Eight Forty-Eight—November 30, 2006 |
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Former Governor George Ryan Update
Chicago Public Radio’s Rob Wildeboer reports on the federal court decision to keep former Gov. George Ryan out of jail while he appeals his conviction. |
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Cook County Board Meeting Recap
Chicago Public Radio’s Sonari Glinton recaps Wednesday’s Cook County Board meeting.
Music Button: The Notwist, “Moron,” from the CD Shrink (Vicious Circle) |
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Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects
Gillian Flynn—Author; Chief TV Critic, Entertainment Weekly
We talk with Gillian Flynn about her debut novel Sharp Objects (Crown Publishing Group, 2006). |
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The Cutting Edge
April Winbun—Curie Youth Radio Graduate
April Winbun reflects on her habit of seeking dangerous relief. |
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Our Need to Believe
Resident philosopher Al Gini shares some new books related to the existence of God.
Music Button: Tortoise, “Salt the Skies,” from the CD It's All Around You (Thrill Jockey) |
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December Dance
Dance critic Lucia Mauro strays away from the typical holiday dance trappings as she previews three different dance companies, and their eclectic performances.
The Lucky Plush Productions’ She/Three runs through December 9 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago.
Beverly Blossom performs solo work, and joins Hedwig Dances to present Short Stories by Jan Bartoszek through December 3 at the Storefront Theater in Chicago.
Muntu Dance Theater’s Simplemente Muntu takes place December 6–10 in the Illinois Black Legislators' Auditorium at DuSable Museum of African American History. |
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Starlings
Dr. Daniel Margoliash, PH.D—Professor of Anatomy and Organismal Biology, University of Chicago
Daniel Margoliash explains the poetry of the birdsong. |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio Arts Editor Edward Lifson shares three not-to-be-missed upcoming cultural events.
West—Eastern Divan Orchestra
“Eine Deutsches Requiem”
Sunday, December 17 at 2 p.m.
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Maya Beiser—Almost Human
Saturday and Sunday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. (Saturday Pre-show Talk at 6:30)
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Persian Visions
Through December 31
Chicago Cultural Center |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 29, 2006 |
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Youth Perspectives on Banning the N-Word
What do young people think about Jesse Jackson’s initiative to ban the “N-word” from American entertainment? We ask students at Columbia College. |
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The N-Word and the Power of Language
Melissa Harris-Lacewell—Professor of African American Studies, Princeton University
Melissa Harris-Lacewell discusses the use of the “N-word” in contemporary society. |
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Seeing Race Through the Eyes of a Child
Chicago writer Ranjit Souri recalls a moment of understanding what race means to a child. |
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AWOL Soldier In Schools
Chicago Public Radio’s Chip Mitchell shares the story of AWOL soldier Army Private Kyle Snyder, who is visiting several Chicago high schools discouraging students from enlisting in the military. |
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Photographs of the Barrio
Paul D’Amato—Photographer
Paul D’Amato takes us on a tour of the near South Side Chicago he’s come to know. His new book of photos is entitled Barrio: Photographs from Chicago’s Pilsen and Little Village (University of Chicago Press, 2006). |
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Wally Sweeps Up
Media contributor Wally Podrazik tells us what’s up and what’s down as November television sweeps come to a close. |
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Jim Skafish’s Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Jim Skafish—Pianist
Punk provocateur and pianist Jim Skafish joins us in our performance studio. His new album is entitled Tidings of Comfort and Joy: A Jazz Piano Trio Christmas (La Befana Records, 2006). |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 28, 2006 |
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Charting Hispanic Student Achievement
Steve Edwards sits down with Chicago Public Radio’s Jay Fields to discuss a new study that explores Hispanic student achievement in charter schools.
Music Button: The Notwist, “Moron,” from the CD Shrink (Vicious Circle Records) |
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UNO!
Casey Sanchez—Reporter, The Chicago Reporter
Casey Sanchez discusses the growing political power of United Neighborhood Organization (UNO), a primarily Mexican American non-profit that is gaining political power and affecting change for many Chicagoans.
Music Button: The Mercury Program, “You Give Me Problems About My Business,” from the EP Confines of Heat (Kindercore Records) |
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After the Thanksgiving Day Fire
A Chicago neighborhood is still recovering from a Thanksgiving Day fire. Chicago Public Radio's Gabriel Spitzer reports as the Devon Avenue block thinks about rebuilding. |
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School Colors
Sarah Catania—Reporter, Mother Jones
Former Chicagoan Sara Catania shares her experiences as the only white student in her old elementary school on the South Side of Chicago. |
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Last Round for the Windy City Boxing Gym?
The historic Chicago boxing gym, Windy City Boxing Gym, is set to close its doors at the end of the year. Alex Helmick reports on the gym and its boxers.
