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Good in a Crisis Updated: 2012-02-15 22:45:15 Description: Dr. Margaret Overton reflects on the experiences that made her the woman she is today. She shares stories of love, life, and relationships....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Grand Jihad Updated: 2012-02-14 23:34:45 Description: Andy McCarthy outlines the steps that the United States should take to aviod being infiltrated by radical Islam with the intention of Jihad....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reaching Across Boundries in a Networked World Updated: 2012-02-13 23:15:45 Description: Bill Bratton & Zack Tumin's book, "Collaborate or Perish" shows how teamwork is vital to the growth of civilizations....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Unmasking Beliefs Updated: 2012-02-10 23:34:00 Description: Guy P. Harrison, author of "50 Popular Beliefs that People Think are True" shares his findings about the many ways people view the world....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Effect of China Updated: 2012-02-09 23:54:17 Description: Philip Coggan and Ann Lee ponder the current state of China and how it has influenced the United States in the 21st Century....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Death of Privacy Updated: 2012-02-07 23:27:27 Description: Three Chicago lawyers expert in the laws of technology and privacy talk about the imminent dangers brought on by Facebook and similar sites....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Current Events Forum Updated: 2012-02-06 23:35:19 Description: 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....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mormonism Updated: 2012-02-02 22:58:24 Description: The Trib's Manya Brachear, Jana Riess & Patrick Mason (both Mormon) examine the Church of Latter-day Saints' tenets & handling of Mormon-related news....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Night at the Opera Updated: 2012-01-31 23:30:42 Description: Several representatives from the Lyric Opera of Chicago, including management and performers talk about their current and future performances....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Modern Retelling of Greek and Roman Myths Updated: 2012-01-30 23:32:03 Description: 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....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Contemporary Effects of the Reformation Updated: 2012-01-27 23:36:09 Description: Brad Gregory and Martin Marty tell whether or not the Protestant Reformation is a major source of the problems of modernity....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Invented Languages Updated: 2012-01-26 23:49:51 Description: Michael Adams, author of "From Elvish to Klingon" talks about different types of invented languages and tells how they came to be....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Science of Friendship Updated: 2012-01-26 00:28:29 Description: Rachel Bertsche, author of "MWF seeking BFF" recounts her social exploits after moving to Chicago with her husband and knowing nobody....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Queen Elizabeth II Updated: 2012-01-25 00:41:47 Description: Biographer Sally Biddell Smith describes the life of a modern monarch as detailed in her new book, "Elizabeth the Queen."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Jumping the Loan Shark Updated: 2012-01-23 23:33:26 Description: Robert Mayer, author of "Quick Cash" chronicles the history, legality and growth in popularity of loan sharking establishments....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Political Cartooning Updated: 2012-01-20 06:22:59 Description: Cartoonists Scott Stantis (of the Trib) and Ed Stein opine on the past, present and future of editorial cartoons....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Current Events Forum Updated: 2012-01-19 23:29:26 Description: Gingrich vs. Romney; SOPA and internet censorship; the Cruise-Ship disaster. These things and other matters discussed by a panel of three....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Roots of Our Species Updated: 2012-01-18 23:16:55 Description: Two expert paleo-anthropoligists, Robert Martin & Callum Ross discuss the latest evolutionary breakthroughs regarding Homosapien origins....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Politics of Russia Updated: 2012-01-17 23:32:28 Description: Martha Merrill & John Bushnell discuss the struggles Russia is enduring in trying to move away from its Soviet past towards democracy....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Inside the US Special Forces Updated: 2012-01-16 23:37:03 Description: Jim Frederick, author of "Special Ops" and Executive Editor of "Time" magazine discusses spec ops missions, such as the killing of Bin Laden....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Importance of the Internet to Society Updated: 2012-01-13 23:27:24 Description: David Weinberger, author of "Too Big to Know" tells how the internet is transforming business, government and other societal aspects....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Are radical teachers destroying America? Updated: 2012-01-12 23:28:07 Description: Kyle Olson, author of "Indoctrination," says that anti-American preceptors are soiling classrooms, placing the future of this country in jeopardy....