by The Solid Listen Team | Aug 10, 2026 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
Alyssa tells Vanessa from Reel Relationships about Samuel Insull. This episode ranges from monopolies to “Citizen Kane.” Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: THE RISE AND FALL OF SAMUEL INSULL New York Times: THE INSULL UTILITY EMPIRE: ITS AMAZING RISE AND FALL;...
by The Solid Listen Team | Aug 3, 2026 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
We talk about “The Picasso” and public art. Show Notes:The Art Newspaper: From the archive | the story behind the ‘controversial’ Picasso sculpture that became a symbol of ChicagoChicago Public Library: 1967 August 15–Picasso Statue Unveiled In Civic...
by The Solid Listen Team | Jul 27, 2026 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
Alyssa tells Morgan about a disreputable Illinois politician. Come for the corruption and the Legionnaires’ disease stay for the shocking reveal. Show Notes: Capitol News Illinois: Former Sen. Tom Cullerton pleads guilty to embezzlement Chicago Tribune: Former...
by The Solid Listen Team | Jul 13, 2026 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
Risen and I talk about true crime. Show Notes: Second City Sinners Murder by Gaslight: Becker Tells All New Yok Time: AUGUST BECKER FOUND GUILTY.; The Chicago Stock Yards Butcher to Die for Wife Murder. SOLID LISTEN IS ON PATREON! Love our shows? Consider...
by The Solid Listen Team | Jul 6, 2026 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
Alyssa tells John the history of swimming the Chicago River. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: Chicago Magazine: EPA Wants the Chicago River Clean Enough to...
by The Solid Listen Team | Jun 29, 2026 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
We talk about an underground abortion community. Show Notes: The Story of Jane: The Legendary Underground Feminist Abortion Service HBO SOLID LISTEN IS ON PATREON! Love our shows? Consider supporting our network/hosts via Patreon. Rewards include but are not limited...
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