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2003 Audio On-Demand & Program Descriptions
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January 2003

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January 31, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio Month In Review
Laura Washington — Columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times
Eric Zorn — Columnist for the Chicago Tribune
Jodi Wilgoren — Chicago bureau chief of the New York Times
Audio Longest Serving Illinois Inmate
Jody Becker — Reporter Chicago Public Radio
Bill Heirens — Prisoner at the Dixon State Prison
Audio Karaoke
Wen Guang Huang — Chicago writer
Audio Bald Eagles
Shawn Johnson — Reporter for Illinois Public Radio
Audio Cool Spot: Groundhog Day
Jerry Pohlen — Contributor and author of the Oddball Travel Series
Jane Parente — Librarian for Punxsutawna Library www.groundhog.org
Audio Sewer Lights
Ethel Hammer — Writer and contributor
Audio Film Reviews
Jonathan Miller — Film contributor
Phantom of Liberty dir. by Luis Buñuel at the GSFC 1/31 through 2/6; Casque d'Or dir. by Jacques Becker at the GSFC 2/8 +2/10 Series: Jacques L'Observateur: Rare Films by Jacques Becker; Russian Ark dir. Aleksander Sokurov opens at the Music Box 1/31.
Audio Local Music Corner
Artist: Al Day
Album: Guest House
Song: "Joe Doubles"
January 30, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio Van Beating Trial
Carlos Sadovi — Chicago Sun-Times staff writer
Audio Gambling
Charles Warren — Assistant professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at UIC
Audio Metra Expansion
Joseph Schweiterman — Director of Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University
Audio Chinese New Year
Steve Dolinsky — Food Contributor
Jim Hoveke — Chef at Ben Pao
Amanda Su — General Manager of Big Bowl
Eddy Chang — General Manager of Phoenix Restaurant
Audio Enviromental Policy
Bill Wheelhouse — Reporter for Illinois Public Radio
Audio Recycling
Wendy Guest — Evanston writer
Audio Miles
Amy Krouse Rosenthal — Contributor
Audio Transmigration Project
Ernest Khabeer Dawkins — Composer
Amaniya Payne — Artistic Director, Muntu Dance Theatre
"Transmigration: Triumph of the Tragedy" is at the MCA February 1 & 2
Audio Music Corner
Artist: Ernest Dawkin's New Horizon Ensemble
Album: Live at the Velvet Lounge
Song: "Mother's Blue Velvet Shoes"
January 29, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio State Of Union Reaction
Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL 10th)
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL 9th)
Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL 19th)
Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL 7th)
Audio Student Reaction
Nick Limbick — Senior at Whitney Young H.S., member of AP Government Class
Audio Gentrification
John Green — Contributor, satirist, and creator of sparksflyup.com
Audio Michael Zega
Victoria Lautman — Regular contributor
Michael Zega — Train enthusiast and co-author of Travel by Train: The American Railroad Poster, 1870-1950
Audio Tsavo Lions
Dr. Julian Kerbis — Peter Hans Professor at Roosevelt University and adjunct curator for the Field Museum
Tomas Gnoske — Chief preparator and assistant collections manager of the Bird Division at the Field Museum
Audio Jean Kerr
Beth Austin — Oak Park writer
January 28, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio Chicago Defender
Laura Washington — Columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times
William Garth Sr.— CEO and publisher of the Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group (Chatham, southeast South Suburban Citizen and The Chicago Weekend)
Hermene Hartman — Publisher and editor in chief of the African American magapaper N'Digo
Audio Scott Turow
Al Gini — Eight Forty-Eight resident philosopher and professor of philosophy at Loyola University
Scott Turow — Chicago attorney and author
Audio Questions for President Bush
Ray Salazar — Contributor and school teacher
Audio Fish
Lester Graham — Reporter for the Great Lakes Radio Consortium
Audio New Bus Shelters
Voices of bus riders
Ed Keegan — Architecture contributor
January 27, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio City Elections
Dick Simpson — Professor of political science at UIC, former Chicago alderman
Paul Green — Professor of political science at Roosevelt University
Click Here for Aldermanic Voting Records
Audio Michael Jordan's Last Game in Chicago (Again)
Michael Jordan — Shooting guard / small forward for the Washington Wizards, playing what we think will be his last game in Chicago
Cheryl Raye Stout — Sports contributor
Audio Jonah Koppel
Victoria Lautman — Regular contributor
Jonah Koppel — Chicago artist
Audio Fish
Lester Graham — Reporter for the Great Lakes Radio Consortium
Audio Guns
Kenan Heise — Chicago writer and contributor for 848
Audio TV Music
Bob Colton — Composer and musician; works with Towers Production, A&E, and The Weather Channel
Wally Prodrazik — Media contributor
Audio

