Open Ended

Cher and James discuss how and when to engage in awkward, controversial conversations, both online and in real life. In the aftershow, Cher shares her love for Skylar Spence's new album, and James talks about his joy over the new iPhone. Sponsors Emporium Arcade Bar: Emporium hosts awesome game, beer, food, and live music events daily in Wicker Park and Logan Square. Visit emporiumchicago.com for info. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up this week’s sponsor! You can also donate at openended.fm/donate or become a member at patreon.com/openended, starting at $1 a month! Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Conversation Notes Riot Fest Chicago 2015 Cher's portfolio  Congress Theater Douglas Park Humboldt Park Douglas Park lawsuit Homer Simpson GIF The shirt Cher saw Foundations of Debate "Pull a Kanye" #BlackLivesMatter Movement Chicago Podcast Coop Shoutout I Disagree But: Whitaker Trebella and Brice Puls tackle some of life's most frivolous arguments and fiercely