Chicago News Weekly: Behind the Cover is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of each cover story, unpacking the reporting, the inspiration, and the untold stories behind the headlines. Each episode, we talk with the journalists, community leaders, and changemakers shaping Chicago—exploring how stories come together, why certain issues are chosen for the cover, and what they reveal about the city today.
Chicago News Weekly (Behind the Cover)
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Podcast Overview
Chicago News Weekly: Behind the Cover is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of each cover story, unpacking the reporting, the inspiration, and the untold stories behind the headlines. Each episode, we talk with the journalists, community leaders, and changemakers shaping Chicago—exploring how stories come together, why certain issues are chosen for the cover, and what they reveal about the city today.
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August 17, 2026
Behind the Cover: Dion Dawson and the Fight for Food Dignity
In this episode of CNW’s Behind the Cover, Laura Miller sits down with Dion Dawson, founder of Dion’s Chicago Dream, for a candid conversation about growing up in Englewood, experiencing homelessness, serving in the military and building an organization that has delivered fresh food to hundreds of thousands of Chicago families.<br /><br />Dawson also gets candid about what he believes the traditional food pantry model gets wrong, why donated food is not always the answer and the questions more organizations should be asking about dignity, impact and who gets to define success.Go Behind the Cover with Dion Dawson and hear the story behind the work, the philosophy driving Dion’s Chicago Dream and what he believes needs to change about the way we approach food access in Chicago.<br /><br />Hosted by: Laura Miller<br />Produced by: Caveroom Entertainment<br />Finishing Producer: Black Art Media
March 13, 2026
Legacy in Motion: Keeana Barber on Hustle, Heart, and Building Black Business
In this episode, Laura Miller sits down with WDB Marketing founder and Legacy Awards creator Keeana Barber for a masterclass in entrepreneurship grounded in community and faith. From launching a self-funded gala that grew into a three-day celebration at Soldier Field, to transforming a tiny $300 office into multiple locations, Keeana breaks down how she scaled step by step without losing her soul. She shares the deeply personal story of honoring her late brother through her business, why hustle and humility mattered more than capital, and how WDB Cares is training the next generation of young Black entrepreneurs. You’ll also hear Keeana’s hard-won advice on partnerships, knowing when to grow, and why grace, travel, and believing bigger than your current square footage are essential to building a true legacy in Chicago and beyond.
February 21, 2026
Can Juliana Stratton Turn Illinois Influence Into Senate Power | Behind the Cover: Road to Senate
Laura Miller sits down with Juliana Stratton as she makes her move toward the United States Senate.<br />This is not a routine campaign stop. It is a bid for one of the most powerful seats in the country. Stratton talks about why now, what is at stake for Illinois and how she plans to carry her record from Springfield onto a national platform.<br /><br />From reproductive rights and economic equity to the balance of power in Washington, this conversation centers on ambition, influence and the responsibility that comes with a statewide mandate.<br /><br />Road to the Senate begins here.<br />
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