The Bears overcame a sluggish first half to claw past the toothless Detroit Lions. So what did Lovie Smith say at halftime to change the course of the game? We talk about it with this week's Bears alumnus, former running back and Northwestern star Darnell Autry.

A monument on the Midway Plaisance honors a man who was both a professor in Chicago and a president in Europe. We find out more in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

We hear a performance from a dynamic cello and piano duo. WarnerNuzova gives us a taste of their recent CD of Russian classical music. Other links mentioned on the show: Chicago's Winter Nighttime Parking Ban

Tonight marks the premiere of Geoffrey Baer's newest show at 7:30 pm on WTTW. We get a sneak preview, and chat with Geoffrey about his experiences Biking the Boulevards. Discover Chicago's boulevards, parks, and neighborhoods on the Biking the Boulevards interactive website

The Pope's Maestro We talk with the Maestro who conducted concerts for Pope John Paul II for 17 years.

We show you how to give your Thanksgiving meal a side of soul. Army & Lou's recipes for bread pudding and lemon sauce Army & Lou's

Former Governor George Ryan's attorneys press for his release from jail. Elizabeth Brackett has the details.

She was one of Chicago's treasures. Margaret Burroughs -- artist, activist and founder of the DuSable Museum of African American History -- died yesterday. We revisit a 2001 profile of the great lady in which she offers her thoughts on art, Chicago and the women of the world.

This Friday, a lot of stores will be opening their doors before consumers even have a chance to digest their Thanksgiving turkey. How can you find the very best Black Friday deals? We talk to the founder of a popular Black Friday website.

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail. Link also mentioned on the show: Chicago Board of Elections Unofficial Candidate List

What does a kids show from the 1950s have to do with an important part of Chicago Bulls history? We find out in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey. More information on Bronko Nagurski and the Bronko Nagurksi Museum Interview with Ted Drake Kukla, Fran and Ollie on DVD

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

Actor and painter Martin Mull talks about the suburban dreamscapes he captures on canvas. Carl Hammer Gallery (Chicago) Stellan Holm Gallery (New York City) Samuel Freeman Gallery (Los Angeles)

Tyler Perry's new film For Colored Girls is causing some controversy in the African-American community. We take a look at why some people are saying the portrayals of African-American men in the film are stereotypical and inaccurate.

Provocative sex columnist and Chicago native Dan Savage joins us for a revealing interview. Dan Savage at the Chicago Humanities Festival

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts joins us to talk about his controversial $200 million bond proposal to renovate Wrigley Field.