Interview with Mark Wagner and Mark Christensen
Mark Wagner and Mark Christensen, the President and Vice President respectively of the Fox Valley Astronomical Society, show us just how cool it is to practice amateur astronomy. The Fox Valley Society was created to fuel companionship and assistance for any amateur astronomer, whether you're new to the activity or a long time practitioner. The two Marks show us a number of stunning photos they've taken of celestial objects as close as the moon and as far away as the Andromeda Galaxy.
1 11/27/2010 FL brown.swf Dorothy Brown Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court and former Candidate for President, Cook County Board of Commissioners Clerk of the Circuit Court and candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the Cook County Board. brown.jpg
2 12/1/2010 FL preckwinkle.swf Toni Preckwinkle Candidate for President, Cook County Board of Commissioners Alderman of Chicago's Fourth Ward and candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the Cook County Board. preckwinkle.jpg
3 12/2/2010 FL obrien.swf Terrence O'Brien MWRD President and former Candidate for President, Cook County Board of Commissioners "President of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and candidate for the Democratic nomination.
For President of the Cook County Board." obrien.jpg
4 11/29/2010 FL stroger.swf Todd Stroger Former President of the Cook County Board Former President of the Cook County Board. stroger.jpg
5 11/28/2010 FL akawi.swf Dr. Kayed Akkawi Chicago-Amman Sister Cities Program Dr. Kayed Akkawi discusses the Chicago-Amman Sister Cities Program. akawi.jpg
6 12/3/2010 FL jacksonver2.swf Cheryle Jackson Vice President Government Affairs, AAR CORP Ms. Jackson discusses her work as Vice President, Government Affairs, for AAR Corporation, and her Democratic primary campaign for the Senate. jackson.jpg
7 12/8/2010 US Collin Hitt Illinois Policy Institute Collin Hitt of the Illinois Policy Institute discusses options for education. hitt.jpg
8 12/7/2010 US Ralph Martire Center for Tax & Budget Accountability Ralph Martire of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, discusses whether the State of Illinois needs an income tax increase. martire.jpg
9 12/6/2010 US David Marzahl Center for Economic Progress The Center for Economic Progress helps low income people with issues such as taxes, banking, and credit. marzahl.jpg
10 12/5/2010 US James Thindwa Jobs with Justice thindwa.jpg
11 12/8/2010 US Don Underwood & Andrea Urban Babes 'n Beaus Talent & Modeling Agency A discussion of the model and talent business and tips for getting started in modeling. underwood.jpg;urban.jpg
12 12/11/2010 US Joel Sheffel & Karen Yarbrough, IL Rep., 7th Dist. Website Supplied Access News Association Website Supplied Access News Association, an alternative news source. sheffel.jpg;yarbrough.jpg
13 12/11/2010 US Faisal Riaz 10 Million Children Initiative A relief effort for the flood ravaged area in Pakistan. riaz.jpg
22 US Joseph D. Taiber Lowrey Asset Consulting Investment Strategies after the economic meltdown taiber.jpg
23 US Justice Gino DiVito (ret) and Judge William Haddad Merit Selection of Judges in Illinois A discussion of Merit Selection of Judges in Illinois vs. the election of Judges in Illinois divito.jpg;haddad.jpg
28 US Eddie Anguiano and Francine Harrell Proviso District 209 Candidates Meet Francine and Eddie as they discuss issues that are important to Proviso High School District 209 anguiano.jpg;harrell.jpg
31 US Chris Haddad and Ed Grossman Chicago Legal Clinic Join Ed and Christine in a discussion of options for people who have homes in foreclosure. chlgcl.jpg
32 US Prof. David Merriman Fiscal Futures Project--University of Illinois University of Illinois merriman.jpg
33 US Larry Spivack AFSCME Council 31 Illinois Labor History, May Day
34 US William Barclay, Ph.D. Chicago Political Economy Group Dr. Barclay discusses economic issues that have an impact on Illinois, the United States and the world
35 US Corie Barnes Generation Fit Kids Join Corie Barnes as she discusses her organization that promotes healthy food choices for children
36 US Pablo Boczkowski, Ph. D. Northwestern University School of Communications Digital Media A discussion of news, communications and the digital world of today. boczkowski.jpg
37 US Les Minkus, Founder Kids Dads Moms Join Kevin and he talks with Les about making the most of the educational possibilities for your child and the benefits at work and at home. minkus.jpg
38 US Sue Salach Aging Info USA Information and tips for caregivers and older Americans salach.jpg
39 US Ed Yonhka, ACLU Civil Unions and Privacy Rights Civil Unions in Illinois, Online Privacy yonhka.jpg
40 US Petite Opera Productions Petite Opera Productions Opera, Light Opera, and the productions of the Petite Opera Productions company are discussed
41 US Thomas Gary Triton College Board Member Interesting facts and information about Triton Colleg
42 US Yaser Tabbara Syria Unrest Join Kevin and Mr. Tabbara in a discussion of the latest events in Syria. Mr.Tabbara is a Syrian - American Human Rights Attorney.
43 US Det. Arthur Hannus, Ret. Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Learn about the services available to the families of fallen officers.
44 US Karen Yarbrough, Illinois State Representative, 7th District Issues important to the State and District "Recorder of Deeds
State Rep 7th Dist
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45 YT 1fRmyb8SXHQ Shea Walters and Henry Lunn Petite Opera, Part II "Petite Opera
Amahl
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46 YT AkkGTZ3iVfQ Cathy Protopapas and Susan Baushke Petite Opera Productions Staging and Producing "Amahl"
47 US Justin Snyder and Leilani Narciso Opera In Focus "Join us for a look at rod puppet theater. A unique combination of Music, Puppetry and traditional stage management.
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48 YT aGgjYNpK8AA David Borris Chicago Peace Action Palestine, Israel, Chicago Peace Action
49 US Nichole Patton Cook County Judicial Candidate Meet Candidate Nichole Patton and learn more about the importance of voting for judges in Cook County
50 YT BhHaaVlTTlw Glenn Barker ManKind Project, Part I Join Kevin as he discusses a revolutionary way for men to understand themselves, their lives and goals. Part 1.
51 YT CZZOmtwuayI Glenn Barker ManKind Project, Part II Join Kevin as he discusses a revolutionary way for men to understand themselves, their lives and goals. Part 2.
52 US Justice Joy Virginia Cunningham Candidate for Illinois Supreme Court Meet Justice Cunningham and learn about her background and experience and why she is running for Illinois Supreme Court Justice. Part 2.
53 US Justice Joy Virginia Cunningham Candidate for Illinois Supreme Court Meet Justice Cunningham and learn about her background and experience and why she is running for Illinois Supreme Court Justice. Part 1.
54 YT kGy9OUQJQ3A Lisa Drake, Executive Director, CASA of DuPage County CASA of DuPage Count advocates for abused, neglected and dependent children in the courts. Learn about the work that CASA does in the DuPage County, Court System on behalf of abused children, neglected children, and dependent children. Consider helping CASA in DuPage or in your area.
