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Jimmy Carrane and George Wendt.

Dance critic Lucia Mauro previews the new productions from River North Chicago Dance Company and Thodos Dance Chicago. And actor George Wendt, most famous for his role as “Norm” on Cheers, pops down to Studio 312.

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Effects of Parental Notification Laws in Other States

Claire Brindis, director of the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, explains the effects that parental involvement laws for minors seeking abortions have had around the country.

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Cook County Proposes Plan to Lure Filmmakers to Area

Chicago Film Office Director Rich Moskal tells us more about the proposed Cook County Film and Entertainment Commission.

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Studio 312: Artistry of the Barfly with Actor George Wendt

Jimmy Carrane speaks with actor George Wendt about his career in TV and film, and about his new book, Drinking with George: A Barstool Professional's Guide to Beer (Simon & Schuster).

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Professor's Essay Sheds New Light on Controversial Historian Hannah Arendt

University of Chicago professor Bernard Wasserstein shares his criticism of the late German-Jewish political theorist Hannah Arendt.

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Dance Previews of "Evolution of a Dream" and "Fosse Trilogy"

Dance critic Lucia Mauro previews the new productions from River North Chicago Dance Company and Thodos Dance Chicago.

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