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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Summer Book Recs from Nerdette’s Greta Johnsen
These books will transport you.
17 min
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GoodKids MadCity Say Curfews Aren't How You Sol...
The violence prevention group has been pushing the Peace Book ordinance that offers alternatives to over policing.
16 min
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Retiring Whitney Young Principal on What CPS Sh...
Dr. Joyce Kenner is retiring after the end of this school year.
17 min
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From McDonald’s to Millionaire: Willie Wilson a...
Starting in the late 1960s, the Chicago-based company courted Black franchise owners, entrenching itself in Black America.
18 min
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BONUS: The CHGO Sports Podcast: The Ultimate Ch...
Host Jacoby Cochran popped over to CHGO's podcast to talk where he'd want to see Chi sports teams on the road.
76 min
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New Leadership at Improv Institutions, Chicagwa...
It's a funny one this week.
30 min
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Primary Prep: Who's Running in IL 3rd District?...
Two frontrunners have emerged in the Democratic primary race.
15 min
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Pinball, Gyms, and now a Casino? Bally’s Chicag...
The Bally brand got its start in Chicago.
14 min
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Sky’s the Limit: The Quest for Back-to-Back Titles
We preview our WNBA team's season.
15 min
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CPS Leader Pedro Martinez on Budget: ‘Equitable...
About 40 percent of schools will see budget cuts.
18 min
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Roe v. Wade Impact, Chi Casino is Really Coming...
We break down the week's news with Block Club Chicago's Mina Bloom and WBEZ's Patrick Smith.
25 min
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Modern Gospel Was Born on the South Side. Here’...
A new documentary from WTTW premieres tomorrow at 8 p.m.
18 min
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Chi Abortion Rights Activists: ‘We Told You Thi...
A leaked majority opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court
15 min
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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
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Everything You Need to Know About Voting in Chi
You have questions. We have answers.
15 min
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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
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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
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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
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The Illinois Lottery Comes From A Bronzeville P...
The game "Policy" helped make Bronzeville a booming metropolis in the early 20th century.
15 min
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New Podcast Makes Oprah a College Level Course
'Oprahdemics looks at cultural moments from Oprah's long-running talk show
18 min
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'You Want Harold, You Got Him': How Harold Wash...
Chicago is celebrating the centennial of the late mayor's birthday.
19 min