Backstory With Larry Potash
- Autor: Vários
- Narrador: Vários
- Editor: Podcast
- Duración: 15:14:02
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Sinopsis
Explore the BACKSTORY behind some of the most intriguing tales in history, culture, religion and science from Chicago and beyond.
Episodios
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Barbecue Stories
08/11/2021 Duración: 06minEveryone has their own idea of what makes great barbecue. For one Chicago family, their mastery of “the pit” is as much about the stories behind the recipes, the beginnings of which date back to their ancestor’s enslavement. This is the Backstory.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Great Train Robbery
26/04/2021 Duración: 09minA hundred years ago, four brothers decided to rob a train car carrying millions in cash and bonds. It's considered one of the greatest train robberies of all time. This is the Backstory.
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Hidden History
26/04/2021 Duración: 08minWhen Confederate soldiers came to Chicago, they did so as prisoners. Camp Douglas housed thousands of Union Army prisoners of war... and the camp had its share of controversy. This is the Backstory.
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The Myth of Race
19/04/2021 Duración: 10minRace continues to be something that divides and disenfranchises people all over the world. Buy why? This is the Backstory.
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Human Guinea Pigs
19/04/2021 Duración: 11minAfter World War II, hundreds of thousands of U.S. service members were unwittingly subjected to radiation tests by their own government. Today, many of them are still fighting for health care, and a proper acknowledgment of their sacrifice. This is the Backstory.
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Texas Cowgirls
12/04/2021 Duración: 10minIn the early days of basketball, women were treated much differently on the court. Doctors said ladies should only play half court, as opposed to the full court games men played. And there weren't very many opportunities for women to play basketball after high school. Then a league of barnstormers entered the scene, and everything changed. This is the Backstory.
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Hero Street
12/04/2021 Duración: 08minOne street in a small western Illinois town has housed more U.S. service members than any other street in America. This is the Backstory.
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Wind and Wheels
05/04/2021 Duración: 11minThe freedom we feel on a bicycle is difficult to replicate. And the history of the bike goes deeper than you might think. This is the Backstory.
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Silent Enemy
05/04/2021 Duración: 08minHow a Navy veteran fought for years to honor the thousands of marginalized men and women who served in the US Armed Forces. This is the Backstory.
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Chicago's First Crime King
29/03/2021 Duración: 07minBefore Capone, there was another crime king of Chicago. Michael Cassius McDonald arrived in the city as a teenager, and scammed his way to becoming one of Chicago's most influential crime bosses. This is the Backstory.
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Power of the Pen
29/03/2021 Duración: 11minFew mediums wield the power of the political cartoon. But as newspapers shrink, so do the number of cartoonists working today. A half century ago, Chicago Sun Times Cartoonist Bill Mauldin spoke truth to power with his cartoons. This is the Backstory.
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Social Lubricant
22/03/2021 Duración: 12minFor many years, American beer was boring, and rather bland. More recently, craft beer has exploded in popularity... bringing with it more flavor, rich storytelling, and more opportunity for diverse brewers. This is the Backstory.
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The American Dream
22/03/2021 Duración: 09minIn the early days of the automotive industry, few independent automakers were able to compete with the Big Three. But that didn't stop Charles Nash from trying. This is the Backstory.
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Forces of Nature
15/03/2021 Duración: 14minA colorful and bustling prairie outside Chicago becomes the site of a manufacturing facility for ammunition during World War II. Then, on June 5, 1942 at 2:45 in the morning, tragedy strikes. This is the Backstory.
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Boy's Best Friend
08/03/2021 Duración: 10minThe bond between man and dog has been written about for millenia. But one man's story is just a little bit different. When he lost his dog, he got a new one from Russia, by way of the White House. This is the Backstory.
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The Reverse Underground Railroad
08/03/2021 Duración: 09minIllinois was a free state before the Civil War. But one man found a loophole that allowed him to own slaves. Then he started to kidnap freed slaves, and sell them back to people in slave states. A relic of this operation remains in Equality, Illinois. This is the Backstory.
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Backstory Shorts: A Presidential Fitness Test
05/03/2021 Duración: 02minWhen he noticed that older Naval officers were out of shape, this U.S. President mandated new physical endurance tests. When folks in the Navy grumbled about the new directive, he decided to lead by example with an historic stunt. This is the Backstory.
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Backstory Shorts: The Forgotten Leader
03/03/2021 Duración: 02minA hero of his era, he fought enemies at home and abroad. But those weren't his only achievements. This is the Backstory.
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The Intercontinental
11/10/2020 Duración: 10minThey only used it for five years, but the people who built the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Chicago designed it like no other building in the world. This is the Backstory.
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Lincoln's Rise to Power
11/10/2020 Duración: 11minAbraham Lincoln's personal history fueled his disdain for slavery. And his unlikely alliance with a group of immigrants helped propel him to the White House. This is the Backstory.