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What'sHerName

Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle

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What’sHerName puts the women back into world history. Hosts (and sisters!) Olivia Meikle and Dr. Katie Nelson are professors by day, podcasters by night. Weaving interviews with experts into vivid, nuanced biographies, What'sHerName tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and insightful. New episodes biweekly Wednesdays.
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77 Flavors of Chicago: History & Culture

Sara Faddah & Dario Durham

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We've visited all 77 of Chicago's historic community areas and taught you the history and tasted amazing food along the way! Join us, Sara Faddah and Dario Durham, as we continue to tell Chicago's tasteful history. New episodes every Monday. Support this podcast: https://77flavorschi.buzzsprout.com
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An Old Timey Podcast

An Old Timey Podcast

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History class just got hilariously inappropriate. Kristin Caruso, co-host of the true crime comedy podcast, Let’s Go To Court (14M+ downloads), and Norman Caruso, creator of the Gaming Historian YouTube channel (1M+ subscribers), team up to deliver a history podcast that is well researched, wide-ranging, and deeply silly. In other words, this is a podcast for intellectuals. Intellectuals who make fart jokes.
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The Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning “You Didn't See Nothin” follows Yohance Lacour as he revisits the story that introduced him to the world of investigative journalism. Part investigation and part memoir, Yohance examines how its ripple effects have shaped his life over the past quarter-century. In 1997, Lenard Clark was beaten into a coma by a gang of older white teens simply for being Black in a white neighborhood. One of Lenard’s attackers was from a powerful Chicago family. The ...
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The Stretch

Barstool Sports

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Variety talk show encompassing national stories in pop culture, sports, & the internet hosted by Eddie, Chief & White Sox Dave. Harnessing the dynamic of the Barstool Chicago Radio hour, three longtime coworkers and Chicago locals offer their comedic perspective on news for the common man. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
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Chicago Humanities Tapes

Chicago Humanities

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Take a peek into the best moments of the best chats from 30+ years of Chicago Humanities with our new culture-filled podcast - Chicago Humanities Tapes. Join host Alisa Rosenthal as she looks for the answers to humanity’s biggest questions by picking the coolest moments from our current season along with programs from our incredible archive dating back to 1991. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or direct from chicagohumanities.org. Chicago Humanities creates experiences through cultur ...
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City Cast Chicago

City Cast

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Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago.
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Oh, Malort!

Solid Listen

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Alyssa Dyksterhouse, Chicago tour guide, history lover and research extraordinaire, walks her friends through her favorite well-known and lesser-known moments in Chicago’s quirky past while exploring each story's parallels to current affairs.
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We are a podcast about The Chicago Blackhawks hockey team on The Hockey Podcast Network. Each podcast will give you analysis from Blackhawks games and news from around the NHL. We provide honest analysis of the team, and provide NHL-wide hockey news. We also do interviews from NHL personalities to bring insight to listeners. The Podcast is meant to be about hockey and to form a community with listeners. Send us a message @TomaHawkChicago on Twitter and we’ll engage with you. We release our p ...
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Party Girls

Jamie Peck, Aaron Thorpe, and Jorge Rocha

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A podcast about communism and gossip from Jamie Peck (The Majority Report, The Antifada) and Sam Beard, an organizer based in Chicago.
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Not From Chicago, But Close Enough

Alithio Network

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Not From Chicago, But Close Enough is the newest show on the Alithio Network. Sully and Tassos bring in different members of the Alithio offices and talk about different topics in Chicago history, while also giving updates on the city from the week that was and comment on subjects like pop culture, music, and entertainment. Stay tuned for new episodes! And watch the full show by subscribing to our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlithioNetwork Follow us on Instagram @alithionetwork
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Poppin' Bottles

