Professor Robert Pape - The Escalation Trap of the Iran War
University of Chicago professor Robert Pape is an expert in military strategy and escalation patterns. He shares his insight into the U.S. bombing campaign in Iran, and what he would have told Preside...
4 Mar 12min
Bill Glass - Actor, 'Dr. Rick' from Progressive Insurance
The doctor is in. Born in Arlington Heights, Bill Glass has become a cultural phenomenon as 'Dr. Rick' who helps keep people from becoming their parents. Bill talks about his journey from Kansas Unive...
20 Feb 53min
Patrick Sandusky & Ben Bradley - How Chicago's 2016 Olympic Dream Was Dashed
Chicago was SO close. Down to the final four, a stunning vote in Copenhagen knocked Chicago out of the running for the 2016 Olympics in the first round. My guests revisit Chicago’s plans, the venues, ...
6 Feb 57min
Shermin Kruse - Revolution & Death on the Streets of Iran
What is happening on the streets of Iran? It’s hard to tell because the government has shut off all internet access. But based on information that is getting out, the Iranian government is shooting it...
28 Jan 54min
Scott Simon - NPR Host & Author
He has been with NPR for more than 40 years. Scott Simon joins “Chicago Unscripted’ to talk about AI, Venezuela, the current state of journalism, and the funding fate of NPR. We also discuss his poign...
9 Jan 48min
Deborah Norville - Former 'Inside Edition' Anchor, 'The Perfect Line' Host
After 30 years as the anchor of ‘Inside Edition,’ Deborah Norville has a new job hosting a game show. In this episode of ‘Chicago Unscripted,’ Norville plays a round of her new game - as a contestant,...
20 Des 202547min
Joshua Doss -Political Data Analyst, Pollster & Consultant
If data is the new currency in the digital age, Joshua Doss could be a banker. His specialty is political data. He shares his observations on Instagram with a robust audience of more than half a milli...
22 Nov 202552min