Local Music Corner
Artist: Trio
Song: "Procession"

January 24, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Corrupt Cop
Todd Lighty — Staff reporter for the Chicago Tribune
City Of Winds
Casino
Chris Fusco — Reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times
Iraqi Art
Victoria Lautman — Regular contributor
Louise Lincoln — Director of the DePaul University art gallery
Maysaloun Faraj — Curator and artist in the exhibition "Iraqi Art Now," a collection of art by 32 Iraqi artists
Superbowl Food
Steve Dolinsky — Food Contributor
Restaurants Discussed:
Amitabul in Norwood Park - Dave Choi, Chef/owner
John's Place at Webster and Lincoln - John Manilow Owner
Mod in Wicker Park - Susannah Walker, executive chef
Neutrino Project
Fuzzy Gerdes — Director of "The Neutrino Project" Saturday Nights through February 1st
Ray Schulenberg
Craig Johnson — Morton Arboretum
January 23, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Air Quality
Brian Urbaszweski — Director of environmental health programs at American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago
Dorian Brever — Membership coordinator of Pilsen Southwest-side Green Party
Doug McFarland — Vice president for public affairs Midwest Generation
Gratitude
Al Gini — Eight Forty-Eight resident philosopher and professor of philosophy at Loyola University
A Small Treatise on the Great Virtues: The Uses of Philosophy in Everyday Life by Andre Comte-Sponville
Audio CHA Reorganization
Catrin Einhorn — Reporter for Chicago Public Radio
Poverty
Don Washington — Chicago writer
Greenhouse Fossils
Dr. Jennifer McElwain — Curator of Paleobotany, Department of Geology at the Field Museum of Natural History
Apple Cider
Steve Doud — National cider competition winner from Wabash, Indiana
January 22, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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30th Anneversary of Roe v. Wade
Heather Booth — Abortion rights activist
Jennifer Koehler — President, Chicago Chapter, National Organization for Women.
Fran Eaton — Managing editor of Illinois Leader
Religion Study
Herb Trix — Reporter for Illinois Public Radio
Stephen Szoradi
Stephen Szoradi — Chicago photographer
Pilots Hearing
Frank Main — Staff reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times
Jill Mahoney — Edmonton Correspondent for The Globe and Mail
Army/Navy Game
Dan Regna — CEO of Verterans Classic Sports Foundation
Sports Update
Cheryl Raye Stout — Sports contributor
Audio Indiana Bridges
Tony Sarabia — Reporter for Chicago Public Radio
Neutrino Project
Fuzzy Gerdes — Director of the Neutrino Project;
Saturday Nights through Feb 1st
January 21, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio Alternative Health Care
Dr. Quentin Young — Medical contributor
Kirk Moulton — Healing Junction, 2622 N Halsted St Chicago
Chaplain Joe Czolgosz — Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Audio Directors
David Cromer — Co-director of the Famous Door production of Ciderhouse Rules at the Victory Gardens
Kate Worishky — Director of The Rose Tattoo at the Goodman Theater
Jonathan Abarbanel — Theater contributor
Audio Name Change
Kavitha Cardoza — Reporter for Illinois Public Radio
Audio World Economic Forum
David Greising — Business contributor and columnist for the Chicago Tribune
Audio Water Photos
Stephen Szoradi — Chicago photographer
Audio Sounds of the City
Sounds of the Odyseey II at port
January 17, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio Pilots Hearing
Frank Main — Staff reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times
Audio Death Penalty Reform
Joe Birkett — DuPage County State's Attorney
Audio Martin Luther King Address
Father Michael Pfleger — Pastor of St. Sabina's Catholic Church; will give the keynote address on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday in Atlanta
Audio Rats
John Green — Contributor, satirist, and creator of sparksflyup.com
Audio Barrel Of Monkeys
Becky Vlamis — Arts contributor for Chicago Public Radio
Audio Cool Spot: Classic Cars
Jerry Pohlen — Contributor and author of the Oddball Travel Series
Canton Classic Car Museum Canton, OH; (330) 445-3603
Audio Film Reviews
Jonathan Miller — Film contributor
Films reviewed:
Solaris
— Opens Friday January 24th, 2003 at the Music Box Derrida — Opens Friday, January 24th at the Gene Siskel Film center
Audio Local Music Corner
Artist: Architecture
Song: A subtle Nod To Arms
January 16, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio City Of The Century
Christopher Reed — Professor at Roosevelt University
Ann Keating — Chair of the history department at North Central College
Dominic Pacyga — Professor of history at Columbia College
Audio Adler Architecture
Ed Keegan — Architecture contributor
Diana Moonie — Executive director of the David Adler Cultural Center; Picture Perfect runs through February 28th, 2003 at the David Adler Cultural Center in Libertyville
Audio Hillary Frank
Victoria Lautman — Regular contributor
Hillary Frank — Independent writer, radio producer and author of Better Than Running At Night
Audio Phone Friends
Gail Isaacson — Chicago Writer
Audio Hospital Report Card
Jason Parrott — Reporter for Illinois Public Radio
Audio Local Music Corner
Artist: Down The Line
Album: Welcome to Flavortown
Song: "Martyr"
January 15, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio Business Update
David Greising — Business contributor and columnist for Chicago Tribune
Audio Steel Industry
Kevin Nevers — Reporter for the Chesterton Tribune
Audio Caring for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Quentin Young — Medical contributor
Audio Martin Luther King Day Discounts
Bennie Currie — Local writer
Audio Black Self-Esteem
Barbara Ransby — Contributor and professor of African American Studies at UIC
Bell hooks — Author of Rock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem
Audio

