Eight Forty-Eight—August 31, 2006 |
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Immigrants Settling in the 'Burbs
Maria de los Angeles Torres—Director of Latin American and Latino Studies, University of Illinois at Chicago
Rob Paral—Research Fellow, Institute for Latino Studies, Notre Dame University
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights on Wednesday released a report indicating rapid increases in immigrant citizen populations in the Chicago suburbs. Rob Paral and Maria de los Angeles Torres join us to discuss the political implications of the shift. |
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The Keiskamma Altarpiece
We visit St. James Cathedral to view an altarpiece that commemorates the effects AIDS has on a small South African community. It’s on view at the Cathedral through September 20, 2006. |
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Chicago Jazzfest ‘06 Preview
We talk with Chicago Public Radio jazz host Dan Bindert about some of the highlights of the 2006 Chicago Jazz Festival, starting today and running through Sunday, September 3.
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 30, 2006 |
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DJ Series—itch13
Chicago MC and turntablist itch13 joins Eight Forty-Eight in the studio for day three of a week-long blowout of the Summer DJ Series.
To get a feel for the DJ's style, check out the DJ Series page.
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Cook County Freezes Hiring
Ben Calhoun—Political Reporter, Chicago Public Radio
Abdon Pallasch—Staff Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
Ben Calhoun and Abdon Pallasch fill us in on the latest flurry of activity and questions over patronage hiring in Cook County government, and explain what interim president Bobbie Steele is doing to curb the accusations. |
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A Chicago Audissey
Kevin Coval—Local hip-hop poet
Kevin Coval is the voice of a new Chicago walking, audio tour created by Audissey Guides. We hear a sample of the tour.
You can download an MP3 of the tour at Audissey Guides or a cell phone version at Talking Street. |
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New Coach for the Wildcats
The youngest coach in major college football today begins his residency at Northwestern University. Chicago Public Radio’s Alex Helmick brings us this report. |
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Ken Nordine: 50 Years of Word Jazz
Ken Nordine—Creator, Word Jazz
For nearly 50 years, Chicagoan Ken Nordine has pushed the bounds of radio and reality with his imaginative sounds and stories. Now, Dot Records has released a two-volume, boxed set of some of his classic Word Jazz creations. We mark the occasion with a tribute to his artistry and his legacy. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 29, 2006 |
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DJ Series—DJ Johnny Herndon
On day two of our week-long DJ Summer Series blowout, Johnny Herndon gives us a sample of his eclectic blend of sounds.
To read more details about Herndon's music, and his other collaborations, check out the DJ Series page.
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Clean Streets
Patrick Carr—Assistant Professor of Sociology, Rutgers University; Author, Controlling Crime, Maintaining Order and Building Community Activism (New York University Press, 2005)
Bernadette Boniek, Lydia Donovan, Jane Pratt—Community Activists
Illinois State Police statistics show that a majority of the state reported a rise in serious crime, but Chicago communities helped bring the state's crime rate down in 2005. One southwest side community is working to decrease crime on their streets, and we find out how from community leaders and sociologist Patrick Carr.
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Justice Music
Peter Grosz—Development Director, Equip for Equality
Jorge Ledezma—Band member, Alla
The Justice Music Project is an album that hopes to call attention to the rights and needs of people with disabilities. Producer Peter Grosz and contributor Jorge Ledezma tell us more about the project and play us some tracks from the compilation. |
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“Studio 312” Goes Nascar
Adam McKay—Director, Writer, Actor
“Studio 312” host Jimmy Carrane talks with Second City veteran Adam McKay about his role as writer and director of the hit movie Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 28, 2006 |
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DJ Series—Flosstradamus: J2K and Autobot
Today, the DJ team Flosstradamus joins us in-studio to provide the back beats for the program. Throughout the summer, Eight Forty-Eight has featured a live DJ every Friday as part of our “DJ Series,” but we give you a pledge week treat this week with live music every day. |
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Monday Morning Business Update
Business contributor David Greising joins us to talk about the latest business happenings, including a possible hotel worker strike and the announcement that the Carson Pirie Scott flagship department store on State Street is closing. |
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Buying School Supplies
We hear the sounds of parents and kids stocking up for the new school year, which starts today for some students. |
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Both Sides of the Border—The Voice of Andrea Vonk
Today, we hear from Andrea Vonk, who completed the arduous process of gaining legal status for her Suisse-born husband to live and work in the United States. |
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The Second City: Immigration Song
Brian Gallivan and Ithamar Enriquez—Actors, The Second City Mainstage
Brian Gallivan and Ithamar Enriquez satirize both sides of the immigration debate with a song from their acclaimed revue, War! Now In Its 4th Smash Year!, which is currently running at The Second City in Chicago. |
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Writers Block Party
We re-launch this literary and music variety “show within a show” hosted by longtime Eight Forty-Eight contributor Amy Krouse Rosenthal. In this episode, Hugh Musick brings us the story of an avant garde ice cream man, some advice for “Peeved in Palatine” from musical advice col-hum-nist Tony Rogers…Susan McLaughlin Karp cherishes her tethers…and a poem by Lucia Blinn.
