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‘Afternoon Shift’ #145: A new dawn
On Tuesday’s Afternoon Shift we look at things that are turning over a new leaf, rising from the ashes…etc etc.
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It’s day 2 of the CTU strike and we’re joined by three CPSteachers to get “a day in the life” of what they do and to understand some of the issues thatare most important to them. You’ll hear from Adrian Barns, Ilhan Avcioglu and Jennifer Friedhart.
Chicago kids, teachers brace for Day 2 of strikeChicago School Board President David Vitale said he thought an agreement could be reached on Tuesday. But Chicago Teachers Union Presiden…
For our 3@3, Wailin Wong of the Tribune talks about the release of the iPhone 5, and Curtis Lawrence of Columbia College shares his take on the media coverage of the teachers strike.
Wailin Wong (VelocityWong) on TwitterInstantly connect to what’s most important to you. Follow your friends, experts, favorite celebrities, and breaking news.
iPhone 5 rumor roundupIn a big change from the previous three events, Apple’s 2011 Worldwide Developers Conference didn’t reveal new iPhone hardware. Sure, att…
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The Chicago Council on Global Affairs has just released a report that says Americans are less concerned about a terrorist attack than at any point since 9/11, which you can read here:
120910AFewest Numbers of Americans Concerned about Terrorism since 9/11 Findings from the 2012 Chicago Council Survey of American Public Opinion…
A fellow from the council, Dina Smeltz, joins us to unpack it.
And author, blogger, and entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau talks about his new book (seen below) where he looks at people who have started new businesses (and new lives for themselves) with a minimum of cash and know-how.
The 100 StartupImagine a life where all your time is spent on the things you want to do. Imagine handing a letter to your boss that reads, “Dear Boss, I…
Hello, Chicago! (also: Hello from Chicago!)Chris Guillebeau
