Eight Forty-Eight—October 31, 2006 |
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Chicago’s Colossal Advertising Win
Business contributor David Greising talks about Wal-Mart’s recent change from advertising agency GSD&M to Chicago-based Draft FCB, and what the acquisition of this colossal creative account means for the area. |
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Carpentersville Divided
Chicago Public Radio’s Chip Miller reports on a controversial anti-immigration ordinance that has been tabled in the northwest suburban village of Carpentersville. But, the ordinance hasn’t brought the village any closer together. |
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Theater Superstitions
“Eight Forty-Eight's” theater contributor Jonathan Abarbanel shares some traditional superstitions of the stage. |
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Spooked Out
Writer Cherie Caswell Dost reflects upon Rebecca Keller’s spooky art exhibition at the Glessner House in Chicago’s South Loop. Rebecca Keller’s HomeWork/HouseWork/Work Around the House ends today. |
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Chicago Ghost Investigators
Brian Maloy—President/CEO, Chicago Ghost Investigators; Investigator
Michaelyn Cece—Investigator and Co-Owner, Chicago Ghost Investigators
Intrepid correspondent Gianofer Fields hunts spirits at a north side night club with Brian Maloy and Michaelyn Cece. |
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Studio 312—Offers Halloween Safety Advice
Studio 312 host Jimmy Carrane shares his very own Halloween safety tips. |
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Halloween Audio Postcard
Chicago resident Maria Rodriguez walks us through the extensive Halloween decorations at her northwest side home and tells us what the holiday means to her. |
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Dave “The Rock” Nelson
Dave “The Rock” Nelson—Monster Movie Builder
Steve Edwards heads to Berwyn for an outlandishly animated conversation with the Ed Wood of the ‘90s and beyond.
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 30, 2006 |
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Crime and Alternatives to Prison
Paula Wolff—Senior Executive, Metropolis Chicago 2020
Connie Howard—Illinois State Representative, 34th District
Violent crime is down as prison populations bloom. What does this mean for Chicago? We discuss the Chicago Metropolis 2020 Crime and Justice Index, and consider how alternatives to prison can make a difference in our communities. |
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Bears Sack the 49ers
Sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout provides a post-game wrap up of the showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago’s still-undefeated Bears. |
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Managing the Machine
Chicago Public Radio’s Robert Wildeboer reports on what election officials are doing to make electronic voting more reliable after the confusion and late vote counts of the March primaries. |
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Writers Block Party
Amy Krouse Rosenthal, host of the literary/variety “show within a show,” brings us stories reflecting on the art of lists. |
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Movin’ On
We share a cut from local jazz singer Lucy Smith’s new album, Movin’ On. Lucy Smith performs this Friday at the Chicago Women in Trades Gala at Plumbers Hall, located at 1340 W. Washington St., in Chicago. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 27, 2006 |
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Month in Review
Lester Munson—Associate Editor, Sports Illustrated
Mary Mitchell—Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times
Carlos Hernandez Gomez—Political Reporter, CLTV
Our panel and Steve Edwards discuss some of the top stories of October in our regular Month in Review. |
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Calling
Religion and ethics contributor Judy Valente reports on the surprising trend of expansion at several Hyde Park divinity schools. |
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Dueling Critics—A Room With a View
Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman duke it out over A Room With a View on stage at Lifeline Theatre through December 3. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 26, 2006 |
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Assessing the Needs of the CTA
Jon Hilkevich—Transportation Reporter, Chicago Tribune
The new CTA budget is up for public discussion, while riders are voicing their frustrations with service. Jon Hilkevitch brings us the latest.
Music Button: Steve Reich, “Different Trains,” from the box set Phases: A Nonesuch Retrospective (Nonesuch) |
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Essential Mysteries of Chicago—Unraveling the Dress Code
As part of his series, Chicago Public Radio’s German fellow Tobias Jaecker finds out why he can’t get into a nightclub in Chicago. |
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Evolution of Dance
Dance critic Lucia Mauro discusses three Chicago dance companies that are exploring the deeply rooted traditions of dance.
The Dance Center of Columbia College's Classical Roots: An Evening in Three Acts hits the stage on October 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dance Center of Columbia College.
Thodos Dance Chicago's Fall Home Engagement 2006 October 28 at 8 p.m. and October 29 at 3 p.m. at the Athenaeum Theatre.
Girodano Jazz Dance Chicago's Fall Performances take the stage at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance on Friday, October 27 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m. |
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Listener Feedback
We share your e-mails and calls. If you have a comment or question about something that you heard, e-mail us. |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio Arts Editor Edward Lifson shares three not-to-be-missed upcoming cultural events.
