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Protestors in the Persian Gulf kingdom of Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy's 5th fleet.

Feb. 22, 2011

Controversial University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer discussed the various uprisings unfolding in the Middle East and his recent article in The National Interest, titled, "Imperial by Design." Then, Vocalo.org’s Brian Babylon talked with Chicago native and comedian, Nora Dunn. And host Alison Cuddy talked with former OK! Magazine publisher Stephen Gregory Barr about his new position as group publisher of EBONY and JET magazines.

Political scientist John Mearsheimer proposes a limited role for the U.S. in the Middle East

Feb. 22, 2011
Political activity has been sweeping the Middle East and North Africa. For decades the region has been mostly under autocratic rule. Now long-standing dynasties, from Qaddafi in Libya to Khalifa in Bahrain may fall.

Changing Gears: Region is epicenter for fight over union power

Feb. 22, 2011
The Midwest is the birthplace of the modern industrial union. United Auto Workers formed in Detroit.

SNL alum and Chicago native Nora Dunn brings the laughs home

Feb. 22, 2011
Nora Dunn's most recent project has her teamed up with folks like Tim Conway, Sarah Silverman and Jeffrey Tambor. They’re among many honoring comedian Jonathan Winters in the new film Certifiably Jonathan. It’s currently on screen at the Gene Siskel Film Center through Feb.

Part 2: Michael Sidney Fosberg on living 'Incognito'

Feb. 22, 2011
Michael Sidney Fosberg grew up in a white working-class family in Waukegan. But about 20 years ago he learned that his biological father is black. Monday, Eight Forty-Eight featured a conversation with Fosberg about the discovery of and subsequent reunion with his father.

New publisher takes the helm at 'Ebony' and 'Jet' magazines

Feb. 22, 2011
Johnson Publishing is in the midst of a 21st century makeover. The Chicago-based company is responsible for two of the most well-known African American publications in the U.S. – Ebony and Jet. But the company has seen some significant changes of late.