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President Barack Obama. (AP/Tim Sloan)

Oct. 21, 2010

University of Chicago professor Cathy Cohen explains why the unprecedented minority youth vote seen in 2008 is expected to decrease for the midterm elections. Green Party candidate for Cook County Board President Tom Tresser joins us to talk about his platform and field tweets and e-mails from listeners.

What's Happened at Trib Tower?

Oct. 21, 2010
Over the past few years, the Chicago Tribune has been the subject of news for the tenure of Sam Zell and the twists and turns of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Now come allegations that the company has developed a vulgar, sexist, frat house atmosphere.

Green Party Candidate for Cook County Board President Tom Tresser

Oct. 21, 2010
Tom Tresser has been stirring the pot in Chicago for decades. You might remember his vocal opposition to Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympic Games. Tresser co-founded the group No Games Chicago.

A Portrait of Colonel Robert McCormick

Oct. 21, 2010
Back in 2000, Steve Edwards talked with Jonathan Towers. Towers is the executive producer of an A&E documentary about Colonel Robert McCormick, the first owner of the Chicago Tribune. The Colonel was a larger than life character.

Illinois Not Looking So 'Blue' in Key Congressional Races

Oct. 21, 2010
For politicians in a supposedly "blue" state, quite a few Illinois Democrats are looking vulnerable right now. Republicans could pick up a number of statewide offices, and also a few congressional ones.

Why the 'Obama Effect' is Waning

Oct. 21, 2010
In his 2008 presidential candidacy, Barack Obama energized youth voters in the black and Latino communities like no other candidate before him. They worked hard for his campaign, and in record numbers young people of color also turned out to vote for Obama.