Backstory with Larry Potash

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Donut Day Nov 15, 2021

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How the donut changed Americans' perspective on the Salvation Army, while feeding soldiers on the front lines. This is the Backstory.

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The Evolution of Bozo Nov 08, 2021

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Bozo T. Clown... from its humble beginnings as a record company character, to its height as a cultural icon for generations of Chicagoans. This is the Backstory.

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Barbecue Stories Nov 08, 2021

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Everyone 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.

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Hidden History Apr 26, 2021

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When 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 Great Train Robbery Apr 26, 2021

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A 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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Human Guinea Pigs Apr 19, 2021

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After 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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The Myth of Race Apr 19, 2021

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Race continues to be something that divides and disenfranchises people all over the world. Buy why? This is the Backstory.

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Hero Street Apr 12, 2021

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One 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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Texas Cowgirls Apr 12, 2021

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In 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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