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Refugees In Chicago
Author: Haoming Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: We are in the midst of the biggest refugee crisis the world has ever seen. At the end of 2020, more than 80 million people around the globe were displaced by war and oppression. Since Chicago is one of the main destinations...
Automation might widen the racial income gap in Chicago
Author: Aizhan Mukhyshbayeva Program of Study: Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: Automation could hit black workers in Chicago harder than other groups and further widen the racial income gap. Listen here: Transcript (provided by author): Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives Podcast Series for...
From Monroe St. to Louisville: When Moral Obligations become Radical Acts
Author: Nioshi Shah Program of Study: Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS), Division of the Social Sciences (SSD) As you take a (virtual) tour down West Monroe Street in the city of Chicago, you might walk past a modern-looking bricked building. It looks as simple as any other building in the lane and is easy to...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...