55 YT 0WtnNFnxaTc Nancy Stevenson President, Adlai Stevenson Center on Democracy Learn about the history and the work of the Stevenson Center stevenson.jpg
56 US Matthew Lynch and Bob Otter Chicago Jesuit Academy Meet the President of the Chicago Jesuit Academy, Matthew Lynch and board member, Bob Otter and learn about this new idea in education for children grades 5-8. lynch.jpg;otter.jpg
57 US Jill Bass Mikva Challenge The Mikva Challenge works with high school students around the Chicago area to help them learn civics by actively participating in the democratic process. bass.jpg
58 US Sharon Sanders and Steve Alesch Move to Amend Move to Amend is a nationwide effort to bring about awareness of the notion of corporate personhood. Their ultimate goal is an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. sanders.jpg;alesch.jpg
59 YT ST2_QJPog9o Nancy Pipal Executive Presence and Style Consultant Executive Presence and Style Consultant pipal.jpg
60 US Tessa Simonds and Tom Alter G8 and NATO Information Information on activities and protest for the G8 and NATO summits. simonds.jpg;alter.jpg
61 YT 5mgeeobSffc Alena Skeels Peace Corps Volunteer Enjoy hearing Alena's stories about her experiences as a Peace Corps Volunteer in South Africa. skeels.jpg
62 YT IxChoD4jbNQ Faustin A. Pipal, Jr. Attorney and Mediator Learn about this innovative way of settling legal disputes with Mr. Pipal, a mediator from Resolute Systems and Pipal Berg, LLP. fpipal2.jpg
63 YT XymB28kTPFw Louise Knight Scholar and Author Scholar and Author of "Citizen" discusses Jane Addams and settlement houses. knight.jpg
64 US Robert Johnston Professor of History, University of Illinois, Chicago Discussion on the middle class in today's America. johnson.jpg
65 YT UjlWFvTRagA Lois and Ernie Baumann Maywood Fine Arts Association Enjoy meeting the founders of the Maywood Fine Arts Association a dance, music, drama and arts association with a 45 year history in Maywood, IL. loisbaumann.jpg;erniebaumann.jpg
66 US Leslie Coolidge 6th Congressional District Candidate Candidate for the 6th Congressional District discusses the issues important to families in Illinois. coolidge.jpg
67 YT yVU_KN-P4oE Susan Baushke, Steve Arvanites and Cathy Dunn-Protopapas Petite Opera Productions "Join Susan, Steve and Cathy as they enlighten us to the history of opera and give us information about their next production -- ""Cinderella""" baushke.jpg;arvanites.jpg;protopapas.jpg
68 YT 250762090h3JbfrJfoQ Dr. Lorene Wu, M.D. Dipl. Ac. The Whole Life Center Dr. Wu explains some of the principals of Chinese medicine and how they integrate with western practices. wu.jpg
69 US Rep. Karen Yarbrough Illinois House of Representatives, 7th Dist and Candidate for Cook County Recorder of Deeds Enjoy a lively discussion between Karen and Kevin as they discuss the Democratic Convention and other issues important to Illinois Government. yarbrough.jpg
70 YT wasA78wx5Wc George Bailey, Ph. D. "Author of ""Haunted Exiles""" Join professor Bailey as he discusses his book and his experiences as an African American Man in America. bailey.jpg
71 YT grKmNfD-fvo JoAnn Allen and Dana Posley Chicago Regional Breast Feeding Task Force JoAnn Allen and Dana Posley explain why breastfeeding is so important and how mothers and fathers can get help and information. jallen.jpg;dposley.jpg
72 YT fhvms7qOEkc Cadet Baig, Cadet Brooks, and Lt. Brown Civil Air Patrol Join Cadets Baig and Brooks and Lt. Brown as they relate stories of the Civil Air Patrol and explain how to get involved. rbaig.jpg;sbrooks.jpg;gbrown.jpg
73 YT w4x11SRCEkc Jack Baldus Owner, Blue Eyed Jack, LaGrange, IL Learn how to use interesting pieces to decorate your home as Jack an Kevin discuss art, design and aesthetics. jbaldus.jpg
74 YT D3NCgGER0Ps Luigi Zingales "Author, ""A Capitalism for the People: Recapturing the Lost Genius of American Prosperity""" Enjoy a discussion with Professor Zingales of the University of Chicago. lzingales.jpg
75 YT 656Y1frRp7k Beth Isaacs & Kamille Braschar PING! "Join Beth Isaacs and Kamille Braschar as they tell our viewers about ""PING! Providing Instruments for the Next Generation"" a non-profit group in the Oak Park area." bisaacs.jpg;kbraschar.jpg
76 YT rrjwsRBcubk Adopt a Husky Join the team from Adopt a Husky as they introduce some adorable adoptable Siberian Huskies and show us the equipment for dog sledding. husky1.jpg
77 YT 6RWti7hs-Jg Phil Lauricella Living Historian Enjoy a lively discussion with Phil Lauricella, Living Historian about his 20+ years of experience as a producer and actor in historical productions. lauricella.jpg
78 YT jf7-ZXxAvxg John Breen and Naderh Elrabadi Arab American Bar Association Join Members of the Arab American Bar Association as they discuss their work on the organization. breen.jpg;elrabadi.jpg
79 US Thomas Gary Trustee, Triton College tgary.jpg
80 YT Bk6xQafX660 Robert Goldsborough "Author, ""Archie Meets Nero Wolf""" rgoldsborough.jpg
81 YT 7xjWJJuucMo Clarence Goodman Chicago Historian, Tour Guide and Musician goodman.jpg
82 US "Arbdella ""Della"" Patterson and Kevin McDermott" Proviso 209 Board of Education Candidates Kevin introduces his running mate for the Proviso 209 Board of Education. mcdermott.jpg;patterson.jpg
83 YT y7eBAlVz1yc Mariyana Spyropoulos Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago mspyropoulos.jpg
84 YT d2UgHKqyy7Q Susan and Steven Arvanites Petite Opera Productions Join us again with information on their spring production sbaushke.jpg;sarvanites.jpg
85 YT AkIWRS3r2Nk Dominic Pacyga, Ph. D. "Author of ""Chicago, a Biography""" "Join Professor Dominic Pacyga, Ph. D, author of ""Chicago, a Biography""" pacyga.jpg
86 YT 1AoZ5V--nlk Lee Goodman Stop Concealed Carry, Illinois goodman1.jpg
87 YT Ex6YKDMg31Q Heather Randazzo Advocate Health Care Join Heather Randazzo of Advocate Health Care Childhood Trauma Treatment Program, as she discusses ways to protect your children. randazzo.jpg
88 YT XJrfB0rFww0 Chester Kulis Professor Join Chester Kulis, Professor of Criminal Justice, as he discusses the issue of Concealed Carry in Illinois. kulis.jpg
89 YT bvvknjQDS9g Richard Reeder Author "Join Richard Reeder, author of ""Chicago Sketches""" reeder.jpg
90 YT AKsj2sr1nd4 Ann-Elizabeth Shapera """Jane The Phoole""" "Kevin interviews Ann-Elizabeth Shapera, aka ""Jane the Phoole""" shapera.jpg
91 YT OR9kg_hT9tk Glenn Barker Executive Director, Mankind Project Glenn Barker talks about the Mankind Project. barker.jpg
92 YT z4oUgETuM-I Organizers, Festival of the Horse and Drum Information about the Festival of the Horse and Drum diersen.jpg;vasser.jpg;kakacek.jpg
93 YT VpxRx-BZ0bc Penny Block, Ph. D. Executive Director, Block Center A discussion of the benefits of Integrative Care block.jpg
94 YT AuEdRQD4gb4 Leonard Amare and Katherine O'Dell A discussion on property taxes. odell.jpg;amare.jpg
95 YT K4F4AaOXiDU Art Baltazar Freelance Comic Book Illustrator Art shows his work and discusses his craft. baltazar.jpg
96 YT 6FkbneRj2gs Leslie Goddard History Presenter A professional historical interpreter explains her craft. goddard.jpg
97 US Phillip Jackson Executive Director, Blackstar Project A discussion on the state of education. jackson2.jpg
