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Who Owns the Word 'Dope'? Plus, Chicago's Divviest Summer Ever
39 minutes Posted Sep 17, 2026 at 8:00 am.
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Today we’re talking about a local historian’s fascinating copyright battle, the rise of microcinemas and film clubs, and the ‘Divvyfication’ of Chicago. We are joined by contributors Jill Hopkins and PJ Walker. 
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