, Kai Hubris…

This week we discussed the legacy of Ronald Reagan, learned about the challenges facing preservation during a pandemic, and mulled over the sweet science. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, The Trump Diaries and Size Matters. It’s the Lumpen Week in review for January 8, 2021.We spoke to Gerald Horne: Kevin Mattson, Kai Hubris and Rowan …

This year we hosted over 1000 guests on our airwaves, debuted several new shows in multiple languages, and hopefully made your life a little easier during the pandemic. This wrap-up show contains selections from across our programming in 2020. And, as always, we bring you the Year in Trump and AWCYFM to boot. We spoke to: Senator Dick Durbin, Lisa …

This week we discussed the state of City Hall, talked crosswords and cruciverbalism, and learned about the ladies of the Black church. All this plus the Trump Diaries, Size Matters and AWCYFM. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for December 18, 2020. We spoke to: Brendan Emmett Quigley, Deesha Phillyaw, Frank M. Snowden, Alderman Jeanette Taylor, df…

This week we chatted about the jazz scene in our city, learned about the secret history of soccer in America and discussed art you can see now, virtually, in Chicago. All this plus the Trump Diaries, Size Matters and AWCYFM. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for December 11, 2020. We spoke to: Doug Logan, Paola Cabal, Scottie McNiece, df and Rotsch…

This week we chatted about utopia; learned about the genesis of the Midwest, and spoke about some fine vandalism. All this plus the Trump Diaries, Size Matters and AWCYFM. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for December 4, 2020. We spoke to: Phil Christman, Statik, Teppo Eskelinen, df and Rotschchild Sponsors, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and t…

This week we chatted about sports in the aftermath of a pandemic, learned about the right’s attack on education and puzzled over 3D modelling. All this plus the Trump Diaries, Size Matters and AWCYFM. Only on the Lumpen Week in Review for November 27, 2020. Happy holidays everyone! We spoke to: Jack Schneider, Jennifer Berkshire, Michelle Hessel, M…