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Oh, Malort!

Alyssa Dyksterhouse, Chicago tour guide, history lover and research extraordinaire, walks her friends through her favorite well-known and lesser-known moments in Chicago’s quirky past while exploring each story"s parallels to current affairs.

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65:15

William Hale "Big Bill" Thompson: Illinois Most...

Oh, Malort! ·

2023/11/27

In this episode, Alyssa Tells David Baxter about William Hale “Big Bill Thompson” who is considered to be the most corrupt politician in Illinois History. This is a wild story about an Anglophobe prone to crazy rants, name-calling, and PR stunts. SHOW NOTES: Chicago Tribune: 'Big Bill' Thompson: Chicago's unfiltered mayor WTTW: Original Chicago Cocktail: Crooked Cowboy NBC Chicago: The Most Corrupt Public Official In Illinois History: William Hale Thompson CST: Before The Donald, there was Big

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90:50

The Reversal on the Chicago River: Sending it Downstream

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2023/11/20

In this episode, Alyssa tells Cap’n Scoot about the reversal on the Chicago River. An alternative title could be “A River Runs with It.” An undertaking brought about by necessity is considered to be one of the top structural engineering accomplishments. Take a listen and learn. Digressions include: Taking shots at politicians Jet Skis, boaters, and kayakers Brushing your teeth Police Scanner Twitter We want to hear from you. SOCIALS: Oh Malort IG Oh Malort Twitter Email SHOW NOTES: MWRD: A

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62:18

Some Lighter Fare: Wrigley Chewing Gum

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2023/11/13

Welcome to Juicyverse! In this episode Alyssa tells Vanessa Murphy from Reel Relationships about the marketing mastermind behind the Gum empire. SHOW NOTES: The Vintage News: The story of William Wrigley Jr.- soap salesman who became the world’s best gum manufacturer NYT : P. K. Wrigley, 82, Owner of Cubs And Chewing Gum Company Head Saturday Evening Post: Vintage Advertising: Chew on This! Chicago Tribune: Wrigley plans consolidation of advertising About the Toddler Letter CNN: Doubleminting Money

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74:48

1919 Race Riots; Summer of Rage

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2023/11/06

In this episode Alyssa tells Pat about the 1919 Race Riots which are considered to be, simultaneously, amongst the least known and the bloodiest in US history. I am not going to lie it is unpleasant but important. Also, expletives employed. Alyssa is working on something fun for next week. Show Notes: History Channel: The Red Summer of 1919 NPR: Red Summer In Chicago: 100 Years After The Race Riots Chicago Tribune: ‘Ready to explode’: How a black teen’s drifting raft triggered a deadly week of

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64:24

Ed Burke Episode 5: An Indictment

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2023/10/30

Ultimately this episode is about Ed Burke's current, and long time coming, legal woes. We also talk about all the things he tried ban as well as his time as Trump's property tax appeals attorney. Down ballot votes and local media matters. Alyssa tries to make "Burke" a verb. You should too. It's the new "dibs." We also talk about dramaturgy. Socials: Alyssa's Twitter Oh Malort! Twitter Alyssa's IG Oh Malort! IG Oh Malort! TikTok POTUS at Steppenwolf Email Oh Malort! Show Notes: Chicago Tribune:

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52:24

Ed Burke Episode 4: You Can't Fight City Hall

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2023/10/23

In this Episode Alyssa tells John about the long and bitter custody battle for "Baby T." The only digression is potty training and writing the script made Alyssa "stabby ragey." SHOW NOTES: CST: Rebuilt life not enough for DCFS CST: DCFS unfit to judge Baby T case CST: Divine secrets and profane lies CST: Baby T's `condition' also known as being a toddler CST: DCFS again ends up on wrong side of issue CST: Father's Day honors go to dads of all sorts CST: DCFS drops ball in Olison case CST:

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55:41

Ed Burke Episode 3: Chicago Fraud, 1990's Style

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2023/10/16

In Chicago Politics there are people who benefit from graft and those people who investigate it. These are their stories. This week Alyssa tells John about Alderman Ed Burke’s corruption. They decide in the Dick Wolf Chicago series needs to add “Fraud” to the lineup. John likens it to mobster movies—he isn’t wrong. They share an inside joke where they laugh until they cry. Alyssa updates John on Ray Lopez. A weird R. Kelly digression which involves Trump Tower A lot of names from the past. Show

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52:13

Ed Burke Episode 2: The Council Wars

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2023/10/09

Ever hear about the "Council Wars?" In this episode Alyssa tells John about the Eds' efforts to obstruct Chicago's First Black Mayor. TW: Racism Show Notes: Encyclopedia of Chicago Chicago Tribune: Flashback: Chicago’s Council Wars pitted defiant white aldermen against a reform-minded Harold Washington WTTW: Council Wars NYT: CHICAGO 'COUNCIL WARS' DRAG INTO INTERMISSION WBEZ: Council War Veterans CST: Veterans of the historic Harold Washington era recall a fierce campaign, Council Wars and

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41:50

Ed Burke Episode 1: Pinball and Patronage.

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2023/10/02

This is the beginning of a five-part series where Alyssa tells John Zinn about someone who might be Chicago’s most notorious current politician. Known as Slow Ed to some and Burger King Burke to others we are gong to highlight the fifty-four-year career of former alderman Ed Burke a man described by the Federal Prosecutors as “thoroughly corrupt.” In this episode we lay the groundwork for his rise to power covering the 1960’s and 1970’s. We also talk about Lauren Boebert’s night at the

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72:05

Obama's 2004 Senate Election: Da Scandal!

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2023/09/25

You might of heard about the guy who claimed to have had sex with Obama and the resulting conspiracies, including one pushed by Elon, but the actually 2004 Campaign was crazier than anything people could come up with online. Also, learn about the genesis of Birtherism. Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: Obama gets early boost from voters Chicago Tribune: Ryan aide to give Obama more space Chicago Tribune: Some Ryan divorce files should be unsealed Chicago Tribune: Court sets release of Ryan's divorce

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51:46

Drunk Elephants: Or A Glimpse into Chicago Politicians

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2023/09/18

As the White Chili simmers in the crockpot, Alyssa tells Risen Lady Heathen about some elephants who consumes alcohol and some of the most corrupt politicians in the history of Illinois Digressions include: Bear drinking WhiteClaw Owen Shroyer/Norn Pattis Lauren Boebert Book Bans Show Notes: These are going to be a little light because more are behind a paywall. NBC Chicago: Most Corrupt Politians in Illinois Chicago History Museum Chicago Tribune: An elephant escape, Bushman, 5,000 hissing

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102:23

Some Lighter Fare: Twinkies

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2023/09/11

After two downer episodes, Alyssa invites Molly McAleer on to discuss many things about Hostess Twinkie. They have been around for a long time, and we couldn’t cover everything. We got labor issues, we got SCOTUS decisions, and we got a poorly run company with a bad product. Enjoy! Digressions include: The Great Recession Judge Judy Barbie St. Patrick’s Day The Proud Boys. Socials: Alyssa's Twitter Oh Malort! Twitter Alyssa's IG Oh Malort! IG Oh Malort! TikTok Find Molly on @molls across all

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52:20

The Eastland Disaster: Too bad they were Poor.

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2023/09/04

In this episode Alyssa tell David Baxter about a maritime tragedy worse than the Titanic. SHOW NOTES: Coast Guard Smithsonian: The Eastland Disaster Killed More Passengers Than the Titanic and the Lusitania. Why Has It Been Forgotten? Curbed: Demolition of the former Harpo Studios building closes a chapter of Chicago history History.Com: Hundreds Drown in Eastland Distaster Chicago Law Bulletin: 100 years later, the jury convenes in Eastland Disaster Eastland: An Original Musical Watch Party

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55:56

Iroquois Fire: Escape Ladders Matter.

