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Soccer Dad Discovers Chicago’s Hidden Soccer Universe
Author: Hoon Program of Study: MS in Applied Data Science, Physical Sciences Division Description: A dad’s journey from skepticism to amazement while discovering Chicago’s vast soccer infrastructure – from rooftop pitches to European academies to authentic supporter culture – revealing how America’s “soccer problem” might actually be soccer’s greatest democratic achievement. https://voices.uchicago.edu/findingchicago/files/2025/10/Hoon_podcast_FinalSubmission_Sept17.mp3 Transcription (provided by the author): Welcome...
The Chicago Promise: A Lakefront for Everyone
Author: Lei Zhang Program of Study: Master of Laws (LLM), Law School Description: How did Chicago’s 30-mile shoreline, with its 3,400 acres of parkland, remain a continuous, public space while other major cities sold their waterfronts to private developers? I’ll share how I, a student from Shanghai, discovered the hidden history of the city’s lakefront, from a legal promise...
Two shores of Lake Michigan
Author: Di Lu Program of Study: Chemistry, Physical Sciences Division (PSD) Description: My personal reflection on finding peace by Lake Michigan—and uncovering the social and environmental inequalities hidden beneath its beauty. Listen here: Transcript: Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives Podcast Series for AEPP 2025. I’m your host, Di Lu, and I’m currently enrolled in the...
The Mystery of Italian Beef’s Spread
Author: Michitaka Ito Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy Description: This podcast is about the features, the origin, and the mystery of Italian Beef, the iconic sandwich from Chicago. I will answer “What a classic Italian Beef is”, “How you can order it”, and “How was this recipe born.” Furthermore, my podcast...
The voices of Chicago
Author: María José Carvjal This podcast explores Chicago’s street art as a reflection of social issues, creativity, and collective voices. It highlights its accessibility, democratic nature, and temporary existence, inviting listeners to see the city’s walls as open-air museums where urgent messages and cultural expressions intersect. Audio: Transcript: Welcome to ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspective podcast series...
Exploring Chicago’s Sports Culture Through a White Sox game
Author: Clement Li Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy Description: In this podcast, I share my experience attending a Chicago White Sox game and a surprising conversation with a lifelong fan. I then reflect on what Chicago’s sports culture reveals about community, identity, and keep the city’s passion alive through both highs...
The Jazz Showcase’s Historic After-Fest Jam Session, an Unforgettable Night
Author: Patricia Almeida Program of Study: Master of Laws (LLM), Law School Description: Imagine arriving at the oldest jazz club in Chicago, founded in 1947, and one of the most traditional jazz places in Chicago, the Jazz Showcase, for the “Historic After-Fest Jam Session” event. In this podcast you will know about this unique experience and realize how the...
Ubiquitous U.S. National Flag in the City of Chicago
Author: Dan Huang Program of Study: Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS), Division of the Social Sciences (SSD) Description: Will you hang a national flag in the yard or window at home? When I explored various neighborhoods in the city of Chicago, I was surprised by the ubiquity of the U.S. national flag here both in...
THE OTHER CHICAGO: WHERE THE INVISIBLE REIGNS
Author: Luna Ramírez Program of Study: PhD in Molecular Engineering, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) Description: In this podcast, we explore the supernatural side of Chicago, from the ghosts and spirits that roam its alleys to the mythical creatures that lurk in abandoned buildings. Join us as we take you on a journey to the city’s hidden realm, where...
Haven’t seen a cat in UChicago!
Author: Chenxi Sun Program of Study: PhD in Chemistry, Physical Sciences Division (PSD) Description: It’s fun to find so many squirrels in UChicago. But it’s a little weird that I have never seen a cat there. Cats are really common animals actually. So in this podcast, I shared some interesting experiences with squirrels and some assumptions about why I...