Check out “WBP” Web exclusives, including another poem by Lucia and a short film by Steve Delahoyde, on the “Writers’ Block Party” Web site. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 25, 2006 |
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Month in Review
Rafael Romo—Reporter, Channel 2
Eric Krol—Political Reporter, Daily Herald
Alysia Tate—Editor and Publisher, The Chicago Reporter
Our panel of journalists reviews the biggest headlines, media winners and losers and what should have garnered more attention in August. |
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Dueling Critics—Proving Mr. Jennings
Our dueling critics Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman spar over Proving Mr. Jennings, on stage at the Actors Workshop Theater until September 3. |
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Critical Mass
Why are the streets flooded with cyclists at the end of the month?
An audio postcard from Critical Mass participants holds the answer. |
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The Emmys
Media contributor Wally Podrazik discusses the 2006 Emmy nominations and what it means about the changing face of television.
The “58th Annual Emmy Awards” air Sunday, August 27, on NBC Channel 5. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 24, 2006 |
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Topinka Places Big Bet on Chicago Casino
Rick Pearson—Political Reporter, Chicago Tribune
Rick Pearson joins us to discuss Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Judy Baar Topinka’s controversial plan to raise state revenues by creating a Chicago casino. |
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Slightly Less Than 1001 Books to Read
Inspired by the book 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (Rizzoli, 2006), resident philosopher Al Gini shares some of his favorites. |
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Heading South
Film critic Jonathan Miller reviews Heading South, the latest film from French director Laurent Cantet.
Heading South (Vers Le Sud) is currently screening at Landmark Century Centre Cinema in Chicago. |
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Sketch Fest
Anthony Moseley—Director, Collaboraction's Sketchbook Festival
We talk with Anthony Moseley about the themes of this year’s young playwright festival which features short plays, visual art and musical performances.
The festival takes place at Chicago's Chopin Theatre through Sunday, August 27. |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio's arts editor and Hello Beautiful! host Edward Lifson shares three not-to-be-missed cultural events.
Outlaw Family Band
Lyceum CD Release Party
Thursday, August 24 @ 9 pm
Martyrs’
Chicago
Dave Alsobrooks
Culture of Corruption
Through September 30
ARC Gallery
Chicago
Headlights
Kill Them with Kindness CD Release Party
Friday, August 25 @ 10 pm
Schubas
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 23, 2006 |
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Citizen Children
Maria Woltjen—Director and Founder, Immigrant Children’s Advocacy Project; Lecturer, University of Chiccago
The case of Elvira Arellano has placed the spotlight on children of immigrants. What happens to the children, especially those already alone in federal custody? Maria Woltjen answers these and other question surrounding the case.
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Seeking Sanctuary
Chicago Public Radio’s Lynette Kalsnes reports on the efforts of one Chicago immigrant to avoid deportation.
Originally broadcast August 21, 2006 |
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The Story of Khalid
Paul Miller—Founder, CircEsteem
We bring you the story of two people trying to save a boy from the negative influences of his neighborhood. |
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The Chicago Freedom Movement—Activists Sound Off
Bernetta Howell-Barrett, Rabbi Robert J. Marx, Elbert Ransom, Jr., Roberta Wilson, Dr. Bennett Johnson, Reverend Jesse Jackson—Civil Rights Activists and Participants, Chicago Freedom Movement
Our guests reflect on the impact of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s time in Chicago in 1966.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. in Chicago
Chicago Public Radio's Richard Steele talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Taylor Branch about Martin Luther King Jr.'s time in Chicago.
Branch is author of At Canaan's Edge: America in the King Years 1965-1968 (Simon & Schuster, 2006).
Originally broadcast August 4, 2006 |
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From the Ashes
We play an excerpt of From the Ashes, a documentary exploring the history of the North Lawndale neighborhood that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. chose as his home during the Freedom Movement of 1966.
The documentary aired in 1998 as part of the Chicago Matters series.
Originally broadcast August 4, 2006 |
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The Chicago Freedom Movement: Assessing the Summit Meetings
James Ralph—Associate Professor of History, Middlebury College; Author, Northern Protest: Martin Luther King, Jr., Chicago, and the Civil Rights Movement (Harvard University Press, 1993)
On August 26, 1966, civil rights activists and the city of Chicago announced an agreement promising housing reforms, putting an end to the marches that defined the Chicago Freedom Movement. James Ralph explains what was significant—and successful—about the Summit Meetings of 1966. |
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“Studio 312” and the Sex Doctor
Jimmy Carrane talks with sex advisor, Chicago Sun-Times columnist and host of Showtime’s “Sexual Healing” Dr. Laura Berman.
“Sexual Healing” airs Fridays at 9 pm through September 22, 2006.