98 YT mA4ByXW0ULI Susan Baushke, Steven Arvanitis, and Cathleen Dunn Petite Opera "Members of Petite Opera promote their upcoming show, ""Cosi fan Tutti""" baushke2.jpg;arvanitis2.jpg;dunn.jpg
99 YT T-DTuxEpdaM Ingrid Marcum World Champion Bobsledder, National Champion Weight Lifter, NCAA Div 1 All-Conference Gymnast Ms. Marcum talks about her athletic background and how it has helped her develop a program of lifelong fitness. marcum.jpg
100 YT IOUKWg-kQTw Josh Eisenberg Public Historian Mr. Eisenberg talks about the local history tours he leads throughout the Chicago area, and touches on some of the wonderful stories that make Chicago history so fascinating. eisenberg.jpg
101 YT O65yuEz8aW0 Bruce Dold Chicago Tribune Editorial Page Editor Bruce Dold talks about fact checking in the media, the political stalemate in Washington, leaking of gov't information and other topics. dold.jpg
102 YT Y1WW-x5okDc Dr. Bamshad Mobasher Professor of Computer Science at DePaul University Dr. Bamshad Mobasher talks about NSA spying, data mining, and privacy in the age of the Internet mobasher.jpg
103 YT vMRbcgkdnAo Blake Sercye Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 1st District sercye.jpg
104 YT P06LXRqH8hU Larry Spivack Director of the Illinois Labor History Society spivack2.jpg
105 YT Vfd7lWAB8kQ Charlotte Wyncoop Labyrinth Expert wyncoop.jpg
106 YT fHfwqNFMK-s Eric Wentz "Author, ""Killing Sharks De Profundis""" wentz.jpg
107 YT o2WJqsQ8J-s Kristal Rivers Candidate for Cook County Circuit Court Judge Kristal Rivers talks about her judicial philosophy. rivers.jpg
109 YT 23pmVuKePPM Prof. Pablo Boczkowsk Director of the Program in Media "Prof. Pablo Boczkowsk, Director of the Program in Media, Technology, and Society at Northwestern University, talking about his new book ""The News Gap"""
110 YT qmQNOrNSqIA Katherine O'Dell Attorney "Attorney Katherine O'Dell talking about property taxes and the tax appeals process
appeals process"
111 YT D_H9KjLWDh8 Judge Alfred M. Swanson Judge Alfred M. Swanson, candidate for Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County swanson.jpg
112 YT aURN3u-d3Nk Bob Pieckert and Moon Khan Bob Pieckert, Chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage, and Moon Khan, Candidate for DuPage County Board, 4th District, talking about switching from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party pieckert.jpg;khan.jpg
113 YT 6fNNk8m7UyE Byron Sigcho Byron Sigcho talks about charter schools, their use of public money and their apparent unaccountability to the public sigcho.jpg
114 YT yo4p5CwpPuw Matt and Jeff Galas Windy City Curling Club Matt & Jeff Galas talk about their newly formed Windy City Curling Club galas1.jpg;galas2.jpg
116 YT fpzpYYg3Q5Q Bob Trzeciak Ghost Hunter trzeciak.jpg
117 YT Aida Luz Giachello, Ph.D. Professor of Medical Sociology at Northwestern University ssor of Medical Sociology at Northwestern Univ. talks about the U.S. health care delivery system and access to it for minorities.
118 YT 8KgNSuIGl3Y Hon. Karen Yarbrough and Tim Curry Cook County Recorder of Deeds Hon. Karen Yarbrough, Cook County Recorder of Deeds, and Tim Curry, Director of Security for the Cook County Recorder of Deeds talk about preventing property fraud. yarbrough2.jpg;currey.jpg
119 YT fluCJt2OoA4 Dr. Andy Isaacs and Debbie Leslie University of Chicago Dr. Andy Isaacs and Debbie Leslie of the University of Chicago talk about the Common Core educational standards. isaacs.jpg;leslie.jpg
120 YT JcbuLlbyuig Ms. Laurie Nowak Candidate for DuPage County Commissioner Ms. Laurie Nowak, candidate for DuPage County Commissioner. nowak.jpg
121 YT EaN3oDzv4V0 Pauline Fraser and Louise Brass """Presenting Pauline, I was a Dancer""" "Pauline Fraser and Louise Brass, ""Presenting Pauline, I was a Dancer""" fraser.jpg;brass.jpg
122 YT SI3KSg2cSfc Wilson Makur Lual and James Deng Sudanese Community Association of Illinois Wilson Makur Lual & James Deng talk about their experiences in war torn Sudan, their respective journeys to the United States, and the importance and difficulty of maintaining links to their traditional culture. lual.jpg;deng.jpg
123 YT jbiZW-x7Eqw State Sen. Mike Frerich Candidate for IL State Treasurer State Sen. Mike Frerich, candidate for IL State Treasurer, talks about the office and why he's running. frerich.jpg
124 YT UjOxeQzKVj4 Judges Pamela Elizabeth Loza and Clayton Jay Crane Judges Pamela Elizabeth Loza and Clayton Jay Crane talk about the human side of being of a judge and how they try to bring humility and a human touch into their courtrooms every day. loza.jpg;crane.jpg
125 YT duaaYwQPQk0 Bob Ligon Life Coach & Licensed Acupuncturist Bob Ligon, Life Coach & Licensed Acupuncturist talks about holistic health. ligon.jpg
126 YT _i-WENW3gHw Greater Chicago Caged Bird Club The Greater Chicago Caged Bird Club shows off their most colorful, and talkative, avian residents.
127 YT Ze588zkpEzw Ralph Martire Director of the Center for Tax & Budget Accountability Ralph Martire, Director of the Center for Tax & Budget Accountability, analyzes the holes in Bruce Rauner's tax plan for Illinois. martire.jpg
128 YT 12PHl3608jc David Orr Cook County Clerk David Orr, Cook County Clerk, talks about TIF Districts and how they can drain money from needed budget priorities. orr.jpg
129 YT -0GzMFEm6Wc Mr. Charles Larimer "Author and film maker of ""Love & Valor""" "Charles Larimer, author and film maker of ""Love & Valor"", a story of the Civil War both on the battlefield and back at home as told through a loving couple's remarkably literary letters." larimer.jpg
130 YT R6_26fLNGzI Zainab Khan Board Member of the United Nations Association - Chicago Chapter Zainab Khan, Board Member of the United Nations Association - Chicago Chapter, tells us how everyday citizens can get involved in UN decision making. khan2.jpg
131 YT 2ZJsQreQCHI Fr. Malik Rihani and Sana'a Hussein Fr. Malik Rihani and Sana'a Hussein discuss how Mother of Hope orphanage and school in Anjara Jordan creates a safe haven and guiding light for young refugees. rihani.jpg;hussein.jpg
132 YT o8CUqBfXxyY Gerard Horton and Salwa Duaibis Gerard Horton from Military Court Watch & Salwa Duaibis of Women's Legal Aid describe Israeli collective punishment and mass arrests in the Occupied West Bank. horton.jpg;duaibis.jpg
133 YT Spi5Zi0SRHk Heather Dawson Historical Clothing Designer Heather Dawson, historical clothing designer, shows us how fashion changes swept in with America's new middle class in the last part of the nineteenth century. dawson.jpg
134 YT x3caoZveJTE "Nathan ""Ned"" Wagner, Theresa Kelly, and Claudia Medina" "The ""Proviso Together"" ticket of candidates for Proviso High School District 209 Board of Education: Nathan ""Ned"" Wagner, Theresa Kelly, and Claudia Medina." wagner.jpg;medina.jpg
135 YT BvNkQOxrVwM Prof. Sam Mitrani College of DuPage Prof. Sam Mitrani, College of DuPage talks about the history of policing in Chicago. mitrani.jpg
136 YT 52vH9C0-AkM Prof. David Dolak Columbia College "Prof. David Dolak, Columbia College demonstrates how to build guitars and other stringed instruments.
