Beste Wbez Chicago Podcasts (2021)

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Curious City

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Did All Chicagoans Support The Civil War? 16:23

4d ago16:23

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In this week’s episode we revisit a question we first answered in 2018. What was Chicago’s response to the Civil War? Chicagoans support for the war was actually quite varied and changed as the war progressed. To answer the question we focus on the experience of Irish Americans and African-Americans and look at how the war went from popular to cont…

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Why The 1992 Loop Flood Is The Most Chicago Story Ever 13:08

11d ago13:08

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On April 13, 1992, Chicago was struck by a man-made natural disaster. The Great Chicago Flood of 1992 occurred completely underground and, fortunately, nobody was hurt — but several factors make it one of the most Chicago stories ever. In this episode from the archives, hear how clout, corruption, and construction without permits led to half the Lo…

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Curious City

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Here Are The Winners Of The 2020 Haiku Contest 23:17

18d ago23:17

23:17

It’s the last day of 2020, which means we’re revealing the winners of our 2020 Haiku Contest. Plus, hear an interview from our friends at Reset, WBEZ’s daily talk show. In a multimedia project titled “The River Speaks,” a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago gives a unique personality to each of the six branches of the Chicago River.…

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Chewing

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Episode 87: Tulip Tree Gardens, Sleep Medicine, Hank Shaw, and Ida's Artisan Ice Cream 1:22:57

25d ago1:22:57

1:22:57

Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng talks to CBD Tulip Tree Gardens founders Rachael and Jesse Smedberg and tries their CBN oil in her quest for a peaceful pandemic night's sleep. Then Monica consults to sleep doctors at the Northwestern Medicine Center for Circadian & Sleep Medicine. Plus she asks chef and author Hank Shaw about how to get her goos…

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Curious City

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A Different Perspective On Our Story About The Walnut Room 14:33

27d ago14:33

14:33

In a response to our recent episode about the Walnut Room, listener Joyce Miller Bean shares her family’s experience of racism and discrimination when visiting Marshall Field’s in the ‘50s and ‘60s.Von WBEZ Chicago

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Curious City

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What’s Up With All The Geese In Chicago? 11:07

1M ago11:07

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Maybe you find them annoying or maybe not, but one thing is certain: Chicago’s got a lot of geese. So this week we’re taking on your geese questions, from why they’re here to techniques for controlling their population.Von WBEZ Chicago

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Curious City

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How A Department Store Became Part Of Chicago’s Christmas Traditions 14:40

1M ago14:40

14:40

From the Walnut Room restaurant to its window displays, Marshall Field’s figured out how to draw in the crowds during the holiday.Von WBEZ Chicago

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Chewing

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Episode 86: Mockmill, Man in the Kitchen, and Vite Ramen 1:16:41

1M ago1:16:41

1:16:41

Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng tries home grain mill Mockmill. Then Monica talks to Man in the Kitchen founder Steve Katz. And she dares co-host Louisa Chu to taste self-described "nutritious" Vite Ramen, but Will She Eat It?

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Curious City

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The Radical Existence Of Lucy Parsons, The ‘Goddess Of Anarchy’ 19:09

2M ago19:09

19:09

In this episode, reporter Arionne Nettles tells us the story of Lucy Parsons, a Chicago labor activist and anarchist known for her fiery speeches and dubbed “more dangerous than 1,000 rioters.” But who she was and what she fought for was complex — and just as complicated was her true identity.Von WBEZ Chicago

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Curious City

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A Most Unusual School Year: Part II 20:16

2M ago20:16

20:16

In Part II of our special series on education during COVID-19, reporters Susie An and Kate McGee share stories of two high school juniors going through the college application process during remote learning and several college freshmen experiencing a strange first semester. Some of those college students are studying remotely from the homes where t…

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Chewing

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Episode 85: gardening activist Nicole Virgil, Tasting India, and Baiju 1:11:29

2M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng visits to gardening activist Nicole Virgil. Then Monica talks to James Beard grant winning chef Jasmine Sheth about her project Tasting India. Plus co-host Louisa Chu dares Monica to do shots of baiju for a very special wedding toast to producer Iris Lin, but Will They Drink It?…

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Curious City

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A Most Unusual School Year: Part I 21:41

2M ago21:41

21:41

We’ve spent the last couple of months reimagining the Curious City podcast and trying out some new ways to answer your questions. And now, the wait is over. We’re ready to let you hear what we’ve been up to. We’re still going to be answering your questions, but in this episode, we’re collaborating with our audience a little differently. Two WBEZ ed…

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Curious City

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Where Does Your Poop Go? 11:29