Rob Grabowski, Josh Segovia

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A comedic podcast about your favorite beverages! Each week a new guest chats about their beverage of choice with recovering bartender Josh Segovia and barback Rob Grabowski. Bottle Icon Art by Alex Vaughn
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The Dork-O-Motive Podcast hosted by Brian Lohnes is a research driven, story fueled, mechanically stoked look at the machines, people, and history that make up the modern mechanical world. Whether it's the stories of the men and women who have done amazing things in racing, the machines that roar around tracks and shape the Earth, or some bizarre mechanized history, Dork-O-Motive is here to bring you the story in a fun, well-researched, and informative way!
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Chicago’s Own: Supernatural Occurrence Studies is a paranormal research team out of, you guessed it, Chicago, Illinois. Together, members of SOS have been researching the paranormal for over twenty years, both in Chicago and abroad. We proudly bring you the SUPERNATURAL OCCURRENCE STUDIES PODCAST, a randomly posted podcast dedicated to all things strange and off-kilter: ghosts, aliens, conspiracy, cryptids, murder, mayhem, and anything…not quite right. This is the only paranormal podcast tha ...
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In Godfrey We Trust

GaS Digital Network

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Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish twice a week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust. Watch LIVE on YouTube every Tuesday at 10pm ET or on GaSDigital.com/LIVE Latest ...
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"Flower in the River" podcast, inspired by my book of the same name, explores the 1915 Eastland Disaster in Chicago and its enduring impact, particularly on my family's history. We'll explore the intertwining narratives of others impacted by this tragedy as well, and we'll dive into writing and genealogy and uncover the surprising supernatural elements that surface in family history research. Come along with me on this journey of discovery.
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Join Raise Your Hand Illinois for Public Education as we unpack the Chicago Board of Education, exploring its policies, decision-making processes, and impact on students, families, and communities. Starting with the November 5, 2024 school board election, each episode features insights and in-depth discussions aimed at demystifying the board's role in shaping public education in Chicago. Hosts Natasha Erskine, Raise Your Hand Executive Director Kathleen Hayes, Raise Your Hand Elections Progr ...
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Hysteria 51

ForthHand Media

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Hysteria 51 is your offbeat weekly podcast destination for all things weird and wonderful! We navigate the cosmic highways of UFOs, the alien-infested landscapes, and the enigmatic frontiers of the paranormal. With your hosts, Brent Hand and David Flora, alongside our cantankerous tin man, Conspiracy Bot (with a not-so-subtle desire to rule the world, doubling as our chief inquisitor into the unknown), we delve into unique mysteries, the inexplicable, and the downright unusual. Each week we ...
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Shared History

Arcade Audio

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A history and comedy podcast about the overlooked and underrepresented people and events from ancient to modern history. Join comedians Cass and Natalie for an educational, entertaining and sometimes irreverent romp through history as they share the tales your textbooks glossed over, whitewashed, man-washed...or left out completely.
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Outside the Loop RADIO

Albert James PROductions

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Outside the Loop RADIO is Chicago's Almost Above-Ground Audio Magazine. Founded as a podcast in September 2006 and picked up for broadcast by Chicago Sound Alliance WLUW 88.7-FM in March 2007, "OTL" now airs on Chicago's Very Own 50,000-watt heritage powerhouse station WGN Radio 720-AM. Storyteller and urbanologist Mike Stephen hosts this weekly program featuring fun segments and interviews with local newsmakers, artists, musicians, and others doing cool stuff around the greater Chicago area ...
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Inside Wall Street with Morris Sachs and Liam Allen. Recommended viewing: The Sting Trading Places Groundhog Day YouTube: Charlie DiFrancesca Full Length Speech 1989 Recommended Reading: 1.Modern Times - Paul Johnson 2. Atlas Shrugged- Ayn Rand 3. *redacted* 4. Reminiscences of a Stock Operator- Edwin Lefevre 5. Lessons of History - Will Durant Daily Reading : Grant’s, GaveKal, Macro Tourist, Daily Shot, Anthony Peters, David Zervos, NYPost, FT, WSJ, NYT, SCMP, Chicago Tribune, Real Deal, Ze ...
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Bulls Gold

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From Norm Van Lier to Michael Jordan to Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls history is loaded with memorable shots, championship runs, and captivating players. ”Bulls Gold” focuses on the past, present, and future of the iconic franchise with weekly discussion, game recaps, and segments.
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Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

