E413 - How The Dave Matthews Dump Actually Helped The Chicago River
Published: August 8, 2026
Duration: 17:34
Dave Matthews’ tour bus emptied its 800-pound septic tank on people taking a cruise 22 years ago this week. One boat passenger thinks the band has paid an unfair price for its driver’s error, but gets why Chicagoans won’t forget. And some people think that the incident actually helped the Chicago River.
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporter - Clint Worthington
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