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    Books & Looks Podcast: The Untold Story of Chicago’s Taxi

    By July 19, 2024
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    Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a literary podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio and video interviews with authors.

    With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either new authors or unknown authors that many in the general public are unaware of. After a segment reviewing books or interviewing authors, Blaine ends each episode with a discussion of the movies and TV shows he is currently watching.

    Learn more about Blaine and his podcast at ViewsOnBooks.com.

    This Week’s Episode

    Today I discuss “Street Fight,” the captivating new book by Anne Morrissy that uncovers the little-known history of the Chicago Taxi Wars. While Anne was unable to join due to illness, I take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on this fascinating work and share insights with you.

    Book Spotlight: “Street Fight: The Chicago Taxi Wars of the 1920s”

    “Street Fight” is a meticulously researched account of the intense competition and violent clashes between rival taxi companies in Chicago during the early 20th century. Anne Morrissy brings to life this overlooked chapter of American history, filled with colorful characters, corporate battles, and the struggle for control of the city’s streets.

    Discussed in this Episode:

    • The surprising origins of the taxi wars, tracing back to the introduction of the first taxi in Chicago in 1916
    • The central role of Yellow Cab and its savvy owner, John Hertz (of future car rental fame), in the conflict
    • The David vs. Goliath battle between Yellow Cab and upstart competitor, Hotel LaSalle Taxi
    • The escalation of violence as Checker Cab enters the fray, leading to all-out street fights, fires, bombings, and even murder
    • John Hertz’s fascinating life beyond the taxi business, including his successful racehorse ownership
    • The ripple effects of the taxi wars on Chicago’s transportation landscape and organized crime scene
    • Anne Morrissy’s impressive research and storytelling skills in bringing this era to life
    • The enduring lessons and parallels between the taxi wars and modern-day battles for market dominance

    Join me for this engrossing dive into “Street Fight” and discover the untold story of Chicago’s taxi wars. Stay tuned for a full interview with author Anne Morrissy in the coming months!

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    About Blaine Desantis:

    Blaine is an avid lifetime reader, a retired attorney, and has been a book club leader for the past seven years. He is an active teacher in senior education classes at Furman University. Blaine loves fiction, nonfiction, histories, mysteries and almost all genres of books.

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