Eight Forty-Eight—December 29, 2006
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Steve Edwards takes the mic back from producers to host the “Year in Review.” Today, “Eight Forty-Eight” looks back at the top stories and names in the news in 2006. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 28, 2006
Jason Marck Hosts |
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 27, 2006
Gianofer Fields Hosts |
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 26, 2006
Joe DeCeault Hosts
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This week, producers take the mic from Steve Edwards and feature some of their favorite episodes from the past. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 25, 2006
Preempted for Special Programming |
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 22, 2006 |
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Obama Behind the Scenes
New York Times political reporter Jeff Zeleny takes us behind the scenes as Sen. Barack Obama mulls a presidential run.
Music Button: Nomo, “If You Want,” from the CD New Tones (Ubiquity) |
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Cross-Cultural Hip-Hop at Community Café
Community Café is an event that celebrates hip-hop about Islam, and hopes to spur dialogue about political and social issues. Independent producer Monique Parsons reports.
The next event will be held on December 29 at the Spoken Word Café. |
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Artist Joseph Freibert
Susan Rossen Freibert discusses the legacy of her father, artist Joseph Freibert.
Joseph Friebert, Fred Berman, and the Milwaukee Scene 1935-1965 is on display through January 6 at the Corbett vs. Dempsey gallery in Chicago. |
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Dueling Critics—Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Dueling Critics Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel spar over The Hypocrites' production of Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at The Building Stage through February 4. |
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Aspiring Critic
Eleven year-old Allie Sakowicz shares her review of Beauty and the Beast onstage at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire through December 30.
Music Button: John Barry, “Photo Strip,” from the CD The Knack…And How To Get It OST (Ryko) |
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Sherman Elementary School Update
Chicago Public Radio’s Julia McEvoy has been following the the new Sherman Elementary School since the summer. She brings us this update.
Related Links:
Sherman Elementary Experiment Series
Music Button: Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet, “Hot Box Car,” from the CD Dim The Lights, Chill The Ham(Cargo) |
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Holiday Meal Question...Fresh or Frozen?
Writer Tracy Eagan reverts to her childhood when talking to her mom about the holiday meal.
Music Button: Lou Rawls, “Merry Christmas Baby,” from the CD Christmas Cocktails (Capitol) |
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Marshmallow World
William Studwell—History Professor Emeritus; Northern Illinois University
We discuss the history of Christmas carols with expert William Studwell.
Originally broadcast December 22, 2004 |
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 21, 2006 |
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American Pharaoh
Adam Cohen, co-author, American Pharoah: Mayor Richard J. Daley, His Battle for Chicago and the Nation (Little, Brown Book Co., 2000), discusses the late mayor’s lasting legacy. |
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Hizzoner
We talk with writer and actor Neil Giuntoli about his highly personal portrayal of Mayor Richard J. Daley in his play Hizzoner, currently onstage at the Prop Thtr.
Originally broadcast March 21, 2006
Music Button: Junior Wells, “Juke,” from the CD Live At Theresa’s 1975 (Delmark Records)
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Doubling Up on Homelessness
The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless has a new study that says if you count people crashing at someone else's home, the city's homeless numbers are huge. Chicago Public Radio’s Catrin Einhorn reports. |
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Santa's Helper
Good samaritan Mabelleine Torres shares her inspiration.
Music Button: Sammy Davis Jr., “Christmas Time All Over The World,” from the CD Christmas With The Rat Pack (Capitol Records) |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio Arts Editor Edward Lifson shares three not-to-be-missed upcoming cultural events.
The Nutcracker on Horseback
Through January 7
Noble Horse Theatre
The Wonderland Express
Through January 7
Chicago Botanic Garden
1st Annual Hideout Christmas Pyrate Panto
December 21-23 at 7 and 10 p.m.
Hideout |
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A Christmas Memory
Chicago writer Karen Brenner remembers a longtime Christmas wish finally fulfilled. |
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A Tiny Bearded Hanukkah
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Levy Grossman
Photos by Dovid Grossman |
Yehuda the Maccabee with Levy Grossman |
“Eight Forty-Eight's” Anne Glickman searches high and low for Hanukkah in a land of Christmas, and finds a tiny miracle in eight-year-old Levy Grossman.
Music Button: Marc Cohen, “ Rock of Ages (Ma’oz Tzur), ” from the CD Festival of Light (6 Degrees Records) |
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Winter Solstice Percussion Concert
Jennifer Brandel talks with musicians Hamid Drake and Michael Zerang about their 16th Annual Winter Solstice Percussion Concert.