2M ago11:29

11:29

In 2015, Satchel Lang was a curious five-year-old Chicagoan who didn’t want poop’s destiny to remain such a mystery. Now 11-years-old, we catch back up with Satchel and revisit the answer to Satchel’s question that reveals how poop and pee in the Chicago area get processed by an agency called the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater C…

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Curious City

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What My Family’s Great Migration Story Reveals About Chicago Blues 9:28

2M ago9:28

9:28

In the 20th century, millions of Black Americans who lived in southern states packed up and moved to northern cities — drawn by the promise of greater freedom and better jobs. Many headed to Chicago, and they brought a musical genre with deep African roots that reflected the realities of Black life: the blues. Reporter Arionne Nettles’ grandparents…

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Curious City

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What Chicago’s Architectural Clues Reveal About How We Lived 16:27

3M ago16:27

16:27

If you’ve lived in or visited an older home or apartment building in Chicago, like question asker Biz Knapp, chances are it has an odd door or some other quirky feature that seems out of place today. But the evolution of apartment layouts signifies more than just a change in style or materials — They also provide architectural clues about the way C…

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Chewing

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Episode 84: Leptospirosis, Pizza, and White Rabbit Lay's 1:09:50

3M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Chewing co-host Monica Eng shares her story about leptospirosis on the food and health podcast, the deadly disease that killed Louisa Chu's beloved dog Kiba. Then Monica explains why her favorite pizza was a New York style slice, and Louisa digs deep on Chicago style. Plus Louisa dares Monica and producer Iris Lin to taste duck neck and White Rabbi…

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Curious City

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Chicago Residents Say Rats Are A Problem, So What Is The Solution? 16:41

3M ago16:41

16:41

We’re back on the rat beat! Through WBEZ’s Citizens’ Agenda project, Chicagoans expressed concerns about the large number of rats in their neighborhoods. So we walk you through what you, your neighbor and your elected officials can do to tackle Chicago’s rat problem. Later in the episode, hear from Chicago-based professional wrestler Colt Cabana, w…

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Curious City

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What Was It Like To Dance At The Warehouse Club In Chicago? 11:52

3M ago11:52

11:52

House music got its start in the early 1980s — and it originated right here in Chicago. Many people say The Warehouse, a prominent house music club, is where the music genre got its name. Curious City talked with house heads (superfans) who danced at The Warehouse as teenagers to learn more about what the scene was like in Chicago. And, stick aroun…

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Chewing

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Chewing Extra: Free Asian Carp Burgers To Save the World 12:22

3M ago12:22

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Carl Sandburg’s Chicago 16:20

3M ago16:20

16:20

The famous poet and writer Carl Sandburg spent more than two decades in Chicago, from 1912 to 1930. In this archival episode from 2017, we explore how the city’s people and places helped shape his work — and gives us a personal window into Chicago’s past. Plus, the City of Chicago created programs to provide eligible Chicago Public School students …

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Curious City

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Here’s How Climate Change Is Impacting Lake Michigan 6:34

4M ago6:34

6:34

Recent wildfires on the West Coast and Mayor Lightfoot’s plan to replace lead service lines in Chicago have brought the environment to the top of our minds. And as reporter Monica Eng found last year, Lake Michigan is already being affected by climate change. For a look at what we can expect moving forward, we return to a question from 2019. Plus, …

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Chewing

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Chewing Extra: Sleep remedies and CBD honey 23:48

4M ago23:48

23:48

In between seasons we're releasing a few bonus interviews. This one deals with Monica's search for a good night sleep. She hopes to find it in the new Kitchen Toke CBD honey and talks to Joline Rivera about it.

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Curious City

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How Accountable Is The Mayor For Police Misconduct? 20:31

4M ago20:31

20:31

For the last couple of months, we’ve been bringing you stories from our archive as we experiment with some new formats. Now, we wanted to share one of the stories we’ve been working on. As protests continue over police brutality and systemic racism in the justice system, WBEZ Criminal Justice Reporter Patrick Smith breaks down how the police accoun…

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Curious City

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What We Do — And Don’t — Know About Chicago’s Lead Water Problem 10:56

4M ago10:56

10:56

The Mayor announced a plan to replace the city’s extensive network of lead service lines. So what does that mean for Chicago residents and the water they drink?Von WBEZ Chicago

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Curious City

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What A Murder In My Family Reveals About Chicago’s Chinese Gangs 12:29

4M ago12:29

12:29

The inaugural citywide Curious City Scavenger Hunt: Chicago Eats Edition is coming to an end, so we’re capping off the past month of unlocking clues by revisiting a family mystery. In this episode from 2018, reporter Monica Eng digs into her family’s past to answer a listener’s question about the history of Chinese gangs in Chicago — and make sure …

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Curious City

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Why Did So Many Chicago Bars Disappear? 12:17