Prof. David Dolak, Columbia College demonstrates how to build guitars and other stringed instruments." dolak.jpg
137 YT H1tP_86a9IY Mariyana Spyropolous President of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Mariyana Spyropolous, President of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District talks about flood control, water treatment, and the effects of climate change. spyropolous.jpg
138 YT 6cEBx5-JMGw Prof. Michael Davros Northeastern Illinois University "Prof. Michael Davros, Northeastern Illinois University takes us through a pictorial history tour with his recent book ""Greeks in Chicago""." davros.jpg
139 YT _B6r5t3VsIg Larry Spivack AFSCME Council 31 Larry Spivack, Regional Director for AFSCME Council 31 talking about labor relations under the new Rauner administration. spivack.jpg
140 YT nhmetknqYYc Kris Byrnes and Amy Anderson Chicago area bee keepers Kris Byrnes and Amy Anderson, Chicago area bee keepers, talk about the wonderful weirdness of bees, and how to raise your own colony in the city. byrnes.jpg;anderson.jpg
141 YT 5i5W-nHijQQ Alicia Schult Alicia Schult shows us her remakes of vintage apothecary goods and explains the relevance of 17th & 18th century health care to today's health issues. shult.jpg
142 YT Nk6y3QGVDNI Karen Swan Professor of Educational Leadership Prof. Karen Swan, Professor of Educational Leadership, Univ. of IL, Springfield, talks through the pors and cons of Online Learning. swan.jpg
143 YT J3faG3xI5W8 Dr. Kousic Krishnan Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Dr. Kousic Krishnan, Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist at Rush Univ. Hospital, demonstrates some remarkable new innovations in in cardiac implants and related heart care. krishnan.jpg
144 YT oeQBF6WfYzQ Lee Goodman "Attorney and author of ""Too Many Rights and Too Many Guns""" "Lee Goodman, Attorney and author of ""Too Many Rights and Too Many Guns"", gives us a convincing argument for repealing the constitutional ""right"" to own guns." goodman2.jpg
145 YT Oz96W8Q_95s Richard Boykin Cook County Commissioner Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin (1st) talks about the epidemic of gun violence in Chicago and whether such violence can be understood as domestic terrorism. boykin.jpg
146 YT y1MVGd5WSy8 Ed LeTourneau "Executive Director, ""Salute the Armed Forces""" "Ed LeTourneau, Executive Director of the veterans advocacy group ""Salute the Armed Forces""" letourneau.jpg
147 YT 4Bc31z9A-EM John Banas "Author of ""Storm Surge""" "John Banas, author of ""Storm Surge"", a novel of intrigue set in post-Katrina New Orleans" banas.jpg
148 YT 3c-wbAOI5zk George Bailey Professor (Emeritus), Columbia College Prof. (Emeritus) George Bailey, Columbia College discusses the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in post Civil War America. bailey.jpg
149 YT E2i1RlhSYT4 Thomas Day Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives (7th) Thomas Day, Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives (7th) gives us his take on the issues of today. day.jpg
150 YT dHWqYgULc2s Mariyana Spyropoulos President, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Mariyana Spyropoulos, President, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District tells us how the MWRD is helping the Chicagoland area avoid floods and conserve resources. spyropoulos.jpg
151 YT mrwZZuRCTDo Prof. Clark Elliott "Author, ""The Ghost In My Brain""" "Prof. Clark Elliott, Author ""The Ghost In My Brain"" explains how his brain damage was cured by a new set of eyeglasses and some puzzles." elliott.jpg
152 YT NXvbPidDrlo Joshua Hale President & CEO of Big Shoulders Fund Joshua Hale, President & CEO of Big Shoulders Fund discusses how the Fund is helping underprivileged children attend high quality schools. hale.jpg
153 Eric Wentz Author "Eric Wentz discusses his new book ""The Ghost in My Brain"" that covers the divide in Iranian foreign policy between pragmatists and hard liners." wentz.jpg
154 YT _O4rC8mlWFM Noel Luchinsky Green Branch Florists Noel Luchinsky, proprietor of Green Branch Florists shows us how florists create those wonderful flower arrangements. luchinsky.jpg
155 YT EoGwiRsaDZQ John Chandler Vice President of St. Ignatius High School John Chandler, Vice President of St. Ignatius High School discussing the state of secondary education today in America. chandler.jpg
156 YT E9jEr-2dteI Prof. Bill Barclay Chicago Political Economy Group "Prof. Bill Barclay, Chicago Political Economy Group discusses ""Two Americas"", the persistent and growing problem of poverty in the U.S." barclay.jpg
157 YT y7gpdLeHwLw Kathleen Kane-Willis Executive Director of the Illinois Consortium for Drug Policy at Roosevelt University Kathleen Kane-Willis, Executive Director of the Illinois Consortium for Drug Policy at Roosevelt University discussing the rising scourge of heroin and opiate use in Illinois.
158 YT zik4tff1q4U Richard Russo World War II Re-Enactor and Living Historian Richard Russo, World War II Re-Enactor and Living Historian, describes what it was like to be a German soldier during WWII. russo.jpg
159 YT daE-Oxp2-pc Prof. Bamshad Mobasher DePaul University Prof. Bamshad Mobasher of DePaul University talks about Big Data and what it means for privacy and information security for everyone.
160 YT k3GJeXaLvk0 William S. Wojcik Democratic Party Candidate for Circuit Court Judge William S. Wojcik tells us why he's the best candidate in the Democratic Party for Circuit Court Judge.
161 YT YW2P_88lfWk Sana'a Hussien and Iymen Chehade Sana'a Hussien, Global Conflicts Resolution Director, and Iymen Chehade, Columbia College, talk about the United Nations Association in Chicago and what Chicagoans can do about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. hussien.jpg;chehade.jpg
162 YT lmo8YYomtSQ Lorene Wu Founder and Director of the Whole Life Center Lorene Wu, Founder and Director of the Whole Life Center, talks about preventative medicine and how to avoid the emerging explosion of auto-immune diseases. wu2.jpg
163 YT Ti65f4nZVXU Ed Yohnka Director of Communications and Public Policy, ACLU "Ed Yohnka, Director of Communications and Public Policy for the ACLU talks about electronic privacy, ""religious liberty"" legislation, and other civil liberties topics." yohnka.jpg
164 YT AzY5h6kH50k Dr. Robert A. Breit and Joseph Bisceglia Dr. Robert A. Breit, Former Chairman and President, St. Jude Board of Governors, & Joseph Bisceglia, Partner at Jenner & Block, and Chair, St. Jude Four Stars of Chicago Restaurant Extravaganza fundraiser.
