Live Music Wednesday
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
News Analysis with Carol Marin
In what is being called a "bombshell disclosure," accusations were made in court today that the Blagojevich administration tried to have U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald removed from office. This comes on the heels of former Blagojevich aide Ali Ata pleading guilty for his role in pay to play politics. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at what all this means for the governor.
Midwest Academy
For 35 years, community organizers from around the country have come to Chicago to train at the Midwest Academy. We visit this school for progressive activists.
Inside an Aircraft Carrier
What's it like to live your life on one of the largest warships in the world? We speak to a producer of "Carrier," an epic new series about life on the USS Nimitz airing on PBS starting April 27th.
Artropolis
Some of the world's most dazzling pieces of art are on display at the Merchandise Mart this weekend. We talk to the man in charge of "Artropolis," the CEO of the Merchandise Mart and son of the late Robert F. Kennedy, Chris Kennedy.
Foods of Chicago
More than a century ago, an exotic new food called chop suey took Chicago by storm. Geoffrey Baer has the surprising story of our city's long-standing love affair with Chinese food.
- Featured Restaurants: Won Kow, Spring World, and new restaurants dedicated to the cuisine of Shanghai and Beijing
Wednesday Music
We hear the classical music of Johannes Brahms performed in our studios by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's hornist and his daughter.
- Bach Week Festival
- New CD:
Time Beyond Me
