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In the K/Now: Chicago’s Deadly Streets

CNN ran a story called "Chicago’s Deadly Streets" after a recent string of violent murders. Why is Chicago being scrutinized and what are the roots of the violence?

Recorded on 11.5.2009
Lincoln Diversified: The Fiery Trial

From a man who shared many of the prejudices of his time to an advocate for a biracial democracy, Abraham Lincoln experienced a fundamental transformation of his beliefs.

Recorded on 10.29.2009
Finding Oz Lecture

Evan Schwartz, author of Finding Oz: How L. Frank Baum Discovered the Great American Story, debunks popular misconceptions about Baum and Oz.

Recorded on 10.25.2009
Lincoln’s Leadership for a Multicultural World

Listen asthe Honorable Ruben Castillo, U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, reflects on Lincoln’s legacy and its impact on immigration, human rights, and citizenship today.

Recorded on 10.12.2009
In the K/Now: Healthcare or Health Scare?

Reforming the American health care system has become the centerpiece of President Barack Obama's domestic agenda as well as an ideological battleground.

Recorded on 10.6.2009
In the K/Now: Chicago 2016: The Thrill of Victory or the Agony of Defeat?

The International Olympic Committee chooses the host for the 2016 Olympic Games in October. Hear about Chicago’s plans and those of our competitors.

Recorded on 9.1.2009
Chicago Treasures: Tim Kazurinsky

Tim Kazurinsky is a Chicago-based actor, screenwriter and Second City alumnus.

Recorded on 5.28.2009
Out At CHM: Surviving Reagan

Listen to Chicagoans recount what happened to lesbian and gays during the '80s, one of the hardest -- and richest -- times in the history of the American GLBT community.

Recorded on 5.7.2009
Sex and the City: Playboy

Hear about Playboy, which helped propel the sexual revolution after the magazine was first published in Chicago in 1953.

Recorded on 4.14.2009
Sex and the City: Sin in the Second City

Author Karen Abbot discusses her best-selling book Sin in the Second City, which is loaded with details about Chicago’s historic seedy side.

Recorded on 4.7.2009
In the K/Now: Shape Up Chicago!

Has your New Year's resolution to get into shape melted with February's snows? Listen to fitness professionals discuss how to make the most of your Windy City workouts.

Recorded on 4.2.2009
Out at CHM: Speaking Out Down South

E. Patrick Johnson and Sharon Bridgeforth host an evening of oral history detailing the experiences of African American gays and lesbians in the Southern United States.

Recorded on 3.26.2009
Inside Chicago Fashion: Fashion Forward

Chicago’s up-and-coming designers share their perspectives on the latest trends, the current scene and the future of fashion in the city.

Recorded on 3.10.2009
In the K/Now: Is Chicago Shaping The Nation?

Our city has made it into recent headlines and conversations across the country, but is the Windy City really influencing our country or the world?

Recorded on 3.5.2009
Inside Chicago Fashion: The Marshall Field’s Factor

For generations, Chicago-area shoppers flocked to Marshall Field’s for its service, selection and style. Hear Chicago History Museum curator Timothy Long discuss this iconic institution and its influence nationwide.

Recorded on 3.3.2009
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