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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 50 MIN

Will Chicagoans call it ‘Lake America’?

from Say More with Mary Dixon & Patrick Smith

President Trump’s executive order changing the name of Lake Ontario is overwhelmingly unpopular among Americans. It’s the latest in the president’s renaming efforts. In Chicago, landmarks like Lake Shore Drive and the Sears Tower have been renamed, but many locals say they won’t change what they call them.Say More asks a historian about the legacy of name changes and the fights over them, and opens the phones to hear from listeners. Plus, we reflect on the legacy of feminist icon Gloria Steinem.GUESTS: Jennifer Brier, professor of Gender and Women’s Studies, University of Illinois ChicagoKevin Schultz, professor in the Department of History, University of Illinois Chicago

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