At 10:30 Art Focus takes a break. Instead we’ll hear about the Clothesline Project, a visual display by women survivors of violence.  Guests will also discuss Women’s Equality Day coming up on Tuesday, August the 26th.

Host Jim Schumock interviews radio-host and author Scott Simon about his book, Windy City: A Novel of Politics. The book provides an insider's view of Chicago's urban political fray.

S.W. Conser speaks with Bruce Bickford, who began as a clay animator in 1964 at the age of 17. He is perhaps best known for his work with Frank Zappa.

Host Dmae Roberts speaks with actor Ben Plont about his new theatre company's debut with the inaugural production of "Mimesophobia," by Carlos Murillo.

Host Bruce Silverman explores the new world of obituaries where the bad is being reported right along with the good deeds of the dead. He speaks with two obituary writers.

Host Ed Goldberg interviews local author Greg Mandel, whose latest book is High Hat, a hard-boiled satire featuring the Pope as a private eye.