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High tax rate in Chicago
Author: Hong Qiao Program of Study: PhD in Molecular Engineering, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) Description: Is the tax killing Chicagoans? In this podcast, I’d like to talk about the high tax rate in Chicago. How does it influence people’s life? What are the reasons behind it and what we can do about it? Is the tax friendly...
Transit in Windy City : A System in The Right Direction
Author: Gangbin Yan Program of Study: PhD in Molecular Engineering, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) Description: Most of the buses in Chicago run in one direction and do a loop, which is quite different from my hometown in China. After deeper investigations into bus system, I learnt different gender travel patterns and diverse reasons for the loop-transportation routes....
To Be by Your Side – Monarch butterfly at Chicago
Author: Da Teng Program of Study: PhD in Chemistry, Physical Sciences Division (PSD) Description: Monarch butterflies are frequent visitors of Chicago in summer, but have you really noticed them? Besides their beautiful appearances, these colorful butterflies has inspired a lot of biological research on migration and navigation mechanisms. Listen here: References: Eli Shlizerman, James Phillips-Portillo, Daniel B. Forger,...
How Gangsters in History Influenced the City Of Chicago
Author: Guofu Liu Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: Chicago was once infamous for its gangsters, though most of the mobs vanished, their legacies still influenced the city a lot. Listen here: References: http://www.historyrocket.com/Biography/al-capone/How-Did-Al-Capone-Influence-Our-Society.html https://timeline.com/chicago-murder-violence-48a71c395640?gi=23d49f630857 https://www.1920s-fashion-and-music.com/jazz-in-1920s.html https://www.jstor.org/stable/3786412?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents http://www.organized-crime.de/lauhtm01.htm https://film.avclub.com/america-s-gangland-how-chicago-became-a-cultural-capit-1798259723 https://www.wbez.org/shows/curious-city/history-of-violence-chicago-during-the-capone-era-and-today/6bff3ad9-097a-42e8-ac23-bc90d83d5bdb https://www.greatamericancountry.com/places/local-life/chicago-how-the-gangster-era-shaped-the-city https://chicago.suntimes.com/2018/6/11/18405967/social-media-altering-chicago-street-gang-culture-fueling-violence...
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...