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Reaching Across Boundries in a Networked World Bill Bratton & Zack Tumin's book, "Collaborate or Perish" shows how teamwork is vital to the growth of civilizations.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Unmasking BeliefsGuy P. Harrison, author of "50 Popular Beliefs that People Think are True" shares his findings about the many ways people view the world.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Effect of ChinaPhilip Coggan and Ann Lee ponder the current state of China and how it has influenced the United States in the 21st Century.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Death of PrivacyThree Chicago lawyers expert in the laws of technology and privacy talk about the imminent dangers brought on by Facebook and similar sites.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Current Events ForumWIth the 2012 election on the horizon, a panel of 3 evaluate issues of the current Republican candidates and foreign affairs involving China, Iran and Israel.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | MormonismThe Trib's Manya Brachear, Jana Riess & Patrick Mason (both Mormon) examine the Church of Latter-day Saints' tenets & handling of Mormon-related news.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A Night at the OperaSeveral representatives from the Lyric Opera of Chicago, including management and performers talk about their current and future performances.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A Modern Retelling of Greek and Roman MythsPhilip Freeman, author of "Oh My Gods" describes how the stories of Zeus, Athena, Achilles and others are still alive and relevant in the present day.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Contemporary Effects of the ReformationBrad Gregory and Martin Marty tell whether or not the Protestant Reformation is a major source of the problems of modernity.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Invented LanguagesMichael Adams, author of "From Elvish to Klingon" talks about different types of invented languages and tells how they came to be.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Science of FriendshipRachel Bertsche, author of "MWF seeking BFF" recounts her social exploits after moving to Chicago with her husband and knowing nobody.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Queen Elizabeth IIBiographer Sally Biddell Smith describes the life of a modern monarch as detailed in her new book, "Elizabeth the Queen."Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Jumping the Loan SharkRobert Mayer, author of "Quick Cash" chronicles the history, legality and growth in popularity of loan sharking establishments.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Political CartooningCartoonists Scott Stantis (of the Trib) and Ed Stein opine on the past, present and future of editorial cartoons.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Current Events ForumGingrich vs. Romney; SOPA and internet censorship; the Cruise-Ship disaster. These things and other matters discussed by a panel of three.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Roots of Our SpeciesTwo expert paleo-anthropoligists, Robert Martin & Callum Ross discuss the latest evolutionary breakthroughs regarding Homosapien origins.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Politics of RussiaMartha Merrill & John Bushnell discuss the struggles Russia is enduring in trying to move away from its Soviet past towards democracy.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Inside the US Special ForcesJim Frederick, author of "Special Ops" and Executive Editor of "Time" magazine discusses spec ops missions, such as the killing of Bin Laden.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Importance of the Internet to SocietyDavid Weinberger, author of "Too Big to Know" tells how the internet is transforming business, government and other societal aspects.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Are radical teachers destroying America?Kyle Olson, author of "Indoctrination," says that anti-American preceptors are soiling classrooms, placing the future of this country in jeopardy.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Life on the MississippiLee Sandlin, author of "Wicked River" discusses his book which explores piracy, gambling, future presidents and other adventures on Old Man River.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Is Religion More Natural to Learn than Science?Robert McCauley, author of "Why Religion is Natural and Science is Not" thinks so, and he presents arguments as to why.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Examining the Old TestamentBiblical scholar Douglas Knight analyzes the Old Testament as history, as theology and as literary masterpiece.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Movie stars' influence on American politicsSteve Ross, author of "Hollywood Left and Right," describes how Reagan, Fonda, Chaplin & others left their mark on America's political landscape.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A Most Memorable ShowAlison Winter, author of "Memory" discusses topics such as implanted or 'fake' memories and tells how they are created.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Iowa Caucus in ReviewRichard Ciccone and Richard Simpson as well as other guests in the field analyze the Caucus results and tell how they affect the GOP landscape.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Political Issues Beneath the SurfaceVictor Davis Hanson analyzes the deeper issues surrounding this year's election, including how they affect the fate & future of our nation.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Make it Right When You've Been WrongedBeen overcharged by a utilities provider? Mishandled by an airline? Screwed by an insurance provider? Jon Yates tells you how to exact justice.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Commemorating the Year 2011Reviewing the year with some of the most captivating, most entertaining and in some cases most bizarre moments on Extension 720.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Why Progressive Institutions are UnsustainableRichard Epstein, Professor of Law at The University of Chicago & former colleague of Barack Obama discusses the merits of "Classical Liberalism".Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Applying Critical Thought to Political AdsListeners call in to analyze the campaign ads of five of the contenders in the upcoming Iowa Caucus.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Year in Broadcasting at WGNGarry Meier, John Williams and David Kaplan discuss some of the highs and lows at WGN at 2011 and throughout their broadcasting careers.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Baroque Holiday Music SpectacularTom Wikman leads us through a unique, beautiful array of music that is quite fitting for the holiday season.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 2011: The Year in NewsChris Robling, Charles Lipson & Kerry Luft examine the lasting impact of Bin Laden & Kim Jong Il's deaths, worldwide protests & other news in 2011.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The World's Tallest BuildingsThree skyscraper experts collectively visualize the next generation of tall buildings. 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These questions & more answered.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A Look at Ancient SportDavid Potter, the author of "The Victor's Crown" explains the significance of sports in ancient cultures.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Adventures in the Talk TradeThree WGN program hosts, Garry Meier, John Williams & David Kaplan examine some of the best & some of the worst shows of their radio careers.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Golden Age of RadioFred Macdonald presents classic audio from radio's golden age (1930s-'50s) highlighting the scope of programming offered to listeners.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Barack Obama: the brand that made a PresidentCharles Lipson & Mark Edward Taylor, author of "Branding Obamessiah," examine the Obama brand & its effect on the future of US politics.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Hedy Lamarr: brains to match the beautyRichard Rhodes, author of "Hedy's Folly," tells us how the Hollywood starlet helped shape the world through her technological invention.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Examining WWII from a different angleMax Hastings describes his new book, "Inferno," which examines the perspectives of average citizens affected by the war.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Oriental Institute & James Henry BreastedLearn about this world-renowned acheological institute & the man who founded it w/ Gil Stein, McGuire Gibson & Jeffrey Abt, author of "American Egyptologist."Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A Literary Year in ReviewRon Grossman, Penelope Mesic & Christopher Borrelli discuss & review what they think are some of the best books of 2011.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Dueling PartiesJoseph Morris, a distinguished local attorney and Daniel E. Johnson a lawyer & "Democratic strategist" square off in a debate regarding the major issues surrounding next year's presidential election.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Environmental DebateRich Trzupek, author of "Regulators Gone Wild" & Jack Darin, Director of the Sierra Club chapter of Illinois debate a number of topics regarding environmental regulation & new energy sources.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Gossip's Role in SocietyAuthor Joseph Epstein discusses why & how gossip is an integral part of our society.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Gender ModernizationTwo experts of gender sociology Marj Halperin & Kay Hymowitz discuss the dynamic roles & miens of both genders in contemporary society.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | All Things JazzTwo experts of jazz Howard Reich & Orbert Davis discuss the origins, current state & future of jazz music.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Ron GrossmanThe frequent guest & longtime friend of the show stops by to discuss many a worldy topic.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | |