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2001 Audio On-Demand & Program Descriptions
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January 31, 2001 Audio
We examine the Death Penalty on the one year anniversary of Governor George Ryan’s moratorium. Chicagoans voice their opinions on whether or not they think the current concerns with the Illinois Death Penalty System can be fixed. Steve discusses how the system may be fixed with guests Steve Mills of the Chicago Tribune and Larry Marshall of Northwestern University’s Center for Wrongful Convictions. Steve and resident philosopher Al Gini explore variations on today's death penalty theme. Victoria Lautman and University of Chicago professor and forensic pathologist Dr. Robert Kirshner discuss how forensic scientists worldwide uncover human rights violations. Steve talks about death penalty issues in the play Coyote on a Fence with playwright Bruce Graham, producer Kevin Mix and director Dado.
January 30, 2001 Audio
William Mitchell: Victoria Lautman interviews the MIT professor about urban infrastructure and his new book City of Bits: Space, Place, and the Infobahn. Slavery to Freedom: Richard Steele discusses the book From Slavery to Freedom: The History of African Americans with author and historian John Hope Franklin. (orig. broadcast 8/23/2000--)
January 29, 2001 Audio
Gaming Board: On the eve of Tuesday's gaming board hearing, Steve checks in with Reverend Tom Grey, President of the National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling and Gary Mack of the Rosemont Mayor's office. Analysis: Steve talks with Chicago Sun-Times reporter Tim Novak for analysis of the two sides in the gaming board debate. Joliet Ballpark: Steve and the Joliet Herald News' Ted Slowik look at what the new $23 million stadium may offer the city, and at what it might offer the park's new tenant. Gall Bladder: Eight Forty-Eight architecture contributor Ed Keegan ponders what the loss of his bile-producing gall bladder may mean for his criticism ability. Soil Study: IPR reporter Carrie Mohr reports on what a recent state study reveals about the negative effects of strip-tilling and chemical run-off. Unshackled: Eight Forty-Eight producer Gianofer Fields paid a visit to the Pacific Garden Mission's radio program, celebrating its 50th anniversary.
January 26, 2001 Audio
Month in Review: Steve examines the top stories of the past month with Chicago Public Radio’s David Schaper, Eight Forty-Eight economics contributor Charlie Wheelan, and Laura Washington, publisher and editor of the Chicago Reporter. IPR/Blackouts: Illinois Public Radio bureau chief Bill Wheelhouse compares power systems in California and Illinois in light of rolling blackouts throughout the Golden State. LCCP: Suzanne Kraus, founding member of The Lesbian Community Cancer Project shares memories from the past 10 years of the organization. Film: Eight Forty-Eight film contributor Jonathan Miller reviews George Washington a film by David Gordon Green and Chunhyang, a film by Korean director Im Kwon Taek. Ivanhoe Theater: Eight Forty-Eight theatre contributor Jonathan Abarbanel speaks with Ivanhoe Theatre stage manager Tom Guerra, owner, presenter Douglas L. Bragan and Free Associates executive director Mark Gagne about the end of the run for this Chicago theater company.
January 25, 2001Audio
Millennium Park: Steve talks with Charles Waldheim, from UIC’s Architecture Department and Ed Uhlir, design director for the Millennium Park project about the new design for Chicago’s “front yard”. Block 37: Eight Forty-Eight architecture contributor Ed Keegan talks with Steve about plans for the North Loop's Block 37. Facing History: Steve tours the Chicago Historical Association exhibit and brings us reactions of Chicago area students. Human Relations: Steve speaks with Human Relations Foundation of Chicago director Terri Johnson about the results of the study Human Relations in Metropolitan Chicago 2000.