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The Berman Center Clinic |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 22, 2006 |
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A Decade of Welfare Reform in Chicago
Dr. Jeffrey Grogger—The Irving Harris Professor in Urban Policy, Harris School, University of Chicago; Author, Welfare Reform: Effects of a Decade of Change (Harvard University Press, 2005)
Dr. Jeffrey Grogger tells us what’s changed since the federal government implemented major changes to the welfare system 10 years ago. |
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Welfare: Where Are They Now?
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In the ten years since welfare reform, Illinois has reduced its welfare caseload by 80 percent. Journalist Sarah Karp reports on what’s changed in for those living in the welfare system. |
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The State of Working Illinois
Paul Kleppner—Director, Office for Social Policy Research, Northern Illinois University
Paul Kleppner tells us what the future looks like for working Illinois, and what we need to do to ensure that good jobs are created.
Music Button: Pat Metheny/Brad Mehldau, “Ring of Life,” from the CD Metheny Mehldau (Nonesuch Records) |
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Gas Prices Got You Down?
Local writer Beth Finke offers tips on how to save money on gas. |
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848 Letters
We share your e-mails and phone calls. If you would like to share your thoughts on something you heard, send us an e-mail.
Music Button: Ocote Soul Sounds & Adrian Quesada, “Dedication TV,” from the CD El Nino Y El Sol Original Soundtrack (ESL Records) |
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Ytasha Womack’s Engagement
Ytasha Womack—Local filmmaker
Ytasha Womack reflects on her new work, My Phamily BBQ II: The Engagement, which is part of the Black Harvest Film Festival at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago.
Womack and members of the cast will lead an audience discussion after the 8:15 pm screening on Wednesday, August 23.
Music Button: Walter Murphy, “Dancin’,” from the CD Cinemaphonic: Electro Soul (Emeror Norton) |
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Music Interviews: The Lesser Birds of Paradise
Chicago Public Radio’s Tony Sarabia profiles the local band The Lesser Birds of Paradise. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 21, 2006 |
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Political Check-In
Sean Crawford—Statehouse Bureau Chief, Illinois Public Radio
Gov. Blagojevich visits Navy Pier today and candidate Judy Baar Topinka is touting her plans for educational overhaul throughout the state. Sean Crawford gives us a rundown of these and other statewide campaigns.
Music Button: Oranj Symphonette, “Days of Wine and Roses,” from the CD Plays Mancini (Grammavision Records) |
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Getting Ready for College
Chasity Lord—Director, Posse Foundation
Chasity Lord talks about helping students make it from their senior year of high school through college graduation by offering peer support and a posse.
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Seeking Sanctuary
Chicago Public Radio’s Lynette Kalsnes reports on the efforts of one Chicago immigrant to avoid deportation. |
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Both Sides of the Borders: The Voice of Paul McKinley
We continue our special series visiting residents who have a personal stake in the debate over immigration reform. Today, we hear from ex-offender and activist Paul McKinley. |
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Videoconferencing Immigrants
Some Chicago immigrants don't see the judge face to face on their day in court. Chicago Public Radio's Catrin Einhorn brings us this report.
Music Button: Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, “Sitting In Limbo,” from the CD Garcia/Grisman (Acousticdisc Records) |
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Sports Update
Sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout brings us the latest news from the wide world of Chicago sports.
Music Button: Masters of Groove, “The MOG Beat,” from the CD Masters of Groove (Meet DJ 9) (Jazzateria Records) |
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Music Interviews: Wax on Radio
Local music critic Althea Legaspi profiles the young Chicago band Wax on Radio and explores their wall-of-sound-style rock ‘n’ roll. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 18, 2006
An encore edition of staff favorites |
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Verbatim
Erin McKean—Editor in Chief, U.S. Dictionaries, The Oxford University Press; Editor, Verbatim: The Lanuguage Quarterly
Since 1974, Verbatim: The Lanuguage Quarterly has explored the nuances of contemporary language use—from baby names to strange terms known as “Seinfeldisms.” McKean explains why lexicographers are hard pressed to keep up with the pace at which language changes.
Originally broadcast January 7, 2005 |
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Brit Rules
Toni Summers Hargis—Author, Rules Britannia: An Insider's Guide to Life in the United Kingdom
Toni Summers Hargis’ new book offers advice on visiting the UK, inspired by perspectives from both sides of the pond.
Originally broadcast July 10, 2006 |
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Policing Student Blogs
High school students in Libertyville and Vernon Hills who misbehave online can now face serious consequences—even when they're not at school. Independent producer Sandy Hausmann brings us this report.
Originally broadcast May 31, 2006 |
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Wordplaygrounds
John O’Connor—English Teacher, New Trier High School; Author, Wordplaygrounds: Reading Writing and Performing Poetry in the English Classroom
O’Connor reads selections from the collection of poems and discusses the place of poetry in the classroom.
Originally broadcast May 3, 2006 |
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Archer Prewitt and Band
Archer Prewitt and bandmates Fred Lonberg-Holm and Susan Voeltz perform from Chicago Public Radio’s Jim and Kay Mabie Performance Studio before sitting down with Chicago Public Radio's Tony Sarabia.