165 YT mSiv0m_S5l4 Dr. Jesse Rodriguez Supt. of Proviso High School District 209 Dr. Jesse Rodriguez, Supt. of Proviso High School District 209, talks about how to turn around problematic schools, how to instill accountability throughout the District, and how to create community support for local schools. rodriguez.jpg
166 YT sIjJCfsMQ7M Dr. Jesudian (Jason) Boddu Practiioner of the Functional Manual Therapy Dr. Jesudian (Jason) Boddu, Practiioner of the Functional Manual Therapy style of physical therapy. boddu.jpg
167 YT sMSgKzXj2UA Jennifer Rude Klett "Author of ""Alamo Doughboy""" Jennifer Rude Klett discusses her book, a true story of her grandfather's front line experiences in WWI.
168 YT xeUe_uMK-3U Tom Manning University of Chicago Law School Tom Manning discusses U.S. relations with China and how China is developing its own version of capitalism.
169 YT o2E9acVZDoY Kellie O'Brien O'Brien School for the Maasai Kellie O'Brien, President, O'Brien School for the Maasai, tells us how she built the only school in a Tanzanian village.
170 YT 7-B0Z0pK7zQ Mary Fleming Integrated Mind/Body Therapist Mary Fleming, Integrated Mind/Body Therapist, describes how alternative treatments work and what ailments can be successfully treated.
171 YT au7BtRndUEk Barb Sorensen Singer/Songwriter Barb Sorensen, Singer/Songwriter talks about her public service project to raise money for a community center in Barrow, Alaska.
172 YT 0hBve7Vj8FM Phil Cline and Joe Ahern Phil Cline, Executive Director, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation & Former Superintendant of Chicago Police, and Joe Ahern, Executive Director of the 100 Club of Chicago, talk about how their organizations offer support and comfort to the families of fallen first responders.
173 YT wvnPc6tPc_8 Dr. Melissa Lenczewski Dr. Melissa Lenczewski, Contaminant Hydrogeology at Northern IL University discusses how to keep our drinking water clean. lenczewski.jpg
174 YT r8uGih1DoyQ Alison Bell Senior Resettlement Manager Alison Bell, Senior Resettlement Manager for World Relief of DuPage/Aurora, talks about successfully placing international refugees in safe living spaces in the U.S. bell.jpg
175 YT negF2irw-gc Dr. Dan Di Iorio Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Dan Di Iorio, Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician, describes the state of the science in understanding concussions in athletes and how student athletes can safely compete in physical contact sports. iorio.jpg
177 YT c7BFycyPgb4 Marion Ivey Illinois Reading Project Marion Ivey tells about teaching reading to kindergarten children - it's way more creative than you'd think - and the Illinois Reading Project. ivey.jpg
178 YT SRPS6tBu3rU Dr. Jeff Santee, Ph.D. Summit Clinical Services Dr. Jeff Santee talks about Energy Psychology and Emotional Freedom Therapy, a unique way to relieve chronic pain, stress and related ailments. santee.jpg
179 YT NRTwdQ-oywM Chuck Roberts "Author of ""Armored Strike Force""" "Chuck Roberts, Author of ""Armored Strike Force"", (www.RobertsArmory.com) discusses the extensive collection of rare historical images making up his photo history of the 70th Armored Battalion in World War II." roberts.jpg
180 YT 8ewbSXLJYn4 Dr. Bill Barclay and Lilybeth Segarra "Dr. Bill Barclay and Lilybeth Segarra discuss how the proposed ""LaSalle Street Tax"" on financial transactions could eliminate the Illinois budget deficit." barclay.jpg;segarra.jpg
181 YT h6qxE_dtoOI Larry Spivack "President, IL Labor History Society & Regional Director, AFSCME Council 31
Director, AFSCME Council 31" Larry Spivack, President, IL Labor History Society & Regional Director, AFSCME Council 31 talks about the current state of organized labor in the newly emerging political environment. spivak.jpg
182 YT oNOXpIQshzA Ms. Samia Akhras Director of Development, Karam Foundation Ms. Samia Akhras, Director of Development, Karam Foundation, discusses the foundation's expanding work in providing schooling for Syrian refugees overseas. akhras.jpg
183 YT T8vQf08M5eo Shannon Burns Communications Consultant Communications Consultant Shannon Burns talks about how we, as Americans, can begin to talk with each other about the growing political divid that threatens to shred our sense of public unity. burns.jpg
184 YT BpP0U169Mao Kay McKeen Founder and Executive Director of SCARCE Kay McKeen, Founder and Executive Director of SCARCE, a recycling educational non-profit organization, tells us why recycling is so important and how individuals can do it easily. mckeen.jpg
185 YT 8Sz7Rts1OmE Jaime deLeon Comedian Jaime deLeon, local political comedian explains Trump, the Universe, and why God loves Fake News! deleon.jpg
186 YT x5--bBXceNw Hon. William Haddad and Rush Darwish America Middle East Voters Alliance Founder and chair Hon. William Haddad and Board member Rush Darwish of the America Middle East Voters Alliance (AMVOTE) tell us what it's like to be on the receiving end of racist discrimination against Arabs, Muslims and people from the Middle East. haddad.jpg;darwish.jpg
187 YT aljMbtIAJKU "State Rep. Emanuel ""Chris"" Welch" Illinois 7th District "State Rep. Emanuel ""Chris"" Welch discusses the Illinois budget crisis and some creative ways to think about solving it." welch.jpg
188 YT gR0jjgRpx7I Ginger Evans Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation Ginger Evans, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation, gives us a sneak peak of the future of O'Hare and Midway Airports. evans.jpg
189 YT ak-rms7eN4w Jacqueline Traynere "Jacqueline Traynere: Jackie is truly a ""Jackie of All Trades"". She serves on the Will County Board of Commissioners, she has run for mayor of Bolingbrook, owns a cleaning service, and provides free services to cancer patients." traynere.jpg
190 YT mb9OT2BT1zI Monica Laronda, Ph.D. Northwestern University Monica Laronda, Ph.D. of Northwestern University describes a remarkable breakthrough in reproductive medicine accomplished by the research team she participated in under the leadership of Teresa Woodruff, Ph.D. and Ramille Shah, Ph.D. The team has developed a bioengineered, 3-D printed ovary that, when implanted into mice, allows the mice to conceive and deliver normal babies. laronda.jpg
191 YT muQRC5UhgzU Alan Matthew Shaman-Investor and CEO Alan Matthew, Shaman-Investor and CEO of Tribal Ventures, LLC talks about finding the magic in start-up companies, and why that magic is always tied most closely to the people who are starting the business, not necessarily the business itself. matthew.jpg
192 YT nf3sfjEESZk Therese Rowley, Ph.D. Therese Rowley, Ph.D. explores the world of intuitive intelligence and tells us how we can all use our intuition to make better decisions and manage both change and innovation. rowley.jpg
193 YT eLvJL-OXbF0 Mark Shore Chief Research Officer of Shore Capital Research Mark Shore, Chief Research Officer of Shore Capital Research, explains the concept of alternative investments and why they can make such a difference in limiting risk and improving return for any investment portfolio. shore.jpg
194 YT h79TGkcSW4U Mary French MELT Method instructor Mary French, MELT Method instructor, explains the MELT method for alleviating joint pain and renewing the flexibility of body joints through a simple procedure that can be done at home. french.jpg
195 YT 4ciQevj1mYQ Donna Brown Friendship Village Retirement Community "Donna Brown, Lifestyle Activities Manager at Friendship Village Retirement Community, along with residents Donna Gallagher, Barb Hershberger, and Georgene Zibit-Fiorillo, tell as all about the science fiction feature film ""No Contact"" they've written and will soon begin to produce." brown.jpg
196 YT tnd6ZwEQ7tI Ed Yohnka ACLU Illinois Ed Yohnka, Director of Communications and Public Policy for the ACLU Illinois gives us his perspective on recetn developments in the areas of Immigration, Voting Rights, and the U.S. Justice Dept. under Attorney General Jeff Sessions. yohnka.jpg
