The Morning Shift: Recent Episodes
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The Morning Shift is a live talk show from Chicago's WBEZ offering a dynamic mix of news, culture and music.
On today's show: Immigrant SNAP benefits, economic mobility, Chicago sports and megachurch scandals.
On today's show: Shaken baby syndrome, energy policy, holiday etiquette with 'Mr. Manners,' suburban poverty and work personalities.
On today's show: a look at concealed carry in Illinois, economic mobility in African-American communities and the art and science of mixology.
CPS school closings, remembering Rev. Flowers, the music and activism of Wyclef Jean and a trip to the country with Chicago's The Hoyle Brothers.
On Monday's Morning Shift, we look at immigration policy, economic mobility, the housing market, and Illinois Christmas trivia.
On today's show: Chicago infrastructure, a weekend sports preview, the Miller Beach Arts weekend and music from Chicago's Angel Olsen.
A celebration of the life of jazz legend Dave Brubeck, the art of the cover song and more.
Also on Wednesday's show: Anita Alvarez, school hazings, the USPS, and Chicago theater.
On Monday's Morning Shift, we talk about providing driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants, continue our in-depth analysis of the veto session, look at how comic art helps news, discuss the fiscal cliff, and examine the evolution of 'xoxo'.
On Friday's Morning Shift, we'll look at the fate of DOMA, examine corporate tax law, discuss the week's news, and talk about the origins of Chicago's Chinatown.