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Chicago Amplified
Chicago Amplified is a Web-based audio archive filled with educational events taking place throughout the Chicago region.

Click on Archive to listen to and download past events. Click on Upcoming Events to see what’s upcoming, and look below to see what’s been recently featured by Chicago Public Radio.
Featured Events
The Role of the Media in the Immigration Process in Germany and the USA  
In Germany, as in the United States, millions of people come from an immigrant background, and this has become a frequent topic of discourse.  And the development of a common perspective about immigration depends greatly on the media’s information and reactions.
Simply Marvelous: An Evening of Magic  
When Pharoah commands Moses to “make a marvel,” he turns Aaron’s rod into a serpent.  So begins a long tradition of Jews and magic.
Jens Jensen, Community, and Gardening: A Workshop with Historical and Horticultural Components  
Historian Julia Cachrach explores the life of Jens Jensen, creator of the Prairie style of architecture, influential advocate for green spaces, friend of Jane Addams and an important Chicago reformer.
The Closing of the ICTY and its Affect on Justice and Accountability in the Former Yugoslavia  
The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) was established to investigate and prosecute crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia since 1991…
WordPlay: Kwame Dawes  
Internationally-renown poet Kwame Dawes sat down with the young writers of Young Chicago Authors to teach a lesson about voice, poetry, honesty and inspiration.
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