CDOT Commissioner Gabe Klein returns to Eight Forty-Eight to discuss the implications of an expansion of protected bike lanes and a delay in the bike-share program.
At the top of the hour Thursday, Tony Sarabia chats with Transportation Commissioner Gabe Klein about new bike lanes and the delayed bike share. Then, we'll spend the rest of the hour talking with writer Nsenga Burton of The Root about travel, road trip songs and how race influences where and how we go.
Wednesday morning on Eight Forty-Eight, WBEZ reporter Rob Wildeboer is stopping by to explain why Governor Quinn isn't allowing reporters into two overcrowded, low security prison facilities. Then, we invite Dr. Rahul Khare and Dr. Michael Terry on the program to answer questions on keeping kids safe and healthy. Call 312.923.9239 with questions or tweet #848. After that, Adam Cohen, son of Leonard Cohen, plays some songs and talks about his personal musical history.
Before parents send their kids back to school, Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Dr. Rahul Khare and Dr. Michael Terry share their suggestions for dealing with allergies, heavy backpacks and a whole host of education-related problems.
Tuesday on Eight Forty-Eight, WBEZ business reporter Niala Boodhoo talks about truck engines and layoffs. Then, we'll discuss the effect Cook County can have on your health with Health Policy Institute Dir. Brian Smedley and Cook County Health Dept. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Linda Rae Murray. We'll also hear from Onstage/Backstage Dueling Critics Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel.