Music Button: The Mercury Program, “Saint Rose of Lima,” from the EP Confines of Heat (Kindercore Records) |
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Christianity for the Rest of Us
Diana Butler Bass—Author, Christianity for the Rest of Us: How the Neighborhood Church Is Transforming the Faith (HarperSanFrancisco, 2006)
Roy Larson—Communications Director, First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
Chicago Public Radio’s Jason DeRose speaks with two people practicing Christianity for all. Diana Butler Bass and Roy Larsen talk about the changing sights, sounds and spirit of mainline Protestant churches. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 27, 2006 |
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Monday Morning Business Update
David Greising—Business Contributor; Chief Business Correspondent, The Chicago Tribune
It’s that time of the year again. David Greising joins us to discuss Black Friday, and the holiday shopping season.
Music Button: Sun Ra, “Tapestry From An Asteroid,” from the CD (Lonehill Jazz) |
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Redesigning Retail
From Niketown to the Nokia Store, North Michigan Avenue has become ground zero for companies trying to turn retail stores into design destinations. Architecture critic Ed Keegan surveys the scene and tells us whether they measure up. |
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Predatory Lending and HB 4050
Jim Capraro—Executive Director, Greater Southwest Development Corporation
As the controversy over Illinois's House Bill 4050 continues, we talk with Jim Capraro, who is one of the advocates of the pilot program to crack down on predatory lending. |
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Out of the Pits: Inside the Chicago Board of Trade
Caitlin Zaloom—Author; Assistant Professor of Metropolitan Studies and American Studies, New York University
Cultural anthropologist Caitlin Zaloom lets us into the Chicago Board of Trade. Zaloom's new book is entitled, Out of the Pits: Traders and Technology from Chicago to London (University of Chicago Press, 2006). |
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Family Trade Secrets
Tom Cashman—Member, Chicago Board of Trade
Steve Edwards sits down with Tom Cashman who shares the story of how his family bought a seat in the stock exchange and what it means.
Music Button: Lou Busch & His Orchestra, “Cool,” from the CD Bachelor Pad Royale (Capitol) |
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Down, but Not Out
Sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout gives us a rundown of yesterday’s disappointing Bears’ loss to the New England Patriots. |
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Painful Lessons Learned
Dr. Bonnie Solomon—Writer; Emergency Physician
Bonnie Solomon shares what she has learned from her daily dealings in a suburban Chicago ER about the mysterious world of pain. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 24, 2006 |
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Month in Review
Cliff Kelly—WVON Personality
Laura Washington—Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times
Cornelia Grumman—Editorial Board Writer, Chicago Tribune
Steve Edwards and the panel discuss the top news stories for the month of November in our regular “Month in Review.”
Music Button: The Bamboos, “Crooked Cop,” from the CD Step It Up (Ubiquity Records) |
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Raw Food for Thought
Chicago writer Cara Jepsen reflects on her diet. |
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Sexy Shoes and Pole Dancing
Mirca Ramos—Co-Owner, The Pump Room
“Eight Forty-Eight’s” Sylvia Ewing reports on a Logan Square shoe store that provides not only shoes, but an unusual performance opportunity for customers.
Music Button: Banda Uniao Black, “Faz Tanto Tempo,” from the CD Latin Travels 2 (6 Degrees) |
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City of Tomorrow
Independent producer Sandy Hausman reports on a competition hosted by the Chicago Architecture Foundation and the History Channel that asks designers to dream up their vision of the city in 2106.
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The Life and Art of Richard Tuttle
Artist Richard Tuttle’s work has inspired an entire generation of artists to find art in everyday places and things. Tuttle reflects on his work and his inspiration.
Music Button: Ulrich Schnauss, “Suddenly The Trees Are Giving Way,” from the CD Far Away Trains Passing By (Domino) |
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Richard Tuttle Review
Local art critic Margaret Hawkins reviews the Richard Tuttle exhibition, The Art of Richard Tuttle. The exhibition runs through February 4 at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Dueling Critics—Trueblinka
Dueling Critics Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel spar over the Collaboraction production of Adam Rapp’s Trueblinka. The play runs through December 17 at the Chicago Dramatists.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 23, 2006 |
Pre-empted for Thanksgiving Programming
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 22, 2006 |
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The Beginnings of a Pumpkin Pie
Chicago Public Radio’s Catrin Einhorn talks about how one local product has made a difference in a Mexican town. |
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End of the Line for Thanksgiving Gobblers
Chicago Public Radio's Adriene Hill checks out a turkey farm in Waterman, Illinois, as it prepares for the holiday.
Music Button: Bruce Lash, “Don’t Fear The Reaper,” from the CD Prozak for Lovers (Self-released) |
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The Making of a Holiday Parade
Phil Purevich—Executive Director, Festival Planning, Chicago Festival Association
Steve Edwards speaks with Phil Purevich about his role in planning Chicago's annual Thanksgiving Parade, one of the largest annual parades in the nation.