Ray the Roadie & Hollywood Mike

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The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is a weekly podcast that interviews bands and musicians from the Chicago area. The podcast is hosted by Ray Bernadisius ("Ray the Roadie") and Mike Metoyer ("Hollywood Mike" of Cadillac Groove, Mike & The Stillmasters). The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including the history of rock n roll in Chicago, the current state of the scene, and the challenges and opportunities facing musicians today. Founded in 2019 by Ray the Roadie and Paul Martin, the two ...
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JUST BUY MY VOTE

josephsimmonslv

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One of the challenges in the study of American history includes SOURCES. Each episode is an informative guest interview with Joseph Simmons, the host of the podcast, and author of the new book “Just Buy My Vote”: African American Voting Rights and the Chicago Condition. We’ll publish enlightening Interviews about American History & Voting Rights.
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Almost History - On This Day

Ian Chapman-Curry

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Almost History. Always incredible. Sister podcast to the Almost History podcast, Almost History On This Day provides a daily shot of history. Just one minute a day to awaken your imagination and send you on a historical journey that goes around the world and across time. There is no such thing as a boring day in history!
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The Deerfield Public Library Podcast

Deerfield Public Library

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Thoughtful, in-depth conversations with authors of all genres and other notable people from Chicagoland and around the world. A monthly program from the Deerfield Public Library in Deerfield, IL, hosted by Dylan Zavagno. Our archives include episodes from the Library's John Cotton Dana Award-winning series, The Fight to Integrate Deerfield: 60 Year Reflection; our Pride Month series, Queer Poem-a-Day; and our local history audio tours.
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Live On 4 Legs: Pearl Jam Podcast

