Episode 20 · · 59:33
In this episode, Gemali Ibrahim from the Inner City Muslim Action Network shares how a childhood in Roseland, Chicago, shaped his understanding of community, violence, and faith. Gem...
Episode 19 · · 55:03
In this episode of the LTO Podcast, we listen into a conversation with Javon and Semaj from Chicago CRED, exploring their journeys from growing up in Chicago to community leadership....
Episode 18 · · 01:01:52
In this episode of LTO, Nate Driggers shares his extraordinary life journey from childhood hardship in Roseland to professional basketball, and ultimately to his impactful work in co...
Episode 17 · · 01:01:16
On this episode of LTO, join us as Liz Dozier, founder and CEO of Chicago Beyond, shares her inspiring journey from Chicago's schools to leading with transformative philanthropy. Dis...
Episode 16 · · 55:43
Amir Bowman’s journey from wrongful imprisonment to leading community change is nothing short of inspiring. After being exonerated, he dedicated himself to healing who he once was an...
Episode 15 · · 01:00:24
In this episode, Kanoya Ali and Peter Cunningham sit down with Erica Ford, widely known as the "Peace Doctor," to explore her groundbreaking work in community violence intervention (...
Episode 14 · · 49:40
In this episode, William Juju Brown shares his journey from a troubled upbringing in Englewood, Chicago, to becoming a life coach with Chicago CRED. He discusses the challenges faced...
Episode 13 · · 55:24
In this conversation, Kanoya Ali and Peter Cunningham talk with J. Sweet, a community violence intervention specialist, discussing the innovative use of sports, particularly paintbal...
Episode 12 · · 01:04:10
In this episode, Peter Cunningham and Kanoya Ali discuss the significant decline in gun violence in Chicago in 2025, attributing it to community efforts and collaboration among vario...
Episode 11 · · 46:02
Dr. Lance Williams, scholar and author of several books on Chicago's street organizations, brings a unique perspective to understanding gang culture through academic research combine...
Episode 10 · · 37:22
Kanoya Ali and Peter Cunningham sit down with Aaron Rivas, an outreach leader with New Life Centers, serving Chicago's Little Village community. Aaron shares how a life-changing mome...
Episode 9 · · 50:11
In this episode of License to Operate, hosts Kanoya Ali and Peter Cunningham sit down with former Chicago Police Sergeant Vivian Williams about her transformative 30-year career serv...
Episode 8 · · 35:30
In this episode of License to Operate, hosts Kanoya Ali and Peter Cunningham sit down with Sadiq Ali, co-founder of Muslimatic University and owner of Baahir Imports. After convertin...
Episode 7 · · 37:29
In this episode of License to Operate, hosts Kanoya Ali and Peter Cunningham sit down with Dr. Chico Tillman, Executive Director of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Aca...
Episode 6 · · 47:25
In this episode of License to Operate, hosts Kanoya Ali and Peter Cunningham sit down with Lil Cuz, a 28-year-old content creator and psychology graduate from Chicago's South Side.Th...
Episode 5 · · 34:22
Kanoya Ali and Peter Cunningham are joined by Cleopatra "Cleo" Cowley, founder of Hadiya's Promise and mother of Hadiya Pendleton, the 15-year-old honor student who was shot and kill...
Episode 4 · · 43:07
Kanoya Ali and Peter Cunningham sit down with Abdul Haqq, also known as Dontay Banks or Big Durk, who served 26 years of a life sentence before becoming a life coach and curriculum s...
Episode 3 · · 26:35
Kanoya Ali and Peter Cunningham sit down with Bilaal Evans, founder of Restorative Project in Englewood, who has been doing gun violence prevention work since 2007.Bilaal shares his ...
Episode 2 · · 46:55
Kanoya Ali and Peter Cunningham sit down with Billy Moore, site manager for Chicago CRED and author of "Until the Lion Speaks." Billy shares his remarkable journey from making a trag...
Episode 1 · · 40:31
Kanoya Ali and Peter Cunningham prove that the most unlikely partnerships can drive real change on Chicago's streets. While Chicago saw a 30% drop in shootings compared with last yea...