The 8th Puerto Rican Cuatro Festival—“El Cuatro con La Bomba y Plena”
Friday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
Chicago
2006 World Festival Honoring Japanese Culture
Saturday and Sunday, October 28-29from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lincoln Park Conservatory
Chicago
The 17th Annual Chicago Humanities Festival—“Peace and War: Facing Human Conflict”
Saturday, October 28—Sunday, November 12
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A Birthday Calendar Just for Chicago
Local historian Tim Samuelson introduces us to the 2007 Chicago Birthday Calendar.
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 25, 2006
Today's Show Was Interrupted by President Bush's News Conference |
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What's the State of our Fiscal Health and Why Should We Care?
Charlie Wheelan—Instructor and Lecturer, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago
Contributor
Charlie Wheelan explores the fiscal health of Illinois and what the gubernatorial candidates are planning on doing to help it. |
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Highway Confusion
Rebecca Williams of The Environment Report, formerly known as the Great Lakes Radio Consortium, shares more about the struggle between local officials who want to encourage the development of new highways, and people who worry that such growth will fuel more sprawl. |
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The Arts of Indonesia Comes Alive in Chicago
Chicago Public Radio’s Jenny Lawton reports on the Indonesian Performing Arts of Chicago. They celebrate “Indonesian Night” this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Northeastern Illinois University's University Auditorium. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 24, 2006 |
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Where Are All the Debates?
There's lots of finger pointing over the lack of debates between the major party candidates for governor. Chicago Public Radio's Ben Calhoun looks at who's really to blame. |
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Campaign Notebook: Citizen Panel Discussion
Nizam Arain—Lawyer
Pamela Dominguez—Community Activist
Ben Schuster—Paralegal
James Thomas—Assembly Line Worker, Ford Motor Company
Janet Wittbold—Retired Commercial Artist
We host a roundtable discussion with politically interested citizens from the Chicago area. |
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Making History at CBS Channel 2
Media contributor Wally Podrazik remembers historic moments at the soon-to-be-vacated Channel 2 studios.
Music Button: Life Force Trio, “Coliseum,” from the CD Living Room (Plug Research Records) |
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Reforming Urban Schools
Allen Grossman—Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School
Allen Grossman explains why the Chicago Public School system provides a positive model for urban school reform. Grossman is a co-author of “How to Manage Urban School Districts,” an article in the November 2006 edition of the Harvard Business Review. |
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From Mexico to Harvard
Carlos Becceril tells us how he went from being a 12-year-old Mexican kid with a serious medical problem to valedictorian of his Lane Tech High School class, and a freshman at Harvard. |
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The Rezko List
Chicago Sun-Times reporter Chris Fusco discusses a note faxed to Governor Rod Blagojevich in 2003 recommending 19 people to state panels.
Music Button: Chris Walz, “Worried Man Blues,” from the CD The Old Town School of Folk Music Songbook Volume 1 (Bloodshot Records) |
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The Songbook Comes Alive
Chicago Public Radio’s Tony Sarabia reports on the new companion to the Old Town School of Folk Music’s songbook. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 23, 2006 |
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Making a Run for the 5th Congressional District
Steve Edwards interviews Kevin White, the GOP candidate running against incumbent Rahm Emmanuel in Illinois' Fifth Congressional District.
Music Button: Mediski Scofield Martin & Wood, “Little Walter Rides Again,” from the CD Out Louder (Indirecto Records) |
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Monday Morning Business Update
Business correspondent David Greising analyzes the mega merger between the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade.
Music Button: DJ Click w/Mahala Rai Banda, “Romano Dance,” from the CD Electric Gypsyland 2 (Crammed Records) |
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Getting Our Games On
As Mayor Richard Daley continues his campaign for the 2016 Olympics, local writer and comic Joel Brussell dreams of the events that would take place in the Windy City. |
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“Eight Forty-Eight” contributor Simon Smith reports on an event that turns bike messengers into road warriors. |
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True Tales…Ripped from the Pages of Real Life
“Mortified Chicago” is part comedy, part therapy. Participants share their most embarrassing diary entries, poems, love letters, lyrics and locker notes from their earlier years. In this excerpt, we feature Chicago resident Bill Rohde and some of his collegiate escapades.
“Mortified Chicago” hits the stage at The Green Mill jazz lounge on Wednesday, December 6, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. |
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Lee Balterman's Chicago
Lee Balterman—Photographer
Paul Berlanga—Director, Stephen Daiter Gallery
We profile 86 year-old freelance photographer Lee Balterman, who spent decades chronicling Chicago and the American scene for Life, Fortune, and Sports Illustrated magazines.
Lee Balterman's Chicago is on view through October 28 at Stephen Daiter Gallery in Chicago. |
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Rockin' the West Side
Steve Cushing—Historian; Musician; Host, “Blues Before Sunrise”
Fifty years ago, a tiny record label was launched in a garage on the West Side of Chicago, and a blues legend was born. Steve Cushing, the host of Blues Before Sunrise, talks about the most famous of these labels, Cobra Records. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 20, 2006 |
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Rezko Update
Chicago Public Radio’s Ben Calhoun joins us for an update on the indictment of Tony Rezko. |
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Mohammed Salah Testimony
Chicago Public Radio's Robert Wildeboer updates us on the trial of Bridgeview resident and alleged terrorist, Mohammed Salah.