Randy Sobel & John Farrar

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This Pearl Jam podcast revisits the best live shows in their 30+ year history. From breaking down every setlist to telling the stories from every era, we provide comprehensive insight into the history of one of the best live bands to ever do it. But most of all, we're here to preserve the memories from your favorite shows that you've attended.
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Join art historian Jo McLaughlin as she delves into the wonderful world of art history in a fun and accessible way Jo’s aim is to begin breaking down the elitism which surrounds the subject of art history and believes in order to do so, it’s important to create a space where everyone from all walks of life have the opportunity to talk about art that is meaningful to them; as let’s face it, if you are passionate about something, you are going to be good at talking about it! Painting, sculptur ...
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Send us a text Have you ever been to Grossdale? Praha? Maybe Swedetown? How about Gregg's Milk Station? I’m sure you’ve been to Hardscrabble, right? Today we’re discussing Chicago’s Forgotten Towns, Neighborhoods, and Names. Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Send me an email with wh…
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Nick Foligno getting named the new captain gives the Blackhawks an identity, and was an excellent choice. He's already been the defacto captain and its a great honor that they made it official. Bedard has been following Folignos example by reaching out to our most recent draft picks and checking in on them. Has Connor Murphy developed into the best…
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On Halloween night 1925, Detective Charles Hammond of the Muskegon Police Department was tracking down a counterfeiter. At the time he had no idea his target was a notorious criminal known as Dutch Anderson. An ensuing confrontation between the two would leave both men dead. Listen in as we uncover the history of these two men and what happened tha…
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Walter Jackson Freeman wanted to do something *big.* As a neurologist for the nation’s largest psychiatric hospital, he saw patients who desperately needed help. But, absent any major medical breakthroughs, Walter was powerless to do much of anything. So he spent years searching for *the thing* that separated people with mental illnesses from the n…
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Chicago is now home to the most expensive martini in the country. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea talk about the $13,000 cocktail, recent restaurant openings in the city, updates to the menu at the United Center, and other food headlines. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago n…
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Is O’Hare Airport haunted? O’Hare International Airport is the second of our weekly October episodes on haunted airports. Scott Larson, author of the Visitations comic, joins Pat and Rebecca to talk about one of Chicago’s haunted landmarks. After a tragic plane crash in 1979, visitors and residents claim they see ghosts. Is it haunted? Listen and d…
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On this day in 1793, Marie Antoinette was executed in Paris. The once-opulent Queen of France, Marie Antoinette, met a grim end on October 16, 1793. Stripped of her title and imprisoned, she was accused of treason and conspiracy against the Republic. Her trial, a spectacle of revolutionary justice, was swift and damning. Condemned Found guilty, Mar…
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On this week’s episode of Blurry Hysteria, we dive headfirst into some truly bizarre and mind-boggling headlines. First, we explore the cutting-edge (pun intended) world of science where stem cells from circumcised baby foreskin are being used to grow mini-brains that not only process data but also run AI more efficiently than your average smartpho…
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If you knew the recipe for an undetectable poison, would you use it? What about giving it to women with abusive husbands? Giulia Tofana's legendary poison Aqua Tofana (brilliantly disguised as holy ointment) was famed and feared in 17th-century Rome. But just how many terrible husbands can drop dead, before the Pope gets suspicious? In this year's …
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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Another Magnificent Mile office building could be converted into apartments if the City of Chicago gives approval. A Connecticut developer wants to transform the building at 500 N. Michigan with a plan that would more than 300 apartments to the 24-story building. The…
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This is the inaugural episode of a brand new Party Girls series—Global Uprisings—where Jamie and Sam dive into revolts, revolutions and insurgencies as they spring forth around the planet. We are living through an unprecedented wave of uprisings and rebellions that have been sweeping the globe for the past 15 years, tune in to Party Girls - Global …
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Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about what stories they're watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Hear from Chicago's own Jacoby Cochran along with hosts from our daily local shows in Austin, Boise, D.C., Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake. City Cast is now in 1…
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Send us a text CUTTLASS is a blues oriented hard rock band from Chicago. One strong asset is that the band is very versatile. In this world of uncertainties, we know this for certain: CUTTLASS has the desire, strength and talent that surpasses that of the average band. Their passion towards music and their fans is the force that will continue to dr…
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Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into the life and work of Ruth Asawa. Host: Jo McLaughlin Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠josarthistory@gmail.com⁠⁠ Please support the podcast by buying me a book fro…
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Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about how well the markets have been performing this year, the S&P hitting another record today, the economic impact of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, Segment 2: Stephen Fluhr, Senior Vice President of Development for Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, tells…
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On today's episode of The Stretch we recap the Bears dominant 35-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. We get into how Caleb Williams, Shane Waldron and the entire Bears offense has improved each week, and how seeing a competent Quarterback under center for the Bears is unfamiliar to Bears fans. We also touch on the impact that a healthy …
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When she was just fifteen years old, in 1830, Sarah Martha Sanders was sold to Richard Walpole Cogdell of Charleston, South Carolina. Within a year she was pregnant with his child, and just after she turned 17, Sarah Martha gave birth to Robert Sanders, the first of nine children she would bear to then 45-year-old Richard Cogdell. Because the legal…
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What it do, people?! Today we have an audio tour of one of our favorite museums in Chicago, The Driehaus Museum. It's one of the most lavish mansion-turned-museum you will ever see. We were so happy to get this tour! Come learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's…
