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Traffic Jams in Chicago
Author: Maolin Wang Program of Study: PhD in Chemistry, Physical Sciences Division (PSD) Description: The traffic situation in Chicago has gradually deteriorated in recent years and it has become the top three congested cities in the US. What are the reasons for it, what impact will it bring to the public and how can people deal with it? Listen...
Beyond August 9th Downtown Looting: Mending Interracial Wounds
Author: Dwi Cahyo Ardianto Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: The Magnificent Mile Looting has its roots in the centuries of discrimination, but policies could help counteract its underlying problem. Listen here: Transcript (provided by author): Introduction: Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives Podcast Series for AEPP...
Youth Homelessness in Chicago and the U.S.: Debunking the Myths
Author: Jieyi Chen Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: In 2018, 6,475 kids under 18 years old were homeless in Chicago according to Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. This podcast concerns the severity of youth homelessness in Chicago and the United States, why things become like this and how to...
Eustasio Rosales: Chicago’s First Hispanic Composer
Author: Daniela Pérez Giraldo Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: Eustasio was a Colombia Opera Singer, who arrived at Chicago in 1900. He developed his music career in the city, reaching that the Chicago Symphony Orchestra played some of his work. The podcast explores the immigration barriers that Eustasio dealt...
Chicago’s Effort to Support Local Restaurants under the Pandemic
Author: Tingjuan Yang Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: On May 12, 2020, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced new rules that require all food delivery apps to disclose a full breakdown of the cost of each order. How do these first-in-the-nation rules ensure proper supports for local businesses during this time...
Reconnecting the Communities by the Great Chicago Rivers
Author: Ninging Lin Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: Chicago rivers are just like a lens, through it, we can see Chicago’s problems and they also have the capacity to address problems such as segregation and inequality if people leverage this city-wide asset properly, it requires joint efforts from residents,...
Chicago — City Reborn from the Great Fire
Author: Siqi Zou Program of Study: PhD in Molecular Engineering, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) Description: Most Americans know the story of the Great Chicago Fire. Few know the story of the city’s remarkable recovery. The architects who rebuilt Chicago comprised one of the greatest architectural talent in U. S. history. Their achievement was no accident, even though...
Boystown: A Fancy Theme Park or a Broken Land
Author: He Huang Program of Study: Master in Middle Eastern Studies, Division of the Social Sciences (SSD) Description: Boystown, the gayborhood in the north of Chicago renowned for its inclusiveness of LGBTQ+ groups, has experienced the progress of gentrification during recent years. Things have changed. So, what is it now? A fancy Disneyland designed with the theme of homosexuality...
Breaking My Lunch Break in America
Author: Reginaldo Gomes Program of Study: PhD in Molecular Engineering, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) Description: Research has found that more than half of Americans spend less than 30min on lunch break. As a Brazilian who recently moved to Chicago, I’ve been experiencing this in a firsthand. Why is the lunch break in America so short? What are...
Finding Chicago? Find the Bear Champ!
Author: Yue Yang Program of Study: Master of Laws (LLM), Law School Description: People say that if you live in Chicago, you must have passed by a mural at some point that involves a yellow bear; if you haven’t, then you most likely never leave your neighborhood. This podcast will explore stories behind this giant but cute bear and...