January 24, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
Sports Roundtable: Steve talks with Bill Jauss, sportswriter for the Chicago Tribune and Ron Rapoport, sports columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times about the current sports climate in Chicago. Round Lake Schools: Steve talks with Terry Ezyk, school Board member of Round Lake District 116 about the possibility of the Illinois Board of Education taking over this beleaguered school district. Illinois Supreme Court: Steve talks to Justice Thomas Fitzgerald about Illinois Supreme Court's prosposed new rules to improve Illinois Death Penalty system. Art of Poland: Victoria Lautman takes a tour of In Between: Art in Poland 1945-2000 at the Chicago Cultural Center. Holiday Celebrations: Food contributor Steve Dolinsky samples the foods of King’s Day in France and of Asian Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year: Evanston writer Wen Guang Huang explains how Lunar New Year is often called Chinese New Year as he describes the holiday’s traditions in China, Vietnam, and Korea.
January 23, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
Suburban Elections: Steve gets an update on suburban races with Kristen McQueary, writer for the Daily Southtown, Greg Rivara, news editor for the Northwest Herald, and Bob Susnjara, writer for the Daily Herald. Kerry James Marshall: Eight Forty-Eight contributor Victoria Lautman, talks with UIC professor and artist Kerry James Marshall about the compilation of his work in the book Kerry James Marshall. Bush: Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Lester Graham examines how President Bush’s environmental policies may effect the Great Lakes. Suburban Geese: Steve talks with John Rogner, Field Supervisor for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service about this season’s wild geese problems in the suburbs. Senior Story: Frank J. McMenamin, shares his story as a dentist and fireman and his current work as vice president of the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago.
January 22, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
Jackson: Salim Muwakkil, senior editor, In These Times and contributing columnist for the Chicago Tribune talks with Steve about the ramifications of Reverend Jesse Jackson’s extramarital indiscretion. Toy Closing: Marvin Hecht, owner Cut Rate Toys talks with Steve about why he is closing his shop after more than 40 years in business. Gerber: Chicago Public Radio’s Tony Sarabia, reports on the City of Chicago giving landmark status to the house where the first American gay civil rights organization was born --- a Chicago northside row house that was once the home of Henry Gerber. Everitt Quinton: Eight Forty-Eight theater contributor Jonathan Abarbanel talks with drag performer Everitt Quinton, performing as the Wicked Stepmother in Cinderella at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts. William Maxwell: Barbara Jones, archivist librarian for the University of Illinois, talks with Steve about letters between William Maxwell and contemporary writers that have been donated to the University of Illinois.
January 19, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
Chicago Connection: Chicago Sun-Times columnist Steve Neal reflects on the Clinton-Chicago connection. Inaugurations Past: Eight Forty-Eight media contributor Wally Prodrazik remembers Clinton’s inaugurations. Phil Beck: Steve talks with Phil Beck of Bartlit, Beck, Herman, Palenchar and Scott about the role this Chicago law firm played on behalf of the Bush campaign in Florida. Friendship: Eight Forty-Eight resident philosopher Al Gini discusses the book, Friendshifts: The Power of Friendship and How it Shapes Our Lives by Dr. Jan Yager. Angel Ad: Steve talks with Nick and Beverly Delesandro who took out an ad to thank strangers who came to Nick’s aid and possibly saved his life when he had a heart attack at the Three Tenors concert. Maestro Subgum: WBEZ and This American Life host Ira Glass talks with members of the band Maestro Subgum as they prepare for a one-time reunion concert.
January 18, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
Plea Bargain: Chicago Public Radio’s David Schaper discusses Dean Bauer’s guilty plea in the license for bribe scandal. Glen Ellyn: Food contributor Steve Dolinsky visits Glen Ellyn, a suburb that is becoming a dining destination. Alternative Energy: Steve talks with Jesper Michaelson, marketing director of NEG Micon USA and Michael Berger, of public affairs at Spire Solar Chicago about wind and solar energy manufactured in Illinois. Theater: Eight Forty-Eight Theater contributor Jonathan Abarbanel reviews Cinderella at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Seanachai Theater Company’s production of The Pagans, and Riverdell Theater Ensemble’s production of Faulkner’s Bicycle. Breathing Room: Eight Forty-Eight contributor Rita Coburn Whack talks with Patricia Elan, author of Breathing Room, a novel exploring the strengths and challenges of a long-time friendship.
