Alex Keefe
@akeefe
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Engagement Editor @WBEZ, formerly @WBEZpolitics.
Chicago, Ill.
Joined January 2009
Tune in to our Annual Prisoncast! Holiday Special on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. CT on WBEZ 91.5FM and Illinois Public Radio stations across the state! We will feature songs, sounds and information requested by those incarcerated this holiday season and their loved ones.
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GOP senators have issues w/ Trumpās recissions, including cuts to public broadcasting. āIt's a lifeline for many of my small, rural communities,ā Murkowski said āI got nine tribes in South Dakota, they have these radio stations that are basically funded in part by that
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The new Pope was born at historic Mercy Hospital in Chicago and grew up at old St. Mary parish. @bylaurenfitz traces his journey to the Vatican. He's the first Pope from the U.S. https://t.co/YSFvEYxoOf
@Suntimes @WBEZ
chicago.suntimes.com
Cardinal Robert Prevost joins the conclave Wednesday to pick Pope Francis' successor. His rise in the faith began at a South Side church. "Even as a young teenager, he knew what he wanted to do and...
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If you're a Chicago Catholic -- or just a Chicagolander -- let us know your thoughts about a Chicago native becoming the first American pope. Visit https://t.co/vxLoNBw6DO or leave us a voicemail at 312-948-4822.
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Karoline Leavitt is trying to gaslight the American public. Judge Boasberg was appointed by George W. Bush in 2002. He was elevated by President Obama in 2011 and was confirmed 96-0, with every Republican supporting his elevation to the federal bench.
Leavitt: This judge is a Democrat activist. He was appointed by Barack ObamaĀ Reporter: He was originally appointed by George W. Bush and elevated by Obama. Feel I should clear that up.
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At 12:35 am ET, the president decreed that he was nullifying President Bidenās preemptive pardons of members of the January 6 committee, an assertion of a power the Constitution does not bestow.
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EXCLUSIVE: The @AP has obtained and tonight published a database of the file names and descriptions of more than 26,000 military images flagged for removal --because the pictures highlight contributions by women or minorities, or celebrate heritage -- or "DEI." A team of us went
apnews.com
References to a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, the Enola Gay aircraft that dropped an atomic bomb on Japan and women and minorities are among the tens of thousands of photos and online posts...
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DCās interim US Attorney Ed Martin is now demanding to know about the curriculum choices of Georgetown Law Center, part of a Catholic university.
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This Valentine's Day, the @WBEZUnion sent a Love Letter to Audio to Chicago Public Media's management and board about why audio storytelling is the bedrock of the work we do @WBEZ. Take a listen to this thread to hear why audio deserves investment š 1/x
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Prisoncast! is back for the holidays! š§ Join us tomorrow for a heartfelt broadcast connecting incarcerated individuals and their families through stories and sound. Airs 2-4 PM on WBEZ 91.5FM & https://t.co/4KSasRJtol. More information: https://t.co/sxtXif06Mx
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Listen Sunday at 2 across Illinois! Learn more at
wbez.org
Prisoncast! is a statewide radio show & journalism project made with & for people incarcerated in Illinois & their loved ones. We share relevant news, information, music & compelling audio. Our...
Steak sizzling. Niagara Falls. The Cubs World Series win. These are the sounds from the outside world that people in Illinois prisons said they wanted to hear. We're broadcasting them this Sunday on our statewide radio show for incarcerated listeners & their loved ones. Plus...
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NEW: Cook County judges E. Kenneth Wright Jr and Shannon OāMalley referred to disciplinary board following our reporting. Both are facing a close retention election with OāMalley narrowly losing as of this afternoon and still many ballots to count. https://t.co/TIw6xkEA6g
injusticewatch.org
Embattled Cook County Judge E. Kenneth Wright was referred to a state disciplinary board on Wednesday by the chief judge after an Injustice Watch
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A report from the prison watchdog group the John Howard Association found understaffing greatly increases the amount of lockdowns and staff overtime and impacts the overall health, safety and well-being of staff and incarcerated people. https://t.co/NhVbjGnx9T
news.wttw.com
Prisons in Illinois are currently facing a staffing crisis, according to a new report from the John Howard Association. It found understaffing greatly increases the amount of lockdowns and staff...
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š¢Today at noon! A special Prisoncast + @WBEZreset live collab on 91.5FM/@WBEZ ā¬ļø
Should Illinois let peopleĀ inĀ prisonĀ vote? Tune intoĀ @WBEZreset at noon for a liveĀ collabĀ withĀ Prisoncast!, a radio show for incarcerated people. We'll hear from folks inside about voting, elections and civic engagement. That's onĀ @WBEZ 91.5FM!
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Today is the day! Tune intoĀ @WBEZreset at noon forĀ Prisoncast!, the election edition! Hear from incarcerated people about voting, elections! Tune in live at https://t.co/ZoTtIRcQYe or 91.5 in Chicago
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Should Illinois let peopleĀ in prison vote? Tune intoĀ @WBEZreset tomorrow at noon for a liveĀ collabĀ withĀ Prisoncast!, a radio show for incarcerated people. We'll hear from folks inside about voting, elections and civic engagement. That's onĀ @WBEZ 91.5FM!
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Edit: Large role in making the show always sound excellent...
Proud to play a small technical role on this team led by @akeefe and @frostlaur ! https://t.co/OWdTaRZjQi
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