August 2002
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THURSDAY
AUGUST 1ST
THE POLITICS OF DEVIANCE
Noted sociologist ANNE HENDERSHOTT, author of 
The
Politics of Deviance, appears to discuss her latest research.
Contradicting the sociological teachings of the 1960s, she maintains
that definitions of deviance that rely upon reason, and not emotion
or political advocacy, are indispensable to the process of generating
and sustaining cultural values and reaffirming the moral ties
that bind us together. What implications does this have for modern
society? Tune in at 9:00pm to find out.
FRIDAY AUGUST 2ND
ARE
THE MEDIA BIASED AGAINST CONSERVATISM?
ANN COULTER, our guest tonight, certainly thinks so. Her latest
book 
Slander:
Liberal Lies about the American Right details her case against
what she perceives as an unfair political slant in American journalism,
a slant that not only distorts the truth, but impacts political
choices made by the public. Find out if she's right (or, perhaps,
"correct" is the more appropriate term) tonight at 9:00pm.
MONDAY AUGUST 5TH
THE
SAS (OR, INSIDE THE SPECIAL FORCES)
Our guest tonight, ANDY MCNAB, is a decorated former member
of the British SAS, a veteran of the 1991 Gulf War, and a expert
in counterterrorism and unconventional warfare. He has a new novel
out, 
Last
Light, but our discussion will focus on McNab's missions in
past wars and on the very vast unconventional war before us and
how we should deal with it. A fascinating evening with this distinguished
soldier begins promptly at 9:00pm.
TUESDAY AUGUST 6TH WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7th
Extension 720 takes a seat on the bench each of these nights
as the Cubs head west for two 9:15pm games.
THURSDAY AUGUST 8TH
THE CHICAGO AIRPORT CONTROVERSY
The House has now voted twice on the proposed airport expansion
at O'Hare. The Senate decision will likely be made following the
recess. In any case, the issue is back again on the front pages.
Should O'Hare be expanded yet again or has the third airport proposed
in Peotone been given short shrift by the city? A full panel will
debate the issue beginning at 9:00pm.
FRIDAY AUGUST 9TH
Extension 720 is again on the bench for the late ballgame.
MONDAY AUGUST 12TH
Recently recorded interviews will follow the 7:05pm baseball
game tonight.
TUESDAY AUGUST 13TH
TOM
CLANCY
Appearing on Extension 720 for the first time, author TOM
CLANCY visits to discuss the war on terrorism, the state of the
American military, and his brilliant literary resume, which includes
such classics as Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, and
Red Storm Rising, plus several non-fiction accounts of various
fighting forces. Clancy's latest novel is 
Red
Rabbit, but our discussion will inevitably revolve around
the dangers we face today.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14TH
JOYCE MILTON
The rise of humanistic psychology in the 1960s brought with
it the likes of Timothy Leary, Carl Rogers, Abby Hoffman, and
Betty Friedan. In the words of its founder, Abraham Maslow, psychologists
would soon seize control of values from religion and be able to
create an ideal society made up of "self-actualized men and women."
Our guest tonight, JOYCE MILTON, offers a devastating critique
of such radical thought, which led to very real consequences in
the field of psychology and in the emergence of the so-called
"new age" movement. Milton's new book is 
The
Road to Malpsychia: Humanistic Psychology and Our Discontents.
THURSDAY AUGUST 15TH
THE EARLY AMERICAN WEST
We are approaching the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark
expedition, and accordingly have gathered three prominent experts
to discuss the world discovered by the two great explorers. What
did the American west look like in the days of the early Republic,
and how did it come to be subdued? Lewis and CLark expert LANDON
JONES, RICHARD VAN ORMAN of Purdue University, and ROBERT GALLER
of the Newberry Library will explain fully beginning at 9:00pm.
FRIDAY AUGUST 16TH
THE ART OF COOKING
The well-known phrase, "the way to a man's heart is through
his stomach" will seem most apt tonight. We've gathered three
of the great chefs in Chicago--Paul Bartolotta, Rick Bayless,
and Jean Joho--to discuss their craft and their latest tricks.
All with an interest in food preparation should tune in for this
examination of what may be the most significant art of all.
MONDAY AUGUST 19TH
THE RETURN OF JACKIE MASON
One of the world's great comics, JACKIE MASON, returns to Extension
720 to display his unique and, of course, heavily Jewish brand
of humor. He'll be here for the full two hours, with the laughs
beginning promptly at 9:00pm.
TUESDAY AUGUST 20TH WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21ST THURSDAY AUGUST 22ND
Recently recorded interviews will follow each of these 7:05pm
games.
FRIDAY AUGUST 23RD
Extension 720 is off tonight as the Cubs start at 8:05pm.
MONDAY AUGUST 26TH TUESDAY AUGUST 27th WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28th
Recently recorded interviews will follow each of these 7:05pm
games.
THURSDAY AUGUST 29TH
MARRIAGE: THE DECLINE OF AN INSTITUTION
Whatever happened to the institution of marriage? Divorce
rates continue to hover around the 50% mark and people in general
are marrying less frequently, and later in life. The implications
of such trends for the American family will be the focus of our
discussion tonight. Our guest, ELIZABETH MARQUARDT (who is married)
has conducted significant research into this seemingly declining
institution. Can it be repaired?
FRIDAY AUGUST 30TH
THE
(SMALL) WARS OF AMERICA
Popular opinion has it that America has traditionally been
an isolationist power, only reluctantly entering onto the world
stage due to the threats of first Imperial, then Nazi Germany;
Imperial Japan; and the Soviet Union. But our guest MAX BOOT argues
that American power has derived largely from a willingness to
engage in "small wars" throughout its history. Fears of such conflicts
in the age of American superpower are not only misplaced but counterproductive;
Boot argues that the Powell doctrine, which advises that American
wars be fought only under strict and limited conditions, handcuffs
our ability to advance our interests consistently. His book 
The
Savage Wars of Peace: Small Wars and the Rise of American Power
summarizes these arguments and calls for a more active policy
of friendly imperialism. Boot is the editorial features editor
at the Wall Street Journal and joins us at 9:00pm.
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