4M ago12:17

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While our recent episodes have been taking you to different neighborhoods throughout the city, this week we’re visiting a Chicago neighborhood institution: the tavern. Recently, there have been a lot of debates surrounding whether to keep bars open during the COVID-19 pandemic and how to do so safely. And some of Chicago’s bars have struggled to st…

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Curious City

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Displaced: When The Eisenhower Expressway Moved In, Who Was Forced Out? 13:53

5M ago13:53

13:53

The Ike was the city’s first superhighway. In this special presentation, people affected open up about how it scattered ethnic neighborhoods and changed many lives forever.Von WBEZ Chicago

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Chewing

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Chewing Extra: Harold's Fried Chicken Shack #55 Owner Percy Billings 15:39

5M ago15:39

15:39

Chewing podcast co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk about the importance of Harold's Chicken Shack and mild sauce, then Louisa talks to Harold's #55 owner Percy Billings

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Curious City

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Chicago’s Historic Japanese Neighborhood — And Why It Disappeared 13:48

5M ago13:48

13:48

While the Curious City Scavenger Hunt: Chicago Eats Edition continues to take you all across the city, we’re pulling stories from our archive that dive into the history of Chicago’s neighborhoods. This week, a story from 2017 takes us to Lake View, which once had a thriving Japanese community — but it fell victim to a push for assimilation. As one …

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Curious City

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The Chicago-Invented Delicacies That Help Define The City’s Food Scene 13:03

5M ago13:03

13:03

With the “Curious City Scavenger Hunt: Chicago Eats Edition” now underway, we’re revisiting a story about foods created right here in Chicago.Von WBEZ Chicago

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Chewing

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Episode 83: Farm to Endangered Table, Season Finale 1:45:51

5M ago1:45:51

1:45:51

Chef Rick Bayless shares how he and his teams are doing during the coronavirus pandemic with some heartbreaking details. Then Chewing co-host Monica Eng talks about the Goya Foods controversy with Chicago Cultural Alliance director Peter Vega. Plus she talks to the filmmakers behind “Seasons of Change on Henry's Farm.” Finally co-host Louisa Chu da…

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Curious City

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Was There A Burial Mound In Chicago Shaped Like A Lizard? 12:53

5M ago12:53

12:53

A listener noticed an odd detail on an old map. Curious City investigated whether it was the site of an ancient burial mound.Von WBEZ Chicago

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Curious City

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Sculpting History: Who Decides What Historical Markers Go Up In Chicago? 11:20

6M ago11:20

11:20

As statues are removed in cities across the United States, we revisit a story about what it takes to get one put up in the first place.Von WBEZ Chicago

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Chewing

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Episode 82: Chinatown and Pizza Puffs 1:04:00

6M ago1:04:00

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Chewing podcast co-host Louisa Chu visits an influential Chinatown basement food court during the pandemic. Co-host Monica Eng uncovers the origin story of the iconic Chicago-invented pizza puff. Then Louisa dares Monica to taste a rancid lardo flavored egg, but Will She Eat It?

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Curious City

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The Story Behind “Go Cubs Go” And The Man Who Wrote It 20:48

6M ago20:48

20:48

Folk singer Steve Goodman grew up going to Cubs games, and this diehard fan had a lifelong goal—to write a hit song about baseball.Von WBEZ Chicago

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Curious City

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How Often Should I Wash My Mask? And More Of Your Questions About Face Masks 5:44

6M ago5:44

5:44

From office use to wearing them outdoors, we clear up some of your lingering confusions about face masks.Von WBEZ Chicago

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Chewing

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Episode 81: Campy Broccoli and Pasta 57:09

6M ago57:09

57:09

Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng details a lost interview with broccoli scientist Elizabeth Jeffery. Then Monica talks with fellow watchdog journalist Paul D. Thacker. Plus she visits Tortello pasta shop in Chicago during the before times. Finally co-host Louisa Chu dares her to eat Midwestern mostaccioli at a camp in Wisconsin, but Will She Eat …

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Curious City

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Protest Art Has Covered Boarded Up Businesses — Will It Be Preserved? 11:21

6M ago11:21

11:21

Plywood boards on storefronts became canvases during the protests over the killing of George Floyd. One Chicagoan wonders what will happen to the art now.Von WBEZ Chicago

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Curious City

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Why Are There So Many Music Venues In Uptown? 9:00

7M ago9:00

9:00

A rising population, developing landscape and evolving entertainment all helped form a need for the Chicago music venues we know today.Von WBEZ Chicago

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Curious City

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As Chicago Reopens, Is It Time To Let My Parents Meet Their Grandchildren? 10:42

7M ago10:42

10:42

As new parents to twins, Ricardo and Marcela Serment wonder if it could finally be time to invite some helping hands into their home.Von WBEZ Chicago

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