Overdrive
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Wise Woman of the Week: Marisol Vélez
"I did some really stupid stuff though and I have to redeem that bad karma and make it good karma. It's one of the reasons why I'm so focused on giving back in community.." Marisol Vélez isn't one to pretend that she's always walked on the right side of the tracks. Her life wasn't always full of great decisions, but she is a woman worth knowing. As this week's wise woman, the writer, mentor, teacher and lyricist lets us into her world of redemption. She talks about where she's been and where...
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Digital Textbooks: An Invasion of Privacy?
Shantell & Luis have a conversation about a pilot program that is being executed at select universities in the nation. Coursesmart allows professors to keep track of the studying habits, (page views, time spent, notes taken, etc.) of students via their digital textbooks. Photo: classroom-aid.com
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Professor Combines Shakespeare and Solitary Confinement
Supermax prison inmates and Shakespeare usually aren't two things that occupy the same sentence. But for Dr. Laura Bates, professor of English at Indiana State University, they go hand in hand. She goes into prisons and teaches Shakespeare to prisoners who are in solitary confinement. She found that introducing Shakespeare actually helps these prisoners understand their own character and why they may have committed crimes in the first place. Luis and Shantell talk with Bates about her...
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Kermit Gosnell's House of Horrors
The grisly details from Kermit Gosnell's media-dubbed "house of horrors" abortion clinic have come to light recently, but despite reports of cruel, unsanitary and illegal practices, it hasn't been widely covered. So why hasn't the media been paying attention? Luis and Shantell discuss the case and what it means for media today. Image provided by M C Morgan. www.flickr.com/photos/mcmorgan/
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Changes In Emergency Contraception Laws
A federal judge in New York has instructed the FDA to lift the age restriction on emergency contraception, to allow over the counter sale to minors below the age of 17. Luis and Shantell have a discussion about what this could mean, both realistically and morally. Many people will argue that allowing emergency contraception to minors effectively permits teen sex. Others however, argue that contraception should be provided as an effort to reduce teen pregnancy.
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Feminist Housewives
New York Magazine recently wrote a story chronicling a new breed of stay-at-home moms. They call them "feminist housewives". But some aren't so sure that the two roles can really coincide without one affecting the other. Shantell and guest host Anthony Martinez discuss these two arguments and pose a few questions of their own. Image provided by WikiMedia. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Apron_ties.jpg Song clip at the end - "Feminist Housewives," by Bitch & Animal
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Why Black Dolls Are Important
Luis and Shantell discuss the importance of skin-tone in dolls. Girls typically choose their dolls based on their own appearance. While it is normal for kids to prefer familiarity, there can be a case made for the importance of introducing children to various physical features at an early age. Luis and Shantell are also joined by Theo over the phone. image by Salvidor LA: www.flickr.com/photos/salvadordeluniverso/
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Coercive Sterilization
The Center for New Community is a racial justice, civil rights non-profit based in Chicago that works to counter racism and bigotry. A recent study by the CNC unveils some shocking discoveries about the links between coercive sterilization and the anti-immigrant movement. The Communications Associate of the Center for New Community, April, joins Shantell in the studio to talk about the study and its implications.
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Why should women take their husbands' last names?
"I'm pretty proud of my last name, and I don't think I would take hers... At the same time, I don't mind if she keeps her name." Luis and Shantell discuss the gender norms that revolve around last names in marriages. In a new age and society where each person's family backgrounds and histories are valued more than ever, should it be acceptable to take on two last names, or perhaps a combination of both last names to create a new one? image by maryhodder: www.flickr.com/photos/maryhodder
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Claudette Colvin - Unknown Civil Rights Hero
Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin
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Sweet Brown has time for Vocalo
By now you've seen the hilarious account of how Oklahoma resident Sweet Brown escaped an apartment building fire. Since going viral last year, Sweet Brown has not just become an internet sensation, but has appeared on various television outlets and celebrity endorsements. Hear Shantell's hilarious conversation with Sweet Brown.
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The Witch of Northampton
A peek into her family's past set photographer-turned author Karen Vorbeck Williams on track to her novel, "My Enemy's Tears: The Witch of Northampton". The fictional novel is based on the life of Williams' ancestor Mary Bliss Parsons and another woman, Sarah Lyman Bridgeman, living in 17th century New England, and the ensuing trial when one woman accuses the other of murder by witchcraft. Shantell talks with Williams about the inspiration for her novel, family background, misconceptions...
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Third Gender IDs
Luis and Shantell discuss the new citizenship certificate in Nepal that allows a third gender identification, and whether or not the measure is reflective of social change.