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Life on the Mississippi Updated: 2012-01-11 23:13:19 Description: Lee Sandlin, author of "Wicked River" discusses his book which explores piracy, gambling, future presidents and other adventures on Old Man River....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is Religion More Natural to Learn than Science? Updated: 2012-01-10 23:28:02 Description: Robert McCauley, author of "Why Religion is Natural and Science is Not" thinks so, and he presents arguments as to why....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Examining the Old Testament Updated: 2012-01-09 23:30:21 Description: Biblical scholar Douglas Knight analyzes the Old Testament as history, as theology and as literary masterpiece....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Movie stars' influence on American politics Updated: 2012-01-06 23:44:38 Description: Steve Ross, author of "Hollywood Left and Right," describes how Reagan, Fonda, Chaplin & others left their mark on America's political landscape....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Most Memorable Show Updated: 2012-01-05 23:28:46 Description: Alison Winter, author of "Memory" discusses topics such as implanted or 'fake' memories and tells how they are created....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Iowa Caucus in Review Updated: 2012-01-04 23:36:59 Description: Richard Ciccone and Richard Simpson as well as other guests in the field analyze the Caucus results and tell how they affect the GOP landscape....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Political Issues Beneath the Surface Updated: 2012-01-03 22:52:05 Description: Victor Davis Hanson analyzes the deeper issues surrounding this year's election, including how they affect the fate & future of our nation....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Make it Right When You've Been Wronged Updated: 2012-01-03 00:26:31 Description: Been overcharged by a utilities provider? Mishandled by an airline? Screwed by an insurance provider? Jon Yates tells you how to exact justice....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Commemorating the Year 2011 Updated: 2011-12-31 16:12:49 Description: Reviewing the year with some of the most captivating, most entertaining and in some cases most bizarre moments on Extension 720....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Why Progressive Institutions are Unsustainable Updated: 2011-12-29 00:45:24 Description: Richard Epstein, Professor of Law at The University of Chicago & former colleague of Barack Obama discusses the merits of "Classical Liberalism"....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Applying Critical Thought to Political Ads Updated: 2011-12-28 00:52:32 Description: Listeners call in to analyze the campaign ads of five of the contenders in the upcoming Iowa Caucus....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Year in Broadcasting at WGN Updated: 2011-12-27 23:24:28 Description: Garry Meier, John Williams and David Kaplan discuss some of the highs and lows at WGN at 2011 and throughout their broadcasting careers....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Baroque Holiday Music Spectacular Updated: 2011-12-26 19:42:31 Description: Tom Wikman leads us through a unique, beautiful array of music that is quite fitting for the holiday season....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 2011: The Year in News Updated: 2011-12-23 23:29:27 Description: Chris Robling, Charles Lipson & Kerry Luft examine the lasting impact of Bin Laden & Kim Jong Il's deaths, worldwide protests & other news in 2011....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The World's Tallest Buildings Updated: 2011-12-23 01:00:35 Description: Three skyscraper experts collectively visualize the next generation of tall buildings. Where? When? How tall? These questions & more answered....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Look at Ancient Sport Updated: 2011-12-21 23:23:49 Description: David Potter, the author of "The Victor's Crown" explains the significance of sports in ancient cultures....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Adventures in the Talk Trade Updated: 2011-12-20 23:45:48 Description: Three WGN program hosts, Garry Meier, John Williams & David Kaplan examine some of the best & some of the worst shows of their radio careers....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Golden Age of Radio Updated: 2011-12-19 23:30:31 Description: Fred Macdonald presents classic audio from radio's golden age (1930s-'50s) highlighting the scope of programming offered to listeners....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Barak Obama: the brand that made a President Updated: 2011-12-16 23:25:19 Description: Charles Lipson & Mark Edward Taylor, author of "Branding Obamessiah," examine the Obama brand & its effect on the future of US politics....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hedy Lamarr: brains to match the beauty Updated: 2011-12-16 04:16:19 Description: Richard Rhodes, author of "Hedy's Folly," tells us how the Hollywood starlet helped shape the world through her technological invention....