We preview the production of Lorraine Hansberry's classic play "Raisin in the Sun," which opens this weekend at the Rhode Center for the Arts in downtown Kenosha.  We speak with Adrianna Jones, director of the production, and with two members of the cast:  Vanetta Powell and Marquon D. Harris.  

Mackenzi Lee talks about her latest novel for Marvel,  "Winter Soldier,"  which focuses on the intriguing character of Bucky Barnes,  Captain America's sidekick, and his origins.  

Darmon Meader is the tenor with New York Voices,  a fantastic vocal jazz quartet that is performing at Carthage College this Thursday evening as part of their Fine Arts Series.  

From 2007 -  Neal Thompson, author of 'Driving with the Devil: Southern Moonshine, Detroit Wheels, and the Birth of NASCAR."  

During the month of February, we are remembering Dr. Yuri Maltsev, long-time Professor of Economics at Carthage College, who passed away in late January at the age of 72.  Every Saturday, the podcast will feature an archival interview with Professor Maltsev.  This conversation was originally broadcast in August of 2015.  It's a discussion about the chaotic state of affairs in Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the highly corrupt activities of Russian Oligarchs.  

My guest is Stephen Ives, writer and director of a documentary titled "Ruthless: The Secret History of Monopoly," which airs Monday night on the PBS series American Experience.  The film explores the tangled history of the board game Monopoly and the fascinating story of one man's tireless efforts to uncover the truth about the woman who actually invented the game, despite what Parker Brothers said to the contrary.  

From the archives:  Allen Shawn, author of "Wish I Could Be There: Notes from a Phobic Life." 

Vijay Pandian is horticulture educator of the Kenosha County UW-Extension. 

For Black History Month:

Yohuru Williams, author of "Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter."  

Dr. Peter Dennee - with two members of the choir -  Chloe Kroger and Danae Palmer - in a discussion about the Treble Chorale's recent European tour that took them to Prague, Munich, Salzburg as well as to some picturesque small towns.