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Eight Forty-eight Series

As it is for life, variety is the spice of Eight Forty-Eight. But we all find comfort in routine; that’s why we bring you these recurring segments and variations on some themes. Want to know if it’s “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” for the latest theatrical production? Check out our Dueling Critics. Looking for a wacky day trip? Call on Out of My Way with Arts and Culture reporter Gianofer Fields. It’s all here, in our Eight Forty-Eight series of series.

Series
A Blogger's Cancer Journey

S.L. Wisenberg keeps a blog to release the emotions and anxiety stemming from her battle with cancer. The series shares excerpts from her blog—and her journey.
Autism Chronicles

Autism spectrum disorders is one of the fastest-growing developmental disabilities in America, now affecting one in every 150 children. Producers Dan Collison and Elizabeth Meister of Long Haul Productions have been following several families with autistic children for their series Autism Chronicles.
Bubbly Creek Experiment

Eight Forty-Eight's Gianofer Fields takes listeners to a notorious part of the Chicago River—Bubbly Creek—for a little scientific experimentation to see just how polluted it is.
Greg Scott: Embedded Sociologist

Dr. Greg Scott is a Sociology professor and documentary filmmaker. He has explored the economy of the underground drug market, and reported on the controversial use of the heroin antidote Narcan. The Brickyard is a West Side community that employs and houses Chicago-area addicts. Dr. Scott spent time there, documenting the residents' stories for both film and radio.
StoryCorps Griot Initiative

StoryCorps provides the opportunity to interview and record your friends and loved ones. StoryCorps was established to create an oral history of everyday Americans to preserve personal stories for future generations of their own families, as well as the rest of the nation.
Walter Jacobson's Commentaries

Legendary journalist Walter Jacobson joins Eight Forty-Eight to share weekly commentaries and news analysis.
Dueling Critics

Our dueling theater critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, duke it out over current theater productions in Chicago.
Studio 312

Eight Forty-Eight contributor Jim Carrane explores the presence of Hollywood in Chicago on his show within a show, Studio 312.
Three To See

Every Thursday, Hello Beautiful! Senior Producer Matt Cunningham brings you three not-to-be-missed activities from the arts community.
UnderCover

UnderCover features Chicago artists stepping outside their genres to perform covers of popular songs.
Out of My Way

Eight Forty-Eight Producer Gianofer Fields takes you to some of the most unique and hidden spots in the region. “Out of My Way” inspires listeners to hit the open road, and pay close attention to the fascinating spots along the way.
Writers' Block Party

Literary Renaissance woman Amy Krouse Rosenthal brings local artists and musicians to our airwaves on the original show within a show, Writers’ Block Party.
Both Sides of the Border

Both Sides of the Border presents first-person stories from individuals in the community who feel they have a personal stake in the immigration debate.
Music Interviews

Chicago Public Radio's Tony Sarabia and Eight Forty-Eight contributors offer a look into the local music scene with special, one-on-one conversations with artists.
Indie Label Series—The People Behind Chicago’s Music

The Indie Label Series turns its attention to some of Chicago’s many great independent record labels. The series explores the different roads that local labels have taken toward one unified goal—supporting great music.
DJ Series—A Spinning Summer

Throughout the summer, local DJs joined Eight Forty-Eight in studio to spin live music during the show. The guest DJs come from all over Chicago’s music scene and bring years of experience and an eclectic range of sounds and styles.
Southwest Side Stories

“Southwest Side Stories” are produced by students from Curie Metro High School on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Around the World Bite by Bite

Eight Forty-Eight food contributor Steve Dolinsky explores a country's cuisine, region by region, via Chicago-area restaurants.
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