RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_8085d0d6-526f-44d6-9419-c1b0ce65d55a -- Rendered At Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:31:48 +0000 https://redcircle.com/shows/chicago-history-points-of-interest-by-autio en-US All rights reserved. Autio Productions Rapid growth, industrial power, political experimentation, cultural identity, and catastrophe converge in the events that shaped Chicago and the greater Midwest. 8085d0d6-526f-44d6-9419-c1b0ce65d55a Rapid growth, industrial power, political experimentation, cultural identity, and catastrophe converge in the events that shaped Chicago and the greater Midwest.

]]> episodic no Autio Productions support@autio.com false full Pocket Watch Empire Autio Productions A mistaken shipment of pocket watches spurs the origin story of one of America's most successful retail companies. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

]]> <p><span>A mistaken shipment of pocket watches spurs the origin story of one of America&#39;s most successful retail companies. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.</span></p> 46719567-e383-4bca-ae2d-275822fc1e55 https://redcircle.com/shows/8085d0d6-526f-44d6-9419-c1b0ce65d55a/episodes/e593b22a-99f1-4f59-8822-ff2458aea498 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:53:35 +0000 195 false full Chicago from the Beginning Autio Productions Chicago. Chi-town. Second City. The Windy City. A place Frank Sinatra called, "My kind of town."

]]> <p><span>Chicago. Chi-town. Second City. The Windy City. A place Frank Sinatra called, &#34;My kind of town.&#34;</span></p> 52377b11-eb42-4043-a8d1-5b32245280e5 https://redcircle.com/shows/8085d0d6-526f-44d6-9419-c1b0ce65d55a/episodes/1d549aa8-bae9-4a1e-a4df-fc6890837c93 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:51:22 +0000 1011 false full Early Evanston History Autio Productions Known for its socially liberal politics, it became one of the first cities to institute a reparations for slavery program. Narrated by Joy Nash.

]]> <p><span>Known for its socially liberal politics, it became one of the first cities to institute a reparations for slavery program. Narrated by Joy Nash.</span></p> f8956edb-365e-4d9d-be3b-d6c09e535d28 https://redcircle.com/shows/8085d0d6-526f-44d6-9419-c1b0ce65d55a/episodes/dec8c440-bda3-49c1-b717-4ab9d541829b Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:50:16 +0000 152 false full Gary’s Founding & Early Years Autio Productions Steel helped build 20th century America, but steel directly birthed Gary, Indiana. Without steel, the city simply wouldn’t exist. Narrated by Craig Patterson.

]]> <p><span>Steel helped build 20th century America, but steel directly birthed Gary, Indiana. Without steel, the city simply wouldn’t exist. Narrated by Craig Patterson.</span></p> b34f3359-5153-4f6b-8a77-ff435d8ae673 https://redcircle.com/shows/8085d0d6-526f-44d6-9419-c1b0ce65d55a/episodes/cdf55492-40fd-4ca4-8cd1-5aeaeb0c2aa7 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:48:51 +0000 156 false full Great Chicago Fire of 1871 Autio Productions The devastating three day event caused over 100,000 people - 1 in 3 residents - to become homeless. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

]]> <p><span>The devastating three day event caused over 100,000 people - 1 in 3 residents - to become homeless. Narrated by Tom Glynn.</span></p> 9847dfc7-118f-4900-8040-5aff25a55609 https://redcircle.com/shows/8085d0d6-526f-44d6-9419-c1b0ce65d55a/episodes/84fef0db-49fb-4057-ab9b-41358cf435e4 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:47:13 +0000 183 false full Chicago’s Early Years Autio Productions During the 1840’s and 50’s, it was the world’s fastest growing city. Narrated by Craig Patterson.

]]> <p><span>During the 1840’s and 50’s, it was the world’s fastest growing city. Narrated by Craig Patterson.</span></p> a2429ad4-784e-4b6f-8b64-eae9b62f6c58 https://redcircle.com/shows/8085d0d6-526f-44d6-9419-c1b0ce65d55a/episodes/234b6f17-a8f5-4b20-a5d0-6b980bd1e7a1 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:44:46 +0000 170 false