Wednesday on Eight Forty-Eight:

The John Howard Association played a major role in the passage of a bill that would allow certain non-violent prisoners early release in Illinois. Executive Director John Maki stops by with an update.

Then, we talk with a venture capitalist and a Wired contributor about whether or not we’re in a tech bubble. Facebook’s disappointing IPO suggests to some that we are, while others are more confident; to join the conversation, call 312.923.9239.

And finally, just a few days before a massive electronic music festival at Soldier Field, WBEZ music blogger Jim DeRogatis stops by to explain the new craze.