Eight Forty-Eight 4.25.11

Eight Forty-Eight

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'Eight Forty-Eight' will look at Mayor-elect Emanuel's financial appointments, which include Mark Angelson as deputy mayor.

Apr. 25, 2011

Political economist Francis Fukuyama discusses the viability of free market economics in today’s global economy. Then David Greising talks about about what Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel’s financial appointments mean for Chicago. And Eight Forty-Eight hears from two local residents connected to Malaco Records, which suffered extensive property damage after a tornado swept through Jackson, Mississippi.

Examining 'The Origins of Political Order'

Apr. 25, 2011

The recent decline of the American economy shows that even a democratic superpower can be brought to its knees. Those events also suggest we need a re-think of the relationship between markets and governments, especially around the issue of regulation.

Rahm Emanuel's financial plan for Chicago

Apr. 25, 2011

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel faces a huge challenge when he assumes office in May. He’ll need to deal with what he says is a threat to Chicago’s economic future — the city’s budget deficit.

Local poet uses her words to get noticed

Apr. 25, 2011

In honor of National Poetry Month, Eight Forty-Eight has been showcasing poems from everyday people with a passion for writing.You may have seen Betsy Benefield around town, but Chicago is a big, busy city. Everyday we encounter people we’re likely to never actually meet.