Music Button: The Goldman Band, “McKinley Inauguration,” from the CD The Greatest Band in the Land (Angel Records)
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Campaigning for Marshall Field
Jim McKay—Adjunct Associate Professor, The School of Architecture, University of Illinois at Chicago; Digital Media Specialist
Chicagoan Jim McKay tells us how far he’s willing to go to bring back the Marshall Field's name.
Music Button: Forro in the Dark, “Indios Do Norte,” from the CD Bonfires of Sao Joao (Nublu Records) |
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Two Simple Words
Writer and contributor Cherie Caswell Dost reflects on her habit of saying “thank you.” |
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The Fine Line Between Church and State
Chicago Public Radio's Jason DeRose reports on how faith-based charities in Chicago spend their federal money.
Related Links:
Pui Tak Center
IMAN: Inner City Muslim Action Network |
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Changes to the Catholic Mass
Writer Judy Valente shares her thoughts on the new Catholic Mass.
Music Button: Tortoise, “Gamera,” from the CD Box Set A Lazarus Taxon (Thrill Jockey)
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Tortoise Unearth A Lazarus Taxon
Doug McCombs and Dan Bitney of the internationally-acclaimed Chicago group Tortoise talk about the group’s new collection of rarities and previously unreleased material: A Lazarus Taxon (Thrill Jockey, 2006).
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 21, 2006 |
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Deadly State Supervision?
Cook County Public Guardian Robert Harris answers questions about reports that carelessness contributed to the deaths of children under the care of the state. Sonari Glinton reports.
Music Button: His Name Is Alive, “One Year,” from the CD Four Tet Remixes (Domino Records) |
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Initiation of Merit-Based Pay for Chicago Teachers
Chicago Public Radio’s Jay Field reports on the plan to give Chicago Public Schools teachers merit-based pay.
Music Button: The Beard, “Someday,” from the CD OmLounge 6 (Om Records) |
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Aldermanic Race
Greg Hinz—Columnist, Crain's Chicago Business
Dick Simpson—Professor, Head Designate, University of Illinois at Chicago
Greg Hinz and Dick Simpson join us to discuss the brewing battle over seats in Chicago's City Council.
Music Button: Roger Morris “Hard Labour,” from the CD Le Jazzbeat (Jazzman Records) |
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Change in Chesterton, IN?
Chesterton, Indiana, says “no” to becoming a city. Michael Puente reports.
Music Button: Reminder, “Now I Disappear,” from the CD Continuum (Eastern Developments Records) |
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Campaign Notebook: Area Citizens Weigh-In on the Mid-term Election Results
Nizam Arain—Lawyer
Pamela Dominguez—Community Activist
Ben Schuster—Paralegal
James Thomas—Assembly Line Worker, Ford Motor Company
Janet Wittbold—Retired Commercial Artist
We check in with the voters who participated in our election coverage to find out how they're feeling about the results at the
local and national level, and their own engagement in the political process.
Music Button: Reminder, “Now I Disappear,” from the CD Continuum (Eastern Developments Records) |
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Dave Fischoff's “The Crawl”
Dave Fischoff—Musician
Contributor Jennifer Brandel talks to local musician Dave Fischoff about compiling thousands of audio samples and turning them
into a full-length pop album. His new album is entitled, “The Crawl” (Secretly Canadian, 2006). |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 20, 2006 |
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Monday Morning Business Update
Business contributor David Greising analyzes the latest buyout and merger mania.
Music Button: Pat Metheny, “Summer Day,” from the CD Metheny Mehldau (Nonesuch Records)
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Remembering Milton Friedman
Economist Charlie Wheelan commemorates the life of the late Milton Friedman, a Nobel laureate known for championing the “Chicago school” of economics.
Music Button: Better Daze, “Golden Brown,” from the CD Music from the Motion Picture Extreme (Ryko Records) |
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Hollow Earth
Sam Weller—Journalist
David Standish—Author
Sam Weller talks with local author David Standish about his book Hollow Earth: The Long and Curious History of Imagining Strange Lands, Fantastical Creatures, Advanced Civilizations, and Marvelous Machines Below the Earth's Surface (Perseus Books, 2006).
Music Button: Theme from “Time Tunnel,” from the CD The Sci-Fi Channel presents Selections from Sci-Fi’s Greatest Hits (TVT Records) |
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Beth Finke
Writer Beth Finke explains why time is so precious to her. Beth Finke is author of the memoir Long Time, No See (University of Illinois Press, 2003).
Music Button: Four Tet, “A Joy,” from the CD Four Tet Remixes (Domino Records) |
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Listener Feedback
We share your e-mails and calls. To share your thoughts, send us an e-mail. |
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Sports Update
Sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout brings us the latest on the Bears, Bulls and the newest Cub slugger.
Music Button: Only Freak, “Viper Vapour,” from the CD Electrolush (Om Records) |
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The Sports Action Team Visits Studio 312
Al Samuels—Co-Creator, Star, NBC's “Sports Action Team”
Kevin Flemming—Co-Creator, Star of NBC's “Sports Action Team”
Jimmy Carrane tackles Al Samuels and Kevin Flemming. “Sports Action Team” can be seen Sunday nights on NBC 5. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 17, 2006 |
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Fall Veto Update
We talk with Capitol Fax blogger Rich Miller about an update on the Illinois legislature's fall veto session.