Originally broadcast February 4, 2005 |
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Great Letters, Great Lady
Eleanor Dwight—Author, The Letters of Pauline Palmer: A Great Lady of Chicago’s First Family
Pauline was the daughter of Potter Palmer, founder of the store that became Marshall Field’s and the lavish hotel, the Palmer House. Steve Edwards sits down with her biographer.
Originally broadcast January 24, 2006 |
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“Not Another Race Poem”
Young Chicago Authors participants Ari Fulton, Daria Shelton, Jessica “Supreme” Disu and Jeffrey Lewis perform their poem “Not Another Race Poem.” The work was first presented at the 5th Annual Young Chicago Authors Poetry Slam in 2005.
Originally broadcast May 2, 2005 |
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Funny You Should Say That...
Peter Kuntz—Managing Director, Chicago Humanities Festival; Local Writer
Peter Kuntz has a few, choice words for those of us who mangle our own words. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 17, 2006
An encore edition of staff favorites |
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Young Filmmakers
Durrell Dawson—Producer, Ear to the Ground Mentorship Program
Durrell Dawson introduces us to Innervision Youth Productions, a program that gives young people living in Chicago's Cabrini-Green public housing complex the opportunity to learn filmmaking.
Originally broadcast May 25, 2004 |
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Spirit Talk
St. Gregory the Great Church inspires the compact disc Spirit Talk by guitarist and Catholic priest Jon Moulder and vibraphonist Ken Hall. They sit down with Chicago Public Radio's Richard Steele to discuss their music.
Originally broadcast April 29, 2004 |
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A Lifetime of Artistic Activism
Art educators and activists Pemon Rami and Masequa Myers share their creative journey which runs parallel to civil rights and social change. The couple has been contributing to the local and national arts scene since the 1970s.
Originally broadcast July 21, 2004 |
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Graffiti Artist James “Casper” Jankowiak was born in Back of the Yards on Chicago's South Side, and his work has been displayed around the world.
Originally broadcast May 25, 2004 |
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The Waiting Room
Contributor Vanessa Bush talks with artist Karen Jayne about her exhibit, The Waiting Room, which explores the doctor-patient relationship. Jayne says it's inspired in part by her daughter's lifelong struggle with lung disease.
Originally broadcast February 17, 2005 |
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Southwest Side Stories: Rockers
Producer Yvonne Gutierrez, one of our contributors from Curie Youth Radio, reflects on how much youth have in common—especially in the eyes of adults.
Originally broadcast June 27,2006
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 16, 2006
An encore edition of staff favorites |
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Gecko Garden
Host Steve Edwards visits the home habitat of Chicago Herpetological Society member Darin Croft and meets some interesting creatures.
Originally broadcast May 3, 2001 |
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Alley Rats
Contributor Charlie Wheelan and producer Gianofer Fields brave Chicago alleys to inform us about Chicago’s rat-fighting plan.
Originally broadcast April 6, 2001 |
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Piano Dude
From his studio in suburban Barrington, Mark Miller teaches piano to students as far away as London. How does he do it? Host Steve Edwards gives it a whirl from the grand piano in Chicago Public Radio's Jim and Kay Mabie Performance Studio.
Originally broadcast March 30, 2005 |
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Goose Calling
Tim Ground and Kelly Powers are former national and international game calling champions. Chicago Public Radio’s Richard Steele visits them to learn about the art of game calling.
Originally broadcast December 5, 2003 |
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Hoosier Bats
What makes a good baseball bat? We pose that question to Hoosier Bat Company co-owners David and Debbie Cook, who craft bats for everyone from little leaguers
to major leaguers Frank Thomas and Corey
Patterson.
Originally broadcast July 6, 2004 |
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Oddball Traveler
Author Jerry Pohlen shares his choices for some of the quirky destinations that inspire his Oddball Travel book series. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 15, 2006
An encore edition of staff favorites |
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Women in Prison
Salome Chasnoff—Executive Director, Beyond Media
JoAnne Archibald—Advocacy Director, Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers
Our guests lead us through the interactive exhibition, Thirty Days of Art and Education on Women’s Incarceration, an artistic look at the increasing number of incarcerated women.
Originally broadcast November 26, 2002 |
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Mothers in Prison
Renny Golden—Professor Emeritus of Justice Studies and Social Work, Northeastern Illinois University
The book War on the Family: Mothers in Prison and the Families They Leave Behind (Taylor & Francis, Inc., 2005) looks into the effect the rising number of mothers in prison has on children left behind. Host Steve Edwards speaks with author Renny Golden about the crisis.
Originally broadcast January 30, 2006 |
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Upstate
Kalisha Buckhanon’s debut novel, Upstate: A Novel (St. Martin’s Press), is a love story between an incarcerated teenage boy and his girlfriend
living on the outside. Contributer Vanessa Bush talks with the author about the 2006 American Library Association's Alex Award-winning novel.
Originally broadcast April 5, 2005 |
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Letters from Cook County Jail
Curie Youth Radio brings us the story of teenager Gloria Diaz, who shares the personal story of her brother incarceration for attempted murder.