197 YT _e7AqnKnt7o Farah Salim Eck and Daphna Gall United Nations Association of Chicago Farah Salim Eck and Daphna Gall, volunteers with the United Nations Association of Chicago, talk about the role of UNA and how people can use the organization to teach themselves about diplomacy, negotiation, and seeing things through another's perspective. eck.jpg;gall.jpg
198 YT 4paVOLs1iOg Dwayne Smith President & CEO of Teen-Train, Inc. "Dwayne Smith, President & CEO of Teen-Train, Inc., tells us how he works with young people from the Chicago area to help them become whatever they choose to be. Mr. Smith also talks about his recent book ""The Process: Making Progress One Step At a Time""." smith.jpg
199 YT LspmGLF_qPU Dr. Melissa Lenczewski Dr. Melissa Lenczewski tells us about how to create and maintain public health in the developing world, particularly when it comes to providing clean drinking water, told in the context of her recent research trip to Cambodia. lenczewski.jpg
200 YT L9vB1WgS37k George Bailey and Charles Torpe Ring Shout & Friends George Bailey and Charles Torpe from the jazz band Ring Shout & Friends expound on the joys of playing music, the wonder of creating a musical community, and how they find connection and spirituality in creating music in an ensemble. bailey.jpg;torpe.jpg
201 YT ekGewEx3uUQ Andy Thayer Chicago Political Activist "Long time Chicago political activists Andy Thayer, a tenacious opponent of injustice, corruption, and the world of ""alternative facts"" eloquently and passionately makes the case that the treatment of homeless people in Chicago is disgraceful, dishonest, and dangerous to both the homeless individuals themselves and to the communities they inhabit." thayer.jpg
202 YT ZwctAs_4IiA Liana Akkawi and Liana Bran United Nations Association Liana Akkawi and Liana Bran, both volunteers with the United Nations Association (UNA), delve into the new Millennium Development Goals set by the United Nations, diving deepest into the UN Access to Food initiative that attempts to end food crises brought on, not by food scarcity, but by lack of access to food that could be supplied. akkawi.jpg;bran.jpg
203 YT jgde-3L5OAg Chuck and Lydia Roberts Roberts Armory Roberts Armory: Join us for a tour of the Roberts Armory, a fascinating private collection of WWII tanks, armored cars, artillery, and so much more, even a WWII Higgins troop landing boat like the ones that landed U.S. troops at Normandy! Join us as we talk with the collection's owners Chuck and Lydia Roberts about how they started, how they manage to maintain it, and where they go from here. croberts.jpg;lroberts.jpg
204 YT 1qH1k95jqZk Connie Schmidt Sierra Club River Prairie Group Connie Schmidt, Vice Chair of the Sierra Club River Prairie Group in DuPage County tells us how the Sierra Club is working through education, legislative efforts, and organized member activities to spread the concepts of environmental protection and environmental enjoyment. schmidt.jpg
205 YT otSQkbIMzU4 Margaret Saunders Community Economic Development Association Join Margaret Saunders, Director of the Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) program at the Community Economic Development Association (CEDA) as she talks about food insecurity faced by 53% of all American newborns and how the WIC program can help. saunders.jpg
206 YT tzcJk43pJjU Maryam Judar and Ben Silver Citizen Advocacy Center Executive Director Maryam Judar and Community Lawyer Ben Silver describe how the Citizen Advocacy Center helps citizens become active participants in American democracy. The Citizen Advocacy Center (CAC) is an award winning, non-profit, non-partisan free community legal organization. Founded in 1994, CAC's mission is to build democracy for the 21st Century by strengthening the citizenry's capacities, resources, and institutions for self-governance. judar.jpg;silver.jpg
207 YT t37EyUFyOTA Mariyana Spyropoulo President, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District President Mariyana Spyropoulos of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) tells us how this critical public body keeps us safe from storm related floods like the ones that recently devastated Houston. MWRD serves a vital roll in handling storm water and waste water, keeping our environment clean and safe. spyropoulo.jpg
208 YT LP9pFCj7WMM Mehr Qayyum Candidate for DuPage County Board Ms. Mehr Qayyum, candidate for DuPage County Board, 3rd District, talks about why women need to run for, and win, public office, and how she plans to address the needs of DuPage citizens from her seat on the County Board. qayyum.jpg
209 YT zieV0l4UMMg Michelle Nichols Adler Planetarium Astronomer "Adler Planetarium Astronomer Michelle Nichols gives us a tour of rocks from Mars and the Moon, shows us Isaac Newton's telescope, and talks about how our newly engineered ability to measure gravitational waves has given humankind an entirely new way to ""hear"" the universe, and why this is so helpful in understanding how the cosmos works." nichols.jpg
210 YT JiOfNQmn6e8 Rachel Cook Seeds "Rachel Cook, founder and CEO of the start-up company Seeds tells us how this company can connect people around the world who want to help out with those who need short term help. Her company is attempting to fulfill the promise of the adage ""Doing well by doing good"". It's an innovative way to help out deserving people from around the globe for just a few dollars, and without the costly overhead of traditional charity organizations." cook.jpg
211 YT VYgxejvT3YM Sana'a Hussien United Nations Association - Chicago Sana'a Hussien, Special Initiatives Director for the United Nations Association - Chicago, eloquently retells the stories of successful immigrants to the U.S. and how creating the right conditions for immigrants, especially the opportunity to receive an education after being expelled from their homes, can dispel the myths surrounding immigrant assimilation and contributions to society. hussien.jpg
212 YT 6cbl5-cak4g Bob Shiel Author and Guitarist/Singer "Author and guitarist/singer Bob Shiel takes us through a bit of musical and social history as he talks about his new book ""61 Highways Revisited, The Albums of Bob Dylan"" and sings us a song from the companion CD." shiel.jpg
213 YT omNnF3hHiWs Guillaume Lacroix Consul General de France Consul General de France Guillaume Lacroix shares the French view of issues such as international trade, the rise of nationalism, the history and advantages gained from the forming of the European Union, and the dangers of isolationism. lacroix.jpg
214 YT TdfvsBSyRHo Michelle Nichols Adler Planetarium Astronomer Michelle Nichols from Adler Planetarium tells us all about the special programs at the Planetarium this summer and spends some time explaining how Mars will be the closes to Earth that it's been in a number of years. nichols.jpg
215 YT o-gor3kfEc8 Jonathan Stevenson WW II Historical Reenactment Society Jonathan Stevenson, President of the WW II Historical Reenactment Society, gives us a guided tour through the motivations and passions of reenacting, and tells us about his own father's experiences in the major battles of the Pacific Theater in WW II. stevenson2.jpg
216 YT 5jqZSvtMBow Dr. Kurt Riesselmann and Andre Salles Fermi National Accelerator Lab Dr. Kurt Riesselmann & Andre Salles guide us through the current work of Fermi National Accelerator Lab, a.k.a. FermiLab including the hunt for neutrinos, dark matter and dark energy. They also talk about why we need to know the answers to these questions that are on the frontier of physics. riesselmann.jpg;salles.jpg
