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Every Other Hour

WBEZ

Last year in Chicago, there was a person shot about every other hour. So who picks up a gun, and why? Stories from a yearlong WBEZ project.

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10/10/17 • 22 min

It’s not big trafficking rings. Mostly, it’s through little guys — and authorities will go far to stop them. Read the full story.

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10/10/17 • 22 min

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09/08/17 • 10 min

Research finds young women often play central roles in gangs. One teenager reveals how the possibility of power drew her in.

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09/08/17 • 10 min

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In Chicago, more than 2,300 people have been shot so far this year. But teens in one summer jobs program say fixing dilapidated school auditoriums helps keep them safe. See and hear the full story here.

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08/21/17 • 4 min

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08/13/17 • 4 min

This summer, we’re pairing a WBEZ reporter with a photographer and a poet to document the emotional weight of Chicago’s gun violence.

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08/13/17 • 4 min

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A 19-year-old man was shot in the arm while playing outside with a group of teens Saturday night in a part of Englewood where more than 80 people have been shot in the past five years, police and neighbors said.

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07/30/17 • 4 min

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Officials say jobs are key to reducing violence, but they’re not talking about the size an employment program would have to be — or how much it would cost. So WBEZ took a crack at the calculations.

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07/06/17 • 9 min

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The decision to carry a concealed gun is personal — and it’s a topic that can be pretty uncomfortable to bring up in a city shaken by gun violence. Especially if you’re a Chicago politician.

“Do I look like I’m packing?” Ald. Margaret Laurino (39th Ward) quipped before a recent City Council meeting, her eyes widening at the question.

WBEZ asked every one of Chicago’s 50 aldermen if they carry a concealed weapon, as part of a project on Chicago violence that looks at who picks up a gun and why.

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06/17/17 • 8 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Every Other Hour have?

Every Other Hour currently has 18 episodes available.

What topics does Every Other Hour cover?

The podcast is about News and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Every Other Hour?

The episode title 'What Will It Take To Roll Back Chicago’s Gun Violence?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Every Other Hour?

The average episode length on Every Other Hour is 10 minutes.

How often are episodes of Every Other Hour released?

Episodes of Every Other Hour are typically released every 7 days, 12 hours.

When was the first episode of Every Other Hour?

The first episode of Every Other Hour was released on May 1, 2017.

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