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The federal government has injected hundreds of billions of dollars into the nation's banking system, but two of the country's biggest banks are teetering on insolvency. What will it take to save the floundering financial industry? That is our focus tonight in our economic segment, "The Bottom Line." More on "The Bottom Line"

"The Fixer," Stephanie Zimmerman, tells us how the troubled economy has become the bait for drawing more victims into consumer fraud. She shares the details of some of those scams and how to avoid them.

Christian Farr introduces us to a pair of twin artists who are changing the face of religious imagery and creating art that makes you do a "double take." Twin Hicks

Singer/songwriter Michael McDermott performs live in our studio.

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.

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.

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

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."

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"

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"

Understanding the nation's current financial crisis is no easy task, but has the press helped or hurt the public's understanding of the economic downturn? Carol Marin sits down with a panel of business reporters who discuss the media's coverage of the financial downturn.

Only 600 condominiums sold in downtown Chicago last year, compared to the previous year when nearly 4,000 sold. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" joins us with the details of that story plus the stories behind the rest of the week's business headlines.

Residents of Illinois' 5th Congressional District have to choose among 23 candidates when they go to the polls for March 3rd's special election primary. Who are the candidates, and are voters even paying attention? We try to make sense of the wide open race to replace Rahm Emanuel.

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.

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"

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

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.

Rich Samuels takes us to the Chicago Auto Show and shows us how kilowatts are challenging horsepower.

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.

Film critics Michael Phillips and Sergio Mims join us with their picks for Sunday night's Academy Awards.

A rough and tumble game from the 1970's is seeing a resurgence. Women's roller derby is back, and this time it's a serious sport. We introduce you to Chicago's Windy City Rollers.

Need some creative ideas for your weekend? Time Out Chicago magazine is here with some suggestions. Meet the Oscars Polar Adventure Days Academy Awards Viewing Party WingFest

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.