They performed this morning at sunrise and have concerts tomorrow and Saturday at 6 a.m. at Links Hall.
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 20, 2006
Preempted for President Bush's News Conference |
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 19, 2006 |
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Coming to the United States as an Adoptee
The Daily Herald's Amy Boerema and Stacy St. Clair join us to talk about the people and places they encountered during their series on suburban immigrants who came to the country as adoptees.
Music Button: Sad Rockets, “Leaky Faucet Skank,” from the CD Transition (Matador Records) |
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High School Transformation
Teachers and students at George Washington High School are being assessed in a new multi-million dollar reform program called the High School Transformation Plan. Chicago Public Radio's Jay Fields reports.
Music Button: Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, “Freilechs Fun Der Hupe,” from the CD You Should Be So Lucky! (Shanachie Records) |
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Get Your Klezmer On
We share a selection from local Jewish musicians.
Rabbi Joe Black and the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band perform together this Wednesday at Temple Sholom at 6 and 7:30 p.m. |
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This He Believes
We talk with independent producer Jay Allison, curator of NPR's This I Believe series. |
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Fond Memories of Rocky
Chicago Sun-Times staff writer Mike Thomas shares some of the fond, and sometimes inexplicable, memories he and his father share from the Rocky Balboa catalog.
Music Button: Survivor, “Eye of the Tiger,” from the CD Eye of the Tiger (Volcano Records) |
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Race for Alderman is On
Mick Dumke—Writer; Journalism Professor, Columbia College
Now that candidates have completed the paperwork needed to run, Chicago Reader political writer Mick Dumke guides us thru what looks to be an interesting election season.
Music Button: Love of Light, “Song for Birds,” from the CD Static Films (BlueSanct Records) |
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Pillars and Tongues
Chicago Public Radio’s Tony Sarabia profiles local quartet Pillars and Tongues. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 18, 2006 |
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Monday Morning Business Update
David Griesing—Business Contributor; Chief Business Correspondent, Chicago Tribune
David Greising talks about the United Airlines merger and what this could mean for Chicagoans.
Music Button: Tommy Guerrero, “War No More,” from the CD From the Soil to the Soul (TVT Records) |
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Media Life After the Sale of the Chicago Tribune
Media contributor Wally Podrazik shares his thoughts on the possible sale of the Chicago Tribune and how it might alter the city's media landscape. |
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Pick a Tree
We head to the Morton Arboretum where plant specialist Doris Taylor shares some tips on picking the perfect tree. |
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Jed's Tree
Theater contributor Jonathon Abarbanel shares a childhood memory of a misadventure with his first Christmas tree. |
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The Good and Bad News Bears
Even though the Bears have cinched a playoff spot, the less-than-stellar performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has people talking. We go to sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout for the update.
Music Button: The Bamboos, “Crooked Cop,” from the CD Step it Up (Ubiquity)
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Annoying CD: The Fourth in a Trilogy
“The Annoying Music Show's” Jim Nayder talks about his fresh crop of annoying music available on compact disc. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 15, 2006
Sylvia Ewing Guest Hosts |
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Crashproof Your Kids
We talk with Timothy Smith about ways to reduce teenage drunk-driving accidents and general tips about driver safety.
Smith is the author of Crashproof Your Kids: Make Your Kid a Safer, Smarter Driver (Fireside, 2006). |
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Storm Life
Film director and Columbia College student Nick Smith talks about his short film, Storm Life. The film tells the story of teens dealing with a drunk driving incident in a Chicago suburb.
Storm Life debuts this Sunday at The Arcada Theater in St. Charles.
Music Button: Tristeza, “Abrazo Distente,” from the CD A Colores (Better Looking Records) |
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Music Interviews—The Hush Sound
Contributor Althea Legaspi brings us the music of The Hush Sound. The young pop band has quickly gained attention and will play this Sunday at the House of Blues. |
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Top Religion Stories of 2006
Chicago Public Radio’s Jason DeRose and Chicago Sun-Times Religion Reporter Cathleen Falsani discuss the top 10 religion stories of 2006 |
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What's Your Holiday Greeting?
Chicagoans tell us how they choose their favorite holiday greetings. |
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McCracken Middle School Band
We hear music from the award-winning band from McCracken Middle School in Skokie, Illinois.
