Politics

The Governor's Mindset

From reciting random poetic verses to hinting that he would appoint Oprah to the United States Senate, the governor's most recent actions have raised eyebrows once again. We hear from two psychologists who offer their insight on the governor's mental health.

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Carol Marin and her panel of state legislators, some of whom are expected to be called as witnesses in the coming days, discuss the first day of the Illinois Senate's impeachment trial.

Arts & Entertainment

Analysis of the Media Blitz

Analysis of the Media Blitz

Blagojevich Archive

Gov. Blagojevich's Media Tour

The governor went on a national media blitz today while boycotting his own impeachment trial. Rich Samuels has the highlights from his interviews on national television. Longtime media observers also join us to talk about the effectiveness of the embattled governor's unusual strategy.

The Friday Night Show

Friday Night with John Callaway: Timuel Black

John sits down with noted Chicago author, historian and political activist Timuel Black, who just got back from President Obama's inauguration.

Politics

The Week In Review

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: History unfolds in Washington D.C. at President Obama's inauguration; Governor Blagojevich's Senate impeachment trial set for Monday; will President Obama make an immediate impact on the economy?; the suddenly struggling Blackhawks skate into the All-Star break; and violence is on the rise at Chicago Public School sporting events.

Guests:

• Melissa Isaacson - Chicago Tribune
• Mike Flannery - CBS 2 News
• Roger Crockett - Business Week
• Steve Johnson - Chicago Tribune

Time Out Chicago

Time Out Weekend Picks

Time Out Chicago Features Editor Laura Baginski joins us with her weekend picks.

• Husky Heroes
• Cirque du Soleil: Saltimbanco
• Carquest World of Wheels
• Winter Block Party
• Lunar New Year

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

In tonight's edition of "Ask Geoffrey," Geoffrey Baer answers a question about the large structure that once sat on a small concrete foundation in the Chicago River and other historic Chicago.

• Ellsworth Kelly's "I Will" statue

Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Dramatists

We get a sneak peak of the new comedy from Chicago Dramatists that has Will Clinger hitting the stage.

• "How I Became an Interesting Person"

Health

Chicago Health Commissioner

The city's health commissioner is here to ask Chicagoans to make a dramatic change in what they eat.