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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
 Northern Illinois University political scientist Matt Streb gives us a run down of the key congressional races in Illinois. Plus, we tour an exhibition at the Newberry Library that explores the history of children’s books.
 
 
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Eight Forty-Eight 10/13/2008  
Psychologist Nancy Molitor shares the results of a new study on how the economy is affecting the emotional health of Americans. Plus, we talk with the filmmaker of a new documentary about Chicago native jazz singer Anita O’Day.
Eight Forty-Eight 10/10/2008  
CTA Chairwoman Carole Brown discusses the agency's proposed 2009 budget. Then, how area religious leaders are addressing the economy. We talk with attorney Joseph Margulies about the latest news from Guantanamo Bay. Plus, Michael Puente explains the troubles over early voting in Indiana. Dan Bindert shares his Three to See. And Shawn Campbell reviews the latest release from Catfish Haven.
Eight Forty-Eight 10/9/2008  
We find out why Reason magazine senior editor Radley Balko says Senator Barack Obama’s support for community policing strategies is problematic. Journalist Nancy Nichols tells us about her book, Lake Effect: Two Sisters and a Town’s Toxic Legacy. We talk to the President of the Adler Planetarium about NASA’s 50th anniversary Future Forum taking place on Friday, and look at the future of space exploration. Plus, comic writer John McNally talks about his new book, Ghosts of Chicago.
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