A family, a dog owner and tenants of a men's hotel explain why the Loop offers a sense of community amid the hustle and bustle.
Curious City - What’s It Like To Live In Chicago’s Loop?
A family, a dog owner and tenants of a men's hotel explain why the Loop offers a sense of community amid the hustle and bustle.
ATXplained - What Are Capitol View Corridors?
State and city efforts to preserve views of the Texas Capitol have led to some oddly-shaped buildings in downtown Austin.
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Bay Curious - Eucalyptus: How California’s Most Hated Tree Took Root
Depending who you ask, eucalyptus trees are either an icon in California or a fire-prone scourge.
Reported by Daniel Potter. Bay Curious is Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Paul Lancour, Suzie Racho, David Weir, Craig Miller, Ryan Levi and Amanda Font. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.
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The Boring Talks - #2 – Book Pricing Algorithms
A book for $1.7 million? To a computer, it made sense. Sort of. Tracy King explains.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Tracy King Producer: Luke Doran Editor: Moy McGowan
The Boring Talks - #1 – The End Of The World
What is the specific date of Armageddon according to Douglas Adams? Steve Cross close-reads The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy to find out
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Steve Cross Producer: Luke Doran Editor: Moy McGowan
Curious City - What Makes Chicago A Destination For Improv?
Eight improvisers who got their start in Chicago explain what draws so many aspiring funny people to the city’s improv scene.
Curious City - What Makes Chicago A Destination For Improv?
Eight improvisers who got their start in Chicago explain what draws so many aspiring funny people to the city’s improv scene.
the memory palace - Episode 121 (The Nickel Candy Bar)
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX, a curated network of extraordinary, story-driven shows.
Music
- We hit two sections from Bernard Herrmann's score to Tender is the Night: The Embrace and The Breakdown.
- A bit of Sambolero by Luiz Bonfa.
- Labyrinth II by Caitlin Aurelia Smith.
- Walter Meets the Beaver from Marcel Zavros' score to The Beaver.
- Two tracks, "1" & "2" from AAESPO's album, Layers.
- Maria Arvos' Last Days of Summer.
- And Time Times Three by Palm.
Notes
- The most comprehensive article I encountered on Doug Davis is here.
- I found this biographical essay on Otto Schnering particularly useful.
- The Oxford Companion to American Food & Drink, edited by Andrew F. Smith.
Bay Curious - The Beautiful Bay Bridge Frank Lloyd Wright Never Got to Build
What would the San Francisco Bay look like if Frank Lloyd Wright got to build the bridge he proposed in 1949?
Reported by Rachael Myrow. Produced and edited by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Paul Lancour and Ryan Levi. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.
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