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Trading Places: Former Export-Import Bank Chair Discusses Trade
Oct 23, 2017 | Andrea Guthmann
Fred Hochberg, the former head of the nation's Export-Import Bank, shares his thoughts on free trade under an administration that puts America first.
Where Does Chicago’s Yard Waste Go?
Oct 16, 2017 | Andrea Guthmann
Many Illinois residents are unaware of a 1990 state law making it illegal to mix lawn waste with household garbage. WBEZ reporter Monica Eng has the dirt on Chicago’s yard waste disposal program.
Making Headlines: ProPublica Illinois Nonprofit Newsroom Launches
Oct 12, 2017 | Andrea Guthmann
ProPublica Illinois, the first regional newsroom for the nonprofit website ProPublica, officially launched this week. We speak with Editor-in-Chief Louise Kiernan.
Marketing Justice: ‘Law-Mart’ Examines For-Profit Law Schools
Oct 11, 2017 | Andrea Guthmann
A new book questions whether for-profit law schools benefit students, or just investors. A discussion with author Riaz Tejani.
Chicago Journalist’s ‘Algren: A Life’ Reveals New Details About Writer
Dec 22, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
He was a literary giant who chronicled the seedy side of the city. We talk with the author of a new biography about Chicago writer Nelson Algren.
Neil Steinberg Shares Advice, Sobering Quotes on Addiction in New Book
Dec 21, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
The Chicago Sun-Times columnist muses on weathering the holidays without alcohol and his anthology on addiction, “Out of the Wreck I Rise: A Literary Companion to Recovery.”
Taking Stock of the Economy: 2017 Outlook
Dec 19, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
Unemployment is down, the stock market is up and the Federal Reserve raises interest rates. Just how strong is the American economy? Two Chicago economists take stock of what’s in store for 2017.
Major Concerns at Columbia? College Addresses Declining Enrollment
Dec 12, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
The president of Columbia College Chicago on why there’s been a big drop in enrollment at the school and challenges to its identity in the world of creativity.
Fact vs. Fiction: The Increasingly Real Problem of Fake News
Nov 21, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
The pope endorses Donald Trump. Michelle Obama unfollows Hillary Clinton on Twitter. These days fake news is making real news. Could you be spreading lies on your Facebook feed?
Tips for Getting Along with Family, Friends Post-Election
Nov 17, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
Worried that politics might spoil your Thanksgiving meal? Two local psychologists serve up recipes for a peaceful post-election family gathering.
Tensions High After Fatal Weekend Shooting in Mount Greenwood
Nov 7, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
WBEZ reporter Shannon Heffernan joins us with the latest on the fatal police-involved shooting of 25-year-old Joshua Beal.
New Documentary ‘Count Me In’ Highlights Participatory Budgeting
Nov 3, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
Skeptical about how the government spends your money? We preview a documentary about a movement that gives citizens their 2 cents in how tax dollars are spent.
Author Examines Parental Involvement in College Women’s Success
Oct 25, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
When is less more? A new book highlights the pros and cons of parents who hover, even into college.
Town Hall Debate Could Be Challenging Format for Both Clinton, Trump
Oct 6, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
Election Day is just a little more than four weeks away. “PBS NewsHour” correspondent John Yang joins us to talk about Sunday's presidential debate and how the campaign is shaping up.
Chicago Journalist’s ‘Algren: A Life’ Reveals New Details About Writer
Oct 4, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
He was a literary giant who chronicled the seedy side of the city. We talk with the author of a new biography about Chicago writer Nelson Algren.
Discussing the Future of Autonomous Automobiles
Sep 26, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
The arrival of driverless cars is shifting into high gear. They've already pulled into Pittsburgh–should Chicago give them the green light? A transportation engineer tells us about the future of autonomous automobiles.
‘Screenwise’ Book Offers Practical Advice for Digital Age of Parenting
Sep 8, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
Technology is creating challenges for today's parents. A local author has advice for how parents can plug into the changing world of social media, apps and the online world.
How to Make Sense of ‘The Five Life Decisions’
Aug 29, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
What career path to choose, who to marry, whether to have children. A University of Chicago economist tells us how basic economic principles can help you figure out life's biggest decisions.
Making Sense of Illinois’ Changing Health Care Landscape
Aug 18, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
A growing number of health insurance companies are pulling out of Obamacare. Checking out the latest on the Affordable Care Act.
Chicago Maritime Museum Opens in Bridgeport
Jun 2, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
The new permanent location for the museum opens on Saturday. Chicago Tonight got a preview of the new space located on the Bubbly Creek branch of the Chicago River.
Political Life of Abraham Lincoln Chronicled in New Book Series
May 26, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
The political life of America’s 16th president is being told in a new multi-volume series by Chicago native Sidney Blumenthal.
Rauner Pushes for Compromise as Spring Session Draws to a Close
May 23, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
Eight days left in the General Assembly's spring session. Is there any end in sight to the budget impasse? We have a live report from the state capital.
Great Migration Centennial Commemorates Historic Event
May 12, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
Between 1916 and 1970, a little more than 500,000 African-Americans settled in Chicago as part of the Great Migration. Learn about a yearlong, statewide celebration marking this historic event.
Does CPS’ Water-Testing Method Adhere to Best Practices?
May 10, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
A new report by WBEZ reporter Monica Eng takes a closer look at how the district is testing for lead in the water at 28 schools and whether this method follows best practices.
Arianna Huffington’s Wake-Up Call Prompted ‘The Sleep Revolution’
Apr 28, 2016 | Andrea Guthmann
She's the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post and a syndicated columnist. Arianna Huffington talks about the wake-up call that led her to write her 15th book, "The Sleep Revolution."