'Afternoon Shift' #189: On the line

Nov. 13, 2012
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.

Rev. Jesse Jackson addresses concern for his son — and community

Jul. 10, 2012
“When we met some weeks ago, he felt the need to get medical supervision,” Jackson Sr. said. “He was very weakened and we got that. He's now under medical supervision. He is regaining his strength and that part will be left to him and the doctors to describe at the appropriate time.”

Jackson backs anti-NATO march

Apr. 10, 2012
Organizers of a protest march during next month’s NATO summit in Chicago are adding a powerful voice to their ranks. Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., is backing the walk to McCormick Place, where some 50 heads of state will hold their two-day meeting.

Jesse Jackson on 9/11

Sep. 9, 2011
Ten years ago, terror shook American shores and left fear in its wake. The events of September 11, 2001 transformed the way people saw the world and each other. A decade later Eight Forty-Eight explored the impact of 9/11 on communities, politics and culture.

Rev. Jesse Jackson: Civil rights movement under attack

Jun. 20, 2011
The Reverend Jesse Jackson spoke out about employment inequality on Monday, saying the civil rights movement is under attack.Jackson spoke in Chicago at the 40th annual Rainbow PUSH conference.

Older protesters react to Occupy

Jan. 10, 2011
The Occupy movement started in New York City nearly four months ago, but since then has spread nationally, and beyond. This grassroots campaign has shifted global attention to the subjects of inequality and economic injustice.I was sent out by WBEZ to report on Chicago’s occupiers.

Best Game in Town #12: Clamoring for consensus candidates

Nov. 12, 2010
This week on our Illinois political podcast Best Game in Town: We talk with the Reverend Jesse Jackson about finding a consensus candidate for Chicago mayor in the African-American community, and political scientist Maria de los Angeles Torres gives us the breakdown on Latino candidates and concerns