The band performs Monday, December 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
Music Button: McCracken Middle School, “Cajun Folk Song,” from the CD Highlights 1999-2006 (Mark Records) |
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Celluloid for the Season
Film contributor Jonathan Miller offers his non-traditional suggestions for movies to curl up to this holiday season.
Music Button: Tristeza, “Balabaristas,” from the CD A Colores (Better Looking Records) |
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Dueling Critics—Frank's Home
Dueling critics Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman spar over Frank’s Home, on stage at the Goodman Theatre through December 23.
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Chicago Chamber Choir
Timm Adams—Artistic Director, Chicago Chamber Choir
We talk with Timm Adams and hear the Chicago Chamber Choir perform holiday songs and more from our Performance Studio.
Music Button: Chicago Chamber Choir, “I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day,” from the CD A Chicago Chamber Choir Christmas (Self-Released) |
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 14, 2006
Sylvia Ewing Guest Hosts |
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Purdue University's Hunger Strike Over
We talk with Chicago Public Radio’s Michael Puente about what happened to
stop the hunger strike which began in protest to sweatshop labor. |
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Alone in the Crowd
Curie Youth Radio contributor Brandi Kneedly reflects on the isolation that some youth feel—even when in a crowd. |
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What do You Buy the Kids for the Holidays?
Writer Jim Finn Garner shares a story about an unlikely social tool. |
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I Want It! I Want It! I Want It!
We share the sounds of parents and their young charges at
one of the most sought-after shopping locals in Chicago—the American Girl doll store in Chicago.
Music Button:Everclear, “American Girl,” from the CD You Got Lucky: A Tribute to Tom Petty (Backyard Records)
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From Our Listeners
We share your questions and comments. If you want to share your thoughts about the show, e-mail us.
Music Button: Ming & FS, “Most Dangerous Drip,” from the CD Om Records Up/Mid Tempo Sampler (Om Records) |
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Philosophically Speaking About the Holidays
Resident philosopher Al Gini opens up his much-anticipated holiday book bag. Check out the list here.
Music Button: Jingle Bells, “The Hollyridge Strings,” from the CD Christmas Cocktails (Capitol Records) |
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A Conversation with Mina Zakiri
We talk with award-winning violinist and composer Mina Zakiri, who will perform with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra this Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio Assistant Arts Editor Jenny Lawton shares three not-to-be-missed upcoming cultural events.
SoCalled and Golem
Wednesday, December 20 @ 10 p.m.
Empty Bottle
Molly Briggs, Fabula: North Avenue—An Exhibition of Painting
Through December 23
I space
The Ladies of Romance
Panel Discussion
December 16 @ 1 p.m.
Woodson Region Branch of the Chicago Public Library |
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 13, 2006
Tony Sarabia Guest Hosts |
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New Americans
State leaders and immigrant rights advocates unveil recommendations for bringing immigrants into the fabric of Illinois life. Chicago Public Radio's Chip Mitchell reports on how a similar plan has been working out in Iowa.
Music Button: Czech National Symphony Orchestra, “Grier: Renascence,” from the CD American Flute Concertos (Cedille Records) |
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Paying for It
Lawrence Msall—President, Civic Federation of Chicago
We hear from the Lawrence Msall about the fiscal responsibility of the state for new state programs.
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Radiation and Illinois Worker Health
A new program has been developed that will compensate Illinois workers who were exposed to radiation in nuclear-weapons factories in the 1950s and '60s. Chicago Public Radio's Gabriel Spitzer reports on the program and Sen. Obama's endorsement of it.
Music Button: Movido featuring Li’sha, “You Know It’s You,” from the CD San Francisco Under A Groove (Newhouse Records) |
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The Ethnic Holiday Meal
Steve Dolinsky—Food and Lifestyle Reporter, ABC7 News
Steve Dolinsky reports on ethnic-inspired holiday meals. Check out the list here.
Music Button: The Fareed Haque Group, “Gulab Jammin,” from the CD Cosmic Hug (Magnatude Records)
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A Very Brady Christmas
Chicago writer, and performance artist Cynthia Castiglione recalls a childhood, holiday memory that brought the wrath of Santa, the bonding of siblings, and a whole new meaning to “silent night.”
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Tinseltoe and Thomas
We continue exploring holiday tradition. And, for writer Tracey Egan its all about Dylan Thomas.
