Blagojevich Trial 2010

Rod Blagojevich Trial

John Harris, the one-time chief of staff to ex-governor Rod Blagojevich took the stand in his second day of testimony. Elizabeth Brackett fills us in on what he had to say.

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Arts & Entertainment

Grant Park Orchestra

Maestro Carlos Kalmar and members of the Grant Park Orchestra join us live in our studio to talk about the upcoming season and to perform.

• Grant Park Music Festival

Arts & Entertainment

Artist Howard Terpning

He painted Hollywood royalty and Native American chiefs. We meet an artistic Chicago native with a knack for storytelling.

• Howard Terpning's gallery in Tucson
• A gallery of Terpning's movie posters

Business

Lost Jobs

We see how the economy is forcing some workers to leave long-time jobs and get training in completely new fields.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Boycotting BP over the massive ongoing oil eruption in the Gulf of Mexico? Kris Kridel is here to talk about whose bottom line you may really be hurting.

Politics

News Analysis: Political Roundtable

Carol Marin and her political roundtable discuss the race for governor and other Illinois political stories.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

On tonight's show: a big week in testimony in the Burge and Blagojevich trials; big teacher cuts and class size increases are looming for Chicago Public Schools unless a budget solution is found; BP gas stations in Chicago are feeling a boycott backlash; what it means for taxpayers that the state's bond rating was lowered yet again; and as Stanley Cup euphoria dies down, the Blackhawks ponder how to meet next year's salary cap.

Guests:

• Sarah Schulte - ABC 7
• Fred Mitchell - Chicago Tribune
• Gail MarksJarvis - Chicago Tribune
• Phil Rogers - NBC 5

Arts & Entertainment

Comedian Bob Odenkirk

Naperville native Bob Odenkirk is town for the TBS Just For Laughs comedy festival. We talk to him about his ties to Chicago and his amusing career.

Arts & Entertainment

Oscar-Winning Composer A.R. Rahman

Music from India heard around the world -- we meet the composer of the Oscar-winning music for Slumdog Millionaire.