January 17, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
Closings/Cutbacks: Economics contributor Charlie Wheelan assesses the recent news of Chicago businesses closing or cutting staff. Last Dance: An encore presentation of an interview between Charlie Wheelan , Eight Forty-Eight economics contributor, Rich Moskal, director of the Chicago Film Office and David Madden, producer of Save the Last Dance, which is currently number one in Box Office sales. Greg Dell: Steve talks with Reverend Gregory Dell, pastor of the Broadway Methodist Church, about the congregation’s decision to stay in the United Methodist Church. Police Contract: Steve talks with Bill Nolan, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, about the rank and file members’ rejection of the proposed 4 year contract. Her Way: Steve talks with Paula Kamen, author of Her Way: Young Women Remake the sexual Revolution. Daughter: Writer Bob Kohler shares stories of his adolescent daughter growing up.
January 16, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
Pot Holes: Steve talks with Jon Hilkevich, Chicago Tribune transportation writer about what the City of Chicago is doing about potholes. Media Workshop: Tom Clarke, editor of the Community Media Workshop talks with Steve about how this organization helps neighborhoods get media coverage. Firefighter Museum: We tour the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago with Philip Little, museum president. Oak Park History: WBEZ and NPR’s host of Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, Peter Sagal talks with Jean Guarino, author of Yesterday: A Historical View of Oak Park, Illinois. Rockin’ Johnny: Comin’ Home host Niles Frantz talks with Rockin’ Johnny about his CD More Real Folk Blues.
January 15, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
Eight Forty-Eight Celebrates Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 12, 2001Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
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January 11, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
Air Mergers: Steve talks with David Greising, Chicago Tribune business writer, Joe Karaganis, local attorney against the expansion of O’Hare, Aaron Gellman, professor of the Transportation Center at Northwestern University, and Jerry Roper, executive director of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, about how recent airline mergers may affect the region. Phil Crane: U.S. Congressman Phil Crane (R-Il) talks with Steve about his event-filled year 2000. Ag Safety: Illinois Public Radio’s Tonya Koonce reports on efforts to prevent and deal with farm accidents. Playwright’s Fest: Scenes from two one-act plays written by Chicago high school students for the Young Playwright’s Festival at the Pegasus Players through January 28. Winter Comfort: Food contributor Steve Dolinsky visited Naha Restaurant, 500 N. Clark Street, Chicago, for some comfort foods that will keep us warm this winter. Obesity Study: Dr. Edie Ramsdell, an expert in preventative medicine and nutrition, fitness and weight management programs at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, joins Steve to talk about obesity and how our culture may be hindering our health as a nation.
January 10, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
Springfield Check-in: Steve talks with Bill Wheelhouse, Illinois Public Radio’s bureau chief, about the start of the 92nd Illinois Assembly. Ballot Redesign: Steve talks with Bob Zemi, coordinator of the Cook County ballot redesign project. SWANCC Ruling: Steve gets reaction from Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen, about the U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing a coalition of 23 suburban communities to establish a landfill on a site used by migratory birds. Leslie Uggams: Contributor Richard Steele talks with screen and stage star Leslie Uggams who is now starring in King Hedley The Second at the Goodman Theatre. Rock Star: Writer Rachel Louise Snyder shares one fantasy with us and her friends. Old Town: Steve talks with David Roche, new executive director of the Old Town School of Folk Music, about his plans for this musical institution.