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Examining WWII from a different angle Updated: 2011-12-16 03:58:35 Description: Max Hastings describes his new book, "Inferno," which examines the perspectives of average citizens affected by the war....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Oriental Institute & James Henry Breasted Updated: 2011-12-15 04:19:50 Description: Learn about this world-renowned acheological institute & the man who founded it w/ Gil Stein, McGuire Gibson & Jeffrey Abt, author of "American Egyptologist."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Literary Year in Review Updated: 2011-12-13 23:59:10 Description: Ron Grossman, Penelope Mesic & Christopher Borrelli discuss & review what they think are some of the best books of 2011....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dueling Parties Updated: 2011-12-13 01:10:58 Description: Joseph Morris, a distinguished local attorney and Daniel E. Johnson a lawyer & "Democratic strategist" square off in a debate regarding the major issues surrounding next year's presidential election....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Environmental Debate Updated: 2011-12-09 23:40:10 Description: Rich Trzupek, author of "Regulators Gone Wild" & Jack Darin, Director of the Sierra Club chapter of Illinois debate a number of topics regarding environmental regulation & new energy sources....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gossip's Role in Society Updated: 2011-12-09 00:08:02 Description: Author Joseph Epstein discusses why & how gossip is an integral part of our society....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gender Modernization Updated: 2011-12-08 23:42:59 Description: Two experts of gender sociology Marj Halperin & Kay Hymowitz discuss the dynamic roles & miens of both genders in contemporary society....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD All Things Jazz Updated: 2011-12-07 23:45:09 Description: Two experts of jazz Howard Reich & Orbert Davis discuss the origins, current state & future of jazz music....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ron Grossman Updated: 2011-12-06 23:12:15 Description: The frequent guest & longtime friend of the show stops by to discuss many a worldy topic....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Current Events Forum Updated: 2011-12-05 23:34:38 Description: A panel of three discuss the latest headlines, including the Egyptian Election, Herman Cain's suspended campaign & more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pear Harbor Christmas Updated: 2011-12-01 23:17:14 Description: Stanley Weintraub, author of "Pearl Harbor Christmas: A World at War, December 1941" discusses the holiday season which occurred immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Were Sacco & Vanzetti Framed? Updated: 2011-12-01 04:32:32 Description: Theodore Grippo author of the book "With Malice Aforethought: The Execution of Nicola Sacco & Bartolomeo Vanzetti" shares some alleged injustices surrounding the historic case....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Night at the Cinema Updated: 2011-11-30 00:50:13 Description: James Curtis & David Thomson, two experts of film & their stars discuss some of the greatest films ever made & the stories behind them....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Latest Technological Gadgets Updated: 2011-11-28 23:47:45 Description: Three experts of technology discuss the latest in technological gadgetry for this holiday season & beyond....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD History of the Atlantic Ocean Updated: 2011-11-28 23:30:31 Description: Author Simon Winchester discusses his book "Atlantic: Great Sea Battles, Heroic Discoveries, Titanic Storms, and a Vast Ocean of a Million Stories."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Copernicus Revolutionzed the Cosmos Updated: 2011-11-28 23:30:21 Description: Dana Sobel explains important scientific breakthroughs made my Copernicus in her new book "A More Perfect Heaven: How Copernicus Revolutionized the Cosmos"....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD JFK Conspiracy Theories Updated: 2011-11-23 23:26:18 Description: John McAdams author of "JFK Assassination Logic: How to Think About Claims of Conspiracy" visits on the anniversary of JFK's assassination to discuss various conspiracy theories surrounding that event....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Top Screwups Doctors Make Updated: 2011-11-22 23:22:47 Description: Teresa & Joe Graedon co-authors of "Top Screwups Doctors Make and How to Avoid Them" discuss & give tips on how to avoid such medical errors....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The State of Israel Updated: 2011-11-22 02:09:24 Description: Carolyn Glick, managing editor of "The Jerusalem Post" discusses the state of Israel in the World, focusing on its relations with the United States....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Life as a Restaurateur Updated: 2011-11-18 23:07:55 Description: GianCarlo Nardini of Club Lago, Michael Taus of Zealous & Liz VanLeuwen of avec describe the joys & difficulties of running highly touted restaurants....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lesser Known Religions Updated: 2011-11-16 23:38:59 Description: Representatives of 3 lesser known religions explain the basis of their faiths and describe synergism between their faiths & major ones....