Foreign Accents

Monthly (4th Day Above)

12:00

Dedicated to the pure enjoyment of home listening. The show aims to juxtapose various genres together from different parts of the world, both past and present.

The Changes

Monthly (3rd Day Above)

12:00

“The Changes” is a groundbreaking radio show that unites forward-thinking musicians from around the world, broadcasting in English, Spanish, and French. Each month, we feature a mix of local jazz innovators, alongside international Hispanophone and Francophone artists, offering a diverse tapestry of music and artistic perspectives. Through interviews and music samples, we delve deep into the creative minds of our guests, building a global community for those passionate about the evolving landscape of music and art. “The Changes” is an auditory feast for anyone intrigued by the future of music across cultures.

Soothing Sounds

Daily

6:00

Soothing Sounds is curated by the fine folks at UNCANNEDmusic. This series aims to present calming tones for our stressed-out times. UNCANNED curates extra-ordinary sound experiences for the hospitality industry, creating unique designs to enhance any situation through music. Lumpen Radio and UNCANNED hope that this special programming helps you find your center.

Tete A Tete

Weekly

15:00

A Cantonese talk show hosted by Anita Luk, covering news and current affairs from Chicago and beyond

DIVISIVE

Monthly (1st & 3rd Day Above)

16:00

DIVISIVE explores the intersections and interactivity between politics and cultural work

Who Gives A Shit?

Bi-Weekly (2nd & 4th Days Above)

16:00

Is it a commentary of the Sisyphean task of life in late-capitalism as exemplified by the internet emoji ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ or a question we answer every show with guests such as heavy metal musicians, elected officials, union activists, comic book creators, and other oddballs? Who gives a shit? Either way WGAS is a rollicking 2 hours of surrealist fun, deep conversations, and musical mayhem!

Labor Express Radio

Weekly

20:00

For almost 25 years, Labor Express Radio has been the only English language labor news and current affairs radio program in Chicago… “News for working people, by working people.” The program covers issues in the labor movement locally, nationally, and internationally. The program also addresses issues of concern to working people such as housing, education, health care, immigrants rights, the environment and U.S. foreign policy, from a working class viewpoint. Labor Express Radio is a member of the Committee for Labor Access, a non-profit entity which is also responsible for the production of the Labor Beat TV program on cable access television in Chicago.

Labor Express Archives

The Eastern Block/Wschodni Blok

Monthly (2nd Day Above)

12:00

Music of all genres from Poland ( and other Eastern block countries )

This Is Hell!

Weekly

10:00

This is Hell is a weekly longform political interview program broadcast in Chicago since 1996.

This is Hell!

Paid Time Off

Bi-Weekly (1st & 3rd Days Above)

17:00

The crew behind Chicago-based dance music label Leisure Records doesn’t slack off when it comes to leisure time. Ease out of the weekend with smooth grooves and chilled out floor fillers courtesy of the Paid Time Off DJs. Sleazy yet sophisticated, like a party in your cool uncle’s rec room. Tune in 1st and 3rd Sundays for some PTO. It’s the real deal — keep it locked, y’all.