morningamp:

“Soldiers, such as myself, share our stories about the struggles we went through and why seeking help was the best decision we made. You know, there’s a lot of stigma now behind soldiers seeking help, thinking that they’re going to appear weak, thinking that it might be an end to their military career seeking help for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, not wanting to go get the help they need. And what we’re trying to do today is say actually, you are an ineffective leader if you continue to struggle with this, without getting help. So please show real strength and go seek the help you need and get the treatment you need so you can be the supportive service member we need. […] Keep in mind that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is not just a military thing. It is a reaction to trauma. And trauma does not have to be combat.”

- Staff Sgt. Meg Krause on the stigma behind PTSD treaments.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that as many as 20 percent of veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have experienced symptoms of PTSD. Staff Sgt. Meg Kraus, who worked as a combat medic in Iraq called the AMp hosts Brian Babylon and Molly Adams about the Real Warriors Project and how civilians can help our friends, family, and neighbors.

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morningamp:

The talented soul singer Glenn Lewis, whose popularity was thwarted by record label drama in the early aughts, is in town this weekend and he made sure to stop by the Morning AMp studio with Brian Babylon and Molly Adams. He gave us an inside perspective on the reactive and developing music industry, how he overcame the dilemma with his record label and the fresh new sound of his latest completed album, Moment of Truth. As a bonus, Glenn also treated us with a live performance!

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morningamp:

When thinking about yogurt, innovation and entrepreneurship typically would not be some of the first things that come to mind. But now, cultured dairy is keeping pace with some of the most cutting edge businesses in the world. And the best part for the CEO of Chobani Yogurt? An American immigrant from Turkey named Hamdi Ulukaya. He owns 100% of his company. AMp hosts Brian Babylon and Molly Adams discussed the recent unexpected boom of the yogurt industry this morning - and since Brian hates yogurt he did his best to talk about this without gagging.

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morningamp:

The problem with slow, local food trends, is exactly how much time and energy it can take to put a meal together if you’re trying to be self-sufficient. Field & Stream editor-at-large Bill Heavey took five years to test the limits of his hunting, fishing, and foraging skills. As a single dad to a twelve-year-old daughter living in the D.C. Beltway which nearly discourages gardening and foraging, his plan to live off of the land did not pan out despite his efforts. He decided to hit the road and write about his series of adventures around the country and met other people who were able to pull it off. Bill joined AMp hosts Brian Babylon and Molly Adams by phone this morning to talk about his documented experiences in his new book It’s Only Slow Food Until You Try to Eat It.

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morningamp:

Robert Hines first found stardom in a YouTube parody of an over the top storage yard manager. His unique voice and goofy personality usually has him traveling far from his hometown to perform. He’s performing at Zanies this weekend and he made sure to pay a phone call to AMp hosts Brian Babylon and Molly Adams to talk about his early comedy days and his upcoming show.

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morningamp:

We are giving you a taste of Feminist Wednesday here on Critic for a Minute Friday! Second City Cast Member and fixture in Chicago’s sketch scene, Brianna Baker stands out for her talent and brilliance, but also as a woman of color in the white-dude heavy industry.She joined AMp hosts Brian Babylon and Molly Adams to talk about what it’s like being in the Comedy industry.

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morningamp:

Northwest Indiana WBEZ Reporter Michael Puente joined AMp hosts Brian Babylon and Molly Adams to talk about the economic drama averted when the Illinois General Assembly closed for business for a little bit on Friday. They failed to vote on a gambling expansion plan, keeping Chicago crowds headed across the border for now. Mike was able to give us both the pros and cons for keeping the popular casinos in our neighboring state, like the ability to still smoke indoors and bringing outside visitors from Chicago which yields revenue for the state of Indiana.

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morningamp:

“The popular perception in the west, if you listen to a lot of pundits on the middle east, they’ll say hey if you want to look at democracy in the middle east, look at Turkey. Technically, Turkey is a representative democracy but it’s far from a liberal democracy. Once a party gets in power, they start to control the other departments like the justice ministry, the constitutional courts become appointed by party heads, so almost all the legislature, almost any type of reform becomes rubber stamped by the party heads themselves. And it’s made worse by the fact that they appoint party favorites to all these other types of departments within the administration.”