Music Button: Groovilicious, “Cherry,” from the CD Groovilicious (New Breed Records) |
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Agents of Change
Chicago-area immigration officers arrested 16 people in a four-day sweep ending yesterday. Chicago Public Radio's Catrin Einhorn profiles agents from the Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. |
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Local Latinas take the Mic
In this excerpt, poets Irasema Gonzalez, Silvia Rivera and Yolanda Cardenas address everything from immigration to gangs and violence. Proyecto Latina showcases the talents of local Latinas at Radio Arte in Pilsen every third Monday of the month. |
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Political Groundbreaking in the 10th District
10th District Democratic candidate Dan Seals is running hard against Republican incumbent Mark Kirk and he’s getting help from a recently built political group. Chicago Public Radio's Shawn Allee reports. |
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Wired to Run
Scoop Skupien—Writer and Chicago Runner
With the Chicago Marathon this weekend, runaholic Scoop Skupien shares ways to break your addiction to running. Skupien is the author of Wired to Run: The Runaholics Anonymous Guide to Living with Running Addiction (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2006).
Music Button: The Mercury Program, “The Sea Is Here,” from the CD From the Vapor of Gasoline (TigerStyle Records) |
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The Resurgence of Lawndale
David Brown—Curator, Chicago Architecture Foundation
Steve Edwards travels with David Brown to examine the past, present and future of Chicago’s North Lawndale community. Brown is the curator of the new exhibition Learning from North Lawndale at the Chicago Architecture Foundation. |
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Dueling Critics—Denmark
Our Dueling Critics Jonathan Abarbanel
and Kelly Kleiman
take on Charles Smith’s Denmark, Victory Garden Theater’s inaugural production at the Biograph Theater. It runs through November 12.
Music Button: Csokolom, “Flambee Montalbanaise,” from the CD Dog Daze (Arhoolie Records) |
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Deux French Films
Film contributor Jonathan Miller talks with Steve Edwards about Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette and Jan Svenkmayer's Lunacy, two new films that re-examine figures from the French Revolution, but in wildly different manners. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 19, 2006 |
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Campaign Notebook—The Great Debate
Tammy Duckworth—Democratic Candidate, Illinois’ 6th District
Peter Roskam—Republican Candidate, Illinois’ 6th District
Steve Edwards moderates a debate between Tammy Duckworth and Peter Roskam. Both are running for Illinois’ 6th U.S. congressional district. |
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Art 44/46
Stuart Keeler—Curator, Art 44/46
Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood has been turned into an outdoor art gallery of sorts with the exhibition Art 44/46. Tony Sarabia talks with exhibition curator Stuart Keeler.
Music Button: Keefe Jackson’s Fast Citizens, “Course,” from the CD Ready Everyday (Delmark) |
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The Future of the Mickey Segal Estate
Dennis Rodkin—Chicago magazine
A Federal Court judge today will decide whether or not the sale of the Mickey Segal estate will go through as planned. Dennis Rodkin tells us why the future of Segal's house and land is so disputed.
Music Button: Scuba, “Beauty and Warmth,” from the CD Om Mid Tempo Track Sampler (Om Records) |
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Punk Planet Queen Tackles the Funny Pages
Anne Elizabeth Moore—Writer and Editor, Punk Planet; “Eight Forty-Eight” Contributor
Anne Elizabeth Moore joins us to discuss her role in co-editing The Best American Comics 2006 (Houghton Mifflin, 2006) with guest editor Harvey Pekar.
Moore and Pekar will host a book release party tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Hideout in Chicago.
Music Button: Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited, “Triple Threat,” from the CD The Fluid Soundbox (Mai Tai Records) |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio Arts Editor Edward Lifson shares three, or four, not-to-be-missed upcoming cultural events.
Maria Tallchief Performs as part of Dance and Democracy
Wednesday, October 25 at 4 p.m.
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, University of Illinois, Chicago
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Opening Reception of Leopold Segedin's Hide and Seek Exhibition with Performance by Michael Smith
Friday, October 20 from 5-9 p.m.
Exhibition runs through November 30, 2006
Byron Roche Gallery
Chicago
Chicago Calling
Wednesday, October 25 from 12:01 a.m.-11:59 p.m.
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 18, 2006 |
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Rivals No More
Joe Weber—Chicago Bureau Chief, BusinessWeek magazine
Joe Weber joins us to discuss what finally brought the Merc and CBOT together, and what the merger means for Chicago.
Music Button: Exploding Star Orchestra, “Cosmic Tomes for Sleepwalking Lovers Part 2,” form the CD We Are All From Somewhere Else (Thrill Jockey) |
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The Hype and Hustle of the Motivational Speaking Biz
From Tony Robbins to Ronan Tynan, Chicago author Jonathan Black gives us a behind the scenes look at the billion dollar business of motivational speakers, and why we're so drawn to them.
