In this live podcast episode, two actors playing New York and Chicago duke it out over who will host the coveted 1893 World’s Fair.
Bay Curious - Hetch Hetchy Water’s Epic Journey, From Mountains to Tap
Take a journey with the Bay Area's drinking water -- from mountain to tap.
Reported by Sarah Craig. 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.
Curious City - Why Do Chicago Beaches Ban Flotation Devices?
One Chicagoan wonders why Chicago beaches ban things like rafts and boogie boards. But experts say there's good reason to leave them at home.
Bay Curious - Cracking the Bizarre Urban Legend of Alameda’s Little People Houses
A small street inadvertently becomes ground zero for so-called "Hobbit Hunters," but is there truth in the legends?
Reported by Chloe Veltman and Ryan Levi. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Paul Lancour, Ryan Levi, Suzie Racho, and Julia McEvoy. Holly Kernan is Vice President for News. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Ask us a question at BayCurious.org. Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.
the memory palace - Episode 128 (Patience)
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia.
Music
- Drunken Aviator by Ida.
- Back to Paris by Cyril Morin.
Notes
- There's a great resource of old ads and articles, including the one referenced in the piece here.
- The definitive work on this subject is Help Me to Find My People by Heather Andrea Williams.
Curious City - How Does Chicago Track Its Coyotes?
Chicago is home to an estimated 2,000 coyotes. To learn how they survive, Curious City joined researchers as they tracked down pups.
Bay Curious - Is Rent Control Working and Should We Have More or Less of It?
Rent control is in at least 15 California cities, but even in those cities there are many limits on what can be rent controlled. A proposition on the November ballot may get rid of those limits, but should it?
Reported by Jessica Placzek. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Paul Lancour, Ryan Levi, Suzie Racho, Erika Kelly, Amanda Font, and Julia McEvoy. Holly Kernan is Vice President for News. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Ask us a question at BayCurious.org. Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.
ATXplained - How Did These Tropical Fish Wind Up Thriving In Austin’s Waller Creek? 🐠
An Austin creek is home to a wild population of platyfish, known worldwide as colorful, affordable pet-store species.
But they jumped the tank as early as 2004.
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Curious City - Doors Closing! Life As A CTA Rail Operator
Long hours, fatigue, and boredom can be hazards of the job. But former rail operators say there’s a lot to love about driving an 'L' train.
Bay Curious - The Origins of Bay Area Place Names
California was named after a fictional island for black Amazon-like warrior women, ruled by Queen Calafia. What about Bay Area names?
Reported by Jessica Placzek and Dan Brekke. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Ryan Levi, Paul Lancour, Suzie Racho, Amanda Font and Julia McEvoy. Holly Kernan is Vice President for News. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Ask us a question at BayCurious.org. Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.