The Extension 720 Podcast from 720 WGN

Former congressman Mickey Edwards looks at how Republicans & Democrats have too much power in his book "The Parties Versus the People."

Editor Will Tracy expounds upon the famous satirical newspaper's skewed views of real news events and the farce stories.

Hugh Ingrasci illuminates this shadowy movie genre, from "The Maltese Falcon" to "Touch of Evil," and the many in between.

Veteran academics Anne Neale, Bruce Gans & Steve Balch evaluate how the American higher education system isn't what it used to be.

Biographer Jon Lellenberg shares how Doyle's own adventures shaped his writing and his most famous character, Sherlock Holmes.

Giles Slade, author of "The Big Disconnect," breaks down how our intimacy with humans is being replaced by relationships with smart phones & social networks.

Author Ruth MacKay examines the story of King Sebastian of Portugal and the conspiracy of scheming and ridiculousness behind it.

Adam Gopnik, author of "The Table Comes First," & chef Dominique Tougne explore the French dining experience & its societal impact.

The legendary crime reporter sheds light on the sordid history of mob activity and violent crime in Chicago.

H.W. Brands & Robert Girardi discuss Grant's importance to America's deadliest war & a less-lauded political career that followed.

Chris Robling, Charles Lipson, and Dick Simpson break down the positives and negatives from President Obama and Governor Romney.

Religious scholars Bernard McGinn and Barbara Rossing explain and analyze how various religions believe our world will end.

"Silenced" author Paul Marshall examines how Muslim governments have prosecuted those who speak out against the faith.

The famed newspaper mogul delves into his career, trials, and incarceration from his new book "A Matter of Principle."

Charles Lipson, Dave Lundy, and John Dallas jr. argue over how Ryan and Biden fared in their one face-off before the election.