Eight Forty-Eight 7/6/2009

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Dueling Critics Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman review Hope VI, a Chicago Dramatists production about a family dislocated from their home in the Robert Taylor projects. And, Catalina Maria Johnson introduces us to the history of bolero music.

Eight Forty-Eight 7/3/2009

Eight Forty-Eight is pre-empted for special programming.
Eight Forty-Eight 7/2/2009

Poet in Residence Kevin Coval recalls how Michael Jackson influenced him during his adolescence. And, Earwig Music founder Michael Frank talks about the past and present of the blues label as he celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Eight Forty-Eight 7/1/2009

We visit one household that’s been hit hard by state budget cuts to foster families. And, contributor Robert Loerzel explains how Chicago had a major role in giving the Tommy Gun cult status.

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