Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss joins us with a modern day review of Nijinsky's "Rite of Spring" now being performed by Chicago's Joffrey Ballet.

• "Old Glory"
• "Art"
• "The Rite of Spring"

Arts & Entertainment

Herb Kent

From the record hops of the 1950s through the disco era and right up to today. We reminisce with Herb Kent, "the Cool Gent," about a lifetime in radio.

• "The Cool Gent: The Nine Lives of Radio Legend Herb Kent"

Blagojevich Archive

"Rod Blagojevich, Superstar"

Professor Harold Hill he is not, but Rod Blagojevich is the scheming, conniving central character in a world premiere musical. We take you behind the scenes of Second City's smash song and dance extravaganza, "Rod Blagojevich, Superstar."

Politics

Government Transparency

The Obama Administration is pushing for transparency, and so are some of our local governments. Christian Farr speaks visit two Chicago Area municipalities to find out how they are using technology to let people know what's going on.

• DuPage County
• Chicago City Clerk's Office

Politics

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett

Being a spokesman for a politician is a tough job. When that politician is former Governor Rod Blagojevich, tough does not begin to describe the constant headaches. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with former Blagojevich spokesman Lucio Guerrero.

Politics

Presidential Address

President Obama addresses Congress and the nation tonight. We hear from a speech writer about what we can expect to hear from the president during these tough economic times.

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

We hear what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read some viewer mail.

Politics

Getting to Know Michelle Obama

We trace Michelle Obama's path to the White House with author Carol Felsenthal.

• "The Making of a First Lady"

Politics

Michael Beschloss

John Callaway talks to renowned presidential historian Michael Beschloss about the job President Obama has done so far during his first month in office.

Health

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

A small percentage of seniors who think they have Alzheimer's disease may have a different and curable disease. We meet a former Chicago firefighter who thought he was suffering from Alzheimer's until he discovered he had the rare disease by accident.