217 YT K14QTqT99nA Tim Goldich Author "Author Tim Goldich talks about his book ""Loving Men, Respecting Women"" in which he argues that males and females are essentially balanced in their powers and abilities, but the two sexes together have created a social construct that paints men as powerful and women as victims of male power. But Goldich's argument is that each sex has certain power and each sex suffers from the power of the other. In order to reach a more harmonious world, both sexes have to come to a more thorough understanding of each other's powers and needs. He strives not for feminism or masculism, but for equalism." goldich.jpg
218 YT UmIWj5SdxEo Prof. Diane Schanzenbach Northwestern University Prof. Diane Schanzenbach of Northwestern University, and former Director of The Hamilton Project, a Washington DC policy think tank, talks about the effects of targeted public policies, based on non-partisan, data driven analyses, on improving childhood education, childhood health, and their respective adult outcomes. schanzenbach.jpg
219 YT k7WHL6fdMG0 Peter Magui Bul Peter Magui Bul, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan tells his story of flight from war, growing up in refugee camps in Ethiopia and Kenya, enduring ongoing deprivation and danger, not knowing whether he would eat on any given day, but yet attaining an education in the camps, being granted entry to the United States in 2001, attaining citizenship in 2007, graduating from college, and going on to become an inspirational speaker motivating American youth to face their hardships and overcome them. bul.jpg
220 YT f5di-QsIRx4 Mohammed Hussien Berghoff Restaurant Mr. Mohammed Hussien, retired Executive Chef of The Berghoff Restaurant in Chicago, tells us the story of his 41 years working at The Berghoff, starting as a busboy and retiring as Executive Chef. hussien1.jpg
221 YT WmXtGUp_Mo4 Michael Birnbaum and Caitlyn Glennon Live at the Euro Echo Cafe in Skokie, Illinois "Comcast Public Perspective TV Live at the Euro Echo Cafe in Skokie Illinois on Saturday Night 30 June 2018. Local artist Michael Birnbaum with the Red Garage Collective tells us what motivates him to paint, how he practices ""musicality"" in his painting, and what advice he'd give to any young artist starting out today. Singer Caitlyn Glennon tells us what it's like for a trained opera singer to cross over into jazz singing, and which style reflects her ""true"" self." birnbaum.jpg;glennon.jpg
222 YT uLloGNzNyRQ Bill Simpson and Eric Gorscak Field Museum paleontologists Field Museum paleontologists Bill Simpson and Eric Gorscak tell us all about the new dinosaur exhibit at the museum, a 122 foot long Titanosaur named Maximo, the largest dinosaur yet discovered! Plus they show us an actual fossilized section of Sue, the Field's famous T-Rex, the largest full T-Rex skeleton yet discovered. simpson.jpg;gorscak.jpg
223 YT w2r2UC-i5OE Renee Hein Professional Entertainer Professional Entertainer Renee Hein joins us to sing songs and tell us about her art, which includes renditions of the Andrews Sisters performances, a bit of stand up comedy, and lots of music from the 40's through the 90's. hein.jpg
224 YT QThtqacbwBE Susan Baushke, Steve Arvanitis, and Cathy Dunn Petite Opera The creative team behind Petite Opera joins us once again to talk about their newest production, Don Giovanni. The creative management team of Susan Baushke, Steve Arvanitis, and Cathy Dunn tell us about the particular significance of this play about Don Juan in the modern #metoo moment. baushke.jpg;arvanitis.jpg;dunn.jpg
225 YT ceC8Oyc0a3g Kris McCall Director of the Cernan Earth and Space Center & Planetarium Kris McCall, Director of the Cernan Earth and Space Center & Planetarium at Triton College, describes this hidden gem of space science and exploration in the Chicago suburbs including Rocket Camp for kids! mccall.jpg
226 YT hjKJ-hHcIbk T. Dwayne Smith Founder and CEO of Teen Train, Inc. "T. Dwayne Smith, Founder and CEO of Teen Train, Inc. (www.teen-train.org) talks about his new book ""I Forgive You"", which tells us about the freeing power of forgiving. Mr. Smith talks about his own life experiences and how learning to forgive himself and others has empowered him to create a life of helping ministry." smith.jpg
227 YT FE2mxVnYoUc Lisa and Jenny Hale Pop Culture Costumers Come explore the world of costume design with sisters Lisa and Jenny Hale. These self taught designers create remarkable replicas of even the most elaborate costumes from science fiction and fantasy films and TV programs. Join us to learn the surprising secrets of how they do it! lhale.jpg;jhale.jpg
228 YT tg16JlTesTU "Lydia Memeti and Lumturije ""Luma"" Asanoski" Albanian American Women's Association "Co-Founders of the Albanian American Women's Association of Greater Chicago Lydia Memeti (President) and Lumturije ""Luma"" Asanoski (Vice Presdident) tell us about Albanian culture and about their association and the services it provides for both new immigrants of Albanian heritage and for the growing Albanian American community in Chicago." memeti.jpg;asanoski.jpg
229 YT gXVE8VOiHkw Dorothy Asher Lizzadro Museaum of Lapidary Art Dorothy Asher, Museum Director of the Lizzadro Museaum of Lapidary Art, and grand daughter of the museum's found Joseph Lizzadro, shows us compelling photos of the museum and explains what makes stone carved art (a.k.a. lapidary art) so fascinating. asher.jpg
230 YT 2OuHSlWWcgg Sean Tenner The Abolitionist Institute Sean Tenner, co-founder of the Abolitionist Institute, gives us a frank and compelling overview of the prevalence of slavery that still exists, and is growing, in the modern world. Slavery is not a relic of a century gone by, but a real and present scourge on humanity. Sean tells us how we can help to solve this ages old problem. tenner.jpg
231 YT NFyPNBmE-BQ Sebastian Agignoae Founder, International Orchestra of Refugees Founder Sebastian Agignoae of the International Orchestra of Refugees tells us how the global language of music can be used to bring together the displaced and the refugees of the world with those they seek to live among to share in the common humanity of all people. And in a very practical sense, the IOR plans to give musicians who live in refugee centers a practical way to make use of their skills to earn money and find a renewed purpose in their disrupted lives. agignoae.jpg
232 YT mP3ZsqfMElc Susan Baushke and Steve Arvanitas Petite Opera Company "Petite Opera Company founders Susan Baushke and Steve Arvanitas talk about their new production ""That's Amore"", a two-person show covering the arc of our love lives, from teen age dating angst to senior citizen remembrances. Susan & Steve talk about the joy of live performance, the origins of the show's concept, and why they cast themselves in the stage roles after years of working behind the scenes." baushke.jpg;arvanitas.jpg
233 YT u98MO8v38gg Karen Abuzayd United Nations Human Rights Council's Commission of Inquiry on Syria Karen Abuzayd, Commissioner on the United Nations Human Rights Council's Commission of Inquiry on Syria, tells us about her remarkable life of serving the most disadvantaged people in the world, and working for peace and stability in some of the most volatile regions of the world. abuzayd.jpg
234 YT d9reQ6-mUps Tim Goldich Author "Tim Goldich, Author of ""Loving Men, Respecting Women, The Future of Gender Politics"" talks about how the politics of the burgeoning gender war threatens both men and women, how men and women both misunderstand the power of the other sex, and how both sides might approach a more conciliatory, empathetic understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, difficulties and privileges each sex enjoys." goldich.jpg
235 YT Fe87dvIg5gs Sadia Uqaili Filmmaker "Filmmaker Sadia Uqaili is the Founder of Explore Their Stories, Inc. a program dedicated to discovering, documenting, preserving and sharing the extraordinary in our everyday lives. She shares with us her inspiration for their latest project, the documentary film ""Bapsi: The Silences of My Life"", the story of the remarkable life and achievements of the internationally renowned author Bapsi Sidhwa." uqaili.jpg
