Dukes of Hazzard star Tom Wopat is here with a live performance from his critically-acclaimed new cabaret show.
A new book has some surprising conclusions about the experiences of Muslim-Americans and Arab-Americans since the September 11th attacks. Guests: Louise Cainkar - Social and cultural sciences professor at Marquette University Hesham Hassaballa - Chicago physician Additional Resources
From actors to politicians, athletes to authors, John Callaway has interviewed a wide variety of thoughtful and interesting people over the years. With so many great interviews to choose from, we thought you would enjoy a sampling of John's most memorable conversations. Tonight we take a look back at some of the highlights of an unforgettable career.
Master Sommelier Alpana Singh answers your questions about wine and spirits. More information about Alpana's wine recommendations
Time Out Chicago shares its top picks for the Labor Day weekend. African Festival of the Arts Wolff's Outdoor Flea Market Dog Days of Summer: Eat Oudoors with your Labrador Theater-Bike: Duck Variations
The Archdiocese of Chicago is launching a campaign to bring lapsed or non-practicing Roman Catholics back to church. A recent study states that approximately two-thirds of Roman Catholics in the Chicago area do not attend Mass regularly. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss whether this campaign will bring people back into the pews. Guests:
We visit a Chicago sailing school where disabilities won't stop you from learning the ropes. Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing program Judd Goldman program's Facebook group List of programs in the United States
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"Ambitious but achievable." That's how the International Olympic Committee rates Chicago's bid for the 2016 Games in a report issued today. With one month left until the final selection, the IOC says Chicago still has some obstacles to overcome. We find out what those obstacles are. Guests:
We meet the man who claims he invented flaming saganaki -- right here in Chicago. Geoffrey Baer explores the expansive culinary legacy of Chicago's Greeks. The Parthenon Restaurant and Banquet Hall Lou Mitchell's Restaurant & Bakery Billy Goat Tavern Chicago Greektown
We have a live performance tonight from a Chicago pharmaceutical sales rep turned gospel star, Brian Courtney Wilson. Brian's MySpace page
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We hear what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.
Tonight we take a look back at another classic John Callaway interview. Two great newsmen went head-to-head when longtime NBC anchorman Tom Brokaw sat down with John in 2007.
Noted photographer Larry Kanfer explores some historical barns across the landscape of Illinois. Kanfer.com: See more of Larry's work More info about the book, Barns of Illinois
The lakefront turns into one giant musical fiesta this weekend. We have a performance from a venerable local act taking part in the Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival. Guest: Son del Viento Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival
We talk to the director of a new documentary about the controversial Father Pfleger. Guest: Bob Hercules - director Additional Resources Gene Siskel Film Center
 

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