A high schooler takes a seat to make a stand. And Rapper’s Delight makes it big - to one lady’s chagrin.
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Agnus: The Late Antique, Medieval, and Byzantine Podcast - Dr. Maile Hutterer on Architecture and Religious Expression
This month, Glenn talks with Dr. Maile Hutterer about architecture and religious expression during the early modern Wars of Religion.
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Curious City - What Are Chicago’s Oldest Laws?
Looking around Chicago today, you won’t find many stink balls or cannons—but did you know the city has ordinances regulating both? When these laws were first passed more than a century ago, aldermen may have believed they posed a real threat. But today, these old laws don’t seem to make a whole lot of sense.
Logan Square resident Ty McCarthy was wondering whether Chicago had any outdated laws on the books. So he asked Curious City:
What are some of Chicago’s oldest and weirdest laws?
To find some weird laws, we pored over Chicago’s municipal code—which anyone can search online—and pinpointed several ordinances that were passed more than 50 years ago.
Click here to view our special presentation featuring nine of Chicago’s most obscure laws.
The Nod - Quesadilla Time (feat. Chef Ocho)
Had enough Cardi B and Drake ? We've got a new tune that slaps! Thank the (Bobby) Lord.
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The Anthropocene Reviewed - Super Mario Kart and the Bonneville Salt Flats
John Green reviews a kart racing video game series and a vast expanse of salt-encrusted earth located in the desert of northwestern Utah. Thanks to Backblaze for sponsoring this episode: http://backblaze.com/anthro
the memory palace - Episode 125: Snakes!
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Music
- We hear Ferris Wheel by Gabor Szabo from one of his better late sixties records.
- Herman's Malt from Jeff Russo's score to Fargo Season 2.
- David Goes Hunting from Larry Groupe's score to Straw Dogs.
- Double Portrait by Double Edge from the album, U.S. Choice.
- A snippet of Idea of Order at Kyson Point from an album Brian Eno did with Tom Rogerson.
- Bicycles and Flasks by Dan Romer.
- A bit of Il Tamoure dei Bambini from Piero Umiliani's score to Le Isole Dell'amore
- A Naga Swaram-Snake Charmers Melody from Folk Music of India
- Finishes out on Completely Gone from Ludwig Goransson's score to Everything Everything.
The Nod - BONUS: Bowlegged Lou is a Prankster
Eric talks to Full Force's Bowlegged Lou about the group's sound, getting called out by Patti LaBelle for being "too busy" to work on her album and a crazy recording experience with James Brown.
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Curious City - Which Historical Monuments Have Sparked Controversy In Chicago?
From a statue honoring police to a tribute to Confederate prisoners, these monuments have raised debate over how history is represented.
Curious City - Which Historical Monuments Have Sparked Controversy In Chicago?
From a statue honoring police to a tribute to Confederate prisoners, these monuments have raised debate over how history is represented.
The Nod - Taco Bout It
Oo-OOOOOO! It’s quesadilla time. Brittany heads to L.A. to talk with a chef who’s making “Black tacos.” Turns out they’re more than just a delicious food.
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