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Occupy Movement Discussion Updated: 2011-11-16 00:26:48 Description: Author & Lawyer Joel Pollak gives his take on the 'Occupy' movements that are happening nationwide....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Yiddish Cabaret Updated: 2011-11-16 00:19:37 Description: Rebecca Joy Fletcher gives insight into the world of Yiddish cabaret & also shares some of her own performances in the art....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Night at the Theater Updated: 2011-11-15 01:11:59 Description: Barbara Gaines, founder of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and three of her players in discuss their latest production....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Closing of the Muslim Mind Updated: 2011-11-11 23:21:47 Description: Foreign policy expert Robert Reilly shares his sentiment on the current state of Islam and its opposition towards western values....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Use & Abuse of the English Language Updated: 2011-11-10 23:45:19 Description: An erudite triumvirate of guests made up of Ellen Hunt, Susan Harris & Ron Grossman discuss their favorite & not so favorite vernacular quirks....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Caller's Choice Updated: 2011-11-09 23:28:04 Description: A caller based discussion of timely news topics including the Joe Sandusky Penn State controversy, Herman Cain's sex scandal & others....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Benefits & Dangers of Investing Updated: 2011-11-08 23:39:24 Description: Milt's panel of financial experts share their investment philosophies and warn of some potential dangers of investing....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Simply Jesus Updated: 2011-11-07 23:20:29 Description: Author N.T. Wright provides a provocative new picture of how to understand who Jesus was and how we should relate to him today....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Craft of History Updated: 2011-11-04 23:00:23 Description: Historians Sheila Fitzpatrick, Christopher Boyer & Edward Muir talk about their craft and discuss the importance of acquiring historical knowledge....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Red Summer Updated: 2011-11-03 22:09:04 Description: Author Cameron McWhirter explains why the summer of 1919 became America's deadliest episode of race riots and lynchings....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What it is Like to go to War Updated: 2011-11-03 21:46:51 Description: Karl Marlantes describes his experiences in Vienam and dealing with the after-effects as described in his book, "What it is Like to go to War."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Knocking on Heaven's Door Updated: 2011-11-03 02:09:51 Description: Astrophysicists Lisa Randall & Michael Turner examine how physics and scientific thinking illuminate our world, universe and more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Knocking on Heaven's Door Updated: 2011-11-03 02:09:51 Description: Astrophysicists Lisa Randall & Michael Turner examine how physics and scientific thinking illuminate our world, universe and more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sex on SIx Legs Updated: 2011-11-01 20:15:14 Description: Entomologist Marlene Zuk shares her insight on the various intricacies of insect life, such as how they mate and their means of communication....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sex on SIx Legs Updated: 2011-11-01 20:15:14 Description: Entomologist Marlene Zuk shares her insight on the various intricacies of insect life, such as how they mate and their means of communication....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fed Up with Lunch Updated: 2011-10-31 22:13:24 Description: Health enthusiasts Sarah Wu, Rochelle Davis and Cathy Joyce uncover the truth about public school lunches and their poor nutritional value....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fed Up with Lunch Updated: 2011-10-31 22:13:24 Description: Health enthusiasts Sarah Wu, Rochelle Davis and Cathy Joyce uncover the truth about public school lunches and their poor nutritional value....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Elizabeth & Hazel Updated: 2011-10-31 06:38:41 Description: David Margolick tells the story of two women from Little Rock, trying to overcome the aftermath of a racially charged picture taken during the Civil Rights era....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's Next For Libya? Updated: 2011-10-31 06:35:48 Description: Milt's panel of foreign policy experts talk about whether the Arab Spring is becoming a real movement towards democracy or something else....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Haunting Legacy Updated: 2011-10-31 06:34:28 Description: Authors Marvin & Deborah Kalb explain how the Vietnam War has influenced and haunted American policymakers since....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Real News Updated: 2011-10-31 06:32:53 Description: Joe Morris, Richard Ciccone & Michael Noonan debate the most pressing national and global issues....