Music Button: Kirk DeGiorgio, “For the Children,” from the CD Phil Ranelin: The Remixes (Hefty)
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Jonestown Revisited
Rebecca Moore—Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Religious Studies, San Diego State University
The release of new documentary entitled Jonestown: The Life and Death of the People’s Temple marks the 28th anniversary of the tragedy. We talk with leading Jonestown scholar Rebecca Moore about her research, and the very personal connection she has with that fateful day.
Jonestown: The Life and Death of the People’s Temple screens November 24-30 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Music Button: Exploding Star Orchestra, “Black Sun,” from the CD We Are All From Somewhere Else (Thrill Jockey) |
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Remembering Ragdale
Contributor Judy Valente reflects on her recent experience at the artists’ retreat, Ragdale house. |
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Dueling Critics—Panther Burn
This week the duo fans each others flames and takes on MPAACT’s Panther Burn on stage at Victory Gardens through December 3.
Music Button: Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra, “Dirty Larry,” from the CD Strings & Things (Ubiquity) |
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The Lola Project
K. Bradford—Artistic Director, The Lola Project
We speak with K. Bradford about a new production that incorporates a range of performance art, including burlesque and drag kings among others.
The Lola Project takes the stage tonight and tomorrow night at 8 at the HotHouse. |
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A Conversation with Crispin Hellion Glover
Actor Crispin Hellion Glover speaks with Steve Edwards about his directorial debut, What Is It?. Glover presents an evening of live entertainment at the Chicago premiere this Saturday at the Music Box Theater.
The live, dramatic presentation of What Is It? featuring Crispin Glover taeks place this weekend at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Box Theatre. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 16, 2006 |
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The Controversy over HB4050
Sam Finkelstein—Community Reinvestment Organizer, National Training and Information Center
We talk with Sam Finkelstein about a controversial law meant to protect consumers against predatory lending. |
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Property Assessment Cap
Chicago Public Radio’s Catrin Einhorn reports on some suggested alternatives to the property assessment cap. |
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Affordable Housing
Chicago Public Radio’s Linda Paul follows up on the Evanston affordable housing referendum defeated last week.
Music Button: The Mackrosoft, “Quiet Encephalitics,” from the CD Antonio’s Giraffe (Mackrosoft Records) |
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Overload in the Information Age
Resident philosopher Al Gini reflects on information overload. |
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El Funoun
We share music featured in the performances of the El Funoun Palestinian Popular Dance Troupe, who perform Dance Freedom! this Sunday night at 7 at Governor State University’s Center for the Performing Arts. |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio Arts Editor Edward Lifson shares three not-to-be-missed upcoming cultural events.
Lord of the Yum-Yum
Tonight at 7
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
Chicago
Latke-Hamantash Debate
Tuesday, November 21 from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Mandel Hall, University of Chicago
Chicago
Chicago Chorale Performs Brahm’s “Eine Deutsches Requiem”
Saturday, November 18 at 8 p.m.
KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation
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Dr. Maragret Burroughs: A Retrospective
Dr. Maragret Burroughs—Artist; Educator; Co-Founder, DuSable Museum of African Art
Richard Steele joins Dr. Margaret Burroughs on a tour of her artwork at the Robert Morris College State Street Gallery.
Dr. Maragret Burroughs: A Retrospective Opening Reception is tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. at Robert Morris College State Street Gallery in Chicago. |
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Lilpop Sisters
Magda Krance—Daughter of Lilpop Sister Felicja Lilpop Krance
We take an inside look at the elite, artistic and cultural world of 1920’s Warsaw through the daughter of one of the famed Lilpop sisters. The Lilpop Sisters are explored in the documentary The Lilpop Sisters and Their Passions.
The Lilpop Sisters and Their Passions screens Sunday, November 19 at 5 p.m. and Tuesday, November 21 at 7 p.m. as part of Chicago’s Polish Film Festival at the Society for Arts. Director Bożena Garus Hackuba will speak after both screenings. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 15, 2006 |
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Wednesday Morning Business Update
Business contributor David Greising joins us to talk about international perceptions of Chicago.
Music Button: Cibelle, “Maxutu,” from the CD Electric Gypsyland 2 (Crammed Discs) |
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Out of My Way—The Polish Museum of America
Jan Lorys—Director, Polish Museum of America
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“Eight Forty-Eight’s” Gianofer Fields continues her series exploring the region with a visit to the Polish Museum of America and learns that everything American is actually Polish. |
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Studio 312—Grannies on Safari
Pat Johnson and Regina Fraser—Hosts, “Grannies on Safari”
In this installment of Studio 312, host Jimmy Carrane has a wardrobe malfunction and speaks with Pat Johnson and Regina Fraser from the series “Grannies on Safari.”
