Yes, tornadoes can hit Chicago. Why do so many people think otherwise?
the memory palace - Episode 141: This Story Climbed Mount Washington
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Music
We start off with a touch of Hills in the Rain, by Simon Rackham.
Go to a bit of Narkopop 1 by Gas.
Then gaze in wonder to Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite: Sunrise, as performed by the Cincinatti Pops Orchestra
We listen to two versions of Trying Something Again, Again by our friends in Lullatone.
And go out on Jaybird, by Charlie Parr
ATXplained - How Do Musicians Make The Cut For The Austin City Limits TV Series?
Go behind the scenes at KLRU’s Austin City Limits TV show to find out how they pick their artists — how little they get paid.
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Curious City - How My Grandparents Helped Shape Chicago’s Blues Industry
Like millions of black Southerners during the Great Migration, they sought greater freedom and opportunity. They found it in the blues.
Bay Curious - Meet Charley Parkhurst: The Gold Rush’s Fearless, Gender Non-Conforming Stagecoach Driver
Read our web story: Meet Charley Parkhurst: The Gold Rush’s Fearless, Gender Non-Conforming Stagecoach Driver
Reported by Jessica Placzek.
Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Katie McMurran, Rob Speight, Suzie Racho, Paul Lancour and Ryan Levi. Additional support from Julie Caine, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and David Weir. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.
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Curious City - It’s Complicated: The University Of Chicago’s Relationship With Its Neighbors
Community activists and a university representative reflect on why the relationship has been difficult in the past and where it stands now.
Curious City - It’s Complicated: The University Of Chicago’s Relationship With Its Neighbors
Community activists and a university representative reflect on why the relationship has been difficult in the past and where it stands now.
the memory palace - Rebroadcast: Origin Stories
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia, a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts.
Bay Curious - From Arks to Anchor-Outs: The History of Waterfront Living on Richardson Bay
People have been living for free anchored in Richardson Bay for decades, but living on the water in Marin County goes all the way back to the state's early days.
Curious City - Stories Behind CTA ‘L’ Lines’ Strange Curves, Dips and Twists
Here’s who and what to blame if you spill your coffee on your commute.