Michael Pollan on the “Freefall” of Home Cooking

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May 8, 2013 - Michael Pollan on the Freefall of Home Cooking

Michael Pollan, author of the new book Cooked, joins us with what we stand to lose if we keep relying on packaged foods.

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Sled Hockey

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May 8, 2013 - Sled Hockey

With the Blackhawks up 2 games to 1 in the post season, Jay Shefsky introduces us to Chicago's sled hockey team -- that's the hard-hitting, fast-paced sport played by amputees and others with lower limb disabilities.

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Picasso and Chicago

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May 7, 2013 - Picasso and Chicago

We revisit a Picasso exhibition at the first American museum to exhibit his work -- The Art Institute of Chicago.

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Isabel Allende

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May 6, 2013 - Isabel Allende

Magical realist Isabel Allende joins us to discuss her latest book, Maya's Notebook.

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Cinco De Mayo, Mariachi Style

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May 2, 2013 - Cinco De Mayo, Mariachi Style

In anticipation of Cinco de Mayo, we have a very special performance from the nation's top college mariachi troupe.

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William Friedkin

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April 30, 2013 - William Friedkin

The director of The Exorcist talks with us about his classic scary film and his early days in Chicago.

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Remembering Earl Pionke

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April 29, 2013 - Web Extra: Remembering Earl Pionke

Earl Pionke died on Friday at age 80. Watch a web exclusive video.

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Weekend Events Around Town: 4/26 – 4/28

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Catch Big Fish on stage, superheroes and heroines at McCormick Place, and timeless antiques at the Merchandise Mart; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.

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Color Bind

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April 25, 2013 - Color Bind

A new curator digs deep into the Museum of Contemporary Art's collection and finds a study in black-and-white.

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"10 Buildings That Changed America"

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May 8, 2013 - "10 Buildings That Changed America"

10 Buildings That Changed America is the name of Geoffrey Baer’s new PBS special debuting nationwide on May 12. He joins us with a preview.

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Peter Sagal

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May 7, 2013 - Peter Sagal

NPR's Peter Sagal joins us to discuss his new PBS series about the U.S. Constitution.

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Lyric Opera's "Oklahoma!"

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May 6, 2013 - Lyric Opera's "Oklahoma!"

A brand new staging of a classic American musical arrives in Chicago with some very authentic dancing. We meet the 91-year-old choreographer behind Lyric Opera of Chicago's Oklahoma!

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Weekend Events Around Town: 5/3 - 5/5

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Music from Poland's golden age, high fashion and Cinco de Mayo festivities; Chicago Tonight knows what's going on this weekend.

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50 Years of EBONY Fashion

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May 1, 2013 - 50 Years of EBONY Fashion

From Yves Saint Laurent to Emanuel Ungaro, the top fashion designers in the world were all represented in the annual Ebony Fashion Fair. We take a look at the 50-year history of a fashion show designed to bring elegance to the African American community nationally.

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Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

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April 30, 2013 - Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss talks Chicago's Tony Award nominees and reviews Anything Goes, The Pianist of Willesden Lane and several other shows around town.

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"Big Cat" Williams on NFL Draft

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April 29, 2013 - "Big Cat" Williams on NFL Draft

An offensive lineman long on pedigree and short on experience tops the Bears' draft class. James "Big Cat" Williams analyzes the Bears' 2013 picks.

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Cartoonist Scott Stantis Wins National Award

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April 25, 2013 - Cartoonist Scott Stantis Wins Award

Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis just won a national award. He joins us.

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