What does it truly mean to represent the marginalized in today’s America? Congressman Danny Davis joins Hermene Hartman for a raw look at the state of Black politics in Chicago. From his roots in Arkansas to the halls of Congress,…
Host Hermene Hartman sits down with veteran journalists Curtis Lawrence and Darcel Rockett to examine how misinformation is reshaping Chicago’s political landscape and what it means for local communities. In This Episode: How recent Homeland Securit…
What does it truly mean to confront the realities of segregation in a city like Chicago? In this episode of N’DIGO STUDIO, host Hermene Hartman sits down with social justice artist and MacArthur Genius Fellow Tonika Lewis Johnson, whose work…
What does it take to lead effectively in today’s complex political landscape? In this enlightening episode of N’DIGO STUDIO, host Hermene Hartman sits down with Rahm Emanuel, a true powerhouse in American politics whose career has spanned the roles o…
What turns a restaurant into a neighborhood staple in Chicago’s vibrant food scene? In this episode of N’DIGO STUDIO, host Hermene Hartman sits down with culinary leaders shaping the city’s dining renaissance: Chef Xavier (Southern Chicago), Chef Eman…
What does it take to be a witness to history and a voice for truth? Join us in this compelling episode of N’DIGO STUDIO as host Hermene Hartman sits down with the legendary broadcast journalist Bill Kurtis, who states, “Storytelling…
In this compelling episode of N’Digo Studio, host Hermene Hartman leads a powerful cultural conversation on the erasure of Black history in both museums and education, two spaces that shape how we understand identity, progress, and truth in America. F…
Join host Hermene Hartman on N’Digo Studio for an inspiring conversation about how Chicago’s historic Woodlawn neighborhood is experiencing a cultural and economic transformation. This episode explores the powerful intersection of art, entrepreneurshi…
On this episode of N’DIGO Studio with host Hermene Hartman, we shine a light on the fight to keep Black storytelling alive in Chicago and across America. Leslie Fields-Cruz, Executive Director of Black Public Media, joins us to discuss the…
Host: Hermene Hartman Guests: Genealogist Christopher Smothers of Unearthing Your Roots and Dr. Steven Rogers In this compelling N’Digo Studio conversation, host Hermene Hartman explores how discovering your ancestry can rewrite both personal and pu…
In this episode of the N’Digo Studio Podcast, Hermene Hartman sits down with Dion Dawson and Jackie Hoffman, two inspiring voices for community wellness in Chicago. Together, they discuss public health, food justice, and how local initiatives like “On…
In this special episode of the N’DIGO Studio Podcast, host Hermene Hartman sits down with Yusef Jackson (executive producer and son of Rev. Jesse Jackson) and producer Bill Keys for an intimate conversation about the making of the new Rev.…
