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WBEZ blogger Al Gini joins relationship guru Art “Chat Daddy” Sims for an hour of Valentine's Day love-and loss. We're also checking in on the CPS closings, learning about chef Chris Duffy's unique journey and talking with filmmaker John Davies about his new film Phunny Business: A Black Comedy.

Political strategists Chris Robling and Dave Lundy debrief us on last night's State of the Union, and we'll take calls with your reactions. We'll also talk with Melissa Thodos and Ann Reinking from Thodos Dance Chicago, check in with Curious City and hear from jazz sensation Ava Logan.

The Better Government Association’s Andy Shaw and Alden Loury join us to tackle government-related questions. We'll dive in to the charges filed in the Hadiya Pendleton murder. Plus we meet playwright/teacher Donna Blue Lachman and poet/activist David Hernandez performs in studio.

A pair of Pulitzer Prize winners, humorist Dave Barry and columnist Mary Schmich, help us parse the news, including Pope Benedict XVI's surprise resignation. Then, Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child talks about her new role in 'Fela!'

WBEZ blogger Achy Obejas and talk show host Garrard McClendon discuss the news of the day, including a plea deal for Jesse Jackson Jr. David Keller tells us why he's digging up Camp Douglas and Rick answers your questions about...anything! Plus, French hip-hop artist Wax Tailor.

The Tribune's Nina Metz and Kyra Kyles on the Jacksons and Grammy's new dress code. Plus a trip to Orland Park and we meet their police chief.

WBEZ bloggers Leah Pickett and Nico Lang share their reactions to the State of the State. Then a historic 'Curious City', Chicago burlesque queen and Julie Ma of the Chinese Fine Arts Society.