City Cast Chicago
Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday morning. 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. City Cast Chicago is a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at chicago.citycast.fm.
Named Best Podcast by Chicago Reader 2022
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From Naperville to Nepal: Lucy Westlake is Clim...
Calling from base camp in Nepal, the Naperville teen tells us about trying to become the youngest American woman to summit the mountain.
14 min
902
Everything You Need to Know About Voting in Chi
You have questions. We have answers.
15 min
903
Gas Cards Are Coming, Another Metal Shredder, a...
We break down the week's news with Chicago Reader's Katie Prout and Kelly Garcia
23 min
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CPS School Ratings Are Going Away. What Will Re...
Critics of CPS' School Quality Rating Policy say it unfairly punished low-rated schools.
11 min
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In Chicago, Nature is Closer Than You Think
Cook County has more than 70,000 acres of forest preserves.
14 min
906
From UIC to Starbucks, Unions are Having a Moment
UIC graduate students are entering week two on strike.
14 min
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Ald. Nicole Lee Aims to Chart New Course for 11...
Lee was appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot after former Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson was convicted of tax fraud.
19 min
908
Do Cameras Make Us Safer? Plus, Masks Off (Aga...
It's time to look back at the week's news.
23 min
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Chicago Improv Alums Matt Walsh and Brad Morris...
17 min
910
The Illinois Lottery Comes From A Bronzeville P...
The game "Policy" helped make Bronzeville a booming metropolis in the early 20th century.
15 min
911
New Podcast Makes Oprah a College Level Course
'Oprahdemics looks at cultural moments from Oprah's long-running talk show
18 min
912
'You Want Harold, You Got Him': How Harold Wash...
Chicago is celebrating the centennial of the late mayor's birthday.
19 min
913
CTA Safety, Sky High Grocery Bills, and Let's G...
We're talking the news of the week with Stephanie Casanova and Ghazala Irshad.
18 min
914
Wondering What Your Alderperson is Doing All Day?
City Council members have a lot of meetings. But how many do they actually attend?
15 min
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How to Make Ukrainian Easter Eggs
This centuries-old art form goes beyond the Christian holiday.
16 min
916
While Cubs Rebuild, Sox Chase Championship Dreams
We preview Chicago's baseball seasons ahead of the Sox home opener.
13 min
917
Chicago and Vegas on Shortlist for DNC. But Do ...
Chicago and Illinois Democrats are exploring a potential bid for the convention.
19 min
918
E-Scooters are Coming, the Battle for Life Ring...
Jacoby Cochran catches up on the news of the week with CBS Morning Reporter Marissa Parra and CW Chicago TV Host Brandon Pope
33 min
919
Have You Heard of the Spine Collector? This Eva...
Peter Baker talks with us about what happened when he inadvertently sent his debut novel to the “Spine Collector"
12 min
920
South Siders Split on Building Tiger Woods Golf...
The course designed by Tiger Woods course architects would re-imagine Jackson Park and South Shore golf courses.
18 min
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Why Are Block Clubs So Chicago?
Block clubs didn't start here, but Chicago has really shaped the volunteer-led community groups into what they are now.
16 min
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‘Blind Spots,’ Coverups, and Denying Mental Hea...
This season of WBEZ's 'Motive' looks at what happens at Illinois prisons
20 min
923
Questioning Police Narratives, Trans Visibility...
We break down the week's news with South Side Weekly's Chima Ikoro and journalist and educator Arionne Nettles
32 min
924
Newly Obtained Images Show CPD Excessive Force ...
Protests turned violence in July 2020 when protesters tried to remove the Columbus stature in Grant Park.
15 min
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'Abbott Elementary's' Chris Perfetti Fulfills D...
Actor Chris Perfetti talks about working on the play and the show.
17 min