Lumpen Special • 05-08-2026 • Histories & Futures of Independent Media: Amy Goodman & Tia Lessin

Soundboard Saturday • 06-06-26 • Ep: 2

Soundboard Saturday is the pulse of Chicago's performing arts scene, representing working artists with discussions around creative culture, open-stage events, and artist resources. Expect a colorful lineup of special guests who represent our vast ecosystem and featured performances. Join the conversation with your host, Sam Thousand, artist advocate and founder of the ChiBrations App. --- Airs: First and Third Saturdays at 2:00 PM CST on 105.5 FM Chicago, lumpenradio.com, [http://lumpenradio.com/] and Lumpen mobile app

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors -- or do they? • Ep 6 • Borders, Race and Multiculturalism

Part 6 focuses on borders, race & multiculturalism. This program is dedicated to Palestinian freedom and the liberation of indigenous people everywhere. The poem Affirmation, written by Assata Shakur, was read by Samantha Rodgers and Lujain Al-Saleh. Karla Cisneros read Gloria Anzaldua’s poem Borderland. Joseph Young read Open Roads, a poem by Naomi Shihab Nye. Bassam, Nabil, and Mr. Lou shared some of their personal border stories. Music by Jamie Branch, Ry Cooder, Sarah Hopkins, Cate Le Bon, and Mike Reed. We want to thank Ilaria Giglioli, Leila Awadallah, and Nellie Jo David for their willingness to be part of this program. Created by Mary Salome and Emily Charles (Queer In Your Ear Productions) --- Airs: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 9AM CST on 105.5 FM Chicago, lumpenradio.com, [http://lumpenradio.com/] and the Lumpen mobile app

Mutual Aid Report • 05-12-2026 • Southside Sovereignty with Brave Space Alliance

Joining on this week’s episode, the visionaries from Brave Space Alliance: Nikki Patin (Interim Executive Director), Ebony Thompson (Senior Facilities and Operations Team Specialist), and Jaheim Jones (Outreach Coordinator), Chicago’s first Black- and trans-led LGBTQ+ center. Born from the urgent need to bridge the resource gap between the North and South Sides, Brave Space Alliance provides essential food access, housing support, healthcare navigation, and identity-affirming services to the community. ✊🏿 Tune in as we discuss their history and why their work is the ultimate example of what it looks like when communities build systems of care where institutions have failed to deliver them. --- Airs: Tuesdays at 2:00 PM CST on 105.5 FM Chicago, lumpenradio.com, [http://lumpenradio.com/] and the Lumpen mobile app

Talismxn Radio • 05-10-26 • Ep:02

On this episode, our host Kamilah Rashied @shesgotta [https://www.mixcloud.com/shesgotta/] will be in conversation with producer, arts administrator, and consultant Kendall Karg @kendallkarg [https://www.mixcloud.com/kendallkarg/] along with curator, educator, and arts administrator J. Gibran Villalobos @thegibran [https://www.mixcloud.com/thegibran/] This week's theme, "can I get a witness" explores the art of capturing the illusive "industry" friend (who actually becomes a real one). this promises to be a very candid conversation about the glue that keeps enduring friendships together through all of life's changes, challenges and career pivots. --- Airs: Second and Fourth Sundays from 3:00pm-4:00pm on 105.5 FM Chicago, Lumpenradio.com, [http://lumpenradio.com/] and the Lumpen mobile app

Dish with David • 05-10-26 • Tony Priolo of Piccolo Sogno

On this episode of Dish with David: our guest is Tony Priolo of Piccolo Sogno. One of the kindest, hard working and most genuine people, Tony is a proud Italian Chicagoan. He and his partner Ciro Longobardo bring the best of Italy and the Midwest to the intersection of Grand, Milwaukee and Halsted where everything is made in house from scratch including all of their breads, pastas, and gelato! --- Airs: Second and Fourth Sundays at 2PM CST on 105.5 FM Chicago, lumpenradio.com, [http://lumpenradio.com/] and the Lumpen mobile app!