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Tania Unzueta from IYJL on 2013 Immigration Reform...
Earlier this week a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators proposed a framework for comprehensive immigration reform. Luis spoke with Tania Unzueta undocumented immigrant's rights activist and co-founder of the Immigrant Youth Justice League who shared her thoughts on the proposed pillars of potential immigration reform for 2013.
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Body Language Could Be the Key to Power, According to...
Could the key to being powerful be simply in how you stand? According to a TED Talk by social psychologist Amy Cuddy, the secret to confidence is all in body language. Shantell and Luis discuss this talk, plus how power plays into our daily lives and whether you can really "fake it until you become it" as Cuddy asserts. Image provided by Ed Yourdon. www.flickr.com/photos/yourdon
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Luis's Mistaken Identity
Overdrive host Luis tells a compelling story about how his identity was mistaken and as the result he ended up helping fix cars for 3 years.... Story produced by Sarah Lu.
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More Religious Than Men
Shantell and Overdrive intern Mia unpack the findings from recent studies that show that American women tend to be more religious than men, and a caller shares insight on his own definition of feminism.
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Wise Woman of the Week: Jade Ivy
Vocalo's Wise Woman this week is Jade Ivy, an artist who spearheads the Black Culture Connection, an organization that showcases art, music, photography, and other forms of black culture in Chicago.
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NORML's Allen St. Pierre on the Legalization of...
Allen St. Pierre, the Executive Director of NORML, an organization advocating for reform of marijuana laws, talks to the Overdrive about the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado and Washington and what this new legislation means for the rest of the country.
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The Blue Man Group
"It takes a long time to become a Blue Man, but the makeup goes on pretty quickly.- Scott Bishop, Blue Man Performer Shantell got a chance to catch up with two Blue Men and no they are not down. If anything Tom Galassi and Scott Bishop are on top of the world. As you will hear in the conversation, the two talk about "Blue Man Group" as if it's a life-altering experience. Tom and Scott share their stories of how they became part of this critically-acclaimed performance.
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Campus Diversity at NU
Luis and intern Mia Warren discuss various diversity initiatives at Northwestern University with senior Jazzy Johnson, who serves on a student task force to improve cultural competence on campus. Later, Luis talks to Dr. Lesley-Ann Brown, the Director of Campus Inclusion and Community at Northwestern University in Evanston. Dr. Brown's position was created at the beginning of the school year to address issues of diversity on campus.
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Before and Afro
New Yorker Michelle Joni has sparked controversy with her blog, "Before and Afro," which chronicles her self-discovery through the daily wearing of a black afro wig. With the help of a few Vocalo listeners, Luis and Shantell discuss whether Joni's attempt is a journey of self-enlightenment or just another example of white privilege and misunderstanding.
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A Frat House Called The Rape Factory
A former student at Wesleyan University is suing the school for failing to take action after she was raped at the Beta Theta Pi fraternity in fall 2010. Due to its reputation on campus, the fraternity's Wesleyan chapter has gained the nickname "Rape Factory." When Luis and Shantell debate the responsibilities of universities in protecting their students from sexual assault, a caller chimes in to join the conversation.
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Yellowface in Cloud Atlas and Throughout Film History
The multimillion-dollar blockbuster "Cloud Atlas"--written and directed by the creators of The Matrix trilogy--has stirred up some controversy with its use of yellowface, a racist practice in which white actors dress up to look Asian.
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Writing and Storytelling With Writer JW Baz
Local writer/slam poet/humorist J.W. Basilo joins Luis and Shantell for a conversation on how he got into the slam poetry and storytelling scenes in Chicago and how to engage audiences in an open mic setting.
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Writing and Storytelling With Writer JW Baz
Local writer/slam poet/humorist J.W. Basilo joins Luis and Shantell for a conversation on how he got into the slam poetry and storytelling scenes in Chicago and how to engage audiences in an open mic setting.
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Ray Coming Out Story
Shantell talks to Ray about her experience of coming out.
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A More Violent World?
In the wake of bomb threats to major universities, attacks on American embassies and consulates, and recent mass shootings, Luis asks whether Americans should start getting used to a more violent world within our borders.
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Going to a party? Just be yourself.
Cocktail parties. Definitely an event that can be intimidating. Depending on the crowd it can be downright stressful. Shantell speaks with the Overdrive's resident "man about town," nightlife and society columnist Terrence Chappell.
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Shantell Interviews groundbreaking Hip-Hop Lyricist MC...
