Archives for 2019 - Page 2
The New Chicago Mayor’s Promise for a Better Future
Author: Ruihan Huang Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: In this podcast, I would examine the attitudes of Chicago people, including black people and white people, toward Mayor Lori Lightfoot and her proposal of investing money into West and South parts in Chicago to boost the economic development through interviews....
Breaking the Chains: Perceptions of Coffee Shops in Two Cultures
Author: Rayne Ming Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: As a coffee lover, I explored coffee shops in Chicago. Having visited Starbucks, Grounds of Being and the Robust, I discovered the differences among people’s perceptions of coffee shops in China and in the US. It is fascinating to explore those...
Chicago, City of Street Art. Why?
Author: Yuwen (Sally) Xiong Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: When you walk across the city, it’s easy to notice that street art is everywhere. Have you ever thought why there is so much street art in Chicago? How does it develop? What do artists want to convey through all...
Connection in terms of Baseball between Chicago and Japan
Author: Shodai Hasebe Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: In both Chicago and Japan, baseball are one of the most popular sports. Surprisingly, Chicago and Japan have had strong connection in terms of baseball from over 100 years ago. I’d like to discuss what kinds of connection they have, how...
Urban solution to climate change: green roofs in Chicago
Author: Jingyi Tang Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: This podcast is about green roofs in Chicago. A green roof is a roof partially or completely covered by green space. Since 2001, Chicago has become a leader in this field. In order to fight against the climate change, the ambitious...
Gulls of the Windy City
Author: Ziqi Wang Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: There are many gulls living in the windy city today, but gulls were actually quite rare in this area in the late 19th century. In this podcast, we will try to answer some interesting questions about Chicago gulls and also discuss...
Stranded by gentrification: The German navigating a changing neighborhood
Author: Carina Koerner Program of Study: Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS), Division of the Social Sciences (SSD) The first thing visitors encounter walking into Humboldt Park, one of the largest public green spaces in Chicago, might most likely be a group of Puerto Ricans playing Bomba, having a barbecue, or a family gathering on one...
As Political As Literary: The Only Feminist Bookstore In Chicago
Author: Ziyi Wang Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: As the only feminist bookstore survived in Chicago, Women & Children First marked the second wave of feminism movement in the 1960s. This podcast will explore the history of the bookstore and the significance of its political role from the past...
Chicago Jazz Festival
Author: Joanna Tang Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: The 41stChicago Jazz Festival is around the corner! As one of the most well-known and popular events in Chicago, the Jazz Festival has a long history and best represents the music culture in the city. In the podcast, we will talk...
Feeling Mexican Styles in Pilsen
Author: Minghao Yang Program of Study: Master in Computational Social Science, Division of the Social Sciences (SSD) Pilsen, which refers to either a populous city of Czech, or a renowned type of beer born in Czech, seems to have nothing to do with Mexico or Mexicans; however, Pilsen in Chicago is an exception, with Mexican ingredients building up its...