Eight Forty-Eight Podcast

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.25.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:27:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.24.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:34:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.23.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Wed, 23 May 2012 07:45:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.22.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:54:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.21.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:11:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.18.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:03:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.17.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:39:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.16.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:22:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.15.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:45:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.14.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:45:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.11.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:56:00 -0500

Despite signs of growth, Chicago's tech industry still doesn't hold a candle to Silicon Valley or the Pacific Northwest. Will a new start-up incubator in the Merchandise Mart help?

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.10.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Thu, 10 May 2012 07:41:00 -0500

On this edition of Music Thursday, we get a head start on celebrating Mother's Day. Tony Sarabia and WBEZ’s Richard Steele line up some of their favorite tunes, sung by Moms, to Moms and for Moms.

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.09.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:43:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.08.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:43:00 -0500

On Monday night, chef Bruce Sherman, of the renowned restaurant North Pond in Lincoln Park, took home a James Beard award for Best Chef in the Great Lakes region, as did Mindy Sherman of Hot Chocolate for Best Pastry Chef.

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.07.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:54:00 -0500

First up on Eight Forty-Eight Monday morning, WBEZ reporters Sam Hudzik and Mike Puente preview the Indiana primaries. They chat with us about the fortunes of U.S.

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.04.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:44:00 -0500

Friday on Eight Forty-Eight, University of Chicago professor Mark Heyrman and Debbie Breta from Housing Options in Evanston discuss the living options available to people with mental illness.

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.03.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:29:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.02.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:39:00 -0500

Wednesday on Eight Forty-Eight, author Christine Overall and host Tony Sarabia -- both of whom are parents -- discuss how to ethically decide to have children.Then WBEZ music blogger and Sound Opinions co-host Jim DeRogatis join us to break down the formula

Eight Forty-Eight for 05.01.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:55:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 04.30.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:44:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 04.06.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:10:29 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 04.03.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:22:48 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 04.02.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:11:30 -0500

WBEZ's Chip Mitchell reveals the controversy behind a planned immigration detention center in Will County. Christopher Piatt and Bill Savage discuss sports fans v. theater fans. And Gawker editor A.J. Daulerio explains his thoughts on paying for performance. Plus, music from The Lawrence Peters Outfit.

Eight Forty-Eight for 03.30.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

With another Illinois governor behind bars, the primaries and Trayvon Martin, March turned out to be a tempestuous month, despite the exceedingly pleasant temps. Financial Times correspondent Hal Weitzman, Chicago journalist and blogger Monroe Anderson and WBEZ criminal justice reporte

Eight Forty-Eight for 03.29.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

WBEZ education reporter Linda Lutton is in to discuss the Chicago Public Schools gaping budget hole and other news from the Chicago Board of Education meeting. With the new hockey flick Goon hitting Chicago screens this week, WBEZ’s Alison Cuddy gives her so-bad-they’re-good list

Eight Forty-Eight for 03.28.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

At the start of the economic downturn, we heard about the "mancession.” A 2010 Atlantic article even predicted the “end of men” and the ascension of women as primary breadwinners. Heidi Hartmann, president of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, and Bloomberg Businesswe

Eight Forty-Eight for 03.27.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

Chicago Tribune transportation reporter Jon Hilkevitch looks at the implications if the U.S.

Eight Forty-Eight for 03.26.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

Since the housing crisis, many foreclosed homes have ended up in states of disrepair. Left vacant, they’re stripped of all valuable materials. Instead of attracting potential buyers, the houses attract crime and sink property values. That’s why some communities are tearing them down.

Eight Forty-Eight for 03.23.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

Chicago magazine “Deal Estate” columnist Dennis Rodkin has been following 12 areas on the upswing, including places as diverse as Chatham and Edison Park in Chicago, and Elk Grove Village and Olympia Fields in the suburbs.

Eight Forty-Eight for 03.21.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

WBEZ political reporter talks about the results of Tuesday’s elections. Eight Forty-Eight also hears from two U.S. representatives from Illinois, Republican Joe Walsh and Democrat Jan Schakowsky. Also, the new group Americans Elect wants to overhaul the primary process.

Eight Forty-Eight for 3.20.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

In a recent performance for live magazine and podcast The Paper Machete, The Weather Underground co-founder William Ayers relayed how he became the unlikely dinner host of conservative personalities Andrew Breitbart and Tucker Carlson. Eight Forty-Eight takes a listen.

