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Ep. 25: Kamau Murray and XS Tennis Dec 01, 2017

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Mayor Emanuel sat down with XS Tennis founder and 2017 U.S. Open champion coach Kamau Murray to talk about Chicago's grit, mentoring young people though tennis, and growing the game.

Ep. 24: Remembering Harold Washington Nov 24, 2017

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In honor of the 30th Anniversary of Mayor Harold Washington's death, his top aide Jacky Grimshaw sat down with Mayor Emanuel to look back on the life and legacy of Chicago's trailblazing leader.

Ep. 23: Chicago Architecture Biennial Nov 18, 2017

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Chicago Architecture Biennial artistic directors Mark Lee and Sharon Johnston discuss architecture's role in creating sustainable beauty and inclusivity amid ever-changing cities and spaces.

Ep. 22: The Soul of Chicago Nov 10, 2017

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Pilsen native Stuart Dybek, one of America's great poets and writers, reminisces with Mayor Emanuel about Chicago's working-class roots and neighborhoods that he calls "eyes into the City's soul."

Ep. 21: My Block, My Hood, My City Nov 04, 2017

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Jahmal Cole, Chatham resident and founder of My Block, My Hood, My City, talks with Mayor Emanuel about his journey and how he came to believe that "exposure is key" to helping Chicago's youth discover new opportunities and embrace their city.

Ep. 20: Rami and Rahm Oct 27, 2017

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MacArthur "Genius" and Palestinian-American activist Rami Nashashibi dives deep into an honest conversation with Mayor Emanuel about breaking barriers and building bridges from the land of Jerusalem to Chicago's Southwest Side.

Ep. 19: As American as Apple Inc. Oct 21, 2017

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Chicago and Apple don't just share a long history, they also share the same values. Tune in as Apple CEO Tim Cook talks to Mayor Emanuel about the equalizing power of education, the need for diversity, the definition of America, and much more. This week's episode also took place at the grand opening of Apple's new flagship store on Chicago's Riverwalk.

Ep. 18: The Irrational Nobel Prize Oct 13, 2017

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Richard Thaler's path to the Nobel Prize began with a bowl of cashews. It was the light-bulb moment that set him on a career of predicting irrational behavior. Think of it as being right about being wrong. Tune in as he and Mayor Emanuel discuss irrationality, predictable errors, and the party that started it all.

Ep. 17: The Spirit of Invention Oct 06, 2017

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What do Operation, Radio Flyer, Cards Against Humanity, Beanie Babies and Pinball have in common? They were all invented in Chicago. Mayor Emanuel chats with Mary Couzin, founder of the Chicago Toy and Game Group, about why Chicago is the toy and game capital of the world.

Ep. 16: Shakespeare's My Daddy Sep 29, 2017

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Meet Leah Guenther, a Chicago Public Schools teacher in Englewood who uses her love of Shakespeare to help struggling students vastly improve their reading levels in a very short amount of time.

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