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'Afternoon Shift' #200: Sweet escapes

Nov. 29, 2012
Chef Jackie Shen blends sweet treats--and souls--every holiday season in support of Esperanza Community Services. And a woman About 20 percent of exonerated women went to prison for harming or murdering a child they were taking care of--Audrey Edmunds shares her own experience.

'Afternoon Shift' #199: True craftsmen

Nov. 28, 2012
Bestselling mystery author Michael Connelly is what Rick calls, "a writer's writer." The two wordsmiths sit down for a chat. We also look at the influence of Tyler Perry's media empire. Plus, an extended chat with comedian Richard Lewis.

Worldview 11.27.12

Nov. 27, 2012
[View the story "Worldview 11.27.12" on Storify]Worldview 11.27.12We continue to look at the fallout in Egypt following president Morsi's power grab, examine how the internet is helping to save the home and culture of Brazil's Surui people, and discuss how regional conflict affects women's health.St

Worldview 11.26.12

Nov. 26, 2012
Egyptian turmoil continues, as President Morsi attempts to grant himself sweeping powers. Then, Katherine Bolkovac whistleblows on the UN in Bosnia. And, Alison Cuddy looks at the musical connection between Chicago and Poland.

'Afternoon Shift' #184: Tasty treats

Nov. 6, 2012
We've got some tasty election-day treats on today's show: A preview of 'Newcity's' 20th annual selection of the Best of Chicago. 'Chicago Tribune' entertainment reporter Nina Metz & WBEZ's Kate Dries put a pop spin on the 3 @ 3. Plus Jerry Greenfield, the 'Jerry' behind the Ben & Jerry's empire.

'Afternoon Shift' #183: American utopias

Nov. 5, 2012
As political pundits crunch the numbers on election eve, some say low turnout puts IL in play. Then we check in with the Altgeld Gardens community to see what they think of President Obama, the area's former community organizer. Finally, we sit down with controversial storyteller Mike Daisey.

Eight Forty-Eight for 08.24.12

Aug. 24, 2012
It's Friday on Eight Forty-Eight, which means it's time for Week in Review, and talk about drive-ins.

Eight Forty-Eight 6.26.12

Jun. 26, 2012
We start off Tuesday's Eight Forty-Eight with Rep. Luis Gutierrez, an outspoken advocate of immigration rights, who reacts to the Supreme Court’s decision on Arizona’s SB 1070 law. Then, WBEZ reporter Niala Boodhoo and Liz Livingston Howard examine reactions to the new "pay what you can" Panera Bread in Lakeview. And John Schmidt brings a quiz and talks Chicago secession, while Swing Brasileiro perform samba reggae during the hour.

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