Originally broadcast September 20, 2005 |
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Institutional
Chicago photographer and police officer Scott Fortino helps us see institutional structures from a different perspective—through his new, visual essay Institutional: Photographs of Jails, Schools, and Other Chicago Buildings (Center for American Places, Inc., 2005).
Originally broadcast January 30, 2006 |
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Kosciusko County Jail Museum
Local writer Jerry Pohlen and producer Gianofer Fields visit the Warsaw, Indiana, jail where infamous prisoner John Dillinger broke in, not out.
Originally broadcast May 23, 2002 |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 14, 2006
An encore edition of staff favorites |
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Unexpected Chicagoland
Jose Camilo—Photographer; Writer
Tim Samuelson—Architectural Historian
Steve Edwards travels to Paul's Snack Shop at 16th and Pulaski to talk with Jose Camilo Vergara and Tim Samuelson. They discuss some of the city's architectural gems featured in their book Unexpected Chicagoland (New Press, 2002)
Originally broadcast December 18, 2001 |
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Targeting Change
Target Area Development Corporation's executive director Rev. Patricia Watkins gives producer Sylvia Ewing a tour of the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The group seeks to end poverty and violence and is credited with the decreasing crime in the
South Side neighborhood.
Originally broadcast June 3, 2004 |
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Neighborhoodies
It’s all about the ‘hood. Those snazzy sweatshirts with your neighborhood name on the front are made by Michael DeZayas, founder of Neighborhoodies. He spoke with independent producer Jesse Hardman.
Originally broadcast Decemeber 2, 2003 |
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West Side Blues
Chicago Public Radio’s Tony Sarabia takes us on a tour of what used to be ground zero for the blues—Chicago's West Side.
Originally broadcast Decemeber 19, 2003 |
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An Ode To The El
Chicago poet Kevin Coval gives us a preview of his poem “Mettle Respires.” Coval is a spoken word artist and artistic director of Young Chicago Authors.
Originally broadcast July 28, 2004 |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 11, 2006 |
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The Future of Airport Security
Douglas Laird—President, Laird & Associates
An aviation security expert discusses the security holes highlighted by yesterday's terror threat in London.
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B-ball on the Block
Independent producer Ellyn Ong Vea reports on local efforts to use basketball games in building bridges across gangs and healing racial rifts.
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Summer DVD Selections
Film contributor Jonathan Miller rummages through his grab bag of DVDs for the perfect movies to take on vacation.
Asphalt
Anxious Animation
Videograms of a Revolution. Released by Facets Multi-Media.
Golden Digest. Distributed by Facets Multi-Media.
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“Studio 312”—Comedian Jeff Garlin
Chicago native, Second City alum, and Curb Your Enthusiasm cast member Jeff Garlin sits down with contributor Jimmy Carrane in Studio 312.
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Dueling Critics: Hard Love
Contributor Kelly Kleiman and guest dueler Christopher Piatt duke it out over Theater Or's production of Hard Love, on stage through August 20 at Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago.
Critics' Picks
Dorian
Bailiwick Repertory Theatre
Chicago
Latino Theatre Festival
Goodman Theatre
Chicago
Music Button: Matisyahu, “Lord Raise Me Up,” from the CD Live At Stubb’s (Or Music)
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Summer DJ Series: DJ Ron Trent
We continue our Summer DJ Series with renowned house DJ Ron Trent. Eight Forty-Eight's Madeleine Bair found him behind the booth at Chicago's Sonotheque nightclub.
Ron Trent will spin at Africa Hi-Fi's two-year anniversary celebration on Friday, August 11, at Sonotheque.
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Prescription Records |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 10, 2006 |
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Terror Fears Snarl Airports
Airport security is extraordinarily tight after British authorities foiled an alleged terror plot involving U.S.-bound flights. Chicago Public Radio’s Lynette Kalsnes reports live from O’Hare International Airport.
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Al Gini on Peace
Resident philosopher Al Gini and Steve Edwards discuss the increased relevance of humanity's struggle for peace.
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Heartland Café Turns 30
Michael James and Katy Hogan—Co-Owners, Heartland Cafe
The Heartland Café has been serving up whole foods, live music and a heaping side of progressive politics since 1976. Steve Edwards travels to the Rogers Park institution to talk with co-founders Michael James and Katy Hogan as they prepare to celebrate the cafe's 30th birthday. |
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Summer Eats
Steve Dolinsky—Food Contributor
Heather Shouse—Food and Drink Editor, Time Out Chicago
Steve Dolinsky and Heather Shouse review local summer food trends and eateries.
Check out “Eight Forty-Eight's” Links and Info to get the full list of restaurants mentioned by Steve and Heather. |
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The New Velvet Lounge
Chicago Public Radio's Rob Wildeboer gets a peek at the revamped, and relocated Chicago music institution, the Velvet Lounge. |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio's arts editor and Hello Beautiful! host Edward Lifson shares three not-to-be-missed cultural events.
