The Extension 720 Podcast from 720 WGN

The Effect of China

dmarzullo@tribune.com (wgnradio.com) — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:54:17 -0600

Philip Coggan and Ann Lee ponder the current state of China and how it has influenced the United States in the 21st Century.

The Death of Privacy

dmarzullo@tribune.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:27:27 -0600

Three Chicago lawyers expert in the laws of technology and privacy talk about the imminent dangers brought on by Facebook and similar sites.

Current Events Forum

dmarzullo@tribune.com (wgnradio.com) — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:35:19 -0600

WIth the 2012 election on the horizon, a panel of 3 evaluate issues of the current Republican candidates and foreign affairs involving China, Iran and Israel.

Mormonism

dmarzullo@tribune.com (wgnradio.com) — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:58:24 -0600

The Trib's Manya Brachear, Jana Riess & Patrick Mason (both Mormon) examine the Church of Latter-day Saints' tenets & handling of Mormon-related news.

A Night at the Opera

dmarzullo@tribune.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:30:42 -0600

Several representatives from the Lyric Opera of Chicago, including management and performers talk about their current and future performances.

A Modern Retelling of Greek and Roman Myths

dmarzullo@tribune.com (wgnradio.com) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:32:03 -0600

Philip Freeman, author of "Oh My Gods" describes how the stories of Zeus, Athena, Achilles and others are still alive and relevant in the present day.

Contemporary Effects of the Reformation

dmarzullo@tribune.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:36:09 -0600

Brad Gregory and Martin Marty tell whether or not the Protestant Reformation is a major source of the problems of modernity.

Invented Languages

dmarzullo@tribune.com (wgnradio.com) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:49:51 -0600

Michael Adams, author of "From Elvish to Klingon" talks about different types of invented languages and tells how they came to be.

The Science of Friendship

dmarzullo@tribune.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:28:29 -0600

Rachel Bertsche, author of "MWF seeking BFF" recounts her social exploits after moving to Chicago with her husband and knowing nobody.

Queen Elizabeth II

dmarzullo@tribune.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:41:47 -0600

Biographer Sally Biddell Smith describes the life of a modern monarch as detailed in her new book, "Elizabeth the Queen."