Black’s new book is called Yes You Can! Behind the Hype and Hustle of the Motivation Biz (Bloomsbury USA, 2006).
Music Button: The Baldwin Brothers, “Right On,” from the CD Return of the Golden Rhodes (TVT Records) |
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Campaign Notebook—Indiana Race to Watch
One of the most tightly contested and closely watched congressional races in the country is just across the Chicago border in Indiana. Chicago Public Radio’s Michael Puente reports. |
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Landmark Watch List
David Bahlman—President, Landmarks Preservation Council
Steve Edwards drives around the city with David Bahlman looking at some of the structures on this year’s Chicagoland Watch List.
Music Button: Dewey Jackson, “Tishamingo,” from the CD Live At The Barrel 1952 (Delmark) |
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A Look into the Eyes of a Storm
Contributor
Cherie Caswell Dost reflects on the exhibition Eyes of a Storm. The exhibition consists of a group of photographs taken by middle school students from a Cambodian community in Alabama after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. |
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Califone
Chicago avant-folk group Califone drops by our performance studio to talk with Chicago Public Radio's Joe DeCeault, and to perform songs from their new release, Roots & Crowns.
Califone performs at the Empty Bottle on Saturday, October 21 at 10 p.m. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 17, 2006 |
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The Story of Mohammed Salah
Chicago Tribune's Ron Grossman joins us to discuss his reporting of the Mohammed Salah case. |
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Aiham Alsammarae
Reporter Elizabeth Brackett explains the story of Oak Brook businessman Aiham Alsammarae, who went from serving as Iraq's electricity minister to an inmate fearing for his life. Brackett's report aired on WTTW's “Chicago Tonight” last night.
Music Button: Kahil El Zabar’s Ritual Trio, “Oof,” from the CD Big M: A Tribute to Malachi Favors (Delmark)
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Campaign Notebook—The Race for the Eighth District
Illinois’ 8th district is one of the only House races in the country where Republicans think they could pick up a Democratic seat, but the incumbent is proving to be an elusive target. Chicago Public Radio’s Gabriel Spitzer reports.
Music Button: Beat Pharmacy, “Slow Down,” from the CD Constant Pressure (Deep Space Records)
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Organic to Chicago
Chicago Public Radio’s Linda Paul reports on efforts to preserve an Illinois farm so it can be profitable for the local people living off and around it.
Music Button: Chet Atkins, “Big Foot,” from the CD Almost Alone (Columbia) |
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Essential Mysteries of Chicago—The Men and Women in Orange
Chicago Public Radio's Fellow-in-Residence Tobias Jaecker continues to solve the Essential Mysteries of Chicago. Today, he talks to the men and women in orange.
Music Button: Keefe Jackson’s Fast Citizens, “Saying Yes,” from the CD Ready Everyday (Delmark)
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Changes Ahead Across the Dial
Television contributor Wally Podrazik talks about the changing economics of television and shares how the Nielsen ratings impact the internet, especially You Tube.
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Prine of His Life
We bring you a preview of a special profiling the life and significance of folk singer John Prine. The special airs on Chicago Public Radio later this month and is hosted by “Extensions” host Sarah Toulouse. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 16, 2006 |
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Fiscal Wake Up Call
David Walker—Comptroller General, United States
Robert Bixby—Executive Director, The Concord Coalition
We talk with representatives of The Concord Coalition, a non-partisan grassroots group traveling around the country on its “Fiscal Wake Up Tour”. The tour focuses attention on long-term fiscal challenges arising from Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
The tour stops by the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy on November 8 at 5:00 p.m. |
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Campaign Notebook—Sixth District Voters
Some of the most active voters in the country live in Chicago's Sixth Congressional District. Chicago Public Radio’s Catrin Einhorn visits the contested district to speak with constituents.
Music Button: Kevin Ford, “Funk Circuit of Today,” from the CD 13 Selections 2001-2005 (Self-Released) |
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Monday Morning Business Update
David Greising—Business Contributor; Chief Business Correspondent, Chicago Tribune
David Greising talks with us about ComEd's rate freezes, possible bankruptcy and how all this might affect services to the Chicago area.
