Mary Dixon
Dateline: Chicago 2083 [Listen]
What will Chicago look like in 2083? Will we travel in hover cars? Go to the theater in our minds? Mayor Emanuel’s new proposed parking meters deal would mean longer weekday hours, but free parking […]
You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat [Listen]
If it keeps on raining, the levee’s gonna break. Did you have to paddle your way into work this morning like the WXRT Morning Show did? Kinda gives new meaning to the term ‘carpool’, doesn’t […]
Lin and Mary’s 2000 Interview with Roger Ebert
Back in 2000 Lin Brehmer and Mary Dixon had the pleasure of discussing the highly competitive Christmas movie season with recently deceased, Robert Ebert. Listen as they discuss 2000′s hit, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon as […]
Lin’s Bin: Mary’s Bin [Free Download]
Ever wonder what Lin is like when he is off the mic? Take a behind the scenes look and find out if Mr. Brehmer lives up to his title as your best friend in the […]
The End Is Near? Nahhh …
Tomorrow is December 21, 2012. It marks the end of the Mayan calendar, and subsequently, the end of the world. Except that it doesn’t, and it’s not the end of the world. That means people […]
By 2018, Computers Predicted To Mimic Senses
IBM workers are saying that in just five years, computers will have the ability to copy the five human senses. A development the company is referring to as an “era of cognitive systems,” the new […]
You Are Not Alone [Watch]
This is what President Barack Obama told the people of Newtown, Conn. Sunday evening, and it reminded us of this song by Mavis Staples. If the news has you feeling a little down this morning, […]
Friday’s Got Puppy Power
It’s Friday! That means it’s time for our Friday Feature. This week it’s all about rock legend Neil Young, so be sure to check it out. Although Friday brings the promising relief of the weekend, […]
Jeff Garlin On The XRT Morning Show [Listen]
Did I ever tell you about the first time I saw Jeff Garlin? In the early 90′s Jeff was performing a one man show called “I Want Someone To Eat Cheese With” at Second City. […]
The Last Twinkies?
The Twinkie hasn’t disappeared just yet. The final shipment of various Hostess goods—Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Zingers and Orange Cupcakes—are arriving today at various Chicago-area Jewel-Osco supermarkets. WBBM Newsradio reports that more than 20,000 boxes will […]


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