Sinfonietta: I Have A Dream
Luna Negra Dance Theater and Chicago Sinfonietta Performance: Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Monday at Symphony Center

January 14, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio

Blagojevich Administration Takes Office
Frank Beal — Executive director of Metropolis 2020
Jim Pennekamp — Executive director of the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois
Eric Voyles — President and CEO of the Galesburg Regional Economic Development Association

Audio Glenn Poshard Reflects on Ryan's Term in Office
Glenn Poshard — Vice chancellor for administration at Southern Illinois University and 1998 Democratic Illinois Gubernatorial nominee
Audio International Reaction to Commutations
David Willey, BBC Correspondent in Rome
Audio Emmett Till Documentary
Richard Steele — Regular contributor
Stanley Nelson — Producer and director American Experience documentary The Murder of Emmett Till; airs nationally on PBS, Monday, January 20, 2003
January 13, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio Gov. Ryan Legacy
Steve Neal — Columnist for Chicago Sun Times
Peggy Boyer Long — Editor of Illinois Issues, co-editor Mostly Good and Competent Men: Illinois Governors 1818-1988
Don Rose — Political Strategist
Audio City Of Century
Donald Miller — Author and Historian - book is called "City of the Century" and 3 part documentary begins tonight on Channel 11
Audio Magnificent Obsession
Jim Nayder — Host of the Annoying Music Show and producer of Magnificent Obsession, Stories of Recovery told by those living the experience. Airs on WBEZ Sunday mornings at 5:30 A.M
Audio Bill Russo Obituary
Orbert Davis - Trumpeter, musician who worked closely with the late Bill Russo
January 10, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio Pardons
Flint Taylor — Attorney at People's Law Office
Audio Chicago Sports Ranking
Skip Bayless — Former Chicago Tribune sports columnist, now sports columnist for the San Jose Mercury News
Audio Rural School Sports
Shawn Johnson — Reporter for Illinois Public Radio
Audio Theater Marketing
Jonathan Abarbanel — Theater contributor
Barbara Kenzie — President of Kenzie-Kenzie Communications
Jay Kelly — Principle of Off Loop Productions
Karin McKie — Principle of Tree Falls Productions
Audio Stories On Stage
Victoria Lautman — Regular contributor
Kathe Telingator — Executive producer for Stories on Stage
Carol Anshaw — Chicago author
Stories on Stage: Performance Saturday January 11, 2003 at 7:30PM at the Vittum Theatre 1012 N Noble in Wicker Park 312 948 4704
Audio Stimulus
John Green — Contributor
Audio Piedmont Blues
Steve Cushing — Host of Blues Before Sunrise on WBEZ
Eric Noden — Chicago guitarist, opening for Cephas & Wiggins Saturday Night at The Old Town School of Folk Music
January 9, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio Obesity
Dr. Quentin Young — Medical contributor
Sander L. Gilman— Professor of the Liberal Arts and Medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago; director of the Humanities Laboratory
Dr. Rose White — Obstetrician/gynecologist and perinatologist at Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital; host of a two minute national radio feature called Dr. Rose's Women's Health Update
Audio Unrecognized Restaurants
Steve Dolinsky — Food contributor
Establishments mentioned in this report:
Bomboncito Candy/Party Store, 1653 W. 18th Street, Chicago, IL, 312.773.3201
Glory, 1952 N. Damen, Chicago, IL, 773.235.7400
MIchel Sendra Cafe and Bakery, 277 E. Ontario, Chicago, IL, 312.951.7348
Audio Woman Craft
Woman Craft — Renee, Lisa, Susannah, and Mary
1742 W Milwaukee Ave Suite 101
Audio Third Coast Audio
Johanna Zorn — Executive director of the Third Coast International Audio Festival