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2023/08/28

Alyssa tortures David Baxter with details about a fire. No, not The Great Chicago Fire. Another important one. Show Notes: Failure Magazine History Channel: Fire Breaks out in Chicago Theatre Chicago Tribune: The Iroquois Theater fire Smithsonian: The Iroquois Theater Disaster Killed Hundreds and Changed Fire Safety Forever Chicago Tribune: The Iroquois Theater fire WTTW: The Tragedy of the Iroquois Fire Chicagology: The Iroquois Fire Alyssa's Socials: Alyssa's Twitter Oh Malort! Twitter Alyssa's

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75:35

The Great Chicago Flood: Draining the Swamp

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2023/08/21

In this episode Alyssa tells Vanessa Murray host of Reel Relationships about The Great Chicago Flood, one- hour photo, parking spots and maritime law. Show Notes: Mike Royko: PUTTING IN A PLUG FOR CITY THAT LEAKS Chicago Reader: Flood of Memories Justia: Jerome B. Grubart, Inc. v. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., 513 U.S. 527 (1995) Musk Tunnel CBS2 Chicago: 1992 Loop Flood Brings Chaos, Billions In Losses Chicago Tribune: Great Flood of 1992 Army Corp Response WTTW: A Comedy of Errors: How a Small

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61:51

Some Lighter Fare: The Foods for Which Chicago is Known.

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2023/08/14

After a few weeks of dark content, Alyssa thought we could use some fun so she tells John Zinn about the history of Chicago's most famous foods and beverage. That's right we talk Hot Dogs, Pizza, Italian Beef, and Malort. Have Fun! Also, subscribe, leave a five-star review and tell your friends. Show Notes: Eater: Anthony Bourdain’s Most Memorable Chicago Quotes The Wiener Circle Twitter Video: Ed Sheeran works at The Wiener Circle Jeppsons'Malort Twitter Chicago Dog Thrillist: A History of the

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82:44

1968 DNC Part Two: The Main Event

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2023/08/07

Chicago will host the 2024 DNC convention but is is worth exploring the most tear-gassed convention in 1968. The parallels are amazing. History rhymes. SHOW NOTES: Bill Kurtis remembers the 1968 Democratic National Convention Part 1: 'The Whole World's Watching: 20 Years Later,' A 1988 CBS 2 Documentar Part 2: 'The Whole World's Watching: 20 Years Later,' A 1988 CBS 2 Documentary Part 3: 'The Whole World's Watching: 20 Years Later,' A 1988 CBS 2 Documentary Part 4: 'The Whole World's Watching: 20

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76:16

1968 DNC Part One: The Dress Rehearsal and the Previews

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2023/07/31

Chicago will host the 2024 DNC convention but is is worth exploring the most tear-gassed convention in 1968. The parallels are amazing. History rhymes. Overview of The Walker Report Boss ABC7: Days of Rage Washington Post: ‘A party that had lost its mind’: In 1968, Democrats held one of history’s most disastrous conventions ProPublilca: Looking at the Archives from the Time of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and Seeing Familiar Themes Chicago Sun Times: Royko on Daley during the

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51:56

Streeter Shenanigans! The OG of Stolen Valor

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2023/07/24

Spoiler Alert. Streeter dies. You shouldn't be shocked this started in over a hundred years ago. In this episode things take a sad turn for Streeter but his final fraud is his funeral. SHOW NOTES: In my research, I found many conflicting reports. In some articles people said Streeter had two wives other's said four. Some claimed he was a Civil War veteran, others a deserter. As addressed in this episode everything considered to be true about Streeter is incorrect. Then I found what I consider to

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44:50

Streeter Shenanigans! The OG Honeypot

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2023/07/17

In this episode, Maria goes to jail. Streeter goes to Prison. SHOW NOTES: In my research, I found many conflicting reports. In some articles people said Streeter had two wives other's said four. Some claimed he was a Civil War veteran, other a deserter. As addressed in this episode everything considered to be true about Streeter is incorrect. Then I found what I consider to be the best researched book. King of the Gold Coast: Cap'n Streeter, the Millionaires and the Story of Lake Shore

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