'Afternoon Shift' #189: On the line

November 13, 2012

View the story "'Afternoon Shift' #189: On the line " on Storify'Afternoon Shift' #189: On the line We talk with Salim Muwakkil and WBEZ's Richard Steele about the rise and potential fall of the Jackson family. Chicago sports photographer Bill Smith will tell us about his work with children in Cambodia. Finally, comedian Jeff Garlin stops by to chat with Rick and share some laughs. Storified by · Tue, Nov 13 2012 14:19:38Congressmen Jesse Jackson Jr. again left the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota today where he was receiving treatment for bipolar disorder. The South Side Democrat has been on a leave of absence from Congress since June—but has remained in the headlines. The congressman has reportedly been working on a plea deal with the justice department for weeks for allegedly misusing campaign funds for personal use. The investigation now includes the conduct of his wife, Ald. Sandi Jackson. The congressman and his wife are inheritors of the great political legacy of the family’s patriarch, Rev. Jesse Jackson. We examine the rise and potentially pending fall of the Jackson family dynasty with Salim Muwakkil, host of the Salim Muwakkil Show on WVON, and WBEZ’s Richard Steele.What will become of the Jackson political dynasty? by WBEZCongressmen Jesse Jackson Jr. again left the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota today where he was receiving treatment for bipolar disor...met-jesse-jackson-jr 0229 mhMy Sapolitics ™Cambodian immigrants by WBEZRick discusses the plight of native Cambodians as well as Cambodian immigrants in Chicago.As the team photographer for the Bulls, Blackhawks and Bears, Bill Smith has captured iconic moments in Chicago sports history. But the images burned in his mind are those he snapped of helpless children in poverty-stricken Cambodia. Smith returns each year to work with the children--and many of his Bulls’ colleagues have joined him on his travels and mission. Tonight, Comcast SportsNet premiers its two-part documentary, From the Sports World to the Third World: A Journey to Cambodia.Chicago sports reaches out to Cambodians in need by WBEZAs the team photographer for the Bulls, Blackhawks and Bears, Bill Smith has captured iconic moments in Chicago sports history. But the i...This gorgeous little girl is so well-spoken. "A Journey to Cambodia" airs Tuesday and Wednesday at 7pm on CSN. http://pic.twitter.com/VWjtdAEmSarah LauchHeroes. Watch " A Journey to Cambodia" on Tuesday & Wednesday at 7pm on @CSNChicago . Life-changing. http://pic.twitter.com/QhqOpl28Sarah Lauch.@CSNChicago's "Journey to Cambodia" team @WBEZ #AfternoonShift (@ChuckGarfien, @SarahLauch) http://pic.twitter.com/lxPi3yTvJeff Nuich.@WBEZ #AfternoonShift host, the great Rick Kogan http://pic.twitter.com/Zlc6B6G7Jeff Nuich.@CSNChicago's @ChuckGarfien on @WBEZ #AfternoonShift http://pic.twitter.com/J5M3KsH9Jeff NuichWBEZ blogger Jim DeRogatis and Mike Fourcher hit up the latest Petraeus news; plus, they'll debate the notion that Chicago has too many street festivals and talk about photog-about-town, Steve Starr, who passed away suddenly yesterday at the age of 65. Our 3@3 panel talks Petraeus, street fests, and a celebrity photographer by WBEZWBEZ blogger Jim DeRogatis and Mike Fourcher hit up the latest Petraeus news; plus, they'll debate the notion that Chicago has too many s...Who's Who in the Petraeus Scandal: Broadwell, Kelley, AllenHere's a guide to the major figures in the widening scandal, which now includes both the former CIA head and a four-star general nominate...As Street Fests Multiply, Organizers Ask: "Are There Too Many?"When Rock Around the Block struggled in its rebirth in West Lakeview last June, one of its organizers acknowledged a reality of the curre...Celebrity photographer dies after collapsing on Gold CoastA prominent Chicago photographer known for covering fashion shows, charity and society events and capturing celebrities on the red carpet...Today's Break Room track comes from Brendan Benson with the track "Light of Day," from his latest album What Kind of World.
Brendan Benson - The Light of DaybrendanbensonwhatWBEZ arts reporter Alison Cuddy talks about how the intersection of commerce and art has created a bit of an uproar on one corner in Lakeview.Missing in Lakeview: one goat, two giraffes by WBEZWBEZ arts reporter Alison Cuddy talks about how the intersection of commerce and art has created a bit of an uproar on one corner in Lake...Missing in Lakeview: One goat, two giraffesLakeview residents awoke to find neighborhood three John Kearney statues were removed from their Elaine Place pedestals, after being part...WBEZ interviews my grandparents about the removal of three of my grandpa's sculptures: http://bit.ly/VXIsnU (825 clicks for this so far!)skearneyComedian, actor and producer Jeff Garlin stops by for some Afternoon Shift laughs. Comedian Jeff Garlin stops by for some Afternoon Shift laughs by WBEZRick talks to Jeff Garlin about the Chicago comedy scene and how he healed from his father's death just a year ago.Comedian Jeff Garlin on the #afternoonshift #wbezwbezchicagoJeff Garlin - Young & Handsome - The First Something I Stole SomethingcomedystationListen to an extended interview with Garlin from last year where he discusses his comedic influences.
Comedian and writer Jeff Garlin returns to ChicagoOne of the Chicago area's greatest exports is perhaps Jeff Garlin. He's a writer, producer, director, actor and stand-up comedian. He co-...