236 YT PSH_Ru-VAi8 Dana Todd and Nisha Katti Balodana Custom Clothing Balodana Founder & CEO Dana Todd and Marketing Specialist Nisha Katti tell us the engaging story of how the company came into being and why frustration can lead to wonderful innovation. Balodana connects women with affordable clothing from small independent designers that is custom fit for each individual. todd.jpg;katti.jpg
237 YT fslWX28RrQU Jason Allington National Alliance on Mental Illness Jason Allington, board member for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) talks candidly and fearlessly about his own suicide attempts, his years of struggle with depression and self loathing despite all outward signs of success in his life, how he viewed his decision to take his own life and the effect that action would have on his loved ones, and why suicide is such a pernicious threat. It just seems like such a good idea at the time. Jason tells us how he came through his multi-decade ordeal and how others who feel that suicide is their only option can change - and save - their own lives. allington.jpg
238 YT wsq410IE6Uw Dave DiNaso Dave DiNaso plays with a 16 foot python, pets an anaconda snake, and shows us how to handle all of his friendly reptile menagerie. Dave shows us how to hold a tarantula, a giant frog, a curious iguana, and several lengthy snakes itching to stretch out. Dave's traveling show is available to any group that would like him to bring his reptilian friends to a party or any other type of gathering that wants something a bit out of the ordinary. dinaso.jpg
239 YT huN_9u5qEfs Michelle Nichols Adler Planetarium "Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Viewing at the Adler Planetarium, talks about the wonderful programs offered by Adler including ""Scopes in the City"", a public setup of telescopes as various locations around Chicago to encourage our fellow residents to view the stars and even the Sun! Through special filters, you can look straight at the sun in the middle of the day! Check out all the Adler programs for family adventures throughout the year!" nichols.jpg
240 YT RrNvMq2-cy0 Diane Hewitt Diane Hewitt, DuPage County Democratic activist, President of DuPage Indivisible and Vice Chair of the DuPage Democratic Organization gives us a powerful, real world example of how ordinary individuals can become active in the political process and succeed in effecting significant social and political change. hewitt.jpg
241 YT QFVK7r1du8k Michael Shipley, Part 1 Conscious Cup Coffee House Conscious Cup Coffee House - Part 1: Michael Shipley, proprietor and manager of Conscious Cup Coffee House in Crystal Lake, IL, gives us a guided tour of the coffee making process, from roasting the beans through grinding, brewing, and tasting. Mike also tells us how he uses coffee, and his coffee shop, to create a community gathering place where coffee lovers and anyone else can drop by, hang out, and feel at home. shipley.jpg
242 YT gDtHcOMaxiY Michael Shipley, Part 2 Conscious Cup Coffee House Conscious Cup Coffee House - Part 2: Michael Shipley, proprietor and manager of Conscious Cup Coffee House in Crystal Lake, IL, gives us a guided tour of the coffee making process, from roasting the beans through grinding, brewing, and tasting. Mike also tells us how he uses coffee, and his coffee shop, to create a community gathering place where coffee lovers and anyone else can drop by, hang out, and feel at home. shipley.jpg
243 YT JneKNlKlO1U Bill Roth and Ken Kwiatkowski Air Classics Museum Air Classics Museum Board Members Bill Roth and Ken Kwiatkowski take us through a pictorial exhibition of the classic combat aircraft at their museum in Sugar Grove, IL. Their collection, which is ever growing, contains aircraft from every war the U.S. has fought since WWII, and they're open to the public year round. roth.jpg;kwiatkowski.jpg
244 YT Yym2P5WNqSM Dr. Genessa Schultz, Ed. D. Education professional Dr. Genessa Schultz, Ed. D. takes us through a view of the challenges faced by urban schools, both in financing and in approach to students, and explains how a more personal, human centered approach to education can yield far better results. schultz.jpg
245 YT Uy_NhvwRL2U Reverend Erik Khoobyarian Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Western Springs (PCWS) "The Reverend Erik Khoobyarian, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Western Springs (PCWS), uses the story of his own spriritual journey into the ministry after a successful law career to talk about how ""the church"" can begin to address the idea of justice in the world and how that concept may be linked to self examination, the quest for personal authenticity, and the exercise of genuine connections to other people. These steps, if followed with integrity, can lead to a reduction of the kinds of hatred, intolerance, divisiveness that plague our society today." khoobyarian.jpg
246 YT SHFooy49csI Larry Spivack President of the Illinois Labor History Society Larry Spivack, President of the Illinois Labor History Society, takes us through a short history of the labor movement in American and lays out the case for how the destruction of labor unions, which itself is the result of an organized campaign to funnel all the newly created wealth of the information age into the hands of the Elite 1%, has led directly to the enormous and continually growing income and wealth disparity in America between the very wealthy elite and the bottom 99% of Americans. spivack.jpg
247 YT Jk87PesQ_mw Jay Young Common Cause Illinois Jay Young, Executive Director for Common Cause Illinois, tells us why Common Cause has put so much emphasis on the upcoming census, why the census matters, and how people can overcome their fears of government snooping, privacy, and partisanship and help to count every single person in the United States. young.jpg
248 YT VOujP0ZqTsI Rush Darwish Rush Darwish, small business owner, local basketball coach, and community activist is running in the March 2020 Democratic Party primary for the 3rd Congressional District seat. Listen to his real world ideas on immigration reform, health care policy, the dignity of work, and how to address the rampant partisanship of Washington DC. darwish.jpg
249 YT vi_I1_Kaitg Susan Baushke, Cathy Dunn, Jerre Dye, and Ron Kobeluch Petite Opera "Executive Producer of Petite Opera, Susan Baushke, along with Stage Director Cathy Dunn, librettist Jerre Dye, and U.S. Navy veteran and cast member Ron Kobeluch describe their new Petite Opera production of the American original opera ""The Falling and The Rising"", a story taken from the real life experiences of American military veterans of wars from the Battle of the Bulge up through Afghanistan. This opera is built from an extensive series of interviews with vets about their war experiences, their post war experiences, and most importantly, their families." baushke.jpg;dunn.jpg;dye.jpg;kobeluch.jpg
250 YT 0xlclTjUnwY Rev. Doug Bradshaw Executive Director of Facing Forward to End Homelessness The Rev. Doug Bradshaw, Executive Director of Facing Forward to End Homelessness, describes how, contrary to received wisdom, the best way to combat homelessness is to get people into permanent housing right away, and then address the problems that led to their homelessness, be it mental illness, domestic violence, job loss or other issues. He tells us how his organization has grown several times over and now houses over 700 people in supported home environments, and how this model might be scaled up to tackle many more of the nearly 85,000 homeless in the Chicago area.
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