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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Lightfoot's Election Year Budget, Housing Peopl...
Fridays are for getting caught up on the week’s news and prepping for the weekend.
20 min
927
Skating Rinks, Nostalgia, & Maxwell's: Jacoby's...
We discuss some of Jacoby's favorite things to do, see, and eat in Auburn Gresham.
18 min
928
Some Plays to See This Theater Season
14 min
929
As ‘Punch 9’ Hits Theaters, the Life and Legacy...
19 min
930
After 40 Years and No Charges, A Potential Twis...
21 min
931
Near South Side School Moving Forward, Scam at ...
A new Chinatown high school is moving forward despite pushback from the community.
25 min
932
Why Latinas Are Being Targeted with Abortion Mi...
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June, confusion over abortion laws has enabled misinformation to spread.
13 min
933
StreetWise Celebrates 30 Years of Lending a ‘Ha...
18 min
934
Here's Why Chicago is a Wrestling Town
Everything you need to know about pro wrestling.
17 min
935
Why Is There (Still) So Much Lead In the City's...
15 min
936
What Does ‘Progressive’ Mean? Plus, Lightfoot's...
23 min
937
Let's Peel Back the Layers of Lincoln Park
How gentrification has changed Lincoln Park for this longtime resident.
18 min
938
Fight Back Against Book Bans
A report from PEN America shows a rise in book challenges in schools, including around Chicagoland.
14 min
939
How to See Chi through Ferris Bueller’s Eyes
A Chicago writer recreated Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane's day.
17 min
940
Chicago Jingles That Still Smack!
We reminisce about some of our favorites.
16 min
941
A Fact Check on SAFE-T, What’s Up at CTA, and ‘...
We're wrapping up the week in news with Pat Whelan and Jill Hopkins.
26 min
942
'This is My Home Base': A Visit to Pullman and ...
Journalist and professor Arionne Nettles gives us a tour of her neighborhood.
17 min
943
During Journey to Mexico, Monarch Butterflies S...
Claudia Galeno-Sanchez runs a butterfly sanctuary at her home.
14 min
944
Author Explores Grief, Loss, and Chi Politics i...
The new novel is out now.
12 min
945
Texas is Busing Migrants to Chicago. What Happe...
More than 300 migrants have arrived.
14 min
946
Bears Move Toward Burbs, But Will Fans Follow? ...
Let's look back at the week's news.
21 min
947
It May Be Quiet, But Don’t Sleep on the Northwe...
Your guide to Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Forest Glen, and nearby suburbs.
15 min
948
Here’s How the Committee Came Up with Their Rec...
A city-appointed committee has been working on this report for two years.
15 min
949
From the Barber's Chair to Podcast Mics, '79th ...
Scott and Joe Lewis started their podcast after years of talking about the Bears.
17 min
950
Street Takeovers Not Stopping, Chicago Welcomes...
We're breaking down the biggest Chi stories of the week.
24 min