Jan 7th, 2009 · The Senate's refusal to seat Illinois Senate appointee Roland Burris has been portrayed in some Chicago political circles as a case of racism pure and simple. But for a new generation of black politicians - peers in age with the new president-elect - that kind of race-baiting is no longer the norm.
Dec 9th, 2008 · For 15 seasons, actor Sam Waterston has portrayed prosecutor Jack McCoy on NBC's Law & Order. He has been nominated for six Emmy Awards, three for his work on Law & Order. In his time off from the show, he has appeared in countless movies and theatrical productions.
Dec 5th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet picks have the guys in the 'shop', once again, speaking their minds. This week, Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Nick Charles and Arsalan Iftikhar discuss the potentially awkward working relationship Obama might have with leaders in his administration, like former rival Hillary Clinton. Plus, hear views on how comedians should portray the future president, and Plaxico Buress' gun drama.
Dec 1st, 2008 · HBO's new mini-series, House of Saddam, chronicles the life of the former Iraqi dictator. Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, who plays Hussein's wife and writer-director Alex Holmes discuss the challenges they faced in portraying the leader's complex family.
Nov 13th, 2008 · Nilaja Sun's play No Child received critical acclaim in the theater world. The show went from a one-woman show to a full cast of actors who portray teachers and children struggling to meet the standards of No Child Left Behind.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Film expert Murray Horwitz discusses the ways in which American presidents have been portrayed in film. Whether battling terrorists, natural disasters or alien invasions, who is your favorite fictional president?
Sep 23rd, 2008 · President Bush addresses the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday for the last time. In his speech, he'll portray himself as a multilateralist who wants to see the U.N. function better.
Sep 3rd, 2008 · Oregon is replacing the infamous mental hospital portrayed in the Academy Award-winning film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest with a new facility. Dr. Marvin D. Fickle, former superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital, calls it a "fairly gloomy kind of place."