Science & Nature

Opting out of Social Media

Are you overwhelmed or even addicted to Facebook, MySpace or Twitter? An increasing number of people are opting out of social media. We look at who's quitting and why.

Cultural Connections

Cultural Connections: Martin Mull

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)

Business

Shock of Gray

Is an aging population remaking the world? We talk with the author of a new book who says it definitely is and will explain how.

• Find out more about the book

Health

News Analysis: Heart Health

A new drug is being called a potential "game changer" in the battle against heart disease. Eddie Arruza and his panel have more on the latest findings in heart health.

• American Heart Association explanation of cholesterol

Arts & Entertainment

Sex Columnist Dan Savage

Provocative sex columnist and Chicago native Dan Savage joins us for a revealing interview.

• Dan Savage at the Chicago Humanities Festival

Arts & Entertainment

For Colored Girls

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.

Politics

Airport Security

Are new airport security provisions a violation of privacy or an effective deterrent to terrorism? Experts weigh in on the debate over the increased use of full-body scanners.

Politics

Springfield Update

It's day two of the fall veto session in the General Assembly. We talk to Chicago Sun-Times Springfield reporter Dave McKinney about what's going on downstate.

Business

City Budget

City Council passed Mayor Daley's budget today by a wide margin with no new taxes or amendments. Elizabeth Brackett has the details.

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

The countdown to Turkey Day is on. Whether you're preparing a feast or a more modest dinner, don't forget to consider the drinks. Check, Please! Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh is here with Thanksgiving dinner-drink pairing tips.

• See how local restaurants fared in the new Michelin Guide for Chicago restaurants

Recommendations for Thanksgiving Dinner:

• White Wine: Seven Hills Riesling, Washington $12-"Green apple aromatics with flavors of ripe peaches, honey and crisp clean finish."
• Red Wine: Zinfandel, Grenache or other Rhone blends are all very good options. If you cannot decide between them try Apothic Red California $14

Recommendations for Thanksgiving Dessert:
Pumpkin Pie:

• Alvear Cream Sherry from Spain $14
• Prairie State Prairie Pumpkin Wine $12-"Tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass. It's delicious!"

Pecan Pie:

• The Graham's 10 year Tawny Port $30

Apple Crisp:

• 2008 D’Arenberg The Stump Jump Sticky Chardonnay Australia $10 (for a half bottle)-"This golden colored dessert wine with flavors of ripe apples and honey, vanilla and baked pineapples is a great match for buttery apple crisp."

Chocolate Dessert:

• Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto d’Acqui, Italy $20"A semi-sweet, rose colored sparkling dessert wine with flavors of raspberries and strawberries."

Hard Cider:

• Crispin Cider, Minnesota $7/4pk