Shantell had the honor of speaking with the legendary MC Lyte while she was in town promoting her new book Unstoppable. The hip hop pioneer and lyricist talks frankly about hip hop then and now, navigating the world of fame and her philanthropic efforts to give back to the community.
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Adultery Can Actually Save Your Marriage...?!
Reyna Jacqueline Pea joins Luis and Shantell for a conversation that explores adultery in marriage, and specifically the ideas of author Catherine Hakim, that adultery can actually save your marriage.
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The Legacy of Helen Gurley Brown
Helen Gurley Brown, the veteran editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine and author of Sex and the Single Girl, died on August 14, 2012, at the age of 90. Luis and Shantell discuss her legacy and effect on womens sexuality in popular culture.
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Saving for College in Tough Times
Brennan Miller, financial consultant at Charles Schwab, joined Luis on Overdrive to share some tips for how to make paying for college more manageable in todays financial market.
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Broken American Dreams and Re-Patriation
According to a new poll, children of immigrants are leaving America for better opportunities. Shantell and Luis discuss in further detail why theyre leaving along with potential factors for the departure.
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Discovering the Cahokia Mounds with Miguel Guevara
Shantell talks with Miguel Guevara, the director of the "Cahokia Project," about how the documentary explores the connection between the Cohokia Mounds in Collinsville, Illinois and northeastern Mexico.
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The Naked Protest
Luis and Shantell talk about the bare essentials of the American ability to protest. John Brennan stripped down to his bare skin when airport security was searching him, showing them that he did not have a bomb.
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Wonder Clock
Luis andShantell discuss the Wonder Clock App created by MiraKaddoura. This app is designed to count down to the minute when the woman will become infertile. Kaddouracreated this app she says, "to face her own fears" about her biological clock.
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US Government Declares Mermaids Aren't Real
It's official, mermaids aren't real says the United States Government. Right before the 4th of July, a United States Government Agency posted an article on its website explaining that mermaids are not real.
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The Effect of Ads on Children's Diet
Dr. Lisa Powell is a health economist and Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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How Not Being Racist Might Hurt Diversity
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Cussing Fine
Luis and Shantell go at it over language and decency after hearing about a Massachussetts town that approved a city regulation imposing a $20 fine for citizens who use cuss words.
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Friend Pushed Her to Come Out
Paris tells Shantell a personal story about coming out in high school.
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Dangerous Curves Ahead
Shantell and Luis spoke with Tamika Martell-Price. She's the founder of the A-Line Foundation, a non-profit that seeks to provide adequate services for homeless women.
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Savings Tips for Students with Brennan Miller of Charles...
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The Ex Box
Exes. They always come back in some form or fashion. Sarahlynns ex returned in a form of a box. Not him literally, but the contents of it were from him. Check out her story of the very strange surprise she received just recently.
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Dad Troubles With Paying Child Support
A personal story of a desperate dad about the difficulties that arise from being divorced and paying child support.
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Change Can Be Good
This is a story about a heavy smoker who decided to quit for good and has even gone as far as abandoning his friends to remove himself from a smoking environment.
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Gonzo Pornography Effects on Women
"This is not your father's Playboy we're talking about, this is hardcore...what does it mean for a young boy, who's had no real sexual experience yet, to be introduced to those images?
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Weight Loss Surgery May Cure Type 2 Diabetes
Luis and Shantell are joined by Dr. Lou Philipson of the University of Chicago's Kovler Diabetes Center to explain how weight loss surgery could one day cure Type 2 Diabetes.
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Transgender Miss Universe Disqualified
Jenna Talackova, a finalist for the Miss Universe Canada Pageant, was disqualified for failing to mention that she was born a male. It has sparked a debate of allowing transgender women to compete in these beauty pageants.
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Women Under 30 Having Children Out of Wedlock
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Surviving Disasters with American Preppers Network
While some prepare for the infamous apocalypse of 2012, the AmercianPreppers Network educates individuals on natural disasters that can happen any time, anywhere.
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Luis and Shantell discuss "Don't Re-Nig 2012" bumper...
A bumper sticker stating not to "Re-Nig" and vote for President Obama has been criticized for being incredibly racist towards African Americans. Luis and Shantell discuss the offensive, and grammatically flawed bumper sticker.
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Latino Voters 2012
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Samuel Jackson and Race Based Voting
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People Less Friendly on Social Networks
Shantell and Luis sound off on a new PewInternet & American Life Projectstudy stating that Americans are more likely to profile prune, on social media sites, by deleting friends than they were two years ago.
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Catholic Point of View on Contraception
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