WBEZ Chicago

Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

Mentioned On

Twenty Thousand Hertz This American Life Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!Midnight Burger

Episode Mentions

Twenty Thousand Hertz · May 18, 2026

Age of Audio: The Inside Story of Podcasting

“Home station for This American Life, foundational public radio show that influenced podcast storytelling”

Podcast history and technological origins (RSS, iTunes integration)Serial and narrative podcast breakthrough successThis American Life's influence on podcast storytelling format

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This American Life · May 17, 2026

887: Two Is One, One Is None!

“Public radio station that produces This American Life”

Transgender military service ban and legal challengesMedical retirement and disability evaluation processes in militaryInvoluntary vs. voluntary military discharge procedures

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · May 9, 2026

Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting

“Chicago public radio station that produces Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!”

Spirit Airlines BankruptcyPope Francis Banking and BureaucracyAI Security Camera Misidentification

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · May 2, 2026

We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy!

“Co-producer of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! news quiz show”

King Charles III State Visit to United StatesLuxury Real Estate Market - $400 Million MansionAutomotive Safety - Rear Window Elimination

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This American Life · Apr 12, 2026

885: Bless This Mess

“Public radio station that produces This American Life, the show broadcasting this episode”

Paul Robeson's life and legacyEssie Robeson's role as manager and activistRed Scare and McCarthyism impact on artists

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Apr 4, 2026

We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn

“Co-produces Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! in association with NPR”

NASA Artemis II Moon MissionDrug Contamination in WaterwaysSupreme Court Political Visits

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This American Life · Mar 22, 2026

883: Call Your Parents

“The radio station that broadcasts This American Life, mentioned in episode credits”

Parent-adult child relationshipsFamily reconciliation and healingRadio broadcasting history

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Dec 27, 2025

WWDTM: Carissa Moore, Bob Costas, and Jim Rice

“Co-producer of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! in partnership with NPR”

Sports Broadcasting Career DevelopmentOlympic Competition PsychologyBaseball Hall of Fame Selection Process

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Sep 27, 2025

WWDTM: Cynthia Nixon

“Public radio station co-producing Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! from Studebaker Theater”

Broadway Theater Economics and Profitability CrisisSex and the City Cultural Impact and LegacyLuxury Fashion Pricing and Shrinkflation

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Sep 20, 2025

WWDTM: Chip Caray

“Chicago public radio station co-producing Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!”

Ben & Jerry's Founder Exit and Corporate ActivismSkinny Jeans Fashion Trend ReturnApple AirPods Real-Time Translation Technology

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Sep 13, 2025

WWDTM: Bob Costas

“Chicago public radio station co-producing Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!”

Pharmaceutical advertising regulationReligious canonization and millennial saintsPet privacy and animal welfare

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Sep 6, 2025

WWDTM: Reneé Rapp

“Co-producer and broadcast partner of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!”

Binge-watching and mental health benefitsMusic criticism and online harassmentFamilect linguistics

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Midnight Burger · Aug 19, 2025

BurgerCon Live!!

“Public radio station featured as fictional setting where characters broadcast and attempt to solve staff disappearance mystery”

Live podcast production and audience engagementSerialized audio fiction narrative structureCommunity-driven podcast merchandise and collectibles

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