Julie Shapiro — Managing Director of the Third Coast International Audio Festival
January 8, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio Fawell Trial
Carlos Hernandez-Gomez — Political reporter for Chicago Public Radio
Steve Warmbir — Reporter for Chicago Sun-Times
Audio Rahm Emanuel
Rahm Emanuel — 5th District Congressman (D-IL)
Audio Recycling
Ben Calhoun — Newsroom coordinator for Chicago Public Radio
Audio Biomass
Shawn Johnson — Reporter for Great Lakes Radio Consortium
Audio Weather Word
John Dodge — Executive news editor and weather word writer for Chicago Sun-Times
Audio Best of Blues 2002
Niles Frantz — Host of Comin' Home on WBEZ
Best blues albums and songs of 2002
January 7, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio Economic Forecast
Paul Kasriel — Chief economist for Northern Trust Bank
Brian Webury — Chief economist for Griffin Kubik Stephens and Thompson
Bill Strauss — Chief economist Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Audio Wisconsin Governor Inauguration
Melba Lara — Assistant news director for Wisconsin Public Radio
Audio Best of Jazz 2002
Dan Bindert — Music host for Chicago Public Radio
Notable jazz albums of 2002
Audio Mobley Obituary Part 1
Studs Terkel — Special contributor
Mamie Till-Mobley — Civil rights activists and mother of 14-year-old Emmett Till, who was savagely beaten and drowned in 1955
Audio Mobley Obituary Part 2
Lonnie Bunch — President of the Chicago Historical Society
January 6, 2003 hosted by Steve Edwards
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Audio Campaign Notebook
Raphel Romo — Anchor for Univision.
Dick Simpson — Professor of political science at UIC, former Chicago alderman
Audio Three Kings
Ray Salazar — Contributor and school teacher
Audio Alzheimers
Victoria Lautman — Regular contributor
Concetta Forchetti M.D. — Chicago Center for Clinical Research
Audio State Budget
Charlie Shlenker — Reporter for Illinois Public Radio
Audio Best Of World Music
Chris Heim — Music director for Chicago Public Radio
January 3, 2003 hosted by Richard Steele
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Audio Pilots On Trial
Robert Pierre — Chicago bureau chief for the Washington Post
Audio Religion 2002
Jason DeRose — Religion reporter for Chicago Public Radio
Audio John Howell
Victoria Lautman — Regular contributor
John Wingspread Howell — Author of The Goddess Patrol; and sexual abuse investigator for the Department of Children and Family Services
Audio Murals
Heather Becker — Vice president of the Chicago Conservation Center; author of Art For the People
Audio Hilton
Jim Carrane — Contributor
Robert V Allegrini — Director of public relations for Chicago Hilton; book: 75 Years of The Hilton; only available at The Hilton Chicago Gift Shop
Audio Performance Space Preview
January 2, 2003 hosted by Richard Steele
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Audio Third World Press
Haki Madhubuti — Professor at Chicago State University and author of The Paradox of Loyalty Tough Notes: A Healing Call
Steve Edwards — Host of Eight Forty-Eight
Audio To the Very Last Page
Daniel Born — Editor of The Common Review, a Quarterly Magazine of the Great Books Foundation and author of The Birth of Liberal Guilt in the English Novel Charles Dickens to H.G. Wells
Al Gini —Eight Forty-Eight resident philosopher and professor of philosophy at Loyola University
Audio Best of TV 2002
Wally Prodrazik — Media contributor
Audio Speed Dating
John Green — Contributor, satirist, and creator of www.sparksflyup.com
Audio Columbus Park
Julia Sniderman Backrach — Historian for the Chicago Park District
Audio Local Music Corner
Artist: Sam Burckhardt
Album: A Walk in Time
Song: "Sunday Morning Boogaloo"

 

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