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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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Italo Balbo: Chicago's Fascist Fever Dream

In this episode Alyssa tells Risen about Italo Balbo and the time Chicago had a fascist fever dream. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: Chicago Reader: Street honoring fascist Balbo to remain after aldermen cave Chicago Tribune: Chicago cheered as Italo Balbo led a squadron of 24 Italian aircraft that splashed down in Lake Michigan 90 years ago Chicago Magazine: The (Failed) 1946 Fight to Remove a Fascist's Name from a Chicago Street ABC 7: Debate ensues about removal of Balbo monument, renaming of street Chicago Sun-Times: Italo Balbo, a complex and controversial figure, from Italy to Grant Park WTTW: History or Hate? Chicago’s Controversial Monuments and Street NamesNBC Chicago: Tempest Brews Over Renaming of Balbo Drive Encyclopedia of Chicago: "Who is Balbo?," 1933 Chicago Tribune: Future of Balbo monument, a gift from Mussolini, uncertain New York Times: BALBO TALKS TO CHICAGO.; Speaking Over Radio From Rome, He Presents Column From Forum. Chicago Reader: Balbo’s Last Stand CBS Chicago: Aldermen Propose To Rename Balbo Drive StreetsBlog Chicago: Blackshirts and Green Signs: Is It Time to Rename Balbo Drive, a Tribute to a Fascist? TimeOut: Aldermen are considering removing the Balbo monument and renaming Balbo Drive Encyclopedia of Chicago:Chief Blackhorn and Italo Balbo, 1933AP: Protesters demand removal of monument to fascist Italo Balbo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 3min
30 MAR

Lois Weisberg: She Curated Chicago

Alyssa tells Vanessa from Reel Relationships about "den mother of the arts" Lois Weisberg. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: TimeOut: Life after Lois | Lois Weisberg New York Times: Lois Weisberg, Chicago’s Cultural Connector, Dies at 90 Chicago Magazine: Remembering Lois Weisberg, the Woman Who Curated Chicago The New Yorker: Six Degrees of Lois Weisberg PBS: Chicago Stories Lois Weisberg Governing: Lois Weisberg Chicago Sun-Times: Lois Weisberg, ‘den mother of the arts’ Chicago Reader: Lois Weisberg: Rest in peace doesn’t cut it Chicago Reader: The brothers Weisberg Chicago Reader: The Shakman Variations Chicago Reader: A Macarena for the Millenium FT: Lois Weisberg, Chicago arts administrator, 1925-2016 Chicago Tribune: Chicago’s ‘Cows on Parade’ is back for July, celebrating 20-year anniversary with one last roundup WBEZ: Lois Weisberg: “This is one of the worst things that ever has happened to the city.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 7min
23 MAR

George Ryan Part Two: Forrest Gump of Illinois

Alyssa continues telling Morgan about the complicated history of disgraced former Illinois Governor George Ryan. This story is messy but also involves a lot of cameos by unexpected people. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: CNN: George Ryan Fast Facts New York Times: George H. Ryan WTTW: Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, Who Ended Death Penalty and Was Imprisoned for Corruption, Dies at 91 Chicago Tribune: Former Gov. George Ryan, who halted state’s death penalty but was imprisoned for corruption, dies at 91 Axios: George Ryan, former Illinois governor with a complicated legacy, dies at 91 DOJ: U.S. INDICTS FORMER ILLINOIS GOV. GEORGE RYAN FOR ALLEGED PUBLIC CORRUPTION DURING TERMS AS SECRETARY OF STATE AND GOVERNOR Chicago Tribune: NEW HEAT ON RYAN IN FATAL ACCIDENT Chicago Magazine: The New Face of the Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 38min
16 MAR

George Ryan Part One: He Walked so Blago could Run!

Alyssa tells Morgan about the complicated history of disgraced former Illinois Governor George Ryan. This story is messy but also involves a lot of cameos by unexpected people. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: CNN: George Ryan Fast Facts New York Times: George H. Ryan WTTW: Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, Who Ended Death Penalty and Was Imprisoned for Corruption, Dies at 91 Chicago Tribune: Former Gov. George Ryan, who halted state’s death penalty but was imprisoned for corruption, dies at 91 Axios: George Ryan, former Illinois governor with a complicated legacy, dies at 91 DOJ: U.S. INDICTS FORMER ILLINOIS GOV. GEORGE RYAN FOR ALLEGED PUBLIC CORRUPTION DURING TERMS AS SECRETARY OF STATE AND GOVERNOR Chicago Tribune: NEW HEAT ON RYAN IN FATAL ACCIDENT Chicago Magazine: The New Face of the Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

59 min
9 MAR

REWIND: St. Patrick's Day in Chicago: Epicenter of Nonsense

As we get ready to paint Chicago Green, Alyssa is joined by Risen to tell her the history of St. Patrick' Day celebrations in Chicago. Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and tell all your friends. Socials:Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram Show Notes: WTTW: Labor of Love: A St. Patrick’s Day Special Chicago Tribune: Vintage Chicago Tribune: The city’s St. Patrick’s Day traditions Smithsonian: The Origins of Chicago’s Green River, Shamrock Shakes and Other Surprising Trivia About St. Patrick’s Day TimeOut: 10 things you might not have known about St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago Chicago Tribune: Politics and parades: Chicago’s long history of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Block Club Chicago: Why Chicago Has 4 St. Patrick’s Day Parades Time: The Year They Cancelled St. Patrick’s Day NBC Chicago: South Side Irish Parade Cancelled NBC Chicago: Parade Organizer: “There's No Reason to Drink Like That” Chicago Tribune: WHY SOUTH SIDERS SAID: PARTY’S OVER Reddit: Can anyone tell me about the Southside Irish parade, is it worth making time to see if you happen to be in Chicago during that time? Media Burn: St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago Barstool: The Annual Chicago St Patrick's Day Police Blotter Recap Barstool: The Best Police Blotter Incidents From Wrigleyville On Saturday Barstool: A Barstool Chicago Tradition Unlike Any Other: The Annual St. Patrick's Day Police Blotter Round Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr
2 MAR