January 9, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
School Recess: Steve talks with Dr. Margaret Harrigan, professor of Education at DePaul University and author of School recess essay in November 2000 Catalyst, Dr. Cozette Buckney, chief Education Office for Chicago Public Schools, and Dr. Joan Brooks McLane, professor of Child Development at the Erikson Institute, about school recess cutbacks in many Chicago Public Schools. Please Key: Writer Daniel Ferri navigates a harrowing interaction with the Internet. Supreme Court Decision: Chicago Public Radio’s Jody Becker provides analysis as the news breaks on today’s 5-4 Supreme Court ruling on the Clean Water act which will allow a coalition of Chicago suburbs to construct a landfill at a site used by migratory birds. Museum Campus: Eight Forty-Eight architecture contributor Ed Keegan talks with Wolfgang Waldner, CEO of Vienna Quarter Project, about what makes museum campuses appealing. Blues Favorites: Steve and Comin’ Home host Niles Frantz listen to some of Niles’ favorite Blues recordings of 2000.
January 8, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
Redistricting: With the loss of a congressional seat for Illinois, Steve talks with Laura Washington, editor and publisher of the Chicago Reporter; Steve Neal, columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times; and John Pelissero, chair of the political Science Department at Loyola University about what that means for Illinois politics. Dawn Turner Trice: Eight Forty-Eight contributor Rita Coburn Whack talks with Chicago Tribune columnist Dawn Turner Trice about her new book, The Eighth of August. Magnificent Obsession: True Stories of Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Addiction told by those Living the Experience, produced by Jim Nayder.
January 5, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
Congressional Appointments: Congressional Quarterly reporter Karen Foerstel analyzes the Congressional appointments and their effect on Illinois. DuPage Republicans: Steve talks with Chicago Tribune staffwriter, John Chase about how DuPage County’s changing population is affecting the Grand Old Party. Theater Preview: Eight Forty-Eight theater contributor Jonathan Abarbanel looks at Steppenwolf’s The Weir, and the Greasy Jone and Division 13 co-production of MacBett. Too Busy: Chicago writer Lusia Strus shares why she is Too Busy To Be Famous. Tour Guide: Soren McCarthy apologizes for misguiding tourists. Palm Tavern: Richard Steele talks with Gerri Oliver, owner of Gerri’s Palm Tavern about her life at this Southside institution.
January 4, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
Economic Forecast: Steve asks LaSalle Bank chief economist Carl Tannenbaum and Northern Trust chief economist Paul Kasriel for their prospectives on how the economic slowdown may effect the Chicagoland. Healthy Eating: Eight Forty-Eight food contributor Steve Dolinsky looks at restaurants that will help you keep that New Year’s resolution. World Music Favorites: Steve and WBEZ Music Director Chris Heim get together for a listen to her favorite world music picks of 2000.
January 3, 2001 Audio
NAACP: Steve talks with the Reverend Dr. Christopher Bullock, the new president of the Chicago South Side NAACP, about his plans for the organization. Philosophy for a New Year: Eight Forty-Eight resident philosopher Al Gini talks about taking advantage of the new year to re-evaluate life -- with assistance from the books: A Short Guide to a Happy Life by Anna Quindlen; Rules for Aging by Roger Rosenblatt; and Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Album. Photography: WBEZ’s Edie Rubinowitz reports on a photography program at the Jane Addams Hull House. Theodore Bikel: Eight Forty-Eight theater contributor Jonathan Abarbanel talks with Theodore Bikel, currently performing Tevya in Fiddler on the Roof at the Shubert Theater in Chicago.
January 2, 2001 Audio	hosted by Steve Edwards
Public Housing: Steve talks with Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh, author of American Project: The Rise and Fall of a Modern Ghetto. Historical Society: Victoria Lautman, talks with incoming Chicago Historical Society President, Lonnie Bunch, about his vision for the future of the Chicago Historical Society. Jazz Favorites of 2000: Music host and Eight Forty-Eight contributor Richard Steele, talks with Steve about favorites in Chicago Jazz in 2000, and what’s ahead in 2001.

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