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Meet the Author: "The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family"
This epic work tells the story of the Hemingses, whose close blood ties to our third president had been systematically expunged from American history until very recently. Now, historian and legal scholar Annette Gordon-Reed traces the Hemings family from its origins.
Recorded on 10.2.2008 |  |
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Debate Watch II: The Vice-Presidential Debates
To help inform your important decision, hear a fascinating panel discussion with leading journalists and scholars on the upcoming presidential/vice-presidential election.
Recorded on 10.2.2008 |  |
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Author Series: Naomi Wolf
Activist, feminist and international bestselling author Naomi Wolf, discusses her latest book, Give Me Liberty: A Handbook for American Revolutionaries.
Recorded on 9.23.2008 |  |
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The Way We'll Be
Zogby International is known for its expertise in calling elections. What does Zogby foresee for this one?
Recorded on 9.18.2008 |  |
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Author Series: Alan Weisman
Award-winning journalist Alan Weisman discusses his stunning bestseller, The World Without Us.
Recorded on 9.8.2008 |  |
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Chicago Treasures: Jane Lynch
Comedian and actress Jane Lynch shares stories of her career and Chicago roots, as part of the new Fall 2008 Chicago Treasures series.
Recorded on 9.30.2008 |  |
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Experience Brazilian Literature in Chicago
In 2007 Aufgabe Magazine translated 18 innovative Brazilian poets and brought their work to an American audience for the first time. The response to the issue was so great that it was decided to bring four of these innovators to Chicago to read and present their work.
Recorded on 9.27.2008 |  |
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The American Folk Song
Using some of our best-loved folk songs as a stepping off point, Mark Dvorak's engaging stories trace these songs through decades of American history, and shows how the songs changed with the social issues of the day.
Recorded on 9.20.2008 |  |
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Debate Watch I: Foreign Policy
Hear a fascinating panel discussion with leading journalists and scholars as a prelude to the general election's first presidential debate.
Recorded on 9.26.2008 | |
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TalkingPoint: Joan Giroux
Hyde Park Art Center’s unconventional series of discussions reinvents the artist talk, built around dialogue and conversation. This month, listen in to learn more about Joan Giroux, an interdisciplinary artist, activist and educator.
Recorded on 9.8.2008 |  |
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