Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHmmm ... If Only Our Curiosity Had An Anthem
A Chicago transplant asked what — if anything — is unique to Chicago. Answers were slippery, but our songster grabbed the best and wrote a song.
13 years, 4 months ago
What Happened to Nike Missile Sites Around Chicago?
Cold War Chicago was once peppered with nuclear missiles ready to thwart a Soviet attack.
13 years, 5 months ago
Is Construction Work A Boon For Chicago's Urban Archaeologists?
Curious Citizen Linda Rudy wondered when ground is broken for building or repairs, is anyone there to look for treasure? We catch up with local archa…
13 years, 5 months ago
Who settles refugees on Chicago's North Side?
Rogers Park resident Lowell Wyse noticed how diverse his neighborhood is, and wonders whether the city helps place international refugees there. If C…
13 years, 5 months ago
How Much Of The Field Museum’s Collection Is Actually On Display?
The bulk of its objects are out of sight, but not necessarily out of mind. Start with our behind-the-scenes view, and stick around for a surprising i…
13 years, 5 months ago
Why Ban Pickups from Lake Shore Drive? Where Can They Park in Chicago?
History suggests a Victorian-era prejudice against commercial traffic in Chicago parkways lurks behind a ban against pickup trucks on Lake Shore Driv…
13 years, 6 months ago
How Has Chicago’s Coastline Changed Over The Decades?
Curious citizen Miriam Reuter wondered how Chicago's coastline has changed over the decades. We learn that from nature to industry and back again (so…
13 years, 6 months ago
Where’s Chicago's Biodiversity Hotspot?
The city's home to more wildlife than the usual suspects. (We're talking 'bout you, Mr. Squirrel.) Lace up your boots, folks. To find lizards, osprey…
13 years, 7 months ago
Chuh Kaw Go, What Do You Really Sound Like?
What is a Chicago accent and what do Chicagoans really sound like? Sound off with your phone and become part of the linguistic record.
13 years, 8 months ago