Mike McGee is the Director of Programs at CodeNow, a non-profit transforming underrepresented youth into coders, designers and product managers. He is also our senior tech correspondent bringing us the latest in tech talk. This week we discussed Uber’s self-driving cars and how recently the car sensors ignored a cyclist in fatal accident. Also, Ticketmaster could replace tickets with facial recognition. And finally, we talked about Deletists; people who delete their data in the quest for anonymity, privacy and safety online.

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Hip Hop luminary Wyclef Jean is currently on tour in support of his current album “The Carnival 3: The Fall and The Rise of the Refugee.” Jesse Menendez spoke with Wyclef about his new album, and racial tension in Haiti and the US.

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Essence McDowell is a Communications Strategist, organizer, and co-author of “Lifting As They Climbed: Mapping a History of Black Women on Chicago’s South Side.” Exavier Pope is the host of the “Suit UP Podcast,” a sports legal analyst, and an award winning sports and entertainment attorney. They joined Jesse and Jill on this week’s Peace Council to talk about Kanye West and his latest assertion that slavery was a choice. Also, they took a Deep Dive into a discussion on Bill Cosby and R Kelly in the #MeToo era. Why has it taken so long for both of these individuals to be brought to justice when allegations and, in Kelly’s case, charges have existed for decades?

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“Columbinus” is a docu-drama that explores the cultural and personal pathologies that gave rise to the horrific events in Littleton, Colorado in 1999, when two students went on a shooting rampage at Columbine High School killing a dozen students and a teacher before killing themselves. This examination of the ecosphere of the average American high school presents an anonymous portrait of high school life in the fictionalized first act, before focusing in detail on the devastating events at Columbine in the second. Columbinus probes the psychological warfare of alienation, hostility, and social pressure that goes on in high schools across America. Jill Hopkins spoke with Artistic Directors Mechelle Moe and Joel Ewing, and cast members Victor Musoni and Cleo Shine about the show which runs 5/3 - 5/26 at Steppenwolf in Chicago.

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Jinkx Monsoon is an American cabaret and drag performer, actor and singer best known for winning the fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Jinkx and their long-time collaborator Major Scales are on tour in support of their latest theatrical show and album “The Ginger Snapped.” Jill Hopkins spoke to Jinkx about the art and the state of drag, and their latest project.

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Kelsie Huff is a Columbia College Chicago graduate turned stand-up and storyteller. Kelsie performs at clubs all around the Midwest, as well as comedy and fringe festivals around the country. She is a regular guest on WCIU’s The Jam, ABC’s Windy City LIVE, and WGN radio. Jill Hopkins spoke to Kelsie Huff about The Kates, an all-female comedy showcase. The Kates also host their Lincoln Square shows at The Book Cellar the second Friday and last Saturday of the month at 7pm.

For more info, visit: www.thekates.org

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Ugochi is a Chicago born and based, Nigerian identified artist. Since her debut album, “African Buttarfly,” Ugochi has honed her sound to incorporate neo-soul and elements of African rhythms. Her latest album is “Love Shot,” a collection of songs about creating a utopian universe free of violence and filled with Black joy. Jesse Menendez spoke with Ugochi about her music.

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Chicago singer and songwriter Kaina made her first musical debut a few years back with a collaborative project with The Burns Twins. This year sees the release of her new 3 track EP “4U” which features her sensitive tender and cheerful vocals over soulful tracks by her other long-time collaborator - Sen Morimoto.

Live From Studio 10 is a live performance podcast from Vocalo Radio. The show features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and engineered by Collin Ashmead-Bobbitt. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

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At the crossroads of Punk, Hard Core, and Hip Hop is New Jersey duo Ho99o9 (Horror). The pair packs scathing social commentary with aggressive and distorted guitar lines all propelled by chugging drums. Jesse Menendez spoke with Eaddy and TheOGM of Ho99o9 about their latest album “The United States of Horror.”

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Vocalo’s Sr. Hop Hop correspondent Gabe (@WeekendGabe) Mendoza joined Jesse on The Morning AMp to review the latest offering from J. Cole - a new album called “KOD”

Find out if it’s Ketchup, Mild Sauce or Fuego.

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Reggie Ponder graces the Amp with news from Hollywood. Is Black Panther still the king of the box office? What has Avengers done in its first few days or release? The Reel critic has the scoop.

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