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.

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Hike Your Way Through Fall: Our Top Picks
16 min
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Where Are Fed Funds, the CTA, and the Magic Stump?
25 min
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Why Avondale Really is That Cool
19 min
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Can Pilsen Project Help Tackle City Monument Tr...
16 min
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A Progressive Guide to Midterm Elections
13 min
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Eve Ewing Takes on Everything From Chicago Race...
21 min
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Why is Civilian Police Oversight Taking So Long...
20 min
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Our Must-See Screenings at Chicago Internationa...
15 min
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Where to Experience Black Panther Party History...
15 min
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Get ‘Slow and Low’ at Lowrider Festival
14 min
961
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
962
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
963
Some Plays to See This Theater Season
14 min
964
As ‘Punch 9’ Hits Theaters, the Life and Legacy...
19 min
965
After 40 Years and No Charges, A Potential Twis...
21 min
966
Near South Side School Moving Forward, Scam at ...
A new Chinatown high school is moving forward despite pushback from the community.
25 min
967
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
968
StreetWise Celebrates 30 Years of Lending a ‘Ha...
18 min
969
Here's Why Chicago is a Wrestling Town
Everything you need to know about pro wrestling.
17 min
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Why Is There (Still) So Much Lead In the City's...
15 min
971
What Does ‘Progressive’ Mean? Plus, Lightfoot's...
23 min
972
Let's Peel Back the Layers of Lincoln Park
How gentrification has changed Lincoln Park for this longtime resident.
18 min
973
Fight Back Against Book Bans
A report from PEN America shows a rise in book challenges in schools, including around Chicagoland.
14 min
974
How to See Chi through Ferris Bueller’s Eyes
A Chicago writer recreated Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane's day.
17 min
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Chicago Jingles That Still Smack!
We reminisce about some of our favorites.
16 min