Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Did United States policies during the Cold War help fuel Middle East tension? Controversial Middle East historian and author Rashid Khalidi says yes. He joins us to discuss his new book and much more.

Business

Psychic Economics

Desperate times can call for desperate measures, like visiting a psychic for financial advice. We meet investors turning to tarot cards for help.

Politics

Tavis Smiley

The president marked his 50th day in office calling for more accountability in the nation's schools. But, provocative talk show host Tavis Smiley wants to know who is holding the president accountable. He joins us to discuss his new book.

Politics

City Hall Update

South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu today offered absolution to the City Hall press corps and aid to Mayor Daley. Rich Samuels tells us why and how.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Donald Trump settles a high-profile lawsuit over his Chicago tower, but other high profile high-rises are not fairing so well. Kris Kridel of the "Noon Business Hour" on WBBM Newsradio 780 joins us with more on this and the day's other business headlines.

Politics

Stem Cells

President Obama's decision to lift an eight year restriction on embryonic stem cell funding is causing quite the stir in the scientific communty. We hear from a Northwestern professor about what the president's decision means nationally for medicine and ethics.

Politics

State Budget Woes

Gov. Quinn is scheduled to make his budget address next Wednesday as the state faces an estimated $9 million deficit. Could a tax increase be coming? Rich Samuels tells us what the governor and Sen. Durbin had to say about the budget.

• Civic Federation Budget Report

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Mayor Daley's former Streets and Sanitation commissioner on trial for alleged hiring fraud; Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley wins the Democratic primary to fill Rahm Emanuel's congressional seat; former governor Rod Blagojevich lands a six-figure book deal; Chicago foreclosure rates soaring; the Cubs and Sox battle in spring training; and the Bulls Norm Van Lier and Johnny "Red" Kerr laid to rest.

Guests:

• Bob Crawford - Newsradio 780 WBBM
• Mary Mitchell - Chicago Sun-Times
• Jim Litke - Associated Press
• Joe Weber - Business Week

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Science & Nature

TV and Internet Convergence

Some computer manufacturers are working hard to bring the Internet and TV together for consumers. But is the convergence of these now separate entities going to happen anytime soon? Christian Farr talks to some people in the technology industry about this type of convergence.