Music Button: Nomo, “One To One,” from the CD NewTones (Ubiquity) |
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The Zephyr Cafe
Chicago Public Radio’s Robert Wildeboer visits an auction of wares from a recently-closed diner and ice cream shop on Chicago's north side.
Music Button: Les Deux Love Orchestra, “A Cottage For Sale,” from the CD King Kong (Heart Times Coffee Cup Records) |
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Tap from Around the Globe
This weekend and next, the Chicago Human Rhythm Project's Global Rhythm 2 will be celebrating tap dance from around the globe. Dance Contributor Lucia Mauro previews the event including Sheketak—the Israeli answer to Stomp.
Music Button: Steve Goodman, “Three-Legged Man,” from the CD Live at the Earl of Old Town (Red Pajama Records) |
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Steve Goodman's Got a New Live Album
Jim Tullio—Recording Engineer; Musician; Friend of the late Steve Goodman
We talk with Jim Tullio, who’s just released a lost Steve Goodman concert on CD entitled Steve Goodman: Live at the Earl of Old Town (Red Pajama Records, 2006).
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Chicago Public Radio's Jason Marck sits down with Steve Goodman's mother, Minnette, to discuss the musician's life and career. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 14, 2006 |
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Pay Hikes, Rate Freezes and Veto Sessions
Sean Crawford—Statehouse Bureau Chief, Illinois Public Radio
Sean Crawford discusses the possibility for a hike in the minimum wage, electric rate freezes and the fall legislative veto session. |
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A Conversation with Clinton Diarist Janis Kearney
Janis Kearney—Personal Diarist to Former President Bill Clinton
Janis Kearney sits down with “Eight Forty-Eight's” Sylvia Ewing to share what she learned from her experience gathering African-Americans’ perspectives on the Clinton era for her latest book, Conversations: William Jefferson Clinton, from Hope to Harlem (Writing Our World Press, 2006).
Music Button: The Mackrosoft, “Antonio’s Giraffe,” from the CD Antonio’s Giraffe (Mackrosoft Records) |
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A Goat, a Curse and the American Dream
Rick Kogan—Senior Staff Writer and Columnist, Chicago Tribune Sunday Magazine; Host, WGN-AM “Sunday Papers”
Rick Kogan shares the history of the Billy Goat Tavern. He is the author of A Chicago Tavern: A Goat, a Curse and the American Dream (Lake Claremont Press, 2006). |
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Richard Nickel’s Chicago: Photographs of a Lost City
Arts Editor Edward Lifson talks with Rich Cahan about the new book he co-edited, Richard Nickel’s Chicago: Photographs of a Lost City (CityFiles Press, 2006). The book chronicles the life and work of Nickel’s through his images.
Music Button: Eliot Lipp, “The Days,” from the CD The Days EP (Hefty Records) |
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Rosehill Cemetery
Chicago writer Robert Hughes talks about a haunting experience at Rosehill Cemetery—the largest cemetery in Chicago. Hughes is author of Running with Walker: A Memoir (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003).
Music Button: Roger O’Donnell, “For the Truth in You,” from the CD The Truth in Me (Great Society Recordings) |
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Winning Streak
Ruby Streak—Musical Director, Second City
The indomitable Ruby Streak has held her post as Second City Musical Director for nearly 30 years. She talks with Steve Edwards about her tenure with the company, her musical beginnings and her latest podcasting endeavors.
Music Button: Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, “Dewy Drops of Spring,” from the CD Dim the Lights, Chill the Ham (Cargo Records) |
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Music Interviews—The Changes
Chicago Public Radio's Tony Sarabia profiles the local band, The Changes. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 13, 2006
Richard Steele Guest Hosts |
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Smackdown
“Eight Forty-Eight” sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout reports on the victorious results of the Bears game against the Giants last night. |
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Paddy on the Hardwood: A Journey in Irish Hoops
Former NCAA basketball coach and Chicago native Rus Bradburd shares the personal story of his journey through Ireland as an aspiring fiddle player and professional basketball coach.
Bradburd’s new book is Paddy on the Hardwood: A Journey in Irish Hoops (University of New Mexico Press, 2006).
Related Link:
Athletes United for Peace
Music Button: Exploding Star Orchestra, “Cosmic Tomes of Sleep Walking Lovers Part 5,” from the CD We Are All From Somewhere Else (Thrill Jockey |
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Examining Mercury Pollution in Illinois
Michael Hawthorne—Staff Reporter, The Chicago Tribune
Doug McFarlan—Spokesman, MidWest Generation
Howard Lerner—Executive Director, Environmental Law and Policy Institute
We host a roundtable discussion on the problems and solutions to mercury pollution in Illinois. |
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Local Implications of the National Bishops’ Conference
Chicago Public Radio’s Jason DeRose reports on how local figures are making a big impact on the National Bishops’ Conference.
