Politics
John Callaway talks to renowned presidential historian Michael Beschloss about the job President Obama has done so far during his first month in office.
We trace Michelle Obama's path to the White House with author Carol Felsenthal.
"The Making of a First Lady"
Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: Calls for embattled Senator Roland Burris's ouster are mounting; CTA officials warn of a major budget shortfall, is another fare hike on the horizon?; Rahm Emanuel's vacant congressional seat a hot commodity; President Obama lays out his mortgage plan; and the Bulls shake up their roster at the trade deadline.
Guests:
There were more revelations today that Sen. Burris is still not coming clean about his contacts with the Blagojevich administration. This comes as his support continues to erode. A group of African-American pastors that once backed Burris today called for his resignation. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss how race is factoring into the evolving Burris saga.
At a Chicago Transit Authority Board Meeting yesterday, CTA officials learned that they are millions in the red. CTA Board chair Carole Brown explains why the CTA budget shortfall and what it could mean for riders.
We hear more of your thoughts on the Sen. Burris controversy when we read some viewer mail.
Sen. Roland Burris offered a spirited self-defense at the City Club of Chicago today. Rich Samuels tells us why he is ignoring questions from reporters.
Sen. Roland Burris has now admitted that he did attempt to fundraise for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich at the same time he was campaigning to be named to the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Barack Obama. We hear what Sen. Burris had to say.
Elected officials from both sides of the aisle are calling for the resignation of Sen. Roland Burris. We talk to Cook County Clerk David Orr, who expressed his displeasure in an open letter to Burris' office today.
Read David Orr's open letter to Sen. Roland Burris
House Speaker Michael Madigan has referred Sen. Burris' sworn testimony to the Sangamon County State's Attorney John Schmidt to review as part of a possible perjury investigation. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with four state legislators to get their views on the latest developments.
As President Obama signed the $787 billion dollar stimulus bill into law today, the Dow plunged 298 points to 7552. We find out why this happened today and what the outlook is for the economy.
We asked you whether or not you think Sen. Roland Burris should resign. We hear what you had to say when we read some of our viewer mail.
Did Roland Burris lie under oath to the house impeachment panel? Many state lawmakers like Republican State Rep. Jim Durkin say he did and want the state to try him for perjury. But is there a case? We find out what needs to be proven when we talk to the dean of Chicago Kent College of Law.
We look back at what Burris said yesterday regarding his dicussions with the Blagojevich administration.
Members of the Illinois House, who were also a part of the governor's impeachment committee, share their thoughts on the latest developments surrounding Burris.