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Sound Opinions, the World's ONLY Rock and Roll talk show launched its first show on Chicago Public Radio, with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot, on December 3rd, 2005 at 7 p.m.

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Show #188: 07.03.09
Hit the road this summer with Jim and Greg's favorite Driving Songs.

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Show #187: 06.26.09
Jim and Greg celebrate their two favorite things—Food and Music—with chef, author and rock fan Anthony Bourdain.

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Show #186: 06.19.09
Last year Trent Reznor was one of music’s biggest revolutionaries. Now he joins Jim and Greg in the studio for a conversation about the record industry, alternative nostalgia and even Chris Cornell.

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Show #185: 06.12.09
Musician Steve Earle joins Jim and Greg for a discussion of the life and legacy of singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt. Earle also performs songs written by his friend and mentor. Later Jim and Greg review new records by the Black Eyed Peas and Phoenix.

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Show #184: 06.05.09
Disco Dissection: Forget what you think you know about music’s most maligned genre and tune in to hear Jim and Greg reveal the real Disco.

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Show #183: 05.29.09
Jim and Greg sit down with electro-pop wizard Dan Deacon for a conversation and live performance. Plus they'll review albums from Wilco and Grizzly Bear.

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Show #182: 05.22.09
Author and critic Nelson George talks with Jim and Greg about his new book City Kid: A Writer's Memoir of Ghetto Life and Post-Soul Success. Later Jim and Greg review Eminem’s new album “Relapse.”

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Show #181: 05.15.09
After taking the U.S. by storm with their hit song “Take Me Out,” Scottish band Franz Ferdinand is back touring the country. They stopped by our studio for a conversation with Jim and Greg, as well as a live acoustic performance. Later, they'll review new albums from Green Day and St. Vincent.

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Show #180: 05.08.09
Jim and Greg discuss the life of legendary rock and roll outlaw Willie Nelson with Joe Nick Patoski, author of Willie Nelson: An Epic Life. Plus they'll review the latest release from Bob Dylan.

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Show #179: 05.01.09
With the summer concert season approaching Jim and Greg name the best live albums of all time. They also take a look at Leonard Cohen’s latest concert record, Leonard Cohen: Live in London.

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Show #178: 04.24.09
Longtime singer/songwriter Jill Sobule got fed up with the music business. So, she decided to reinvent it. Tune in to hear Jim and Greg’s conversation with Jill, and hear songs from her innovative fan-funded album.

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Show #177: 04.17.09
Join Jim and Greg as they welcome a panel of independent record store representatives from around the country to celebrate Record Store Day.

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Show #176: 04.10.09
Rock Lit 101: Jim and Greg explore rock’s literary side and discuss the best pop lyricists from the stage to the page.

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Show #175: 04.03.09
Portland band Blitzen Trapper joins Jim and Greg to talk about their roots rock influences and perform songs from their recent album Furr.

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