In this episode, Alyssa tells Cap’n Scoot about the reversal on the Chicago River.An alternative title could be “A River Runs with It.”An undertaking brought about by necessity is considered to be one of the top structural engineering accomplishments.Take a listen and learn.Digressions include:Taking shots at politiciansJet Skis, boaters, and kayakersBrushing your teethPolice Scanner TwitterWe want to hear from you.SOCIALS:Oh Malort IGOh Malort TwitterEmailSHOW NOTES:MWRD: A River ReversedWTTW: Race the Reverse the Chicago RiverChicago Tribune: THE FLOW OF HISTORYChicago Tribune: Flashback: In the battle against cholera, a creative city engineer raised streets, tunneled into the lake and reversed the riverWTTW: The History of the Chicago RiverConde Nast Traveler: The Chicago River Actually Flows BackwardsUS Crop. of Army Engines: Chicago Harbor Lock – busiest in nation last year for lockages, vesselsWBEZ: Floods, Carp, And Crap: The Environmental Impacts Of The Chicago River ReversalThrillist: The Seven Wonders of ChicagoChicago Tribune: Kayaking the Chicago River? Now you can get an estimate of bacteria levels before you go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices