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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.
SHOW NOTES & EPISODES
Fascism Frenzy
In this episode, Alyssa and Scoot talk about how fascism became a bit of a fad in the 1930's. Show Notes: WTTW: The American Nazi-Sympathizing Group That Drew Tens of Thousands of...
Jussie Smollett: The Never Ending Story
Alyssa tells Molly McAleer about the STILL ONGOING Jussie Smollett saga. Show Notes: Northwestern: Breaking Down Kim Foxx’s Win in the 2020 Primary Ballotpedia: Kim Foxx WTTW:...
Madigan Trial Updates: And Scene
This week Alyssa dropped everything to tell John all about the verdict and the subsequent reactions. It truly is Shakespearean. We also have some hot takes on opportunities for Blago. ...
Madigan Trial Updates: Arts and Crafts
Fred Walcher and Dr. Emil Bronner: History Rhymes
In this episode Alyssa tells Ben Panko about a guy found crucified in Chicago which led her into the crazy story about a guy named Dr. Emil Bronner. It is a wild ride. San Diego...
Fred Hampton Trial Part Two: A Saga
Alyssa tells Morgan all about the Fred Hampton Trial. Show Notes: History Channel: The 1969 Raid That Killed Black Panther Leader Fred Hampton Biography: Fred Hampton Chicago Tribune: In...
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