Music Button: Jackie Gleason, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” from the CD Christmas Cocktails (Capitol Records) |
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The Bird Watchers
Independent producers Dan Collison and Elizabeth Meister of Long Haul Productions follow two teams as they compete in the Southwest Michigan Birdathon. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 12, 2006
Tony Sarabia Guest Hosts |
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Chicago Gets Techincal
Adam Fendelman—Editor-in-Chief, MidwestBusiness.com
Adam Fendelman previews Chicago’s plans for using technology to improve the lives of city residents. |
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Cleanslate Uptown
An organization with a branch in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood is working to create better opportunities for the hard-to-employ—and keep the neighborhood looking clean. Chicago Public Radio's Kristin Moo reports.
Related Links:
Cleanslate—Chicago
Music Button: Tommy Guerrero, “The Under Dog,” from the CD From the Soil to the Soul (TVT Records) |
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Charles Sheeler and the Economics of Our Future
Writer Cherie Caswell Dost contemplates the significance of artist Charles Sheeler’s work.
Charles Sheeler: Across Media run through January 7 at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Going Over the Bears Win
Sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout reports on the Bears’ win last night. |
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Hustling Up the Hancock
Cathi Watson—Producer and Hostess, “Ageless for Life”
Chicagoan Cathi Watson is one of the recipients of this year's Nintendo “Ageless Award.” We revisit an interview with Cathi as she trained for the “Hustle Up the Hancock” in February 2005.
Music Button: Andre Castano, “Avisa,” from the CD San Francisco Under A Groove (Newhouse Records Group)
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Holiday Mass
We bring you the sounds of the morning mass celebrating the Virgen de Guadalupe holiday in Pilsen.
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Feminine Spirit
Writer Ana Castillo celebrates the wonder of the feminine spirit.
Originally broadcast December 12, 2005
Music Button: Neilson Hubbard, “Universe,” from the CD Voices and Faces Project Vol. 1, Burn and Shiver records |
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Anne Ream
Anne Ream—Founder, Voices and Faces Project
Anne Ream sits down with Steve Edwards to discuss a new benefit album that raises awareness about victims of rape and abuse. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 11, 2006
Richard Steele Guest Hosts |
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Mayor Daley's Historic Run
Chicago Public Radio's Ben Calhoun talks about Mayor Daley's upcoming run for his sixth term of service and bid to become Chicago's longest-serving mayor. |
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State of Working Illinois
Paul Kleppner—Director, Office for Social Policy, Northern Illinois University
Paul Kleppner discusses the latest findings of the 2006 “State of Working Illinois.” We talk with him about employment rate growth, slight upswings in annual income rates and losses in higher-paying jobs.
Music Button: Colossus, “My Former Self,” from the CD Om Lounge 7 (Om Records)
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Braille on Paper Money
Chicago writer and teacher Beth Finke talks about why it's so important to make more manageable, legal tender for the legally blind.
Music Button: The Aqua Velvets, “Venetian Silhouettes,” from the CD Guitar Noir (Milan Records) |
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Against Prediction
Bernard Harcourt—Author; Law Professor, University of Chicago
Bernard Harcourt shares his thought about why racial profiling may perpetuate patterns of criminal behavior. He is author of Against Prediction: Profiling, Policing, and Punishing in an Actuarial Age (University of Chicago Press, 2006).
Music Button: King Kooba, “Want Your Love,” from the CD Indian Summer (Om Records)
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Vocal Poynt
Mae Koen—Singer
Byron Woods—Singer
Our focus on local music for the holidays continues with a conversation with members of Vocal Poynt.
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Eight Forty-Eight—December 8, 2006 |
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The Growth of Suburban Poverty
Amy Rynell—Director, Heartland Alliance’s Mid-America Institute
According to a recent study, the number of suburban Americans living in poverty now outnumbers those living in the inner-city. Amy Rynell discusses the cause and effects of increasing poverty in suburban Illinois.
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Jane Addams
Rima Lunin Schultz—Historian; Former Assistant Director, Jane Addams Hull House
On the 75th anniversary of Jane Addams’ receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize, historian Rima Lunin Schultz tells us about the fall and redemption of the social-service pioneer.
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Parents and High School Education
Chicago Public Radio’s Jay Field reports on the difficulty of getting high-school parents involved in their children’s education.
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Quilts for Peace
Chicagoan Kat Kollett tells us about a project that recently got kids inner-city quilting—for peace.
The quilts will be displayed along with their written work during the “One of a Kind Show,” at the Merchandise Mart, December 7-10 in Chicago. |
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