The Chicago 7

by Wondery
87

When protesters descended on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968, they came to peacefully protest racism, politics and the country’s involvement in Vietnam. But the whole world watched as the police beat and arrested protestors. The conflict became the spark that ignited a revolution, and the men who led the protests were put on trial--which came to be known as “the Trial of the Chicago 7.” From Wondery, the makers of American Scandal and American History Tellers, comes this incredible true story about the defendants charged with inciting riots and conspiracy. And the culture war that followed. Hosted by the lawyer, actor, and activist Hill Harper.

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  • TexYankExPat
    As Great as the Film!
    I never thought Aaron Sorkin’s brilliant “Trial of the Chicago Seven” could be topped but this podcast is every bit as fascinating as the film..and even more informative! William Kunstler was a Greenwich Village neighbor of mine that I got to know a bit, walking our dogs in the park and 1968 happened when I was becoming acutely aware of political and social unrest and upheaval as a 12 year old in Texas. It is such a treat to listen to this brilliant podcast and it brings back vivid images, both from Sorkin’s film AND from scenes I saw on TV at the time and heard about later but never fully understood. I can’t get enough of this great podcast! Bravo! Well done!
  • rankinc
    Entertaining and factual
    A great podcast.
  • nickname_less10
    Great - but it’s a rerun
    Has anyone noticed these are repurposed episodes from the now defunct legal wars - what’s going with wondry? They make great content but at times episodes disappear from the food and it never explained (e.g. one on one and Legal Wars). Like business wars one person does all the voices - I can see how they can be irritating to some but I enjoy it. Anyway wondery thank you for this content but don’t act like this is new - I listened to these episodes two years ago. And be more transparent with your listeners!
  • MonaMtn
    Don’t bother
    Narrator is awful.
  • Senorita Anitala
    The Chicago 7
    Execellently done. Thank you!
  • StefMMandC
    terrible storytelling
    it’s nearly impossible to follow. Terrible vignette acting. intrusive music and sound effects. After rewinding episode 1 several times and unable to figure out who was who and who was saying what -i gave up. i listen to about 6-8 political or serial podcasts a day and have never been unable to follow a story. don’t bother!
  • Dearth grub
    Well done
    Fascinating
  • Cake&Heels
    Relevant
    Feels too relevant to today. The more things change the more they stay the same.
  • LPportwash
    Perfect timing
    With the Netflix special!
  • Mazer1789
    Better than Netflix
    This series sounds amazing. Can’t wait to hear the whole thing!
  • Jem12093487
    Can’t wait!
    Heard this is coming out on Netflix as a documentary, can’t wait to hear the podcast
  • Shotataduck
    1968 = 2020
    1968 sounds a lot like 2020.
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