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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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85:44

DNC REWIND - Part Two: The Main Event

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2024/08/19

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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77:16

SECOND SHOT: 1968 DNC Part One: The Dress Rehearsal...

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2024/08/12

This episode was released last summer but next week Chicago will host the DNC and given how crazy the last month has been it might be good to explore what happen then. This is a two part episode to belly up to bar and get ready. The Whole Word in Watching. Original Summary: 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:

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91:11

The Dave Matthews Band Incident: An Inside Poop

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2024/08/05

Twenty-years ago a driver working the the Dave Mathews Band dropped 800lbs of poop which landed on a boat full of people enjoying an architecture tour. Alyssa tells Molly McAleer and Captain Scoot all the details.Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: Band’s driver denies drenching boat Chicago Sun-Times: Tour boat hit with raw sewage // 2 large buses on bridge blamed for discharge that sent 5 to hospital Chicago Sum-Times: Complaint links rock band to dumped sewage // Dave Matthews Band denies involvement

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86:40

Mike Madigan Part Four: Dirty Tricks

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2024/07/29

We finished our Madigan Series. Much like historians trying to write about the period from the June Trump Biden debate until the DNC. Chicago sans assassination attempt this story has so many aspects happening all at once: sexual harassment, bribery, two federal cases on election interference, ballot tampering, calls for resignation and shifting political favor. Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: Failed challenger to Michael Madigan asks US Supreme Court to consider lawsuit alleging political

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59:10

Mike Madigan Part Three: Chicago Octopus Robot

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2024/07/22

In this episode John and Alyssa talk more about Mike Madigan's career while looking at his impact on patronage jobs, family tree, and rename the Chicago political machine.Show Notes: Chicago Magazine: Michael Madigan Is the King of Illinois Chicago Tribune: How Madigan builds his patronage army Chicago Reader: The Madigan Effect The House that Madigan Built Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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71:17

Special Episode: Mob Lawyer Turned FBI Informant Bob...

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2024/07/17

Bob Cooley, the central character from Operation Gambit, wrote the judge in Ed Burke's case a twelve page letter. Alyssa reads it to Morgan StringerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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61:06

Mike Madigan Part Two: Political Dynasty

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2024/07/15

In this episode, Alyssa and John talk about the Blago impeachment and political dynasties in Illinois. Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: Column: Madigan’s name launched her career but possibly contributed to calling it quits Politco: There’s An Irish Wake for Illinois’ Political Machine Forbes: Why Does IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan Refuse To Prosecute Public Corruption? Time: An Illinois Dynasty Versus Blagojevich Chicago Sun-Times: Lisa Madigan urged to repay bonuses - Foe Birkett says she owes

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55:43

Mike Madigan: The Luck of the Draw

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2024/07/08

John Zinn and I are embarking on a journey to look at the career of former Speaker of the Illinois House Mike Madigan. In this episode we talk about the circumstances that facilitated his rise to power, some legislative victories, and a, perhaps, little known fact about his daughter Lisa. SHOW NOTES: Rueters: The man behind the fiscal fiasco in Illinois WBEZ: Michael Madigan, A Speaker For The Ages, Ends His Historic Hold On Illinois Politics Chicago Tribune: Judge knocks redistricting off

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64:11

Taste of Chicago: We LOVE America

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2024/07/01

In this episode Alyssa is joined by Captain Scoot to discuss the history of Taste of Chicago. Was Chicago Fest the earlier version? Not really. We discuss the highs and lows while dispelling some Chicago lore.Show Notes: DNA Info: The First Taste Of Chicago Was On The Magnificent Mile ... And Packed NBC Chicago: “Boooo! Awwww!” NBC Chicago: City Cancels Fireworks at ‘Taste' Chicago Tribune: Boy left at Taste still waits for mom ABC: Food Festival Makes More Than 100 Sick WTTW: What Happened With

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86:17

Burke Sentencing: I guess.

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2024/06/25

In this episode I am joined by legal expert Morgan Stinger and John Zinn to discuss the Ed Burke sentencing. Image from Hare Brained Show Notes: Chicago Sun-Times: How much jail time should Ed Burke get? Depends on which City Council member you ask. Chicago Magazine: Paul Vallas Really Loves His Broom Chicago Sun-Times: Let's all play 'Sit in Judgment of Ed Burke' Chicago Sun-Times: Ed Burke's lawyers say he deserves acquittal or a new trial Chicago Sun-Times: Ex-Ald. Ed Burke keeps law license

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55:50

KKK in Chikago: It's a Okay to Dox a Racist

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2024/06/17

In this episode Alyssa is joined by Risen Lady Heathen to talk about the rise and fall of the KKK in Chicago. Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: When Chicago welcomed KKK NPR Illinois: History: The 1920's Saw The KKK's Rise In Illinois Chicago Magazine: The Ku Klux Klan Was Successful in 1920s Chicago (But Mostly as a Con) Chicago Reader: Boys in the Hoods Smithsonian: HISTORY “Murder Wasn’t Very Pretty”: The Rise and Fall of D.C. Stephenson Encyclopedia of Chicago DOJ: KU KLUX KLAN - REPORT TO THE

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75:02

The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults: Richard J. Daley...

