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‘Afternoon Shift’ #246: Ripple effect
WBEZ blogger Achy Obejas and talk show host Garrard McClendon discuss the news of the day, including a plea deal for Jesse Jackson Jr. David Keller tells us why he’s digging up Camp Douglas and Rick answers your questions about…anything! Plus, French hip-hop artist Wax Tailor.
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The Day Today: WBEZ blogger Achy Obejas and talk show host Garrard McClendon discuss news of a plea deal, which will likely include jail time, for Jesse Jackson Jr.
Frmr Cong Jesse Jackson Jr has signed papers in a plea deal, jail time to be decided by judge #JesseJr #USAttyMary Ann Ahern
Memorial celebrations honoring Hadiya Pendleton began with a visitation Friday. Obejas and McClendon discuss the attention paid to the death of the Kenwood teen—and whether it will have a ripple effect. We want to hear from you too—do you think Hadiya’s death will be a catalyst for change? Call 312-923-9239 or weigh in on Twitter at #AfternoonShift.
Wake for #Chicago teen #Hadiya Pendleton 2-9p today, Calahan Funeral home. First lady attending funeral tomorrow… http://yfrog.com/gztijbjjEric Horng
David Keller: The head of the Camp Douglas Restoration Foundation joins to talk about attempts to dig up and preserve the notorious Civil War prison camp located on Chicago’s near South Side.
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Infantry Camp. 71st. New York Infantry at Camp Douglas, 1861.expertinfantry
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Ask Rick ANYTHING!: That’s right, it’s time to ask the man behind the mic whatever you like! Now’s your chance, ask Rick Kogan anything around 3:30. Call 312-923-9239 or fire away on Twitter at #AfternoonShift.
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Wax Tailor: Frenchhip-hop/trip-hop artist Wax Tailor joins us in studio. He’s touring the U.S. in support of hisalbum Dusty Rainbow From The Dark and stops by “Rick’s Café” to drop somebeats.
Tonight : CHICAGO Bottom Lounge !!http://www.bottomlounge.com/shows/wax-tailor-dusty-rainbow-experience-sam-lachow http://pic.twitter.com/twPIyaNoWAX TAILOR
Wax Tailor “The Games You Play”atmospheriques
