Chicago’s Vista Tower Is Equal Parts Chicago Real Estate And Chinese Politics, Discussing Democracy In East Africa, And The Ramifications Of The Kurdish Independence Referendum

By Worldview Staff

Oct 3, 2017, 1:37pm CT

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces in May 2016 the construction of Vista Tower, a 95-story building that would be the third tallest building in Chicago. Lauren Chooljian / WBEZ

Chicago’s Vista Tower Is Equal Parts Chicago Real Estate And Chinese Politics, Discussing Democracy In East Africa, And The Ramifications Of The Kurdish Independence Referendum

By Worldview Staff

Oct 3, 2017, 1:37pm CT

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On today’s show:

A Chinese investment powerhouse’s latest project is building one of Chicago’s tallest buildings and we take a look at how similar Chinese companies make risky overseas investments.
We talk about democracy and resistance to life rule in East Africa as presidents in Uganda and Kenya fight to remain in power.
We discuss the ramifications of the Iraqi Kurdistan referendum and what it means for Iraq and the Middle East.