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Chicago gangs: Real people. Real stories. A way forward. The new season of Motive explores violence on the streets of Chicago and the former gang members working to stop it.

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Here's another podcast we think you'll find interesting. Twenty-five years ago in Chicago, a little boy named Lenard Clark was beaten into a coma just for being Black. Almost overnight, the news stories turned to racial reconciliation and forgiveness... more

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Anti-violence worker Cecilia Mannion confronts her desire for revenge after the car her kids are riding in is shot up 20 times. Meanwhile outreach workers in Garfield Park are trying to slow a string of shootings stemming from the theft of an $8,000 ... more

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A 14-year-old boy whose father was wounded in a gang shooting faces down threats of violence and the temptations of joining a gang. Meanwhile, a person who killed one woman and wounded another will avoid criminal charges.

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The gang murder of 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams shook Chicago and affected many of the anti-violence workers on the West Side. As former gang members they sympathized with Jaslyn’s dad, Jontae, his desire to spend time with his daughter and how that put h... more

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • Must listen for anyone who wants to understand violence prevention/interruption

    A beautiful telling of the stories of resilience under the hardest of circumstances. I was deeply moved by the reporting that happened and walked away with more knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dianaloveshookah
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always a great listen!

    WBEZ and Motive never fail to keep me listening! I have enjoyed each season of the show and cannot wait for the next!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lpvaughan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing, well done podcast

    Every season of Motive is amazing and incredibly informative. Highlighting all sorts of topics that need more awareness. I really enjoy it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    streetkats
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you Ceci

    So much respect appreciation and admiration for all the folks doing violence prevention work, they are essential workers, building community and improving life in the city

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    karakuze
    United Statesa year ago
  • Important and well done

    Thank you WBEZ for making this in a respectful way— for understanding that your interviewees are the experts and not the reporter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bran_y
    United Statesa year ago

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