Music Button: The Life Force Trio, “Soul Mates Like Thunder and Lightning,” from the CD Living Room (Plug Research Records) |
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It’s Greek to Me
Playwright Katie Watson geeks out on Greek tragedy. Her new play, War is Bad: Sock Puppet Euripides takes the stage tonight at 8 at Schubas. It is also showing at The Hideout this Friday at 6 p.m.
Music Button: Koko Taylor, “Born Under a Bad Sign,” from the CD Deluxe Edition (Alligator Records) |
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Koko Taylor and Richard Steele
Blues legend Koko Taylor joins Richard Steele to talk about her life and her upcoming, all-woman show “Sisters in Royalty” onstage at the House of Blues this Sunday at 5 p.m.
Related Link:
Alligator Records |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 10, 2006
Tony Sarabia Guest Hosts
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For Those Coming Home
We talk with Illinois Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn about his reaction to the elections and his continued championing for veterans' rights.
Music Button: Traditional, “Sitting on the Stern of a Boat,” from the CD Lewis & Clark: Original Soundtrack Recording |
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Soldiers’ Stories
Aaron Hughes—Veteran
Aaron Rutker—Veteran
Aaron Hughes and Aaron Rutker share their experiences overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the challenges of coming home from war. |
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Buffalo Soldiers
We hear an excerpt from composer James Kimo Williams' work Buffalo Soldiers, which includes narration by Williams of a speech by Abraham Lincoln, and a speech given by Colin Powell to celebrate the unveiling of the Buffalo Soldier Statue at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1992. |
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Thanks for the Memories
Jane Mersky Leder—Author
Jane Mersky Leder reveals the way that people of the World War II generation responded to the passions of war and how it changed sexual relationships and identity forever.
Jane Mersky Leder is author of Thanks for the Memories: Love, Sex and World War II (Praeger Press, 2006).
Music Button: Les Deux Love Orchestra, “Artie Shaw’s Moonglow,” from the CD King Kong (Heart Times Coffee Cup Records) |
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Declarations: Music Between the Wars
We hear an excerpt from 19th century composer Paul Hindemith. The piece is featured on a new album by the Pacifica Quartet entitled Declarations: Music Between the Wars (Cedille Records, 2006). |
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Bears and Giants Showdown in the Big Apple
Sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout previews this Sunday’s game between the Bears and the Giants in New York. This upcoming game could decide homefield advantage in the play-offs.
Music Button: Superfreaks, “1990 Breakdown,” from the CD Dope On Plastic, Volume 8 (React Music) |
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Dueling Critics—Argonautika and Moby Dick
Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman—Theater Critics
Our Dueling Critics spar over two plays—Argonautika at Lookingglass Theater through December 23 and Moby Dick at the Building Stage Theater through December 20. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 9, 2006 |
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Mayoral Ballot Forecast
Chicago Public Radio Political Reporter Ben Calhoun talks about who is expected to be on the mayoral election ballot.
Music Button: Nicodemus + Osiris, “Free Souls Part 3,” from the CD Turntables on the Hudson 6 (Wonderwheel Recordings) |
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Head of the Board
Todd Stroger, the President-elect of the Cook County Board, joins us to talk about his recent win and plans for his future administration.
Music Button: TM Juke, “Life Rain Fall,” from the CD Forward (Ubiquity Records) |
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Box of Wind
Tom Montgomery-Fate—English Professor, College of DuPage
As politicians struggle to work across party lines, few look to religious traditions for common ground. Tom Montgomery-Fate likens this irony to a box of wind.
Montgomery-Fate is author of Steady & Trembling: Art, Faith, & Family in an Uncertain World (Chalice Press, 2005). |
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Finding Solutions for Public Transit
Julie Hamos—Illinois State Representative, 18th District; Chair, Committee on Mass Transit
As the Regional Transportation Authority releases its initial plan to solve the Chicago's mass transit woes, Julie Hamos talks with us about legislative plans for transportation.
Music Button: Scott Fields Ensemble, “American Buffalo,” from the CD Mamet (Delmark) |
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High School Transformation Plan
Chicago Public Radio’s Jay Field reports on George Washington High School. The South Side school is making dramatic changes to its curriculum to lower drop-out rates and increase classroom enthusiasm. |
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Chicago Wilderness
Melinda Pruett-Jones—Executive Director, The Chicago Wilderness Consortium
Melinda Pruett-Jones talks about nature in her region with “Eight Forty-Eight” producer Gianofer Fields.
Music Button: Jazz is Dead, “Weather Report Suite Prelude,” from a bootleg CD Recorded in Boulder, Colorado, April 13, 1999 |
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Fourth Annual Festival de Son Mexicano
We hear an excerpt of the song “Cielito Lindo” by Sones de México.
The Fourth Annual Festival de Son Mexicano takes place this Saturday with concerts at 7 and 10 p.m. at the Old Town School of Folk Music. |
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Luna Negra ‘06
Edwardo Vilaro—Founder and Artistic Director, Luna Negra
Susana Baca—Singer
We look into the practice and preparation for Luna Negra's world premiere with Susana Baca.
