Statues of historic men can be found throughout Chicago’s parks and plazas. But one Curious Citizen wonders, "Where are all the women?"
Curious City - Why Aren’t There More Statues Of Women In Chicago?
Statues of historic men can be found throughout Chicago’s parks and plazas. But one Curious Citizen wonders, "Where are all the women?"
the memory palace - Episode 120 (The Prairie Chicken in Wisconsin: Highlights of a Study of Counts, Behavior, Turnover, Movement, and Habitat)
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX, a curated network of extraordinary, story-driven shows.
Music
- We move between three different pieces from Camille Saint-Saens': Suite, Op. 90: II Menuet, and two from Carnival of the Animals: Aviary and the Cuckoo in the Heart of the Woods.
- We hit Juneau from Danny Bensi and Sander Jurriaans' score to Wildlike.
- And The Waltz from their score to 5 to 7.
- And there's a total gem from George Mukabi called Dila Ni Dila in there too.
Notes
- Do yourself a favor and read France Hamerstrom's autobiography, My Double Life: Memoirs of a Naturalist.
- Do your kids a favor and Jeannine Atkins take on Frances in her book Girls Who Looked Under Rocks.
- And then watch Frances teach David Letterman how to cook a snake.
ATXplained - Who Started Decorating The Loop 360 Christmas Trees? 🎄
People have strong opinions about the custom. Some say it’s a heartwarming expression of holiday spirit; others consider it a flagrant violation of Texas’ anti-littering laws. But one thing no one really knows is how the tradition got started.
See more here.
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The Boring Talks - Boring Talks #00
Behind every boring subject is another layer of boringness you could have never imagined.
Presenter: James Ward Producer: Luke Doran Editor: Moy McGowan
Curious City - What’s With That Demolition Dust? The Rules And Risks Of Residential Teardowns In Chicago
Tearing down an old home can release dust containing asbestos or lead. Curious City found that Chicago rarely enforces laws meant to minimize contaminant exposure.
Curious City - What’s With That Demolition Dust? The Rules And Risks Of Residential Teardowns In Chicago
Tearing down an old home can release dust containing asbestos or lead. Curious City found that Chicago rarely enforces laws meant to minimize contaminant exposure.
ATXplained - What’s Up With The ‘Doors To Nowhere’ At Austin’s New Central Library?
There’s a new building in Austin that’s drawing a lot of attention. And there are a couple of doors — yes, doors — in that building that are getting some funny looks. Several people asked about them for our ATXplained project.
KUT’s Audrey McGlinchy investigated.
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Bay Curious - How Joseph Eichler Introduced Stylish Housing for the Masses
Between 1949 and 1974, when the developer died, his group built roughly 11,000 homes in California, mostly in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Curious City - Curious City: The Mystery Collection
Answers to listeners' questions about the mysterious side of Chicago that lies beyond the soaring skyscrapers and the sheen of the Bean.