Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Mass Transit Update
Senior citizens gave the governor an earful today. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on efforts to end the mass transit funding crisis.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton recently came under fire for comments about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the sometimes explosive role of race in politics. Guests: Ralph Conner, Robert Starks and Laura Washington.
Early Voting
Worried about long lines on primary election day? We tell you how you can vote now and save yourself from a trip to the polls on February 5. Guest: Cook County Clerk David Orr
New British School
For the last 6 years the British School of Chicago has stood out as one of the most exclusive schools in the city. Now it has even more to boast about. Eddie Arruza takes us on a tour of its brand new building.
Gang Leader for a Day
A University of Chicago graduate student spent years in the Robert Taylor housing projects studying the urban poor. He has now written Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets, a memoir about his experience. Author Sudhir Venkatesh joins us tonight.
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Compact fluorescent bulbs are becoming increasingly popular for their energy efficiency and positive effect on the environment. But some people may not know the bulbs contain a hazardous chemical. Christian Farr tells us what it is and why CFL's need to be recycled.
Commentary
Garrard McClendon shares his thoughts about some of our everyday habits.
