Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham will examine the demands placed on the city and the region by the global economy. We’ll ask whether we possess all the elements to function as a global economic center in the coming decades. We’ll learn about the challenges and opportunities that our diverse residents and communities face when accessing our region’s many resources. We’ll explore the political, social and environmental questions important to our future place in the world. We’ll learn how Chicago exports its culture and sells its image throughout the world. And we’ll report on innovators driving the Chicago region’s emergence as a truly global metropolis.
WBEZ Chicago Public Radio will air feature reports, essays, personal stories and two documentaries on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Eight Forty-Eight and Worldview. To view the full listing of Beyond Burnham programs, click here.