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Illinois has more nuclear reactors than any other U.S. state. We investigate the pros and cons of nuclear energy with folks from both sides of the debate. Then, we host a debate on the all-time champs of Chicago history, courtesy of the Sun-Times. And resident philosopher Al Gini takes on Ralph Nader's “seventeen traditions.”

The Risks of Nuclear Power

Nuclear Policy Research Institute founder Dr. Helen Caldicott says nuclear power isn't worth the risks, and she tells us why. Caldicott's new book is Nuclear Power Is Not the Answer.

Posted on 3.29.2007

The Advantages of Nuclear Power

Argonne National Laboratory scientist Dr. Mark Peters explains why nuclear power is a viable source of energy for the future.

Posted on 3.29.2007

Chicago History, March Madness-Style

We borrow a page from the Chicago Sun-Times as historians Tim Samuelson and Ann Durkin Keating use March Madness-style brackets to come up with an all-time most important event in Chicago history.

Posted on 3.29.2007