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Blackhawks looking to find their rhythm. Bedard picking up where he left off. Turbo has chemistry with Bedard. Reichel needs to play. Shesterkin turns down big extension. The case for Alexander Mogilny to make the Hall of Fame compared to Pavel Datsyuk. Check our latest article on tempering our expectations for this season. It's a 5 min read. Click…
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Alyssa is joined by Molly McAleer from Mother May I Sleep With Podcast and Trend Lightly to discuss "The Steve Bartman Incident" and some parallels to the 1986 Red Sox. In case you don't know, on October 14th, 2003 during the NLCS the Cubs imploded and for years one man was blamed. Show Notes: MLB YouTube: The Steve Bartman Incident Sports Illustra…
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On this day in 54 AD, Roman Emperor Claudius died under suspicious circumstances, marking a pivotal moment in Roman history. A Feast with a Fatal Twist: Claudius, a renowned gourmand with a particular fondness for mushrooms, partook in what would be his last meal. History whispers that his wife, Agrippina, eager to see her son Nero ascend to the th…
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Mike Stephen learns about Injustice Watch’s judicial election guide with managing editor Jonah Newman, previews the Sideshow Villains’ upcoming deviant cabaret with band leader Dante Ingram, and discovers the Secret History of local folk singer Jo Mapes.Από τον Mike Stephen
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Send us a text Welcome back to Flower in the River podcast! In this episode, we dive into the coverage of the 1915 Eastland disaster through The Sentinel, a historic Jewish newspaper in Chicago. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The role The Sentinel played as a bridge between Chicago’s Jewish community and their evolving American identity. The 199…
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On this day in 1810, Bavaria celebrated the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen with a grand horse race. Royal Celebration - The festivities, held on the fields in front of Munich's city gates, were so popular that they were repeated the following year. This marked the beginning of Oktoberfest, a tradition tha…
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You may not recognize this show by name, but Columbia, Maryland 1998 is a pivotal show in Pearl Jam history due to one moment that was immortalized on a record title Live On Two Legs (yes, it does feel weird to say that sometimes). This is the first instance that a little improv was introduced prior to the performance of MFC that to this day is kno…
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Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about what the Producer Price Index data means for the consumer, inflation remaining sticky, how recent hurricanes will impact the economy, the market continuing to reach record highs, if he believes the market is overvalued, and the disconnect betwee…
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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Northern Illinois University in DeKalb has announced the largest gift in its history. It’ll fund a new $87 million health care and technology-focused hub for students in multiple disciplines. The Baustert Family Foundation has gifted $40 million to NIU. The health te…
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The Cubs saved next season already by hiring a really old guy who is Yoda for Catchers and a really young guy who is smarter and math than you! Plus Uncle Mike celebrates the Mets victory over the Phillies and Cotton loses his mind that the Rockies have any talent at all. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Su…
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On this day in 1492, after weeks of sailing across the vast Atlantic, a lookout aboard the Pinta, Rodrigo de Triana, cried "Tierra! Tierra!" (Land! Land!). Columbus and his crew had finally reached the shores of the New World, landing on an island in the Bahamas they named San Salvador. This momentous event marked the beginning of European coloniza…
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It has been an interesting week after the entire school board decided to resign last Friday and the mayor announced six new members on Monday. Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing back against critics, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez has gone on the defense, and the City Council doesn’t get a special school board sitdown. Joining us to break it all down are Cha…
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Third times the charm! Evil Goforth... Lisa.... Rgular CBot (still evil). I;s all here, so buckle up! Original Description Remember that time we stormed Area 51 and Conspiracy Bot somehow got us involved in a Reptilian scheme to take over the world? Or that time we went to the Hollow Earth and stole a bunch of crap while also ending up in a ZORK wo…
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Richard takes aim at California’s new law to prevent legacy and donor-linked admissions at private universities, arguing against the claim that it parallels recent affirmative action rulings.Από τον Hoover Institution
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Segment 1: Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer, Cresset Capital, talks to John about today’s CPI data, if the inflation data is good news or bad news, why most consumers root for an aggressive Fed, and what recent labor and inflation data means for Fed policy and interest rates. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John Williams to t…
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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Deerfield-based Baxter International says Hurricane Helene could cause a shortage of IV fluids that could last months. The company says its largest manufacturing plant in North Carolina was hard hit last month by the storm. It could take until the end of the year to …
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Jon Hartley and Richard Clarida discuss the latter’’s career, academic contributions and government service, including his time as vice chair of the Federal Reserve. Their conversation covers key topics such as inflation in the early 2020s, monetary policy during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the upcoming Federal Reserve monetary policy framework revi…
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Richard Powers talks about his new novel Playground (W. W. Norton & Co., 2024). Playground gives us a masterful braided narrative of lives devoted to oceanography, computer programming, art, and literature, taking us from French Polynesia to right here in Illinois. Powers is the author of fourteen acclaimed novels, including Orfeo (2014), The Overs…
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Local cinephile Sean Price (Whirled News Tonight, Honk) joins us to visit the best bar you haven't been to yet, the Binny's Tasting Room in Lincon Park! Listen as we take in its splendor, try some special flights, and try to guess what the building was used as before it became a great place to hang. We then chat about the importance of cup holders,…
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The historic Maxwell Street Market returned to its original location this year, and the final one of the season is October 27. As one of Chicago’s oldest street markets, it paved the way for modern-day swap meets and flea markets. Producer Michelle Navarro grew up going with her family to the Swap-O-Rama in Back of the Yards, one of Chicago’s most …
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