The Chicago Reader's Mick Dumke was on Vocalo talking about the Mayor of our great city, Richard M. Daley. Dumke's latest article for the Reader is

Time for a Revolution 

No way is Mayor Daley going down without a fight. But perhaps you've noticed: he rarely ever gets one.

In his article, Dumke states that if change is to occur the mayor needs to be challenged. Perhaps there is no time like the present. Mayor Daley's latest endeavors may have weakened his stronghold on the city.

If he is to be challenged then who will be the candidate that will make Daley sweat and defend his decisions and policies? This is not your ordinary politcal conversation.

"A bombing in the eastern city of Lahore has killed at least 43 people – the fifth terrorist attack this week as extremists in Pakistan demonstrate their continued ability to strike." - Saeed Shah journalist guardian.uk

Ali Alvi was born and raised in Pakistan and attended school in Lahore. He now lives in Seattle, Washington but much of his family is still in Lahore. When he learned of the bombings he called home. His family was affected by this round of bombings.

He called Vocalo from Seattle. He talks about how Lahore was when he was there last and how helpless he feels now that he lives in the U.S.  Ali says his family has grown somewhat desensitized by the bombing since they occur so often.

"A bombing in the eastern city of Lahore has killed at least 43 people – the fifth terrorist attack this week as extremists in Pakistan demonstrate their continued ability to strike." - Saeed Shah journalist guardian.uk

The recent bombings have brought war like conditions to the once peaceful Lahore, Pakistan. Aman Kariapper is a resident of Lahore and was on Vocalo hours after another bomb attack shook his city.

Aman, who is in Lahore, describes the conditions his people face and the fear they have about them. The once bustling streets and markets are now quiet. There is no answer for children who question these attacks. No way to prevent suicide bombers from striking again. The only thing that is certain is that there is war in the streets.

Chicago MC Abu-Chi has made great Hip Hop music. The man is a great lyricist and and producer. He has had some struggles in his life and those struggles have helped shape him into one of the hardest working rappers out there.

Abu talked with Jesse about being shot and how it changed his life. Check out Abu-Chi's music on Vocalo and on myspace at  http://www.myspace.com/abuchi

Ric Jilla is the pride of Indiana. He checked in with Vocalo.org to talk about his new tracks "Personal Trainer" and Wheels Spinnin". They've both been getting major play on commercial radio.

He also talked about growing up in Hammond and giving up certain aspects of his life on the streets for his music. One of his friends was actually murdered because of a diss song. Ric says the things he puts in his music are real. Indiana is real and full of talent. Just listen to the interview and you'll hear it.