More than 1,100 people had to move due to pollution. We follow two of them as they fight to find housing.
Bay Curious - Is Ultimate Frisbee the Golf of Silicon Valley?
Why does it seem like a lot of start-up execs play ultimate frisbee and use that to network with VCs?
Reported by Rachael Myrow. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Paul Lancour, Ryan Levi and Suzie Racho. Additional support from Julia McEvoy, Erika Kelly, Ethan Lindsey and Howard Gelman. Holly Kernan is Vice President for News. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Ask us a question or sign up for our newsletter at BayCurious.org. Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.
Curious City - What Are The Costs Of Chicago’s Air And Water Show?
The city says the show generates millions of dollars in business. But some listeners wonder whether it’s worth the environmental costs.
the memory palace - Summer Re-run: Episode 68 (White Heat, White Light)
Music
* Under the credits is Harlaamstrat 74 off of John Dankworth’s Modesty Blaise score. * The opening loop is from Mr. Knight from Coltrane Plays the Blues, which you should own. * The violin piece is Occam II for Violin, a piece by Silvia Tarozzi, played by Pauline Oliveros. * Next up is Mikuro’s Blues from the mighty David S. Ware’ mighty Go See the World. * The amazing orchestral pieces is Triumph by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Carlos Nino from Fill the Heart- Shaped Cup * Finally, there’s 13 Ghosts II by Nine Inch Nails from Ghosts I-IV
White Heat, White Lights
Curious City - Skyscraper Central: Why Are So Many of Chicago’s Tallest Buildings Located Downtown?
We find out why downtown became the go-to destination for Chicago’s tallest buildings, and whether that might change in the future.
Curious City - An Extended Interview With Actor And Improviser T.J. Jagodowski
Lots of famous comedians got their start in Chicago. Actor and improviser T.J. Jagodowski talks with Jimmy Carrane about why that’s the case.
Bay Curious - Why So Windy? Why So Foggy? And What’s With Karl?
If you're coming to San Francisco in the summer, bring a jacket! We take a closer look at what causes the wind and fog to descend upon parts of our region each summer. Plus, a few bonus questions about famed Twitter account, @KarlTheFog.
the memory palace - Episode 129: Uplift
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Music
- The Bundt Diaries from Ludwig Goransson's score to Everything, Everything.
- Kola (Lighthouse Version) by Amiina.
- Snow Canon by Group Listening.
- The Morning After by the Chico Hamilton Quintet. (Man, I just watched The Sweet Smell of Success recently; the Chico Hamilton Quintet makes the best, sustained appearance in a great, great movie).
- Colleen's Geometria del Universo.
- Bug's Walk by Peter Storby Jutbring.
- Touch Me & Die by Kara-Lis Coverdale
- The Last Tears of a Deceased by the inimitable Tsegue-Maryam Guebrou.
Curious City - What Officials Are(n’t) Doing About Chicago’s Lead Pipes
Chicago has the nation's most extensive network of lead service lines, but city officials say drinking water is safe.
Bay Curious - Why Is Lane Splitting Only Legal in California? And Is it Safe?
People have a lot of feelings about lane splitting, but they don’t always have all the information.
Reported by Ryan Levi. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Paul Lancour, Ryan Levi and Suzie Racho. Additional support from Julia McEvoy, Ethan Lindsey, Howard Gelman. Holly Kernan is Vice President for News. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Ask us a question or sign up for our newsletter at BayCurious.org. Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.