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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
 Gabriel Spitzer reports is live from New Trier High School, where Sen. James Meeks is leading a protest targeting school funding reform. And, Ben Calhoun checks in from the Republican National Convention in the Twin Cities.


 
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Update from Republican National Convention

Political reporter Ben Calhoun brings us the latest from the Republican National Convention in Minnesota’s Twin Cities

Posted on 9.2.2008
McCain's Economic Agenda

Business contributor David Greising analyzes Senator John McCain’s economic plan for the presidency.

Posted on 9.2.2008
School Protest Update

Chicago Public Radio’s Gabriel Spitzer joins us from the House of Hope, where Illinois State Senator James Meeks is staging a protest on school funding reform.

Posted on 9.2.2008
School Funding Roundtable

A panel of educators joins us as we invite listeners to join the conversation about school funding in the Chicago area.

Posted on 9.2.2008
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