1960 Election Fraud: Hanky Panky Happened

Did Daley steal the 1960 election for JFK? Or was it the Mob? Did dead people vote? Alyssa and John sort through fact and fiction regarding allegations of voter fraud. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: Chicago Magazine: Two Charts Show Chicago Getting More Democratic New York Times: Search The Learning Network Search Nov. 8, 1960 | Kennedy Is Elected President Washington Post: Here’s a voter fraud myth: Richard Daley ‘stole’ Illinois for John Kennedy in the 1960 election Block Club Chicago: Chicago And Rigged Elections? The History Is Even Crazier Than You’ve Heard Chicago Sun-Times: This week in history: JFK and the stolen election New York Times: Chicago Watched Amid Memories of Its Role in 1960 Time: The Press: The Inside Man NewYork Times: Did John F. Kennedy and the Democrats Steal the 1960 Election? BBC: Why is Chicago important? Chicago Magazine: We Should Never Vote in Person Again New York Times: DALEY SEES PLOT IN VOTE RECOUNT; Links G.O.P. Conservatives and Southern Democrats in Attack on Kennedy New York Times: G.O.P. SAYS NIXON MAY WIN ILLINOIS; Alcorn Predicts a Recount Could Reverse Kennedy's Victory in the State G.O.P. SAY NIXON MAY WIN ILLINOIS Washington Post: Horsefeathers, Mr. Nixon Chicago Tribune: The myth of 1960 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

55 min
23 FEB

The Band Chicago: Roller Rink Music

Alyssa tells Matt Drufke from Still Not Friday Comedy about the band Chicago. We both learned a lot. Come for the subject and stay for the digressions. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Chicago The Band DNA Info: Daughter's Film Tells Story of the 'Chicago' Guitarist You Don't Remember CBS Chicago: Robert Lamm, Founding Member Of Chicago, Looks Back On Band's History Ahead Of Rock Hall Of Fame Induction Washington Post: Why did CNN air a documentary about the band Chicago produced by band members? Chicago Tribune: Chicago Gives Daley a Jersey Idaho Free Press: Mayor Daley Praises Chicago The Virginian Pilot: Original Chicago member, still rockin' after 50 years, doesn't mince words Variety History of Chicago (Band) Now More Than Ever Documentary VH1 Behind the Music Chicago: The Terry Kath Experience Chicago: The Last Band on Stage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 37min
16 FEB

Dibs: Take Care of your Neighbors

In this episode, Alyssa tells Risen about a Chicago Tradition known as Dibs. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: Let’s make a federal case out of dibs Block Club Chicago: How Did Dibs Become A Thing? Thank Chicago’s Worst Blizzard WTTW: How Did Dibs Become a Chicago Winter Tradition? NBC 5 Chicago: Chicago's long-standing ‘dibs' tradition is technically illegal City of Chicago: Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation to Begin Clearing Streets of "Dibs" WBEZ: To Dibs Or Not To Dibs? The Essential Chicago Question Axios: Southwest Siders file the most dibs complaints ABC 7 Chicago: Chicago 'dibs': Items from wintertime parking spot tradition to be cleaned up Chicago Magazine: Should You Use Dibs? Chicago Sun-Times: Dibs calls always pour in to 311 after snow falls in Chicago, from some areas more than others Block Club Chicago: The History of 'Dibs': Did It Begin in Chicago? Chicago Reader: Land GrabDNA Info: 'Dibs Shame' Campaign Raising Funds To End the 'Societal Plague' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to Oh, Malort!

Oh Malort! is a new podcast about Chicago history brought to you by Solid Listen Network. Every Monday, Alyssa will bring a friend (and you!) through a story about her favorite city with humor and facts. From the deep cuts to the cult classics, Alyssa Dyksterhouse uses her experience as a celebrated Chicago tour guide, history fanatic and researcher extraordinaire to inform her listeners about the rich history of the Windy City. New episodes come out every Monday, or Sunday if you subscribe to SolidListen+ on Apple Podcasts or the Solid Listen Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Make It Cute is a listening experience that combines pop culture, current events, and one man's love for cooking and cocktail crafting. Each episode takes a dive into a random or not-so-random topic and create a beautiful recipe surrounding the subject matter, as well as a signature cocktail (because we can't forget the booze!). Hosted by Miles Turner - you may recognize him from TikTok, where he shares recipe development and cocktail creations. His cadence and bubbly nature will keep you hooked and inspire you to become the best cook or home bartender you can be! Make It Cute is part of the Solid Listen Network. Call the Hotline: (646) 397-3324. Executive Producer: Molly McAleer; Coordinating Producer: Nicole Mathew. Patreon.com/SolidListen

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Mother, May I Sleep With Podcast? is the only podcast that breaks down Lifetime Original Movies, one movie per week. New episodes each Sunday. Hosted by Molly McAleer, writer and co-founder of Hello Giggles. Access bonus episodes on Patreon.com/SolidListen.

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On this podcast Reyna Mallare and Megan Irwin dig into taboo topics that pollite society says we can't talk openly about. Founded in 2021 after the death of a close friend, this podcast is a space to explore secret thoughts, traumatic experiences, and silly/embarrassing moments with a refreshing sense of openness, humor, and vulnerability. In addition to their lived experiences as trauma survivors, Megan is a therapist and Reyna is a nurse bringing a combined professional and personal perspective to the dark corners of what it's like to be human.

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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.