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TBD | How One Block Got Through It

TBD | How One Block Got Through It

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis


TBD | How One Block Got Through It

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Aug 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Over the past five months, city blocks have been slipping away. Bars are closed; restaurants are half-empty; retail is shuttered. As the country returns to varying states of lockdown, how long can these blocks hold on?
 
This week: how one commercial strip on Chicago’s South Side is weathering the pandemic. 
 
Guests:
Nedra Sims Fears, executive director of the Greater Chatham Initiative
Brian d'Antignac, The Woodshop
Jaidah Wilson-Turnbow, Frances Cocktail Lounge
Zoie Reams, Brown Sugar Bakery
 
 
Host
Henry Grabar
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Released:
Aug 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The problem with the news right now? It’s everywhere. And each day, it can feel like we’re all just mindlessly scrolling. It’s why we created What Next. This short daily show is here to help you make sense of things. When the news feels overwhelming, we’re here to help you answer: What next? Look for new episodes every weekday morning.