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Chicago is famous for its food: Chicago dogs, deep-dish pizza, and the triple-decker Atomic Cake. We're diving into the history of this South Side specialty.

We all love a good historical game, don't we? Games that are both educational and entertaining in equal measure.

There are suitcases worth of Big Stuff to unpack in “Oppenheimer,” the Christopher Nolan blockbuster that debuted last week. But small moments in the movie deserve attention, too — like

For the first time in its storied history, the Marine Corps has given up capabilities that might be needed worldwide to gain new equipment to specialize for a potential war with China.

Navigating parenthood in a pandemic felt bleak, but #CommuneTok promised that a brighter, more cooperative world was possible.

The Age of Radiance: The Epic Rise and Dramatic Fall of the Atomic Era by Craig Nelson (author of Rocket Men: The Epic Story of the First Men on the Moon) is a well done history of the atomic age.

Despite the poor sound quality, Tristanos newly unearthed Personal Recordings from 1946-1970 are fascinating. Free jazz can be rambunctious, but these musicians step and listen carefully.

Despite the poor sound quality, Tristano's newly unearthed Personal Recordings from 1946-1970 are fascinating. Free jazz can be rambunctious, but these musicians step and listen carefully.

Copyright 2022 Fresh Air. To see more, visit Fresh Air. TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. Jazz pianist Lennie Tristano didn't make many

Despite the poor sound quality, Tristano's newly unearthed Personal Recordings from 1946-1970 are fascinating. Free jazz can be rambunctious, but these musicians step and listen carefully.