Andrew discusses the life of Bernie Sahlins, who recently passed away at the age of 90.  

In the first of two new programs, Andrew talks with John Barr, poet and first president of the Chicago-based Poetry Foundation, publishers of Poetry magazine.  John Barr is stepping down this month after ten years leading and building up the Foundation.

Andrew presents a new conversation (recorded 6/16/2013) with Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti.

Andrew notes some upcoming June concerts at/by Ravinia, Grant Park, CSO at Morton Arboretum, and Rush Hour Concerts at St. James.  

Andrew features works from new releases on the Cedille and Bridge record labels.

Andrew previews a New Amsterdam Records CD release of Jace Clayton’s (a.k.a. DJ Rupture) explorations of works by the late, gay African-American composer Julius Eastman.  The CD was released on March 26th, 2013.      

This week’s Critic’s Choice applauds Richard Cotovsky’s contributions to Chicago’s theater scene.  

Andrew shares the second of a new, two-part conversation with poet, essayist, and outgoing editor of Poetry magazine, Christian Wiman.

In this week’s Critic’s Choice, Andrew discusses some of Chicago’s German connections.  

Andrew shares the first of two new conversations with poet, essayist, and outgoing editor of Poetry magazine, Christian Wiman.