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Friday, November 6, 2009
 On the day before11-digit dialing begins in the Chicago region, we ask locals to put a face and character to each area code. And the dueling critics review the Artistic Home production of Days to Come.


 
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Talking with Activist Howard Zinn

Eight Forty-Eight poet in residence Kevin Coval speaks with historian, playwright and social activist, Howard Zinn.

Music Button: Kieren Hebden and Steve Reid, "Brains", Tongues, (Domino) 

Posted on 11.6.2009
Documentary Explores the Bible's Take on Homosexuality

Director Ky Dickens tells us about her journey making the documentary Fish Out of Water. The film explores the Bible's interpretation of homosexuality.

Posted on 11.6.2009
Area Code Stereotypes

As Chicagoans face a third area code, we asked people at the Thompson Center to stereotype existing Chicagoland area codes.

Music Button: The Rez Band, "Area 312", Live Bootleg (Sparrow Records) 

Posted on 11.6.2009
Dueling Critics: Days to Come

The rarely produced Lillian Hellman play Days To Come, is at The Artistic Home.

Music Button: Bill Perkins "Little Bird/Little Boat", Ultra-Lounge: Bossa Novaville (Capitol Records)

Posted on 11.6.2009
Musician with Neuromuscular Condition Finds a New Way to Play Music

Musician Billy McLaughlin discusses his battle with a neuromuscular condition called focal dystonia, and how he re-learned to play the guitar.

Posted on 11.6.2009
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