Rush Hour Concerts—Bach Two-Part Inventions
Tuesday, August, 15 at 5:15 pm
St. James Episcopal Cathedral
Chicago
Bichos do Brazil as part of the 2006 Latino Theatre Festival
August 18 at 7 pm; August 19 at 11 am and 2 pm; August 20 at noon and 3 pm
Goodman Theater's Albert Theater
Chicago
Patti Lupone
Friday, August 11-Sunday, 13 at 7:30 pm
Ravinia
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 9, 2006 |
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Chicago's 2016 Olympic Chances
Shruti Daté Singh—Business Reporter, Crain's Chicago
Shruti Daté Singh compares Chicago with Los Angeles and San Francisco in the race to host the 2016 Olympic Games. |
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Great Lakes Radio Consortium—Pollution in the Heartland: Livestock Farms Get Big
As part of the Great Lakes Radio Consortium's series on pollution in the heartland, Mark Brush reports on how livestock-related pollution affects our pocketbooks.
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Great Lakes Radio Consortium—Cities Cope with Pesticide Pollution
The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham continues his series on pollution in the heartland with a report on how cities are dealing with pesticide pollution in their drinking water supplies.
Originally broadcast August 8, 2006 |
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Great Lakes Radio Consortium—Cities Cope with Pesticide Pollution
The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham brings us the first part of a series confronting pesticide pollution in urban areas. Due to irresponsible farming practices, residents are paying for the clean-up in their water bills.
Originally broadcast August 7, 2006 |
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What's Wrong in Hammond?
Multiple shootings along a busy thoroughfare in Lake County, Indiana, have residents and visitors up in arms, and questioning how the authorities are handling the situation. |
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Nice Bombs
Chicago filmmaker Usama Alshaibi talks about his journey back to his family home in Iraq. The world premiere of Alshaibi’s film Nice Bombs: My Journey Back to Iraq screens Thursday, August 17, at the Music Box Theatre as part of the Chicago Underground Film Festival. |
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Summer Travel Memories
Writer Karen Lothan remembers a summer trip she took as a child. |
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Out of My Way—RVing for Idiots
Chris Bonzos—Manager, Par King Skill Golf
Brent Peterson—Author, Complete Idiot's Guide to RVing, Second Edition (Penguin, 2006)
Gianofer Fields continues her summer series with a trip to Par-King Skill Golf and takes Brent Peterson along to learn the details about RVing. |
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Sculptor Jack Holme
Trained as an engineer, 83-year-old sculptor Jack Holme is getting his first art show. Chicago Public Radio's Jenny Lawton brings us this profile of the artist.
Jack Holme: Four Decades runs through Friday, August 11, at the Brickton Art Center in Park Ridge.
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 8, 2006 |
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Burge Report Biased?
Leonard Cavise—Professor of Law, DePaul University
Leonard Cavise discusses the news that the retired judge investigating allegations of torture in the Chicago Police Department has a nephew with close ties to the scandal.
Music Button: Soft Touch, “Plenty Action,” from the CD Ubiquity 12” Spring Singles ’06 (Ubiquity Records) |
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Destroying Angels
Gail Lukasik—Poet; Author, Destroying Angels
Gail Lukasik sits down with contributor Judy Valente to discuss her new murder-mystery Destroying Angels (Thomson Gale, 2006), set in popular, tourist town Door County, Wisconsin.
Music Button: Pitch Black, “Elements Turn,” from the CD Smooth Chill: The Radio Singles (Waveform) |
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Great Lakes Radio Consortium—Cities Cope with Pesticide Pollution The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham continues his series on pollution in the heartland with a report on how cities are dealing with pesticide pollution in their drinking water supplies.
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Great Lakes Radio Consortium—Cities Cope with Pesticide Pollution
The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham brings us the first part of a series confronting pesticide pollution in urban areas. Due to irresponsible farming practices, residents are paying for the clean-up in their water bills.
Originally broadcast August 7, 2006
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Music Button: Boards of Canada, “Satellite Anthem Icarus,” from the CD The Campfire Headphase (Warp Records) |
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Sibling Relationships
Laurie Kramer—Professor of Applied Family Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Laurie Kramer explains how early relationships with our siblings and other children impact our adult lives. |
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Sculptor Draga Susanj
Chicago Public Radio’s Jenny Lawton brings us a profile of Serbian sculptor Draga Susanj.
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Serbia 2005 |
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Summer Theater
Theater contributor Jonathan Abarbanel shares his picks for the best bets in summer theater.
The Stratford Festivals of Canada
Shaw Festival of Niagara on the Lake
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
First Folio Shakespeare Festival
Oak Park Festival Theatre
American Players Theater |
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The Balloon Man
Contributor Cherie Caswell Dost reflects on Redmoon Theater's production of The Balloon Man at Millennium Park. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 7, 2006 |
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Monday Morning Business Update
As energy prices continue to increase, business contributor David Greising focuses on the power play between Exelon and People's Energy in this week's business update.
