From Chicago’s south side to America’s divide

? Two friends come together to discuss personal and global issues: Khalil Gibran Muhammad and Ben Austen, the hosts of the Some of My Best Friends Are… podcast, both grew up on the south side of Chicago together in the 1980s. Khalil, now a Harvard professor, and Ben, an award-winning journalist, draw on this bond in their podcast, which places the spotlight squarely on race in America.

It’s more of a candid chat between old friends. One episode, called Immigrants Aren’t theProblem, sees the duo tackle the humanitarian and political crises surrounding immigration in America. They speak with Carolina Rubio-MacWright, an immigration lawyer and activist, who discusses current policies and their impact on cities like Chicago and New York.

Their episodes are thought-provoking but never preachy, making the podcast perfect for anyone who wants to explore issues of race and social justice through the lens of personal stories and unfiltered dialogue.

WHERE TO LISTEN- You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and Pushkin Podcasts.