Jim DeRogatis

Melody discusses the importance of local journalism with a stellar panel at the Beverly Arts Center after directing a production of “Newsies.”

Transparency didn't delay justice for R. Kelly or Jeffrey Epstein. Prosecutors did. From Epstein’s inoculating friendships with the rich and powerful to lax law enforcement and a politicized Justice Department, the systems that should have protected his victims failed time and…

Contrary to arguments from editorial boards and prosecutors, the R. Kelly and Jeffrey Epstein cases are "Exhibits A and B in how secrecy protects predators, not their victims," @seth-stern.bsky.social and @jimderogatis.bsky.social write in @columjournreview.bsky.social.

Transparency didn't delay justice for R. Kelly or Jeffrey Epstein. Prosecutors did. From Epstein’s inoculating friendships with the rich and powerful to lax law enforcement and a politicized Justice Department, the systems that should have protected his victims failed time and again....

Read @seth-stern.bsky.social and @jimderogatis.bsky.social on Jeffrey Epstein, R. Kelly, and the secrecy playbook www.cjr.org/analysis/tra...

Transparency didn't delay justice for R. Kelly or Jeffrey Epstein. Prosecutors did. From Epstein’s inoculating friendships with the rich and powerful to lax law enforcement and a politicized Justice Department, the systems that should have protected his victims failed time and again....

www.cjr.org/analysis/tra...

Can a band that sold 43 million albums still be underappreciated? Bill Janovitz thinks so, and his new biography makes the case. Read Jim’s newsletter for a fresh look at the band’s music, their lasting influence, and his firsthand memories of seeing them live as a teenager: bit.ly/3LxhJiQ

Join our hosts, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot, for a live taping of Sound Opinions at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub on Friday, November 7, with an interview and performance by Lili Trifilio of Beach Bunny.

Free admission | Doors open 12:30p.m. Tix ➡️ bit.ly/4o53gZF

Excited and honored to be the guest on today's @soundopinions.bsky.social discussing my book SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS and 21st century indie rock with living legends
@gregkot.bsky.social and @jimderogatis.bsky.social.

Check it out at the link / wherever you get your pods: www.soundopinions.org/show/1034

It was a true pleasure to discuss That Gun In Your Hand with two writers I've long admired, @jimderogatis.bsky.social and @gregkot.bsky.social for @soundopinions.bsky.social
Have a listen 🔽
www.soundopinions.org/show/1031
@anvilpress.bsky.social
@asterismbooks.bsky.social

Our pool party with Swamp Dogg on @soundopinions.bsky.social. The documentary is great. Our conversation with the man himself was something else. You will be entertained: www.soundopinions.org/show/1026

Lollapalooza: First Chicago, then the world

In closing, I'd be remiss not to point out the years of excellent Lollapalooza reporting by @jimderogatis.bsky.social, who's worked tirelessly to expose the shady business machinations underlying the fest's corporate glitz. Thanks, Jim! Here's a good example from 2015: www.wbez.org/jim-derogati...

I enjoyed your review. I didn’t enjoy the original headline on my piece (which I did not write, so I left it off). And Ryan, get over it. Ain’t that one of the 12 steps?

RIP to Sly Stone! We did an episode on him a few months ago on @soundopinions.bsky.social soundopinions.org/show/1006#sl...

‘Sound Opinions’ co-host to join Medill faculty - Medill - Northwestern University Jim DeRogatis will join the faculty of the Medill School Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications as a professor of practice this fall. DeRogatis is the co-host of “Sound Opinions,” a wi...

Come see Vortis tonight at Liar's Club and celebrate with me now that the news is finally official. Onward!
www.medill.northwestern.edu/news/2025/so...

Join us for a great lunch, conversation and Valerie June's "organic moonshine roots music!”

Tickets are on sale NOW for our Board of Directors' summer fundraiser, Sounds Like Chicago, on 6/11!

Fab event w/ a panel hosted by @jimderogatis.bsky.social w/ @tonipreckwinkle.bsky.social, chef Mindy Segal, The Second City's @kleonard.bsky.social & more!

Tix: chirpradio.org/soundslike

Hi @jimderogatis.bsky.social! Knowing your feelings about Eno, can you amplify for us? Tickets are still available for tonight's unique screening.

Sad news about Jill Sobule. A wonderful human being who wrote & sang songs filled with wit, melody & social commentary. Beyond the ground-breaking single "I Kissed a Girl," her unconventional career stretched across decades & genres. (Links to @soundopinions.bsky.social interview, obit in comments)

@soundopinions.bsky.social @jimderogatis.bsky.social @gregkot.bsky.social

Talk about cutting government spending, how the hell much are these ubiquitous Homeland Security Kristi Noem TV commercials costing taxpayers?

We review it on the show this week! (Spoiler alert: I'm with you.)

Is the new @questlove.bsky.social doc on Sly Stone worth seeing? We've got thoughts. Plus a review of the fab new LP from Horsegirl. It's all happening on @soundopinions.bsky.social:
bit.ly/3DIdQnA

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live 50th Monologue – SNL50

In the 11th episode of “Everything Else,” the team explores the epic @saturdaynightlive.bsky.social 50th anniversary celebration. Join the conversation and dive into this iconic milestone: bit.ly/4kvSyKu

David Johansen, the last Doll standing, is gone. We devote a show to him this week, because how could we not? Let me count the ways: bit.ly/3DStmxf

Dug 'em enough that they were one of our first guests when @soundopinions.bsky.social moved to public radio--Show 22! soundopinions.org/show/22#clap...

Sound Opinions Hits 1,000 Episodes As 'World's Only Rock 'N' Roll Talk Show' The nationally syndicated, long-running program is helmed by veteran Chicago journalists Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis.

Amazing to get to talk to @gregkot.bsky.social and @jimderogatis.bsky.social about reaching a major "Sound Opinions" milestone this week, congrats! On @blockclubchi.bsky.social today:

blockclubchicago.org/2025/01/23/s...

@jimderogatis.bsky.social

Hey Jim thanks for the shout out on Sound Opinions. A little about me I am a 54 year old Special Education teacher in the city of Chicago. I have been following your show ever since you guys were on WXRT. I love your show and have learned so much. I hope to listen to more

Here’s to 1,000 more: Sound Opinions’ hosts reflect on the show’s longevity, and what makes their duo work The radio show and podcast “Sound Opinions” will drop its 1000th episode on Jan. 24.

Chatting 1,000 episodes of @soundopinions.bsky.social with @gregkot.bsky.social as we enter Year 26 of national distribution on public radio. Thanks for listening!

A round of applause for putting 2024 in the rear view. It may seem like it will be a slog, and we may feel like Stooges at times. But here's to a better 2025 for all of us!

Happy Holidays, all! 'Tis the season for layers (in the kitchen and otherwise): Strata for breakfast, lasagna for dinner (already dug in last night).