Morning Shift: All of the above

March 15, 2013

By: Tricia Bobeda

View the story "'Morning Shift' : All of the above" on Storify'Morning Shift' : All of the aboveOn Friday's Morning Shift, we talk to WBEZ political reporter on Ex-County Commissioner Bill Beavers trial, Nuclear Winter feature, WBEZ sports reporter on all things sports, Week in Review and Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band play a few tunes live.Storified by · Fri, Mar 15 2013 07:10:18TimeAlan CleaverTrial of former Cook County Commissioner Beavers gets realCook County Commissioner Bill Beavers returned to court this week for his trial on allegations that he misused campaign funds. WBEZ political reporter Alex Keefe has been in court this week and has a wrap of what he heard from the prosecution and defense. President Obama visits Argonne National Laboratories to assess energyArgonne resident Obama’s in town today - and he’s planning a visit to Argonne National Laboratories in Lemont to talk about energy. His so-called “all of the above” energy policy includes nuclear energy, and in theory, this is a good place to talk that up: Illinois is the biggest producer of nuclear power in the country. And scientists at Argonne and nearby Fermilab are involved in high-tech research they say could make nuclear cleaner and safer. But some say even with better reactors, the price of a nuclear future just isn't worth the risk. WBEZ Pritzker Fellow Lewis Wallace reports.Details on Obama visit | Argonne National LaboratoryThe White House announced the President's trip last Friday after revealing that he had discussed energy and climate change a day earlier ...Obama's energy visit involves oil policy jujutsuThe pitch President Obama will make as he visits the Energy Department's Argonne National Laboratory outside Chicago Friday involves a bi...Bulls, Bears, Big 10, Oh my!WBEZ Sports Blogger Cheryl Raye Stout give us the lowdown on the Big 10 tournament-happening right now in Chicago, plus why the Bulls are sinking like the Titanic (minus the bad Celine Dion), and long-time Bear Brian Urlacher flirting with the idea of a move to a division rival.Week In Review with Carol Felsenthal and Kristen McQuearyCarol Felsenthal-Writes Felsenthal Files for Chicago magazine and Kristen McQueary is a Member of the Chicago Tribune editorial Board and longtime Springfield reporter. They’ll knock around the big stories of the week.Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band bring a new beatThe list of musicians drummer Brian Blade has played alongside some is nearly as remarkable as his body of work. From jazz legends Chick Corea and Wayne Shorter to equally iconic folk singers Emmylou Harris and Joni Mitchell, Blade has made an impressive mark on the musical landscape. The Louisiana native hits Chicago Friday, and begins his stop in the Windy City with a live set on The Morning Shift with his group, Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band.