In honor of May the Fourth, The 21st was joined by the author of a book that draws parallels between Star Wars and America's politics. Author Stephen Kent says that by looking at the core values of the Star Wars stories, readers can find lessons on life, liberty and happiness from a galaxy far, far away.
Stephen Feder is a movie producer who’s worked with some of the biggest names in the industry,
Scientists have discovered thousands of planets outside our solar system. Some of those are of the size and distance from the sun that they could have liquid water, and the possibility of Earth-like life. An Illinois researcher is contributing to that work by looking at whether there could be such planets orbiting solar systems with twin suns.
Tonight at 7:00 on the Evening Concert on FM 90.9 it’s the “Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast”. It’s an all-John Williams program with the composer conducting music from his movie scores. You’ll hear music from the scores to “Star Wars”, “E.T”., “Jaws”, and “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, among others.
A salute to the armed forces along with music from some of our favorite movies.