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Real News Updated: 2011-10-28 22:35:40 Description: Political analysts Joe Morris, Richard Ciccone & Michael Noonan discuss a few of the most pressing national and global issues....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Haunting Legacy Updated: 2011-10-27 22:32:27 Description: Authors Marvin & Deborah Kalb join Milt to explain how the Vietnam War has influenced and haunted two generations of American policymakers....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Elizabeth & Hazel Updated: 2011-10-27 22:08:51 Description: David Margolick tells the story of two women from Little Rock, trying to overcome the aftermath of a troubling picture taken of them back in 1957....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's Next For Libya? Updated: 2011-10-25 22:19:33 Description: Milt's panel of foreign policy experts, debate whether the Arab Spring is becoming a real movement towards democracy or something else....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Religion in American Life Updated: 2011-10-24 22:13:28 Description: Historians Manya Brachear and Randall Balmer discuss America's religious history & the great figures that impacted various religious movements....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Religion in American Life Updated: 2011-10-24 22:13:28 Description: Historians Manya Brachear and Randall Balmer discuss America's religious history & the great figures that impacted various religious movements....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD News Review Updated: 2011-10-18 22:13:59 Description: Milt's panel of political insiders discuss the occupation of Wall Street and take a look at the current state of our country's economy....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD News Review Updated: 2011-10-18 22:13:59 Description: Milt's panel of political insiders discuss the occupation of Wall Street and take a look at the current state of our country's economy....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The End of Sparta Updated: 2011-10-17 22:40:10 Description: Classic scholar Victor Davis Hanson talks about his latest novel THE END OF SPARTA and provides his insight on pressing global issues....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The End of Sparta Updated: 2011-10-17 22:40:10 Description: Classic scholar Victor Davis Hanson talks about his latest novel THE END OF SPARTA and provides his insight on pressing global issues....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Better Angels of Our Nature Updated: 2011-10-14 22:27:39 Description: Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker disproves the belief that the human race will one day destroy itself....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Warfare State Updated: 2011-10-13 22:27:25 Description: Author James Sparrow explains how the federal government influenced the American society during WWII, and why Americans adapted to the expansion of authority....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Friar of Carcassonne Updated: 2011-10-13 22:20:14 Description: Stephen O'Shea talks about his latest book, THE FRIAR OF CARCASSONNE, which chronicles the revolt against the Inquisition in the last days of the Cathars....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Class Warfare Updated: 2011-10-12 22:18:05 Description: Award-winning journalist Steven Brill talks about the dismal state of America's school system and shares his opinion on how to fix it....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Are Newspapers Becoming Extinct? Updated: 2011-10-11 22:10:47 Description: Professors Don Wycliff, Kevin Barnhurst & author Megan Mckinney join Milt in discussing the history and current state of Chicago's newspapers....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Rise and Fall of Al Qaeda Updated: 2011-10-10 22:41:17 Description: Professor Fawaz Gerges joins the show to discuss the great political and cultural complexities currently taking place in the Middle East....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Whiskey Breakfast Updated: 2011-10-10 22:25:29 Description: Richard Lindberg explains what it was like growing up as a first-generation Swedish American trying to adapt to the American way of life....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Pacific War Updated: 2011-10-07 18:27:36 Description: Milt and his panel of experts replay some of the Pacific War's most memorable moments and discuss its impact on our country's history....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hitler In The Crosshairs Updated: 2011-10-07 02:28:37 Description: Author Maurice Possley joins Milt to discuss his latest book HITLER IN THE CROSSHAIRS: A GI'S STORY OF COURAGE AND FAITH....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Counterstrike Updated: 2011-10-06 22:15:45 Description: Thom Shanker discusses the U.S. government's ability to bounce back and improve its counterterrorism efforts after the attacks on September 11....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Children of Fire Updated: 2011-10-05 22:14:48 Description: Milt and his panel of distinguished historians discuss the history of Black America from Jamestown in 1619 to the present moment....