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It's 4-20 Apr 20, 2018

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Students in Chicago and around the country are planning walkouts to mark the 19th anniversary of the deadly mass shooting at Columbine High School ... though school officials note some kids often walk out on 4-20 for other reasons. Speaking of which, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) says he'll propose legalizing marijuana at the federal level. A new CBS News poll shows support for legalizing it is growing: more than 60% of Americans surveyed say pot should be legal, and even those who disagree support letting states decide.

Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather.

How To Put On A Concert As Explained By An Engineer Apr 19, 2018

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We of the concert-going community can appreciate the work it takes to make our favorite bands sound fantastic. How does it happen? It's not as simple as plug in your instruments and start playing. No no no, there's a lot more that goes into it!

On the latest episode of Inside The Archives we chat with XRT's Engineer Dominic Mendicino about the nuances of being a sound engineer, what factors go in to putting on a live show, and explaining the process for how XRT's famed BlueCross BlueShield Performance Stage was built.

If you've been curious on how a concert gets put together, this is a must listen episode!

Criminal Charges In Prince's Death? Apr 19, 2018

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We'll find out this morning whether Carver County, Minnesota prosecutors will charge anyone in the fentanyl overdose death of Prince. The Artist died two years ago at Paisley Park. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports, weather, and Lin's giving away tickets to see The Record Company at The Park Formerly Known As Wrigley (now Gallagher Way).

Len & Lin: Whether the Weather Needs Weathering Apr 17, 2018

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Len & Lin can be heard every Monday morning at 8:30. Baseball and rock n roll; where else, but 93XRT?

Noisy People And Night Owls, Beware Apr 12, 2018

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We preview the Regular Guy's review of the very creepy "A Quiet Place" and report on Northwestern University findings on the health benefits of being an early bird. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

House Speaker Paul Ryan Not Running Apr 11, 2018

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Ryan (R-Janesville, WI) was facing a potentially tough re-election race against one of two Democrats, Randy Bryce (Iron Stache) and school teacher Cathy Myers. Ryan's exit from the GOP primary leaves -- for now -- an avowed anti-Semite, Paul Nehlen, on the ballot. Plus the rest of the day's news (presidential Tweet storm, Yvonne Staples RIP), sports and a springy weather forecast.

Cubs Home Opener, Take 2 Apr 10, 2018

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April snow shut down Wrigley but not the White Sox's G-Rate yesterday. The Cubs will try again today. Plus the rest of the day's news, including Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg on Capitol Hill and President Trump complaining about the FBI raid on the office and home of his personal attorney.

"Fake Weed" Outbreak Apr 06, 2018

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Illinois public health officials say two deaths and 90 illnesses around Chicago and Peoria are tied to synthetic pot. It appears to laced with rat poison and is making users bleed out. I think on a day when we're featuring Led Zeppelin, we can agree that everyone should just skip the fake weed.

Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

Bundle Up For Baseball! Apr 05, 2018

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The White Sox host the Tigers in their home opener at the G-Rate/G-Spot/Sox Park this afternoon while the Cubs play a semi-home game in Milwaukee tonight, and the forecast is terrrrrrible.

Plus the rest of the day's news, including the newly-announced purchase by NYSE's parent of the Chicago Stock Exchange.

#MLK50 - Dr. King's Life And Death Commemorated Apr 04, 2018

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"Well, I don't know what will happen now; we've got some difficult days ahead. (Amen) But it really doesn't matter to me now, because I've been to the mountaintop. (Yeah) [Applause] And I don't mind. [Applause continues] Like anybody, I would like to live a long life–longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. (Yeah) And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. (Go ahead) And I've looked over (Yes sir), and I've seen the Promised Land. (Go ahead) I may not get there with you. (Go ahead) But I want you to know tonight (Yes), that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land. [Applause] (Go ahead, Go ahead) And so I'm happy tonight; I'm not worried about anything; I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord." [Applause]

-Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior on April 3, 1968 at Mason Temple in Memphis, TN. He was assassinated the next day.

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