Aaron Freeman

About

Chicago-based broadcast journalist and author known for his commentary on the popular National Public Radio (NPR) program All Things Considered. Also a comedian, he created a satirical show called Do the White Thing.

Before Fame

Early in his career, he performed with the famed Chicago improvisational troupe The Second City.

Trivia

He performed such one-man comedy shows as Kosher Chitterlings and News Today/Comedy Tonight.

Family Life

His marriage to visual artist Sharon Rozenzweig produced twin daughters: Diana and Artemis.

Associated With

Freeman created a political comedy program called Council Wars that satirized the state of the Chicago City Council under the mayoral administration of Harold Washington.