The Takeaway with Alex
The Takeaway with Alex
Podcast Description
The only weekly Chicago podcast explaining the news through approachable conversations with expert journalists. What we know, how we know it – and most importantly – why it matters. Alex Maragos sits down with the people who have a front row seat to the biggest stories in Chicago and beyond.
Less flash, more facts. Less conflict, more context. Leaving something for the audience to remember – this is The Takeaway.
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The podcast covers a variety of themes including political corruption in Illinois, investigative journalism, and local cultural events. For example, episodes delve into the culture of corruption within Illinois politics with input from journalists like Ray Long, as well as explorations of the Chicago Bears' stadium saga and the history behind the city's tradition of dyeing the river green for St. Patrick's Day.
The only weekly Chicago podcast explaining the news through approachable conversations with expert journalists. What we know, how we know it – and most importantly – why it matters. Alex Maragos sits down with the people who have a front row seat to the biggest stories in Chicago and beyond.
Less flash, more facts. Less conflict, more context. Leaving something for the audience to remember – this is The Takeaway.
🎧 Subscribe now and stay ahead of the story.
‘Spider-man: Brand New Day’ is smashing Marvel Cinematic Universe box office records. The “Superhero fatigue” Hollywood had felt seems to fade away thanks to a mix of deep characters, strong storyline, and building excitement for the next Marvel film. On this episode of The Takeaway with Alex; NBC Chicago’s Alex Maragos welcomes Entertainment & Culture Contributor Richard Roeper, who hosts Roeper’s Take on NBC Chicago and The Movie of Your Life podcast. Roeper explains why Brand New Day excelled above its superhero peers, what Hollywood executives should learn from it and why 2026 has been a special year at the movies.
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