'Morning Shift' #17: Time after time

October 2, 2012

View the story "'Morning Shift' #17: Time after time" on Storify'Morning Shift' #17: Time after timeOn Monday's Morning Shift, we look at the newest MacArthur Geniuses, talk business news, dissect a shooting in Evanston, chat with Cyndi Lauper, and quiz you on presidential debates.Storified by · Tue, Oct 02 2012 07:35:53Kinky BootsAndy BurkholderFirst, WBEZ’s Alison Cuddy discusses the winners of MacArthur Foundation's “genius grants,” several of whom have Chicago ties. Junot Díaz is a geniusSome guys have all the luck. And some guys totally deserve it. Junot Díaz, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Brief Wondrous Life ...Congratulations to Chris Thile, mandolin player extraordinaire and musical innovator, for winning a well-deserved MacArthur grant.Steve Martin2012 MacArthur 'Geniuses' announced! Here's to standing tall in your passion. #inspiration NPR http://bit.ly/PJdD0eJess PillmoreThen, WBEZ reporter Niala Boodhoo looks at business news, including the announcement that two big trade shows have renewed their commitment to McCormick Place, and offers a dollar and cents breakdown of the impending fiscal cliff.New fellows for Chicago, McCormick Place, and falling off the fiscal cliffUp today on The Morning Shift:Mayor Rahm Emanuel and World Business Chicago announced a new fellowship program yesterday.Two major trade shows extend McCormick Place commitments - Chicago Sun-TimesBY FRAN SPIELMAN City Hall Reporter/fspielman@suntimes.com National Restaurant Association Restaurant and the Hotel-Motel Show have commi...Next, last night, a YMCA in Evanston held a meeting for community members to discuss the impact of the murder of 14-year-old Dajae {Day-Jay} Coleman. Mary Gavin, publisher of the Evanston RoundTable, was there and discusses what she heard. Teen Creates Community Forum On Dajae Coleman's Death: An Evanston Township High School junior created Stop the... http://dlvr.it/2FkK31Evanston IL NewsEverytime I Walk By Dajae Locker To Go To Gym I Think About Us Always Havin A Convo .•Dæ Dæ World 3 *My prayers go to the family and friends of Dajae Coleman and all of Evanston. The violence has to end http://www.eths.k12.il.us/a_tribute_to_dajae_coleman_-_my_belief_statement/ #DaeDaeworldLeBron JamesCyndi Lauper has kept busy since breaking into the music scene nearly 30 years ago with hits like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “Time After Time" and “True Colors." Most recently, she’s been working on the music for the new show, Kinky Boots. The musical kicks off a month-long run at the Bank of America Theatre Tuesday night. Lauper sits down with Tony Sarabia to dish about her latest project and extensive career.
Cyndi LauperMéléonCyndi Lauper on making it out of 'cover band hell', that famous song of hers and inspiring the formation of Arcade FireGiven the chart-topping, pop sensation that started her career, Cyndi Lauper's musical journey has been full of exciting twists and t...Cyndi Lauper's book (memoir) translated in Japanese will be released in Japan, January next year!!! I'm so happy! @yukawareiko @cyndilauperEmilyLastly, WBEZ history blogger John Schmidt recalls the first televised presidential debates, which happened right here in Chicago, and quizzes listeners on presidential debate trivia. Call 312.923.9239 for a chance to play.A quiz on presidential debatesOn Tuesday's Morning Shift, WBEZ history blogger John Schmidt recalls the first televised presidential debates, which happened right ...Kennedy vs. Nixon: The very first presidential debateIn a Chicago TV studio, John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon square off in a historic first: a debate between presidential candidates.