Luna Negra Dance Theater premieres “Mi Corazón Negro” (My Black Heart), accompanied live by legendary Afro-Peruvian singer Susana Baca tomorrow night at 8 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park. |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio Arts Editor Edward Lifson shares three not-to-be-missed upcoming cultural events.
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"Classic Landscape", Charles Sheeler |
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SOFA Chicago |
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"Rubber Stamps", Bill Maudlin |
Charles Sheeler’s Across Media
Runs through January 7 at The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago
SOFA Chicago 2006: The 13TH Annual International Exposition of
Sculpture Objects & Functional Art
November 10-12
Navy Pier
Chicago
Bill Mauldin: Original Editorial Cartoons
Runs through December 30 at the Jean Albano Gallery
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 8, 2006 |
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The Sound and Fury of Election Night
We share the voices and stories of Election Day. |
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Anybody’s Guess
Chicago Public Radio’s Lynette Kalsnes and Sonari Glinton sit down with Steve Edwards and recap the continuing saga of the race between Todd Stroger and Tony Peraica for Cook County Board President. |
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Republican Report Back
Rep. Tom Cross—Illinois’ 84th District House; Republican Leader
We talk with Tom Cross about the current state of his party in light of recent Democratic political gains. |
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A Conversation with Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Rep. Jan Schakowsky—Illinois’ 9th Congressional District; House Minority Chief Deputy Whip
Jan Schakowsky talks about Nancy Pelosi’s new position as Speaker of the House and the general Democratic agenda in this new session.
Music Button: The Baldwin Brothers, “Gravity Fone,” from the CD Return of the Golden Rhodes (TVT Records) |
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Putting it All Together
Dr. Alan Gitleson—Professor, Political Science, Loyola University, Chicago
Alan Gitelson joins us with analysis of local and national election results. |
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Essential Mysteries of Chicago—The Daley Case
In the final installment of his series, Chicago Public Radio’s intrepid German correspondent Tobias Jaecker seeks the answer to the ultimate Chicago mystery.
Music Button: Frank Sinatra, “My Kind of Town,” from the box set The Reprise Collection (Reprise Records) |
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Momenta’s Momentum
Stephanie Clemens—Co-Founder, Artistic Director and Choreographer, Momenta Performing Arts Company
Stephanie Clemens discusses the Oak Park dance company’s current season with Chicago Public Radio’s Tony Sarabia.
Music Button: “Tango #4,” from the CD Momenta: Music Compilation from the Fall 2006 Concert Series (Not Released Commercially) |
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Wally Sweeps Up
Media contributor Wally Podrazik talks TV as November sweeps begin and we come to the end of Phase One of this year's television season. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 7, 2006 |
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Mohammed Salah Update
Chicago Public Radio’s Robert Wildeboer joins us in studio to discuss the latest developments in the trial of accused terrorist Mohammed Salah.
Music Button: Thunderball, “To Sir With Dub,” from the CD Cinescope (ESL Records) |
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A New Production of Woyzeck
Greg Allen—Director, Woyzeck
Greg Allen and Greasy Joan & Co. present a new production of Woyzeck, opening this weekend and running through December 17 at Greasy Joan & Co. |
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Paper Sale?
Business contributor David Greising talks about the possible sales of the Chicago Sun-Times and The Chicago Tribune.
Music Button: Johnny Fiasco, “Take 5,” from the CD Om 10: A Decade of Future Music (Om Records) |
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The Founding of the United States Experience
We talk with local authors Gerry and Janet Souter about their interactive, audio-enhanced history of the American Revolution—The Founding of the United States Experience: 1763-1815 (Random House, 2006).
Music Button: U.S.A.F. Band of the Golden West, “American Celebration Overture,” from the CD An American Celebration (Produced by the U.S. Air Force) |
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Meet the Parents
High school teacher John O'Connor reflects on what you can learn from the parent-teacher conference. |
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Here’s to Miss Lyles
Miss Kara Lyles—Pre-School Teacher
We meet teacher Kara Lyles who recently won one of the first ever Story Reader Preschool Teacher of the Year awards.
Chicago Public Radio’s Nick White reports. |
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The Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble: Live in Studio
Victor Garcia—Trumpet
Willie Garcia—Sax
Darwin Noguera—Piano
Victor Torres—Bass
Ernie Adams—Drums
The Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble presents their debut, live from Chicago Public Radio's Performance Studio.
The Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble performs tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Hothouse as part of the Jazz en Clave Latin Jazz Festival. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 6, 2006 |
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The 11th Campaign Hour
Steve Edwards sits down with Chicago Public Radio’s political reporter Ben Calhoun to discuss last minute election campaigning. |
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Key Illinois Congressional Races
Eric Krol—Reporter, The Daily Herald
Changes in the Illinois congressional districts could significantly shift power in the U.S. Capital. Eric Krol talks about the congressional races that will make the difference on the national political landscape. |
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Chicago Police Still Under Fire
A grass roots organization is targeting 8 Cook County judges as a way of keeping 20-year-old allegations alive against the Chicago police force. Robert Wildeboer reports.
