Politics

James Meeks and the Gay Community

Elizabeth Brackett reports on how possible mayoral candidate James Meeks is trying to mend fences with the gay community.

Arts & Entertainment

The Indian Slow-Cooker

We talk with the Chicago author of a new book on making traditional Indian dishes using a slow-cooker.

• Anupy Singla's recipe for her father's Rajmah
• Anupy Singla's recipe for traditional chicken curry
• Read Anupy Singla's blog
• Find out more about her book: The Indian Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes
• Find Anupy on Facebook and Twitter

Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Tribune Architecture Critic Blair Kamin

The Chicago cityscape has seen an unprecendented increase in skyscrapers -- and some less successful projects -- over the past ten years. Chicago Tribune architechture critic Blair Kamin joins us to talk about the boom and the bust.

• Find out more about Blair Kamin's book: Terror and Wonder: Architecture in a Tumultuous Age
• Read Blair's Kamin's blog

Politics

Rich Whitney

Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney thinks that free college tuition and the legalization of marijuana -- along with other ideas -- are ways to get the state back on track. Carol Marin talks with him.

Politics

Senator Durbin

We talk with United States Senator Dick Durbin about the midterm elections, the city's mayoral race, and much more.

Education

Ron Huberman

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We have the latest on reports that Ron Huberman will step down later this school year as Chicago Public Schools CEO.

Arts & Entertainment

Remembering Tony Curtis

The late Tony Curtis played sax in the sexy comedy Some Like it Hot. Last year he spoke with us about acting opposite Marilyn Monroe in this cross-dressing classic. We revisit that interview.

• The Making of Some Like It Hot: My Memories of Marilyn Monroe and the Classic American Movie

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

Just in time for Halloween, Check Please! host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh tells us which wines to pair with our favorite sugary treats.

• Pelee Island Winery

Rieslings:

• Dry: Domaine Weinbach Grand Cur Schlossberg Riesling - "Dry and minerally with flavors of green apples and white flowers."
• Sweet: Dr. Loosen Bernakasteler Lay Riesling – "Sweet green apple flavors with a stately lemon lime minerality. Sweet on the palate and finish."

Halloween Recommendation:

• Graham’s Six Grapes $22 – "The dark berry flavors mesh well with chocolate."

Arts & Entertainment

How to Become a Scandal: Adventures in Bad Behavior

From Rod Blagojevich's precipitous fall from grace, his conviction and whirlwind media tour to Jesse Jackson, Jr.'s extramarital affair and his hopes for a mayoral run in a tailspin, Illinois is familiar with scandal. We talk to the author of How to Become a Scandal: Adventures in Bad Behavior.

• Meet the author at 57th Street Books on October 13th

Business

Poverty

The recession has taken a toll on many Americans, and alarming new statistics reveal just how much. Eddie Arruza reports on the recently released U.S. poverty data, and what the new face of poverty looks like.