Music Button: Nicola Conte, “Missione a Bombay,” from the CD Jet Sounds Revisited (ESL Music) |
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Both Sides of the Border: The Voice of Adam Lizakowski
Today we hear from Chicago-area taxi driver and Polish immigrant Adam Lizakowski, as we continue our series highlighting residents who feel they have a personal stake in the debate over immigration reform. |
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Dead Migratory Birds
Chicago Public Radio’s Shawn Allee visits with scientists conducting important research on dead migratory birds collected in Chicago. |
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Great Lakes Radio Consortium—Cities Cope with Pesticide Pollution
The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham brings us the first part of a series confronting pesticide pollution in urban areas. Due to irresponsible farming practices, residents are paying for the clean-up in their water bills.
Music Button: Pimp Daddy Nash, “The Sixty-Nine Affair,” from the CD The New Jazz Science (8th Dimension Records)
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Green Youth Program
Angela Mason—Coordinator, Chicago Botanic Garden's Green Youth Program
Angela Mason and students from Chicago's North Lawndale community speak on growing green thumbs with the help of the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Music Button: Sookie All Stars, “In and Out,” from the CD The New Testament of Funk (Unique Records) |
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Jesus Mean and Wild
Minister Mark Galli, author of Jesus Mean and Wild: The Unexpected Love of an Untamable God (Baker Books, 2006), sits down with Chicago Public Radio's Jason DeRose.
Music Button: Urbs, “Requiem for a Love Affair,” from the CD Toujours le Meme Film (G-Stone Records) |
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Molly Shanahan's My Name is a Blackbird
Chicago Public Radio theater contributor Kelly Kleiman brings us a profile of Chicago dancer-choreographer Molly Shanahan’s work-in-progress, My Name is A Blackbird. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 4, 2006 |
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Martin Luther King, Jr. in Chicago
Originally broadcast February 22, 2006
Chicago Public Radio's Richard Steele talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Taylor Branch about Martin Luther King Jr.'s time in Chicago.
Branch is the author of At Canaan's Edge: America in the King Years 1965-1968 (Simon & Schuster, 2006).
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From the Ashes
We play an excerpt of From the Ashes, a documentary exploring the history of the North Lawndale neighborhood that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. chose as his home during the Freedom Movement of 1966.
The documentary aired in 1998 as part of the Chicago Matters series.
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Visiting the Dollar Store
Simon Smith—Writer; Reporter
Jonathan Messinger—Writer; Creator and Co-host, “The Dollar Store”
Jeremy Sosenko—Artist; Co-host, “The Dollar Store”
We bring you a profile of the artists who bring life to the “The Dollar Store,” a monthly showcase from some of Chicago's top literary talents, monologists and performers.
“The Dollar Store” show takes the stage on the first Friday of every month at the Hideout. The next show is Friday, August 5 at 7 pm and features writers Jimmy Vickery, Latoya Wolf and John Beer. |
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Summer DJ Series—DJ Brad Owen
Brad Owen is a DJ and the musical director for one of Chicago's premiere dance clubs, the Smart Bar.
Read more about Brad Owen and the other DJs who visited the “Eight Forty-Eight” studio at the Summer DJ page. |
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Dueling Critics—The Boys Are Coming Home
Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman review The Boys Are Coming Home, on stage at the Ethel M. Barber Theater in Evanston through August 13, 2006. |
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Beat Monstas
We give you a taste of local hip-hop artists, the Beatmonstas.
The group performs at the Blues/Hip-Hop Intersection on Monday, August 7 at 7:30 pm. The performance is part of Steppenwolf Theatre's Traffic Series. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 3, 2006 |
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Tax Increment Financing: How Do TIFs Work?
Jacqueline Leavy—Executive Director, Neighborhood Capital Budget Group
Lori Healey—Commissioner, City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development
Jacqueline Leavy and Lori Healey debate the effectiveness of TIFs for Chicago. |
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Crime Continues at the Dearborn Homes The Chicago Housing Authority's Plan for Transformation aimed to break up concentrations of poverty and crime. Residents tell Chicago Public Radio's Catrin Einhorn that there has been an opposite effect on the development south of State Street.
Music Button: Donald Byrd, “Wind Parade,” from the CD Mizell: The Mizell Brothers at Blue Note (Blue Note)
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Are Small Schools Effective?
Chicago Public Radio’s Jay Field examines a study that evaluates the success of small schools in Chicago.
Music Button: Yoshimoto, “Du What U Du,” from the CD Electrolush (Om Records)
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Architecture Exhibition
This year marks the 24th anniversary of the Newhouse Program and Architecture Competition which introduces high school students to the fields of architecture and design. Independent producer Michael Hanley speaks with some of the participants.
Music Button: Naked Funk, “Sour Angelica,” from the CD Evolution Ending (Palm Records) |
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We Board Tall Ships
Tall Ships Chicago returns to Lake Michigan. Sylvia Ewing goes aboard the Red Witch with Captain Bruce Randall. |
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Civilization Oddness
Heri Dono—Indonesian Artist
Indonesian artist Heri Dono draws inspiration from the cartoon world and the ancient tradition of Javanese shadow puppets. His first U.S. exhibition is on display at the Walsh Gallery until October 8. Chicago Public Radio’s Michael McManus visits the artist.