- Paul, caller from Chicago and regular Vocalo listener

The brutal police break up of a peaceful sit-in at a small park in Istanbul has now led to protests against the conservative government all over the democratic nation. The AMp’s Brian Babylon and Molly Adams, along with listeners calling in, probed more into the political history of Turkey, its reputation among the other Middle Eastern countries and the politics surrounding the protests and police brutality .

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morningamp:

“I really say it comes down to this…God gave us free will, right or wrong. If you give the characters free will, and let them show themselves to you, and explain themselves, they take over the story. And it gets very eerie sometimes. People go by my office door here, and I’ll be laughing out loud at something a character said or occasionally, I’ll be in tears because of something that’s happened. And I guess someday they’ll put me in an institution but that hasn’t happened yet.”

-Dean Koontz, New York Times Bestselling author

With 25 different books reaching #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list, the prolific author Dean Koontz joined AMp hosts Brian Babylon and Molly Adams this morning to talk about his experience as one of the most recognizable names in American fiction and his latest book, “Deeply Odd,” which is a story about a clairvoyant young man who tries to prevent crime that hasn’t happened yet.

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morningamp:

In business for almost 20 years, but really for life, comedians, actors, reality show drop-ins, and brothers Randy and Jason Sklar dropped into the studio this morning with AMp Brian Babylon and Molly Adams ahead of a recording of their appearance at UP Comedy Club. From their brotherly background to the Blackhawks, to their big break appearances, the Sklar brothers knew just how to get laughs no matter how early in the morning it is.

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morningamp:

Last Friday of the month, the AMp hosts Brian Babylon and Molly Adams talk with Matt Fagerholm who looks at the other end of the box office—the indie releases that should be making boatloads but are in limited release. This week we focused on the highly anticipated third act of Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, and Julie Delpy’s romance, Before Midnight. We also discussed the business of putting Behind the Candelabra on TV and not in theaters.

Check out more of Matt’s extensive coverage on indie film at his website! 

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morningamp:

“The institution itself is corrupt, so individuals are facing an uphill battle” -@coyapaz on the criminal justice system.

The Kids for Cash scandal, which unfolded in 2008, has recently seen a rash of sharing on social networks. It even partially inspired a Law and Order: SVU episode. Hosts Molly Adams and Brian Babylon and guest Coya Paz talk about why the details of the case are still important and ask why this story suddenly got people re-impassioned. Listener Lorrell calls in to add to the conversation about young people and criminal justice.

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morningamp:

“It’s transformative to be out in different settings. Like I heard you mention earlier, we saw Brian Babylon earlier a couple years ago at the TEDx conference and to be able to bring a film crew to that, and some other young people to check it out , it blows their minds to come downtown. […] To kind of spread one’s wings, broaden one’s horizons, meet a diverse set of people to see some stuff and interact, and learn how to talk to a range of people, think critically, hear different sides and just see that the world really is a big place - and that it’s connected as well that you have a network that can grow.”

- Jeff McCarter - Founder and Executive Director of Free Spirit Media

For over a decade, Free Spirit Media has helped young people develop skills in digital production for film and television. Founder and Executive Director Jeff McCarter joined the AMp hosts Molly Adams and Brian Babylon in the studio this morning about how he’s seen this experience change young people’s direction and career.

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morningamp:

“This was their aim with the ad - to put some onus on boys. When we think of teen pregnancy we focus on girls. We always have that image of the pregnant girl.” Host Molly Adams on the ‘pregnant teenage boys’ advertisements.

There’s a new series of eye-catching advertisements on the CTA featuring teenage boys who appear to be pregnant with the text: “Unexpected? Most teen pregnancies are.” The ads are part of the Chicago Department of Public Health’s campaign to promote safe-sex and prevent teenage pregnancy. Brian Babylon and Molly Adams discuss whether these ads find a balance between edgy and disturbing and whether ads like these can be effective.

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morningamp:

“I think winning is the way to get attention, and that’s the way [to] draw more fans….I do think it’s possible to get that following and like I said it’s all about winning and putting good basketball out there and people are going to want to watch it.” -Elena Delle Donne

Number two college draft pick, Elena Delle Donne kicked it into high gear in her debut game for the Chicago Sky on Monday. The Sky beat the Phoenix Mercury by 20 points despite Brittney Griner’s massive performance setting a WNBA record for two dunks in one game. Griner’s dunking might have people abuzz, but Delle Donne and the Sky are focused on winning games and winning over Chicago’s sports fans.

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