City Cast Chicago
Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago.
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The Black Arts Movement is Still Speaking to Ch...
Ayana Contreras discusses her new book, Energy Never Dies: Afro-Optimism and Creativity in Chicago
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Lightfoot and CTU, a Conflict Years in the Making
This recent battle is not the first time the mayor and the teachers union have been at odds.
13 min
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How Bobby Rush went from Black Panther to Congr...
The 15-term incumbent announced last week he's not seeking reelection this year.
17 min
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School Chaos, A Political Legend Retires, and B...
The first week of CPS was really an extended winter break as CTU and the district could not agree on safety measures.
19 min
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Dr. Arwady Prepared for a Public Health Crisis,...
Chicago's top doc has had a long two years.
22 min
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Feeling Ashamed of Getting COVID? You're Not Alone
The stigma around contracting the disease can exacerbate the public health crisis.
14 min
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Here We Go Again — Should CPS Students Return t...
The district says it's safe but the teachers' union wants more safety measures in places as COVID cases continue to surge.
14 min
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ICYMI: Chicago’s Former Watchdog Looks Back on ...
Former Inspector General Joe Ferguson's perspective really stuck with lead producer Carrie Shepherd.
16 min
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ICYMI: 'Black People Outside' Want to Get Peopl...
This hike with the popular TikTok couple was a 2021 favorite of newsletter writer Sidney Madden.
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ICYMI: We're Going to the Rodeo...In the City!
One of producer Simone Alicea's favorite stories this year was meeting Chicago's Black cowboys.
11 min
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ICYMI: Big Weed Has a Problem. It's Big White.
The confusion surrounding the state's cannabis social equity program was one of Jacoby's top stories of 2021.
12 min
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Eat, Shop, and Give in Our Neighborhoods
The City Cast team takes you through our neighborhoods.
29 min
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Here are Lightfoot's End-of-Year Promises on Bi...
The mayor outlined her plans for addressing the Omicron surge, and violence in the city.
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Baby, It’s Cold Outside. Let’s Enjoy It
As we enter our second pandemic winter, let's talk with someone who actually likes the cold.
13 min
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The Enduring Appeal of Bozo the Clown
The kids' show that ran for more than 40 years on WGN could be back
14 min
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Cook Co. Dem Picks, Nightlife at Neo, and Your ...
A round-up of the week's news with Injustice Watch's Maya Dukmasova and Chicago Reader's Salem Collo-Julin
19 min
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Meet Transgender Icon Mama Gloria
Gloria Allen shares wisdom and joy from her 76 years of life.
13 min
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Finding Therapy at Your Local Karaoke Bar
Karaoke Storytellers is an event that combines storytelling and song.
12 min
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Finding Community at C2E2 in a Covid World
The pop culture convention in Chicago was a chance for cosp[ayers and other fans to gather and be part of community.
14 min
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What’s In A (Chicago) Nickname? Historian Dilla...
Shermann "Dilla" Thomas stops by to drop some Chicago nickname history.
14 min
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Guess We Should Talk About Jussie Smollett
City Cast's Carrie Shepherd, Jacoby Cochran, and Simone Alicea discuss the impact of the soap operatic trial.
17 min
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How Catholics Showed Up During AIDS Crisis
A new book shares stories of Catholics caring for people with AIDS in cities like Chicago.
15 min
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City Cast and 77 Flavors Reunite at Mikkey's Gr...
The podcast '77 Flavors of Chicago' aims to eat at a restaurant in every one of the city's 77 community areas.
14 min
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Austin Residents Say Cops Don't Come When They ...
Residents on the West Side sued the city in 2011, saying police often ignored their emergency calls.
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Who Gets In and Who Gets Left Out of Selective ...
Breaking down the process of getting into one of Chicago Public Schools' highest-ranked high schools, many of which are listed with best in the country.
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