Music Button: Reminder, “Of Light,” from the CD Continuum (Eastern Developments Records) |
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Mexican Joan of Arc
Alberto Luis Urrea with “Eight Forty-Eight” contributor Vanessa Bush about his new book The Hummingbird's Daughter (Back Bay Books, 2006). |
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Studio 312
Brett Paesel—Actress and Writer
Studio 312 host Jimmy Carrane sits down with Chicago actress Brett Paesel to discuss her career, her role on Curb Your Enthusiasm and new book Mommies Who Drink (Warner Books, 2006). |
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Cubs Managerial Moves
Will the Bears rule Monday night like they have been on the last five Sundays? Sports contributor Cheryl Raye–Stout shares her expert opinions on this and the recent change in the Cubs dugout. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 13, 2006 |
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Average to Below Average Coverage
Ken Goldstein—Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
A new survey by the University of Wisconsin-Madison takes a look at the quality of information in television election coverage. Ken Goldstein tells us what he found in local coverage. |
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An Interview with Writer David Mamet
David Mamet—Writer
We talk with the legendarily foul-mouthed writer, David Mamet. |
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Black Arts Roundtable
Chuck Smith—Associate Director, Goodman Theater
Joyce Owens Anderson—Artist; Teacher and Curator, Chicago State University
Michael Warr—Founder, Guild Complex; Producing Director, DanceAfrica Chicago
How healthy is the black arts community? Three leaders in the field of theater, visual arts and literature weigh in on the state of Black arts in Chicago.
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Kidtastic 2006: Annual Youth Celebration
Saturday, October 14 at 1 p.m.
ETA Creative Arts Foundation
Chicago
State of Black Arts Symposium
Monday, October 16 at 5:30 p.m.
Duncan YMCA
Chicago
Black Excellence Awards Ceremony and Gala
Monday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m.
DuSable Museum
Chicago
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DJ vs. Musician
Josh Abrams—DJ/Musician
Ben Fasman—DJ
Johnny Herndon—DJ/Musician
Damon Locks—DJ/Musician
Jeff Parker—DJ/Musician
In a city where the DJ scene and band scene rarely meet, a group of artists who wear both hats. Tonight this group unites at Danny's in Bucktown for a rare outing together.
NOTE: The date given in the show was incorrect, the event is Friday, not Saturday.
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Josh Abrams, Ben Fasman, Johnny Herndon, Damon Locks and Jeff Parker
Friday, October 13 at 10 p.m.
Danny’s
1951 W. Dickens Ave.
Chicago
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Dueling Critics—Dead End
Our dueling critics Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman review Dead End at the Griffin Theater Company which runs through November 12.
Griffin Theatre Company
3711 N. Ravenswood, Suite 145
Chicago
(773) 769-2228 |
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Excuse Me, Is That Del Close's Skull?
Charna Halpern—Co-Founder and Director , iO Theater Did you ever hear the one about the fake skull in the theater? Charna Halpern shares the story behind her bequest of a certain skull to the Goodman Theatre.
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 12, 2006 |
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Rezko Indicted
Chris Fusco—Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
Chris Fusco helps us connect the dots in the indictment of Blagojevich fundraiser and friend Tony Rezko.
Music Button: Grey Area, “Avon Dub”, from the CD And Then The Clouds (Waveform Records) |
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No New Taxes?
Dick Simpson—Professor of Political Science, University of Illinois at Chicago; Former Alderman
Dick Simpson assesses the political implications of Mayor Daley's proposed city budget.
Music Button: The Baldwin Brothers, “Gravity Fone”, from the CD Return of the Golden Rhodes (TVT Records) |
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Strangers in a Strange Land
Resident philosopher Al Gini reflects on Jhumpa Lahiri’s Interpreter of Maladies (Mariner Books, 1999). The book is the latest selection for the city’s One Book, One Chicago program. |
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A Conversation with Jhumpa Lahiri
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri talks about her early years as a writer, her inspiration and her acclaimed novel Interpreter of Maladies (Mariner Books, 1999).
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Chicago Amplified
Jhumpa Lahiri discusses her body of work with Chicago Public Library Commissioner Mary A. Dempsey at the Chicago Public Library.
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Music Button: Bombay Dub Orchestra, “Compassion,” from the CD Bombay Dub Orchestra (6 Degrees) |
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Smoothie Transition to Simplicity
Local writer Christine Magnotta details her love-hate relationship with the ubiquitous blended beverage. |
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Mushroom Lady
Mushroom hunter Stephanie Kowalyk shares some tricks of the trade. |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio Arts Editor Edward Lifson shares three, or four, not-to-be-missed upcoming cultural events.
Chin Up Chin Up
Friday, October 13 at 9 p.m.
Empty Bottle
Chicago
Steve Asma, Todd Dills and Joe Meno Lead an Evening of Readings and Discussions
Thursday, October 19 at 7 p.m.
The Book Cellar
Chicago
Alloy Orchestra Scores The Eagle
Tonight at 7 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center’s Claudia Cassidy Theater
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 11, 2006 |
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Campaign Notebook—Debate Debrief
Yesterday, Todd Stroger and Tony Peraica engaged in debate concerning the Cook County Board President race, and Illinois Gubernatorial candidates Judy Baar Topinka and Rod Blagojevich squared off in front of the Chicago Tribune editorial board. Chicago Public Radio's Ben Calhoun has this analysis. |
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Educational Stance, Part Two
Chicago Public Radio’s Jay Field concludes his report on the gubernatorial candidates’ plans for state education. We hear from Republican candidate Judy Baar Topinka and Green Party candidate Rich Whitney about their ideas on how best to address the state’s school finance problems.
