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2010 Odyssey Project Graduation with Toni Preckwinkle

The Odyssey Project's graduation ceremony for the class of 2010 from all four Odyssey courses in Chicago. Alderman Toni Preckwinkle of the Chicago City Council gives the keynote address.

Recorded on 5.23.2010
Art Hurts, Art Urges Voyages: Looking for Democracy Film Contest Screening

The Illinois Humanities Council asked people to show the world what democracy means to them as The Looking for Democracy Film Contest winners are unveiled.

Recorded on 5.3.2010
Paying Attention: Art, Artists & Social Responsibility

In a world increasingly fractured by poverty, racism, and religion, what is our responsibility as artists to address the problems we see? Does art have the power to bring change?

Recorded on 4.19.2010
A Gift That Money Can’t Buy, A Road Scholars Program by Jeff Bockman

Jeff Bockman encourages everyone to record and save his or her family's history and stories. He explains how to record family data and discusses personal examples.

Recorded on 3.22.2010
Peter Rabbit and the Landscapes of Home: Beatrix Potter, A Road Scholars Program by Nancy Huse

In this a first-person Chautauqua-style interpretation of Beatrix Potter's many accomplishments she describes herself as a writer, artist, scientist and philanthropist.

Recorded on 3.20.2010
Love & War: Is There Ever Time for Peace? A Performance and Conversation with Comedian Azhar Usman

Can humor change the world? Azhar Usman, co-founder of the popular “Allah Made Me Funny—The Official Muslim Comedy Tour”, gives a special performance on this topic.

Recorded on 3.11.2010
The History of Science, as told by Mark Twain

Mark Twain said "Inventors are the creators of the world-after God." This presentation is a first-person Chautauqua-style program by Warren Brown as Mark Twain.

Recorded on 2.11.2010
WORD: Across Generations

This event was part of The 2nd Annual Winter Block Party for Chicago’s Hip-Hop Arts. Each poet performed as part of an Open Mic Showcase, followed by a conversation.

Recorded on 1.17.2010
Folk Songs and Stories of the Great Lakes Region-A Road Scholars Program by Lee Murdock

This Christmas Ship program is a folk music commemoration of the turn-of-the-century tradition of carrying Christmas trees to Great Lakes port cities.

Recorded on 12.13.2009
A Visit with Mrs. Potts-A Road Scholars Program by Ellie Carlson

Mary Florence Potts, inventor of the cold-handled sad iron, discusses domestic life in the 19th Century and what it means for a woman to hold manage her own affairs.

Recorded on 12.2.2009
After the Olympic Bid: What’s Next for Chicago?

Since Chicago lost the bid for the 2016 Olympics, how can the energy around Chicago’s bid be harnessed to create a better city for everyone?

Recorded on 12.1.2009
Faith and Action in a Diverse World

Listen in as those gathered reflect on the question: "How do our religious and philosophical beliefs impact how we conduct ourselves--particularly in a world where so many people around us are likely to hold different beliefs than we do?"

Recorded on 11.17.2009
Evolving Faith: Meaning, Ethics, and Ideas

Listen in as Interfaith Youth Core founder Eboo Patel sits down for a conversation with Krista Tippett, the host of public radio's Speaking of Faith. How does she answer the kinds of questions she asks of others?

Recorded on 11.16.2009
Diversity in Higher Education

Dean Evelynn Hammonds discusses “Diversity in Higher Education.” Her interests include the history of scientific, medical, and sociopolitical concepts of race and sexuality.

Recorded on 11.6.2009
Revolt on Goose Island: The Chicago Factory Takeover and What it Says about the Economic Crisis

In one of the first U.S. factory sit-ins since the 1930s, 200 workers at Chicago’s Republic Windows and Doors occupied their factory for nine days. Will more come of the story?

Recorded on 10.27.2009
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Illinois Ready To Help Michigan

Msall: Daley Should Restructure Services to Balance Budget

Illinois Stiffens Penalties for Wage Theft

Chicago Budget Faces $654 Million Deficit

Food Truck Opens for Business, Aldermen To Debate Issue

Daley Looking to Expand Internet Access to Under-Developed Neighborhoods

Blagojevich Jurors Want Lots of Info



National News
Debris Sets Back Work On Stopping The Gusher

Ariz. Gov. Considers Changing Immigration Law

Obama Attempts Jump Start In Detroit

Alternative Energy And Ideas For The Auto Industry

Teen Turns VW Bug Into Electric Car

Hackers Convene At Def Con 18

By Hiring Gulf Scientists, BP May Be Buying Silence

Saving Wildlife From The Midwestern Oil Spill

'Trek In The Park': Drama In The Final Frontier

Is WikiLeaks An Editor-In-Chief Or Prolific Source?

War Games Lure Recruits For The Real Thing

The Big Day: Chelsea Clinton To Wed In Upstate N.Y.

Ethics Panel To Charge Calif. Rep. Waters

November Hearing For Arizona Immigration Law

California Fire Menaces Homes, Power Lines



International News
Mexico's Drug War More Sophisticated, Deadlier

Syria, Saudi Arabia Brace For Strife In Lebanon

Hundreds Dead In Pakistani Floods

FAA Downgrades Mexico's Air Safety Rating

In Rare Summit, Arab Rivals Try To Ease Tension

Jewish Women Fight For Equality At Jerusalem Western Wall

Fires Rage Across Russia Amid Record Heat

U.S. Embassy Staff In Paris Fall Ill; Mail Suspected

More Than 300 Dead In Pakistan Floods

Floods Paralyze Pakistan

China's Hidden Economy Of Graft Undermines State

India: No Country For Old People?

July Becomes Deadliest Month Of Afghan War

U.S. Closes Consulate In Mexico's Ciudad Juarez

Alleged Mexican Drug Lord Killed In Shootout