Shannon Heffernan

Reporter/Producer

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Saturday, November 6, 2010

Ourselves as Others See Us: International Journalists on Obama’s America

@ UIC Forum
A collapsing economy, two wars, rising health-care costs, a ballooning budget deficit, and a major ecological disaster . . . no US president in decades has encountered the breadth of difficulties confronting Barack Obama.

History of the Condom

@ UIC Forum
We’re betting that you don’t spend much of your time pondering the history of the condom. But University of Illinois cultural historian Paula Treichler does, and her ongoing research has led her in fascinating directions.

Bicycling and the Body (Politic)

@ First United Methodist Church at The Chicago Temple
Fixed gear, single speed, cruiser, recumbent, in-tandem—regardless of the model, bicycling as transportation, recreation, politics, and culture contributes to urban form, contemporary life, and place-making.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Perspectives for the Brazilian Economy

@ University of Chicago - Charles M. Harper Center
Henrique Meirelles, Governor of the Central Bank of Brazil, has presided over eight years of economic stability, record reserves, and low inflation. He is Brazil's longest-serving central bank governor (a cabinet level position).

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

The Encyclopedia Show Presents! Series 3, Volume 3: The Village of Schaumburg!

@ Vittum Theater
The Encyclopedia Show showcases visual art, comedy, music and spoken word on a wide variety of subjects related to a chosen topic.

Laura Kipnis: The Public Scandal

@ UIC Forum
This politician’s tawdry affair, that executive’s brazen embezzlement—armchair quarterbacking the public scandal has long been an unofficial national pastime.

Halloween Special

Oct. 30, 2010
Back by popular demand, it’s the Sound Opinions Halloween Special. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pick more great scary rock songs for the season. They also hear creepy rock favorites from listeners across the country.

The High Cost of Living

Oct. 28, 2010
This week on WireTap, an episode from our archive. Howard puts his financial journalism skills to the test as he interviews Alex Blumberg, from Planet Money, about the economic crisis. Plus, Jonathan offers up some business tips to help his goddaughter with her lemonade stand.

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