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2024/06/10

In this episode, Alyssa is joined by Hugh Yeman to discuss "The Mystery of Al Capone's Vault" an event that catapulted Geraldo into a new direction and impacted the media market to this day.Show Notes: AV Club: When Geraldo Rivera opened Al Capone’s vault, he turned nothing into ratings Mental Flow: Oral History: When Geraldo Rivera Opened Al Capone's Vault Washington Post: GERALDO'S MAKEOVER The Video Chicago Tribune: Vintage Chicago Tribune: Watch and revisit ‘The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults’

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62:13

Queer Pride in Chicago: Every Kick is a Boost

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2024/06/03

In this episode Alyssa is joined by David Baxter to discuss the history of Pride in Chicago. Show Notes: Chicago Magazine: A Brief History of Chicago’s Pride Parade WTTW: How Chicago’s Pride Parade Grew from a Small March to a Big Event Out & Proud in Chicago Windy City Times: From a March to a Parade: Chicago's Pride History NPR: Gloria Gaynor: 'I Will Survive' Is 'The Core Of My Purpose' Pink Triangles Rising 10 Historic LGBTQ Moments in Chicago Curbed: 10 Historic LGBTQ Sites to Vistit National

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75:21

Wesley Willis: A Punk Icon

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2024/05/27

Alyssa is joined by Pat Westmacott of The Grinning Barretts to talk about Chicago's Punk Icon, Wesley Willis with a few fun digressions.Show Notes: Washington Post: Songs in His Head Steve Albini Chicago Reader: The Wesley Willis Fiasco Wesley Willis: Too Much Too Soon? All Music: Feel the Power Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Wesley Willis Bio Vice: Remembering Wesley Willis, Ten Years Later Thrillist: He Wupped Batman's Ass: The Complex Simplicity of Chicago Legend Wesley Willis New York

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69:59

The Tamale Guy: Underground Superstar

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2024/05/20

Alyssa takes a break from crime and corruption to tell Vanessa from Reel Relationships about a living local hero and one of the reasons Chicago is the greatest American city.Show Notes: WTTW: Chicago Portrait: Tamale Guy DNA Info: Is Running Into The Tamale Guy a Religious Experience? Yes, Yelpers Say Thrillist: An Interview With Chicago's Dive Bar Hero, the Tamale Man Chicago Tribune: 'Tamale Guy' an icon at bars where kitchens close early Chicago Sun-Times: Tamale Guy returns: Claudio Velez

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137:00

The Dirksenverse: Operation GAMBAT

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2024/05/13

With Ed Burke Day mere days away, Alyssa invited Morgan Stringer from Hot Dockets to the Dirksenverse to explore Operation GAMBAT which involved putting away bad people who fixed murders and other stuff. In addition the FBI Op we talk about the following: Ed Burke’s racism Costume critique Return of the FBI Theatre Troop and some bad casting Dersh Alex Jones It should cost more to be corruptible Current state of the Board of Ethics Show Notes: Foreign Policy: Judges on the Take Chicago Tribune:

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83:23

Grimes Sisters: Chicago's "Most" Famous Cold Case

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2024/05/06

In this episode Alyssa is joined by Steven Ray Morris of See Jurassic Right and formerly My Favorite Murder to discuss the 1950's murder of the Grimes Sisters. Show Notes: Chicago Reader: Death and the Maidens Chicago Now: Unsolved Chicago Grimes Sisters’ Murder is 59 Years Old Newcity: A Killer and A Movie: When Two Brutal Murders Brought Fear to Chicago WGN: Grimes Sisters' killings blamed for Chicago's loss of innocence The Two Lost Girls: The Mystery of the Grimes Sisters (Dead Men Do Tell

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93:45

Charlie Trotter: Gordon Ramsay before there was...

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2024/04/29

Alyssa is joined by Ben Mandelker of Watch What Crappens to discuss the life and times of Chef Charlie Trotter. Some of you might be asking, "Who?" Well, take a listen because aside from being Gordon Ramsay before Gordon Ramsay he profoundly impacted Chicago's dining culture with some influence on Top Chef.Take a moment to subscribe and leave a five-star review. Show Notes: Book: Charlie Trotter: How One Superstar Chef and His Iconic Chicago Restaurant Helped Revolutionize American Cuisine IMDB:

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56:36

Soldier Field Update: Flabbergasting

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2024/04/26

The Chicago Bears and the City of Chicago held a press conference so stunning Alyssa had to sit down for and tell Scoot and Pat all about it to get their reactions. She also had to explain the parking deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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86:01

Cabrini Part Three: The Architecture is Not the Problem

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2024/04/22

Alyssa and Scoot talk about Mayor Daley's "Plan for Transformation" and the current state of Cabrini-Green. Show Notes: Block Club Chicago: Cabrini-Green: A History of Broken Promises IMDB: Slick Boys New York Times: Chicago Housing Agency To Be Taken Over by U.S.High-Risers: Cabrini-Green and the Fate of American Public Housing Video: Welcome to Cabrini-Green projects in Chicago: Home of Gangster Disciples Video: Why Chicago's Worst Public Housing Project became a National Disgrace Video: Chicago

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