Eight Forty-Eight Podcast

Eight Forty-Eight 7/2/2009

Chicago Public Radio — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:00:00 -0600

Poet in Residence Kevin Coval recalls how Michael Jackson influenced him during his adolescence. And, Earwig Music founder Michael Frank talks about the past and present of the blues label as he celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Eight Forty-Eight 7/1/2009

Chicago Public Radio — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:00:00 -0600

We visit one household that’s been hit hard by state budget cuts to foster families. And, contributor Robert Loerzel explains how Chicago had a major role in giving the Tommy Gun cult status.

Eight Forty-Eight 6/30/2009

Chicago Public Radio — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0600

WBEZ's Sam Hudzik, the Chicago Tribune's Eric Zorn, and Laura Washington of the Chicago Sun-Times join us to discuss the news of June in our Month in Review. Check out most visited stories for the month of June. Sign up for the daily Eight...

Eight Forty-Eight 6/29/2009

Chicago Public Radio — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0600

Sound Opinions co-host and author Greg Kot gives us the details about his new book, Ripped: How the Wired Generation Revolutionized Music.

Eight Forty-Eight 6/26/2009

Chicago Public Radio — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0600

We wrap up our award-winning series, The Brickyard, which examines the lives of drug addicts in an underground community on the West Side. Individuals profiled in the series, a drug counselor, and the City of Chicago Department of Public Health's...