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From Garfield to Wilson: Chicago’s (In)visible Divisions
Author: Santiago Segovia Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: This podcast addresses segregation in Chicago, from the most obvious way, which is how the city and its neighborhoods are distributed, to a more subtle kind, which directly affects people’s lives, jobs, and opportunities. Listen here: Transcript (provided by author): Intro:...
Art and Activism: the Life and Works of Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs
Author: Wanawat Wechakit Program of Study: Master of Laws (LLM), Law School Description: Do you think art and activism are conflicting? Let’s find out in this podcast how these two concepts, when combined, can transform the society in a unique way through the works and life of a poet, writer, teacher, reformer, artist and above all an activist: Dr....
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....