Eight Forty-Eight for 3.19.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

A McHenry County farmer who's married to a Democrat, a stay-at-home mom active in the Downers Grove Republican Party and a Tea Party blogger from Wilmette. Over the past three months, WBEZ's Sam Hudzik chatted with these voters as they tried to pick which G-O-P presidential candidate to support.

Eight Forty-Eight for 3.16.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

The NHL recently released a public service announcement in support of LGBT rights. Bob Cook, a sports blogger for Forbes, examines how gay athletes navigate the sometimes-homophobic world of professional sports.

Eight Forty-Eight for 03.15.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

Today, former Governor Rod Blagojevich reports to prison in Colorado. NPR’s David Schaper has followed Blagojevich’s career, from his days in the General Assembly in the 1990s to his corruption trial and conviction.

Eight Forty-Eight for 03.15.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

Eight Forty-Eight for 3.14.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

Amidst the changing media environment, some schools and institutions are investing in programs that target news literacy. The McCormick Foundation recently announced a new funding initiative to make news consumers more savvy. McCormick's Clark Bell gives the details.

Eight Forty-Eight for 3.13.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

Food allergies are on the rise, but few know what’s behind the over 18 percent increase in allergic reactions. Local allergist Dr.

Eight Forty-Eight for 3.12.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500

Former presidential candidate and chairman of the Democratic National Committee Howard Dean talks to Eight Forty-Eight about the 2012 campaign for president, campaign finance in the era of Citizens United and the state of the Democratic party.

Eight Forty-Eight for 3.09.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0600

Fighting gang activity for police is nothing new. But more and more, authorities have been using technology, and the court system, to break up criminal activity out of their towns and counties.

Eight Forty-Eight for 3.08.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0600

To mark International Women's Day, WBEZ music buffs Tony Sarabia and Richard Steele tip their hats to female musicians: the icons, iconoclasts and underappreciated.

Eight Forty-Eight for 03.07.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0600

The U.S. Supreme Court is about to decide if a "life without parole" sentence handed out to 14-year-olds convicted of murder is "cruel and unusual punishment."

Eight Forty-Eight for 03.06.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0600

In a surprise move Monday, President Obama announced that the G8 summit will be held at Camp David, not Chicago. Eight Forty-Eight gets analysis from WBEZ reporter Alex Keefe. Chicago Alderman Bob Fioretti, whose ward includes where the summit was to be held, weighs in on the change.

Eight Forty-Eight for 3.05.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0600

What’s up with soup? The food most commonly associated with sad things like the Great Depression and being sick has taken on a new life with the Hideout's weekly event Soup and Bread. Its popularity resulted in two cookbooks.

Eight Forty-Eight for 3.02.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0600

Later today, a Cook County judge is expected to rule on the constitutionality of the Illinois Eavesdropping Act, which makes it illegal to record public conversations without prior consent. The American Civil Liberties Union has been a staunch opponent of the bill.

Eight Forty-Eight for 03.01.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:56:00 -0600

Yesterday's tornadoes that swept through the Midwest left 12 people dead in three states. NPR's Cheryl Corley surveys the damage. And, every Thursday in February, WBEZ’s Richard Steele stopped by to spin some tracks in honor of Black History Month.

Eight Forty-Eight for 02.29.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0600

NPR's Cheryl Corley, CLTV reporter Randi Belisomo and CAN TV host Ken Davis examine the biggest stories from the month of February. And, Synth pop artist A Severe Joy (née José Ayerve) performs songs from his latest release Joy and explains what's behind his alter-ego.

Eight Forty-Eight for 02.28.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0600

Patch, AOL's big push to bring hyper local journalism—think neighborhood-level news—to the masses seems to be struggling. The numbers don't indicate that the public wants it.

Eight Forty-Eight for 2.27.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0600

WBEZ editor Tony Arnold shares what stories the news room is following this week. Also, some companies like Chick-fil-A make ideology a key part of their brand identity, but is it good for business? Do consumers care?

Eight Forty-Eight for 2.24.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0600

Cook County Commissioner William Beavers was indicted on Thursday for purportedly not paying taxes on campaigns funds he transferred to his personal accounts. NPR's Cheryl Corley and Bob Crawford, a former City Hall reporter for WBBM Newsradio 780, tell Eight Forty-Eight more about the man.

Eight Forty-Eight 02.23.12

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0600

Chicago's school board voted unanimously late Wednesday to close seven schools and completely re-staff 10 others.