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Presidential Race Updated: 2011-10-04 22:08:23 Description: Milt analyzes the current presidential race and shares his opinion on where each candidate stands with the voters....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Poland & Polonia Updated: 2011-10-03 22:23:26 Description: Professors Neal Pease & Donald Pienkos join Milt in celebrating the history of Poland and share their opinion on American Polonia....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Republican Presidential Debate Updated: 2011-09-26 22:29:29 Description: Chris Robling, Dick Simpson and Richard Baehr help break down the night's debate between the Republican presidential candidates....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Healers Updated: 2011-09-26 22:27:35 Description: David Schenck & Larry Churchill discuss certain doctors' extraordinary abilities to cure the gravely ill. Steve Bertrand fills in for Milt....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tales from the Rail Updated: 2011-09-23 02:49:38 Description: Linda Niemann recounts the highs & lows from years of working on the railroad. She's written two books on the subject, RAILROAD NOIR and BOOMER....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How a Group Lost a Church but Found Their Faith Updated: 2011-09-23 02:48:39 Description: Journalist Julian Guthrie describes the plight a congregation trying to save their church, St. Brigid, as told in her book, THE GRACE OF EVERYDAY SAINTS....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Israel Moving Forward Updated: 2011-09-22 22:17:33 Description: Consulate General Orli Gil and professor Charles Lipson join Milt to discuss the current state of Israel and its role in the world....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Nom De Plume Updated: 2011-09-21 22:11:18 Description: Author Carmela Ciuraru joins Milt in examining the personal lives of authors long past and explains the reasoning behind many of their pen names....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Roots of Modern Conservatism Updated: 2011-09-20 22:10:11 Description: Michael Bowen discusses Thomas Dewey & Robert Taft's battle for control of the GOP and how it helped the political party establish its identity....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Good Company Updated: 2011-09-19 22:48:18 Description: Economist Laurie Bassi talks about the current role ethics plays in a buisiness' success or failure....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Confronting Terror Updated: 2011-09-16 22:06:51 Description: John Yoo and Dean Reuter join Milt in analyzing the effectiveness and feasibility of our national security policy post 9/11....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Secret Life of Pronouns Updated: 2011-09-15 22:31:59 Description: Social psychologists James Pennebaker & Sam Gosling explain how something as ordinary as a pronoun can provide a better understanding of ourselves and others....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Latest from Fermilab Updated: 2011-09-14 22:31:09 Description: Members of the Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory provide insight on their latest research and discuss the lab's historical significance to the world of science....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Getting Wasted Updated: 2011-09-13 22:36:24 Description: Author Thomas Vander Ven joins the show to share his findings on the social nature of college drinking....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hoboes and the Taming of the Wild West Updated: 2011-09-13 22:19:37 Description: Historian Mark Wyman discusses the importance of fruit tramps in settling the American West....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Mind of the Chimpanzee Updated: 2011-09-09 13:40:36 Description: Learn the latest research on chimps and what it means for mankind with Steve Ross, Elizabeth Lonsdorf, Steven Schapiro and Benjamin Beck....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sleeping With The Enemy Updated: 2011-09-08 22:04:03 Description: Author and former CIA operative Hal Vaughan discusses Coco Chanel's transition from fashion icon, to German intelligence operative during WWII....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Presidential Politics Updated: 2011-09-07 22:05:44 Description: Milt addresses the current state of President Obama's administration as well as his upcoming speech to Congress....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lost In Transition Updated: 2011-09-06 22:23:16 Description: Authors Kari Christoffersen, Christian Smith & Hilary Davidson compare the ideologies of today's young Americans to those of generations past....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Chicago Architecture Updated: 2011-09-05 23:01:37 Description: Tribune architecture critic (and Pulitzer Prize winner) Blair Kamin & architect John Ronan discuss one of the most world-renowned elements of Chicago....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Should A Candidate's Faith Matter? Updated: 2011-09-02 22:46:25 Description: Chris Robling, John McGinnis & Robert George discuss the recent political strategy of evaluating candidates based on their religious beliefs....