Things I Wrote
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Smithsonian Mag: You’ll Need a Microscope to See These Miniature Masterpieces
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Chicago Mag: Angel Olsen Thinks You Should Know Marvin Tate
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Smithsonian Mag: Has This Historian Identified the Bridge in the ‘Mona Lisa’?
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Smithsonian Mag: MoMA Introduces Museumgoers to a Different Georgia O’Keeffe
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Smithsonian Mag: This 19-Year-Old Biked From Alaska to Argentina
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Smithsonian Mag: Postal Service Unveils Forever Stamp Honoring Toni Morrison
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Smithsonian Mag: ‘The Great British Bake Off Musical’ Comes to London’s West End
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Smithsonian Mag: Archaeologists Find Evidence of Earliest Known Horseback Riders
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Smithsonian Mag: Can Apple Solve Classical Music’s Streaming Problems?
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Smithsonian Mag: Teenage Tourist Carves His Name Into 1,200-Year-Old Temple in Japan
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Smithsonian Mag: Is This a Recording of Banksy’s Voice?
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Smithsonian Mag: Why a Trail of Life-Size Gorilla Sculptures Popped Up in London
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Smithsonian Mag: See Stunning Tudor Tapestries Restored to Their Former Glory
Audio Stories
WBEZ Podcasts and Live Radio:
The Rundown: New theater productions, art festivals and even opera you don’t want to miss Listen here
The Rundown: You survived April showers. Here’s where to catch May flowers around Chicago Also here
Reset: A Guide To Chicago’s Summer Farmers Markets And here
The Chicago CTA Needs to Do Better
I talked with Chicago locals and experts about why the CTA isn’t getting us where we need to be. Learn More
The Words We Choose:
I worked with journalists Hannah Shapiro and Sarah Stark to create a two episode exclusive podcast about Ukrainian language.
Check out Ep 1 and Ep 2
100 Latina Birthdays Episode 5: Reframing Healthy Food and Healthy Bodies
In this podcast for LWC Studios, I talk with experts to dissect issues facing families looking to feed their children healthy and culturally significant foods, as well as the implications of new guidelines around childhood obesity.
Russian Americans Reflect on Culture and Identity Half a Year into the Ukrainian War
I spoke with Russian-Americans to learn about how it feels to be living in the United States during Putin’s invasion. Learn More
How Strong Public Media Creates Stronger Democracy:
Ever wonder why public media in the U.S. works the way it does? Listen to a quick explainer comparing public media systems in United States, Russia and Germany.
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A Love Story Between an Artist and Lake Michigan
Louis LeBourgeois is an artist who paints and swims in Lake Michigan year round. That’s right... even in winter. Learn more about her connection with Chicago’s waters.