Monday, February 20, 2006

GOP Debate
The debate this morning in the WBEZ studios pitted GOP gubernatorial hopeful Judy Baar Topinka against four primary challengers. Rich Samuels shows us the fireworks that erupted after the radio debate ended.

News Analysis with Carol Marin
Chicago speed skater Shani Davis won Olympic gold in the 1,000-meter race. But his behavior after his historic victory has been met with some sharp criticism. Carol Marin talks to five-time Olympian Willye White about Davis and the Olympic dream.

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B.B. King
Guitar great B.B. King played Chicago's House of Blues over the weekend. Our new correspondent, Christian Farr, talked with the blues legend about his Chicago connections, and a new book that reflects on King's long career.

Belushi Tribute
It's been 25 years since "The Blues Brothers" made Chicago comedian John Belushi an icon of American comedy. His widow has written a new book about the late actor and she'll join us with some never before seen photographs. You can attend the multi-media presentation "John Belushi: The Good, The Bad and The Funny" for no charge at the Second City E-T-C space Tuesday night at 7:30 pm.

Critic for a Day
Rock legend Neil Young takes a look at his own life in a new concert movie, Neil Young: Heart of Gold. Our "Critic for a Day" is WXRT DJ Lin Brehmer.

President's Day
We'll look at an irreverent gallery of portraits, at the Neo-Futurists, dedicated to our 43 commanders-in-chief.

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