Music Button: Tuatara, “Good Night La Habana,” from the CD Breaking the Ethers (Sony)
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio's arts editor and Hello Beautiful! host Edward Lifson shares three not-to-be-missed cultural events.
Brazilian artist Lenine Performs
Saturday, August 5 at 10 pm
HotHouse
Chicago
Comediants: Las Mil y Una Noches
August 9–13
Latino Theatre Festival
Goodman Theatre
Chicago
Tuesdays on the Terrace featuring Swing Gitan
Tuesday, August 8 from 5:30-8 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 2, 2006 |
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New Pilot Energy Program
Kathy Tholin—General Manager, Community Energy Cooperative of Chicago
Kathy Tholin tells us how a pilot program is helping keep consumers informed of their energy costs and demand, and how to keep the bills down during the scorching heat wave. |
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Chilling with the Heat Patrol
Aaron Cahan—Independent Producer
This audio postcard shadows two city Human Services employees as they check on Chicagoans enduring the heat wave.
Music Button: Japancakes, “Vanishing Point,” from the CD The Sleepy Strange (Kindercore)
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Bobbie Steele
Bobbie Steele—Cook County Commissioner and Interim President
Bobbie Steele speaks with Steve Edwards following her official inauguration as Cook County Board President.
Music Button: Kaskade, “Move,” from the CD In The Moment (Om Records) |
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Baby Proofed
Emily Giffin—Author, Baby Proof
Former Naperville resident Emily Giffin goes from practicing law to penning a summer novel about a wife who decides to not have children. |
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First Essay
Chicago Poet Cherie Dost speaks, and writes, on the major impact of minor experiences in life.
Music Button: DJ Logic, “Holding Down,” from the CD Zen of Logic (Ropeadope Records) |
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Out of My Way—Vintage Baseball
Mark Herman—Curator of Education, Midway Village and Museum Center; Captain, Oregon Ganymedes.
Once again, Gianofer travels back in time with a trip to Rockford, Illinois, where she catches a vintage baseball game. |
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Jazz Heritage
Geraldine De Haas is the founder of Jazz Unites, Inc. She joins us to perform her hit “Broadway.”
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Jazz Unites Jazz Fest takes place this weekend at the South Shore Cultural Center. Listen to Chicago Public Radio's “Extensions” to hear a preview of some of the artists performing at the festival. |
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Chicago Plays Ends
The League of Chicago Theaters will cease printing its Chicago Plays, but thanks to the many competing publications, theatergoers will still be informed.
Music Button: Kaskade, “I Like The Way,” from the CD In The Moment (Om Records) |
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International Dance Exchange
Lucia Mauro—Dance Critic, Chicago Tribune, Chicago magazine; Dance Contributor
Dance Chicago Project is hosting the Dutch National Ballet for performances in local dance productions. Lucia Mauro shares the details. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—August 1, 2006 |
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Voters and Their Sentiment on Corruption
Illinois voters say they hate corruption in government, but don’t always translate that message at the polls. Chicago Public Radio's Ben Calhoun explains this paradox.
Music Button: Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials, “Nobody’s Fault But My Own,” from the CD Rattleshake (Alligator) |
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City Council Check-In
Rey Colon—Alderman, 35th Ward
Toni Preckwinkle—Alderman, 4th Ward
Ald. Thomas Murphy—Alderman, 18th Ward
We check in with local aldermen to talk about the past, present and future of the of the recently revitalized Chicago City Council. |
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Migrant Workers on the Farm—Part Two
Chicago Public Radio's Michael Puente reports on the lives of illegal immigrants who work Indiana farms, and how they affect the agriculture economy.
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Migrant Workers on the Farm—Part One
Chicago Public Radio's Michael Puente reports on the lives of illegal immigrants working on Indiana farms.
Originally broadcast July 31, 2006 |
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Music Button: Jack DeJohnette, “Otherworldly Dervishes,” from the CD The Elephant Sleeps But Still Remembers (Golden Beams Productions) |
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William H. Macy
Stage and screen actor William H. Macy sits down with film contributor Jonathan Miller to discuss his new film, Edmond, now playing at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
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Film Friday
Film contributor Jonathan Miller joins us to preview the new films Edmond and Little Miss Sunshine.
Edmond premieres Friday, July 28, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Actor William H. Macy participates in an audience discussion at the 8 and 10:15 pm screenings. Little Miss Sunshine opens Friday, August 4, at various Landmark Theatres and the AMC River East in Chicago.
Originally broadcast July 28, 2006 |
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Music Button: Blood Meridian, “Get Someplace Else,” from the CD Kick Up The Dust (V2 Records) |
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Music Interviews: Can-Ky-Ree
Chicago Public Radio “Passport” host Tony Sarabia profiles the local band, Can-Ky-Ree. |
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