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Schools, Skills and Jobs—Part One
Today, Chicago Public Radio’s Jay Field starts a two-part report examining the education plans of Illinois gubernatorial candidates. He looks at Governor Blagojevich’s education plans, and how they may be hindered by the state’s financial troubles.
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Music Button: Kraak & Smaak, “Money in the Bag,” from the CD Boogie Angst (Quango Records) |
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Chicago's Approach to Affordable Housing
Jack Markowski—Commissioner, Chicago Department of Housing
Jack Markowski tells us what the city’s doing to promote affordable housing, and responds to critics who say they need to do more.
Music Button: Herb Alpert, “Bittersweet Samba,” from the CD Whipped Cream and Other Delights: ReWhipped (Shout Factory) |
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Funny Lady
Caryn Bark—Writer, Performer and Humorist
We talk with writer, performer and humorist Caryn Bark about her debut novel, Mittelschmerz (West Ridge Press, 2006).
Music Button: The Leon Sash Trio, “Aren’t You Glad You’re You”, from the CD I Remember Newport (Delmark) |
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Royal Reflections
Tracy Egan—Writer and Actress
Tracy Egan explains how the audio tour of the Field Museum’s King Tut exhibit can be applied to everyday life.
Music Button: Bombay Dub Orchestra, “Feel: The Diamond Cake Mix”, from the CD Bombay Dub Orchestra (6 Degrees) |
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Chicago Prayer Wheel Project
Chicago Public Radio’s Jason DeRose travels to downtown's Daley Plaza to report on a traveling art project collecting prayers at each stop. |
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Ohm Sweet Ohm
We share the sounds of Aine Rock’s advanced Hatha Yoga class chanting “ohm.” |
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Dance, Dance, Dance
Lucia Mauro—Dance Critic, Chicago Tribune, Chicago magazine; Dance Contributor
Lucia Mauro previews three dance troupes performing around the city this weekend.
The New York City Ballet performs October 17-21 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.
The Kirov Ballet of St. Petersburg performs Swan Lake November 1-5 as part of the International Dance Series at the Chicago Auditorium Theatre from November 1-5.
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan performs Wild Cursive/Final Chapter of Cursive: A Trilogy at the Harris Theater of Music and Dance on October 13 and 14. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 10, 2006 |
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Keeping Account
Craig Futterman—Clinical Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School
Craig Futterman talks about police accountability after yesterday’s resignation of Tisa Morris, director of the Chicago Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards.
Music Button: Owumsu & Hannibal, “Monster,” from the CD Living With…., (Ubiquity Records) |
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Joshua’s Story
Arlington Heights parents Rob and Diane Burda share the story of their 20-month-old son Joshua, and their struggle to understand his sudden unexplained death.
2006 Joshua's Run for a Reason takes place Sunday, October 15, with registration starting at 7 a.m., and the race starting at 8 p.m. The race kicks off from Miner School in Arlington Heights. |
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Essential Mysteries of Chicago—La Pasadita
Chicago Public Radio's Tobias Jaecker begins his new series exploring the Essential Mysteries of Chicago. Today, he questions why there are so many La Pasadita restaurants, and their proximity to each other. |
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Guilty Pleasures
Writer and humorist Ayun Halliday serves up culinary reflections in her new book Dirty Sugar Cookies: Culinary Observations, Questionable Taste (Seal Press, 2006).
Music Button: Spanky Wilson, “Don’t Joke With A Hungry Man (Pt 2)”, from the CD Spanky Wilson & the Quantic Soul Orchestra (Ubiquity)
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Educational Stance, Part One
Today, Chicago Public Radio’s Jay Field starts a two-part report examining the education plans of Illinois gubernatorial candidates. He looks at Governor Blagojevich’s education plans, and how they may be hindered by the state’s financial troubles.
