Eight Forty-Eight 8/28/2008

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We check in on the happenings in Denver, and learn how 24-hour news radio changed the dynamic at the Democratic National Convention. Al Gini contemplates Generation Y as members of this group prepare for college. Alison Cuddy takes us to three not-to-be-missed music fests this weekend. Cheryl Raye-Stout considers the state of sports journalism in light of the Mariotti scandal.


Check-in from Denver

We check in on the happenings in Denver.
Bound to be Freed

The day before Barack Obama’s big speech, Tom Montgomery-Fate comments on the allure of the Illinois Senator.
The Launch of 24-hour News Radio

Bob Crawford recalls how 24-hour news radio changed the dynamic at the Democratic National Convention.
Gini on Generation Y

Al Gini contemplates Generation Y as members of this group prepare for college.
Three to See: Music Fests

Alison Cuddy takes us to three not-to-be-missed music fests this weekend.
Infamous Sports Writer Jay Mariotti's Exit

Cheryl Raye-Stout considers the state of sports journalism in light of the Mariotti scandal.
Two Chicago Blues Veterans Remembered

We pay homage to guitarist Phil Guy and harmonica player Little Arthur Duncan who died last week on the same day.

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