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Judicial Race Watch
Abdon Pallasch—Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
Abdon Pallasch tells us who to watch in the judicial races.
Music Button: Q-Burns Abstract Message, “Brainwormed,” from the CD Exclusive Collection Volume One (Eighth Dimension) |
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Democratic Family Values
Chicago Public Radio’s Jason DeRose reports on how democrats are taking on family values. |
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Voting on Housing Diversity
An upcoming referenda question faces Evanston residents about whether or not they want to keep housing diversity in their community. Chicago Public Radio’s Linda Paul reports.
Music Button: Tommy Guerrero, “The Under Dog,” from the CD From the Soil to the Soul (Quannum Records) |
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Election Day from the Inside
Paul Caprio—Republican Political Consultant
Kevin Lampe—Democratic Political Consultant
We sit down with two political consultants who take us inside the electoral machine. |
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Faith in Politics
Edwin Eisendrath—Former Alderman and Gubernatorial Candidate
Edwin Eisendrath contemplates common ground in politics. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 3, 2006 |
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Taking the Temperature of the Cook County Health System
Judith Graham—Staff Reporter, Chicago Tribune
We talk with Judith Graham about the problems confronting the Cook County health system. |
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Getting on Board
Chicago Public Radio’s Sonari Glinton examines Tony Peraica and Todd Stroger, the two candidates running to replace John Stroger as president of the Cook County Board. |
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How the CTA is Faring
What’s your beef with the CTA? We ask commuters what bothers them. |
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Candidate Patrick
Chicago Public Radio’s Chip Mitchell profiles Deval Patrick, a former Chicago-based civil rights attorney who holds a big lead in the governor’s race in Massachusetts. |
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Check Mates
Writer Michael Tisserand shares how the game of chess has helped his daughter become one of the cool kids.
The Illinois State All Grade Scholastic Chess Tournament takes place tomorrow at Joliet Junior College. |
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American Politics on the Big Screen
Film contributor Jonathan Miller previews two new films that reflect American politics: Iraq in Fragments, a documentary about the people of Iraq, and Old Joy, a feature film starring indie rock stalwart Will Oldham.
Old Joy opens tonight at the Music Box Theatre, and Iraq in Fragments opens Friday, November 10, at Landmark Century Centre Cinema. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 2, 2006 |
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What's Our Civic Obligation?
Resident philosopher Al Gini contemplates the responsibility of the American citizen. |
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Run Foozie Run!
Miss Foozie a.k.a John Foos—Night Club Hostess
With the two parties each facing their own challenges this election season, we offer another choice. We bring you the campaign promises of the one and only Miss Foozie. |
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Essential Mysteries of Chicago—BYOB
Our fellow from Berlin, Tobias Jaecker, learns more about something that would never happen in Germany—permission and encouragement to bring his own beer into a restaurant. |
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Studio 312—A Talk with Actor Jim True-Frost
Jimmy Carrane talks with actor Jim True-Frost from the HBO show, “The Wire.” True-Frost is currently appearing in The Pillowman at Steppenwolf Theater through November 12. |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio Arts Editor Edward Lifson shares three, or four, not-to-be-missed upcoming cultural events.
Artist and Curator Akram Zaatari Speaks
November 8 at 6 p.m.
Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
Evanston
Blast Theory’s Can You See Me Now?
November 2-5 from 1-4 p.m.
Downtown Chicago
Chicago Humanities Festival—Scott Simon and Walter Murch: War Into Words
November 5 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 1, 2006 |
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Changing a Troubled System for Troubled Kids
Cornelia Grumman—Editorial Writer, Chicago Tribune
We talk with Cornelia Grumman about the significance of the newly announced changes at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center. |
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Live Fire in the Great Lakes?
The Coast Guard wants to shoot heavy machine guns in the Great Lake, a plan that has some up in arms. Chicago Public Radio's Shawn Allee reports. |
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Bully Video
In a popular video game, you get to be the kid getting revenge on the bullies. Chicago Public Radio’s Michael Puente reports on one Indiana mom’s efforts to get stores to pull the pinball game “Bully” from their shelves. |
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Playing on Pinball’s Past
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Chicago Public Radio's Tim Carnahan reports on the efforts to revive the pinball industry, which once was an empire in Chicago.
The 22nd annual Pinball Expo takes place November 2-5 in Rosemont, Illinois. |
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Out of My Way—Trixi Conks Out!
Thair Zayas—Mechanic Extraordinaire; Miracle Worker; Lady Magnet
Gianofer Fields' beloved Trixi takes a trip out of her way...to the mechanic. |
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Dance Chicago 2006
Dance contributor Kelly Kleiman brings us a preview of this year's Dance Chicago festival, which starts this weekend and takes place through December 3. |
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