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD China Inc. Updated: 2011-09-01 22:12:31 Description: Milt's panel of distinguished experts discuss whether or not China's rapid economic and technological growth have made it the world's next superpower....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Milt's Music Updated: 2011-09-01 04:38:44 Description: From Beethoven to Willie Nelson, our annual look at the host's vast music collection....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Fall of the Faculty Updated: 2011-09-01 04:37:51 Description: Ben Ginsberg explains how Colleges are increasingly led by administrative rather than academic types, thus affecting the quality of education....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sholem Aleichem Updated: 2011-08-25 22:39:49 Description: Award-winning filmmaker Joseph Dorman joins Milt in discussing the life of perhaps the world's most prominent Yiddish writer....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Original Numbers Geek Updated: 2011-08-24 22:26:11 Description: Keith Devlin (NPR's "Math Guy") discusses Leonardo of Pisa . Also known as Fibonacci, this 13th century Italian's ideas birthed arithmetic....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Libya After Qaddafi Updated: 2011-08-23 22:28:26 Description: Professor Daniel Serwer discusses the battle in Tripoli between the rebel army & Qaddafi's troops and speculates on Libya's future without Qaddafi....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Outer Limits Updated: 2011-08-22 22:53:43 Description: NASA astrophysicist Michelle Thaller joins Milt to discuss the latest research relating to space exploration and the existence of life beyond our planet....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Get Ready For Armageddon Updated: 2011-08-21 16:14:07 Description: Author Mark Steyn discusses the economic and cultural Armageddon that our country could soon face if its leadership & decision making do not improve....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Going Undercover Updated: 2011-08-18 22:05:15 Description: Private investigators Perry Myers, Arnold Diamond and Michael Slevnik share some of their most memorable experiences while on the job....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Arab Spring Updated: 2011-08-10 22:11:41 Description: Daniel Pipes joins the show to discuss the current state of the "Arab Spring" and the effect it's having in Middle Eastern countries....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Financial Crisis Updated: 2011-08-10 00:17:58 Description: Journalist John Fund & US rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) discuss the national budget crisis and more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Red Market Updated: 2011-08-09 22:30:19 Description: Investigative journalist Scott Carney talks about his latest book THE RED MARKET, which deals with the secretive trade of human bodies and body parts....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Voice Workshop Updated: 2011-08-08 22:14:35 Description: Theater professor Nancy Saklad joins Extension 720 to help our panel of aspiring actors refine their craft....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Broadcasting Baseball Updated: 2011-08-05 22:06:44 Description: Eldon Ham and Fred MacDonald relive some of the most memorable baseball broadcasting moments with Harry Caray, Red Barber & more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Consumer Fraud Updated: 2011-08-04 22:25:17 Description: Consumer fraud experts Jim Kole and Steve Bernas discuss the various ways one can prevent from falling victim to such scams....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learning From The Past Updated: 2011-08-03 22:22:08 Description: Milt's panel of expert historians join the show to discuss their work and share their knowledge of earlier time periods....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Medical Review Updated: 2011-08-02 22:21:21 Description: Doctors Matthew Sorrentino & Christopher Gomez discuss the latest medical advances in preventing cardiovascular and neurological related illnesses....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD La Seduction Updated: 2011-08-01 22:21:21 Description: Author Elaine Sciolino joins the show to examine the crucial role that seduction plays in all areas of french culture....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sleep Pathology Updated: 2011-07-29 16:54:23 Description: Professors James Herdegen and Kristen Knutson discuss the act of sleeping and share their findings on the causes of various sleep disorders....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Khalid Shaikh Mohammed Updated: 2011-07-28 22:08:41 Description: Author Richard Miniter talks about KSM, the mastermind and architect behind the 9/11 attacks....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fair Food Updated: 2011-07-27 22:04:54 Description: Author Oran Hesterman joins Amy Guth in discussing the issues facing today's food system and the measures necessary to repair it....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Human Evolution Updated: 2011-07-26 22:17:05 Description: Archaeologist Lawrence Keeley & anthropologist Jack Prost join the show to discuss their research on the earliest forms of human society....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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