Ghost of a Chance
The Minnesota Star TribuneWhen reporter Eric Roper buys a lovely 113-year-old house in Minneapolis, he wants to find out everything he can about its history. But he quickly becomes obsessed with one couple who owned the house 100 years ago. Harry and Clementine Robinson send him down a surprising rabbit hole into an incredible history he never heard before. As he artfully and meticulously pieces together the remarkable sto... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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Eric finds a book that includes a jaw-dropping piece of history from a prominent Black woman who lived in Minneapolis in the 1920s and 30s. Her words become the name of this podcast. This is the speech that inspired the title “Ghost of a Chance.”
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Episode 6 -- To find out what happened to the Robinsons in the 1960s, Eric doesn’t need old records anymore. People alive today tell him the story of the historic moment when the jack hammers and bulldozers arrived. Eric learns what is left of Harry ... more
Episode 5 -- Eric turns to the people who lived alongside Harry and Clementine Robinson to show him what it was like to start over in the new reality of the 1930s. They are outcasts in their own city, but gradually become central figures in what is e... more
Episode 4 --There is sometimes a steep price to pay for being bold. Eric investigates a mysterious shooting involving Harry, and a damaging accusation that threatens his livelihood on the eve of a global catastrophe. He also makes a shocking discover... more
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- Fascinating Story
What a fascinating story! The “stars” of this story, Harry and Clementine Robinson, should be well known for their bravery in the face of institutionalized racism in the U.S. I love that the narrator was able to connect with this story and not just give his findings. Kudos to the hosts, researchers, and again, the stars of the show! May they rest well knowing that their story has been told with dignity and grace.
Apple Podcasts5LuvinMusiq
United Statesa month ago - Lovely
Amazing storytelling and great journalism. It offers an unprecedented way to approach history. I wish someone could do this kind of investigating for all the older homes in my town.
Apple Podcasts5SamanthaLalexanderUnited Statesa month ago - Important story
I loved hearing the story of Harry & Clementine. This is important story telling of American history. Really well done!!
Apple Podcasts5DcaselloUnited Statesa month ago - Excellent Story
I binged the series. It was engaging and informative. We all are aware of redlining and other ways racism has affected our society, but it really comes home when you are confronted by the stories of real people—real, hardworking people whose experience has been made so very much harder simply because of their skin tone.
Apple Podcasts5laursjsUnited Statesa month ago - Loved it!
I love to hear stories about ordinary, everyday people who not one would even ever hear about. Harry and Clementine could be any one of us right now. I wish I could hear more stories about real people who weren’t famous for some reason or other.
Apple Podcasts599stylesUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #93 | United States/History |
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The content explores the historical journey of Harry and Clementine Robinson, a black couple who lived in Minneapolis during the early 20th century. Through a personal narrative intertwined with extensive historical research, the episodes reveal the systemic racism and societal challenges faced by the Robinsons as they navigated homeownership and community opposition. The topics include race dynamics, neighborhood protests against black families, and the tragic events surrounding the Robinsons, which reflect broader themes of race and justice in America, especially in light of contemporary racial upheaval. The captivating storytelling offers listeners a poignant understanding of the past while resonating with present-day issues regarding ra... more
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