Music Button: Detholz, “Behold the Man”, from the CD Cast Out Devils (Self-Released) |
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Music Interviews—Christian New-Wave
The band members may be Christian, but their rock isn’t. Chicago Public Radio’s Tony Sarabia profiles Detholz, a local group with a new-wave sound. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 9, 2006 |
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Monday Morning Business Update
Business contributor David Greising talks about the rising Dow Jones and the lagging housing sector. |
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Unbeatable Bears
Sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout updates us on the winning Bears and the managerial changes for the Cubs. |
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Brown on Brown
Scott Brown joins us to discuss legendary Cubs pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown, the subject of his new biography Three Finger: The Mordecai Brown Story (University of Nebraska Press, 2006). |
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Cementing the Immigrant Voting Block
Chicago Public Radio’s Catrin Einhorn reports on the organizational efforts of immigrants and advocates to firm up their voting block for the upcoming elections. |
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Both Sides of the Border: The Voice of Raymundo Olguin
The final installment of our series brings us the voice of Raymundo Olguin. Olguin believes it will take more than immigration reform alone to solve the many problems facing immigrant workers in the U.S. |
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Hot in the City
Peter Charles Hoffer—Distinguished Research Professor of History, University of Georgia
On the 135th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, Peter Hoffer recalls the factors that brought this great city to its knees. Hoffer is the author of Seven Fires: The Urban Infernos That Reshaped America (PublicAffairs, 2006). |
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Searching for Eternal Truth
Ian Svenonious—Musician and Author, The Psychic Soviet (Drag City Inc., 2006)
Chicago Public Radio’s Andrew Gill talks with musician and writer Ian Svenonious. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 6, 2006 |
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The Foley Effect
Lynn Sweet—Washington Bureau Chief, Chicago Sun-Times
Lynn Sweet join us to discuss the impact of the Mark Foley scandal on the political power of House Speaker Dennis Hastert. |
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Dueling Critics
Jonathan Abarbanel, theater critic and half of our “Dueling Critics”, pays tribute to veteran Chicago actor Gene Janson. Janson collapsed on stage Wednesday during his performance in Remy Bumppo Theatre's The Best Man. |
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Growing Hope for the Elm
Independent producer Ken Davis brings us a report offering new hope for beleaguered Elm trees. |
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Martha Stewart of the Wild
Martha Schouweiler is the “Martha Stewart of the wild.” Independent producer Sandy Hausman pays her a visit. |
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Listener Feedback
We share your e-mails and calls. Send your comments and questions via e- mail. |
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The Recyclery
Chicago Public Radio's Nick White shares an audio postcard from The Recyclery.
The local bicycle collective hosts their final sale of the season this Saturday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Evanston. |
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Speaking Out Against Violence Towards Women
Writer and activist Sharon Powell uses poetic images to call attention to the horrors of domestic abuse.
Powell is an organizer of the “Saving Our Sisters, Saving Our Selves” conference taking place this weekend at Affinity Community Services and Columbia College. |
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Film Festival Picks
Jonathan Miller previews the 42nd annual Chicago International Film Festival, which kicked off last night with the premiere of the film Strange Fiction. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 5, 2006 |
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Taking the Temperature of the GOP
Chicago Public Radio’s Ben Calhoun reports on the firestorm surrounding GOP leadership, particularly Senate Majority Leader Dennis Hastert and his role in the Mark Foley scandal. |
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Campaign Notebook—Greening the Government
We talk one-on-one with Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney.
Music Button: Aubergine 3, “Don Pisco,” from the CD In All Things Modulation (Transistor Recordings) |
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Exonerated: Capital Punishment from the Headlines to the Stage
Don Bender—Actor
Greg Hardin—Actor
The play Exonerated dramatizes the debate over capital punishment and those wrongly accused in the state justice system, including the famous case of Gary Gauger.
Exonerated is onstage at the Raven Theater through October 15.
Music Button: London Sinfonietta, “First Construction In Metal,” from the CD Warp Works & 20th Century Masters (Warp Records) |
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Garden of Imagination
We share the sounds of Redmoon Theater’s current spectacle, Twilight Orchard, which takes place in Chicago’s Columbus Park through October 9. |
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Ceded Leadership
Louis Farrakhan has announced his decision to step down as leader of the Nation of Islam. Chicago Public Radio's Jason DeRose brings us this report.
Music Button: Ming and FS, “Steady Shot,” from the CD Subway Series Instrumentals (Om Records) |
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Chicago Matters: Politics of Education Funding Reform
Our Chicago Matters: Valuing Education fall broadcast season concludes with a report from Chicago Public Radio’s Julia McEvoy on the politics of education funding reform. |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio Arts Editor Edward Lifson shares three, or four, not-to-be-missed upcoming cultural events.
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Courtesy of Andrew Bae
Gallery |
Jhumpa Lahiri in Conversation with Mary A. Dempsey
Monday, October 9 at 6 p.m.
Harold Washington Library's Pritzker Auditorium
Chicago
Testsuya Noda—Dairy, uncovered
Through Saturday, October 7
Andrew Bae Gallery
Chicago
“Louis Sullivan and the Dream of an American Architecture Lecture” by David Garrard Lowe
Monday, October 9 at 6 p.m.
Rudolph Ganz Recital Hall at Roosevelt University
Chicago
Edward Lifson Hosts a Panel Discussion
Wednesday, October 11 at 6 p.m.
Archicenter
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Susan Graham—Iphigénie en Tauride
Susan Graham, Mezzo Soprano
World renowned mezzo soprano Susan Graham talks about Texas “trouser roles,” and her return to the stages of the Lyric Opera of Chicago as the star of Iphigénie en Tauride.
Iphigénie en Tauride runs through October 27 at the Lyric Opera. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 4, 2006 |
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Weathering the Storm
Tom Stephens—Spokesperson, ComEd
Tom Stevens gives us an update on the power outages caused by recent, ferious storms.
Music Button: Tortoise, “I Set My Face to the Hillside,” from the CD TNT (Thrill Jockey) |
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Carpentersville Ordinance
Reporter George Houde talks to Steve Edwards about last night’s meeting in Carpentersville regarding the Illegal Alien Immigration Relief Act Ordinance.
Music Button: Extra Golden, “Osama Rach,” from the CD OK-Oyot System (Thrill Jockey) |
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Election Day Advent Calendar
Chicago Public Radio’s Jason DeRose reports on a calendar that counts down the days to the November 7 election with each day offering a look into political history.
Music Button: Eighth Blackbird, “Rejoicing,” from the CD Beginnings (Cedille Records) |
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Out of My Way—Chipmunk Killer
Jewell Schaps—Chipmunk Killer
“Eight Forty-Eight’s” Gianofer Fields continues her series with a visit to a woman showing no mercy toward yard animals.
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Chicago Botanic Garden |
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Chicago Matters Documentary—Re-forming Englewood
We play part of a documentary exploring the history and closure of Englewood Tech Academy and the subsequent transfer of its students to Hyde Park High School, and to Chicago's first all-boys charter school.
The entire documentary will air tonight at 6 p.m. on Chicago Public Radio. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 3, 2006 |
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What’s Next in the Foley Fallout?
Jill Morrison—Reporter, Capital News Connection
Steve Edwards welcomes Jill Morrison to discuss the scandal surrounding former Republican Rep. Mark Foley and the inappropriate e-mails he sent to a Congressional page. |
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Campaign Notebook—Debut Debate
Last night, the first debate of the fall election season kicked off with Blagojevich and Topinka. Chicago Public Radio's Ben Calhoun brings us this report.
Music Button: Eliot Lipp, “Eyesore,” from the CD The Days EP (Hefty Records) |
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Chicago Matters—Special Education Funding, Part Two
Recent budget cuts caused significant lay offs for many special education teachers and aides in the Chicago Public Schools. Jason DeRose brings us the second part of a report examining special education.
Music Button: The Byrds, “Build It Up,” from the CD Ballad of Easy Rider (Columbia)
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Evaluating the Standards
Sarah Karp—Reporter, Catalyst Chicago
Sarah Karp joins us in studio to discuss her investigation into whether special education students are meeting the No Child Left Behind standards. |
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Hip-Hop Musical Theater
Divorce, murder, suicide and hip-hop; all are involved in the new one-man musical Clay. Chicago Public Radio's Tony Sarabia brings us this story.
Clay runs through November 19 at the Lookingglass Theatre Company. |
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Students Building Bridges
Sam Dyson—Teacher and Student Exchange Coordinator, Walter Payton High School
Clifton Lyons—Student, Walter Payton High School
Carrie Van Zandt—Student, Walter Payton High School
Laura Müller-Soppart—Student, Walter Payton High School
Our roundtable discusses an exchange program between Walter Payton High School in Chicago and a school in Durban, South Africa. |
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House on Summerdale
Writer and contributor Cherie Caswell Dost tells us why her home is more than just where the heart is. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—October 2, 2006 |
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Bear Down
“Eight Forty-Eight” sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout discusses the Bears’ undefeated season and the current upheaval for the Cubs. |
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Monday Morning Business Update
Business contributor David Greising joins us to talks about Boeing’s recent good fortunes, and other Chicago business happenings. |
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Cell Phone Symphony
Composer David Baker has combined traditional orchestration with the sounds of cell phones. We share an excerpt from last night’s Chicago Sinfonietta performance at Dominican University.
The “Concertino for Cellular Phones and Orchestra,” takes place again tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Center's Orchestra Hall. |
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Black–Latino Coalition
There is a push to form coalitions between the African-American and Latino communities in this year's election season. Chicago Public Radio’s Lynette Kalsnes brings us this report. |
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Black and Latino Relations: A Youth Perspective
Aquila Charlton—Co-Founder and Executive Director, The Crib Collective
Maria Sarabia—Program Coordinator, The Southwest Youth Collaborative
We talk with youth leaders Aquila Charlton and Maria Sarabia about the challenges and opportunities for black and Latino youth coalitions in the Chicago area. |
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Chicago Matters—Special Education Funding, Part One
Jason DeRose brings us the first part of a report examining special education funding in financially-troubled districts. Today, he visits north suburban Winthrop Harbor to see how the students are faring. |
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Civically Engaged
Adam Davis—Director, Justice Talking Discussion Series; Co-Editor, The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity (Great Books Foundation, 2006)
Adam Davis tells us how he uses readings in the humanities to investigate and inspire civic activity.
We also hear sounds of the City Year service group pledging their year of service at Chicago's Millennium Park. |
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