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Sen. Fred Harris on the Kerner Report and Progress Made – and Lost

In 1967, African-Americans took their discontent to the street and President Lyndon Johnson tasked a commission to find out why. The last surviving member of that commission talks about progress made and lost in the years since.

Illinois Lawmakers Vote to License Gun Dealers

As students in Florida returned to class for the first time since a gunman opened fire at their Parkland high school, Illinois lawmakers advanced a series of gun control measures in Springfield.

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Feb. 28, 2018 - Full Show

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Chicago Man’s Passion for ‘Hard Water Sailing’ Easy to Fathom

We meet a longtime sailor who races boats on ice – not water. “Ice boating is sailing, it’s just a faster, more exciting version of it,” Chris Berger says.

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Local Students Discuss Movement for Gun Law Reform

As survivors of the Parkland shooting return to school in Florida, we ask local high school students their thoughts on school safety and gun control.

Chicago Nonprofit Opens Architecture Industry to Diverse Voices

Meet Maya Bird-Murphy, an Oak Park architecture enthusiast aiming to open the industry to more minorities and women.

Condoleezza Rice on Reminding Americans What Unites Us

We speak with the former secretary of state and Patricia Harrison, the president and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, about the hard work of reminding America of its shared creed.

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2018 Primary: Democrats Pin Hopes on 6th District Voters

As Democrats aim to retake control of the U.S. House, they’re pinning hope on voters who live in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. But first, primary voters need to decide who will be the nominee.

Feb. 27, 2018 - Full Show

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Illinois Case Could Deal Major Blow to Public Sector Unions

Janus v AFSCME, a case out of Illinois that’s backed by Gov. Bruce Rauner and conservative donors and activists, aims to do away with fair share fees. We hear from both sides of the issue.

Advancements in Artificial Intelligence Prompt Curiosity, Concern

Artificial intelligence research has been around for more than half a century, but we’ve only recently seen developments in AI technology that might bring sci-fi film plotlines to life. Should we be afraid?

Virtual Reality and the Future of Journalism

Virtual reality is taking journalism and storytelling to a new level. We explore the technology with filmmaker Barbara Allen – and discuss whether audiences are ready for these immersive experiences.

In ‘That’s What She Said,’ Author Aims to Get Men on Board

How hiring and promoting women can help businesses succeed, and how men can make that happen. We speak with author Joanne Lipman about her new book.

Feb. 26, 2018 - Full Show

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Laurie Dann Shooting Victim Heads Anti-Violence Program by Archdiocese

Nearly 30 years after a school shooting in Winnetka, survivor Phil Andrew is heading an anti-violence effort for the Archdiocese of Chicago.