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Curious City

WBEZ Chicago

Arts

Education

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 582

Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.

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02/07/2025
#80
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#77
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30/06/2025
#90
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29/06/2025
#85
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28/06/2025
#97
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27/06/2025
#96
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26/06/2025
#93
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25/06/2025
#100

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https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/
38 shares
https://www.exploretock.com/
9 shares
https://www.greencitymarket.org/
6 shares

https://www.instagram.com/louisachu1
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https://www.instagram.com/sagebzell
1 share

https://twitter.com/monicaeng
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https://twitter.com/CuriousDukes
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Yes, people really do win pledge drive giveaways at WBEZ

jeudi 19 juin 2025 • Duration 06:16

One Curious City listener was skeptical about whether real people actually win WBEZ’s pledge drive giveaways. They do. But there’s a little more to that answer. Plus, an economist who studies fundraising explains why people give money during pledge drives in the first place. This episode was originally published on March 3, 2022.

Do people actually donate cars to public radio?

mercredi 18 juin 2025 • Duration 05:00

An on-air spot soliciting car donations is a fixture of public radio, but do people actually donate? Yes, about 50 cars are donated a month.

Why does Chicago have a law prohibiting nuclear weapons?

mercredi 14 mai 2025 • Duration 06:32

Tucked in the city’s municipal code is a law that prohibits the production, storage and launching of nuclear weapons in Chicago. We find out why the city decided this law was necessary.

The Curious City Team Answers Five Wintery Questions

jeudi 4 janvier 2024 • Duration 27:10

The weather outside is frightful, but our answers to 5 Chicago winter-related questions are delightful.

The History Of The Walnut Room And Why It’s Not Nostalgic For Everyone

jeudi 28 décembre 2023 • Duration 22:53

The Walnut Room in the Macy’s department store downtown has been a longstanding holiday tradition in Chicago. While it is a source of Christmas nostalgia for many, it brings back painful memories of discrimination for others.

Are News Boxes A Thing Of The Past?

jeudi 21 décembre 2023 • Duration 16:40

You’ll only see news boxes for free publications around today, but those papers are important for many people.

The First Black-Owned And Operated Airport Was In Robbins

jeudi 14 décembre 2023 • Duration 20:04

The Chicago area played a key role in Black aviation in the early 1900s. The founders of the first Black-owned airport learned to fly in Chicago and went on to teach thousands of others.

Who’s Behind The CTA Holiday Train? Santa And The Elves!

jeudi 7 décembre 2023 • Duration 16:28

The CTA Holiday Train started from humble beginnings. Then a holiday celebrity and his helpers turned it into a Chicago tradition.

How Did Indian Boundary Park Get Its Name?

jeudi 30 novembre 2023 • Duration 23:52

Indian Boundary Park on the city’s far north side is a symbol of Chicago’s complicated history with Indigenous people. We’ll explore that history, and current efforts to correct past wrongs.

Two Tasty Treats For Thanksgiving Feasts

jeudi 23 novembre 2023 • Duration 18:01

As you prepare to gather around the dinner table, Curious City brings you a couple of delicious food stories. First, we visit some Mexican bakeries around the city. Then, we go hunting for a long lost fried chicken recipe.