Thursday, August 24, 2006

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Can a Chicago casino begin to solve the state's school funding problems? Republican candidate for governor Judy Baar Topinka thinks so. Her opponent does not. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at gambling as a source for education funding in Illinois. Guests: Bruce Dold, Ralph Martire, Doug Dobmeyer

Is Feminism Dead?
In 1920, women activists won the right to vote. On Saturday, feminists celebrate that milestone with Women's Equality Day. But what is feminism today? And where is it going? We'll debate the state of feminism. Guests: Hannah Rosenthal, Elise Bouc

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Samuel Freedman
He's a New York Times columnist, a professor of journalism at Columbia University, and the author of a new book, Letters to a Young Journalist. Samuel Freedman shares some advice he gives to the next generation.

Friday Night Preview
We'll preview John Callaway's interview with Chicago Police Superintendent Phil Cline.

Arts Therapy Camp
Sometimes, kids can't find the words for their pain. But children who've lost a parent find a way to express their feelings at an arts camp in Chicago. We'll take you to the Hands Together, Heart to Art camp at the Auditorium Theater.

Vanilla Factory
Some of the finest vanilla beans in the world are processed right here in Illinois. We'll have a behind-the-scenes look at the local plant that's home to a different kind of bean counter.

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