The Friday Night Show
Classic Callaway: John Updike
Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Updike died Tuesday. We take a look back at John Callaway's 2006 Friday Night interview with the literary giant.
Politics
The Week In Review
Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Embattled Governor Rod Blagojevich thrown out of office; Governor Pat Quinn pledges to "fumigate state government" of corruption; President Obama's stimulus plan passed by the House of Representatives, what does it mean to Chicago?; Mayor Daley names Ron Huberman Chicago's new Public Schools chief; and Chicago-area home prices continue to plummet.
Guests:
- Kristen McQueary - Southtown Star
- Abdon Pallasch - Chicago Sun-Times
- Veronica Anderson - Catalyst
- Greg Burns - Chicago Tribune
Blagojevich Trial 2010
Closing Arguments
Blagojevich ended his boycott of the Senate's impeachment trial today when he delivered his closing thoughts to the Senate. Christian Farr has a look at the governor's remarks.