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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12 Hours on the Red and Blue Lines. What Happened?
Streetsblog Chicago's John Greenfield role the CTA trains from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
18 min
1002
So THAT's Chicagoans' Biggest Complaint?
Chicago calls 311 more often per capita than any other major city.
15 min
1003
For This Student and Teacher, Art Is Their Lan...
Practicing art was especially challenging during remote learning.
15 min
1004
Meet the Private Citizens Making Data More Public
These Chicagoans used their skills to make public health data more accessible.
15 min
1005
More Cops on CTA, Ukrainian Resilience, and Fun...
We look back at the week that was.
29 min
1006
In Avondale, Polish Music Is Replaced By Constr...
Once the heart of Chicago's Polish community, we talk about its past and future.
14 min
1007
How South Siders Are Fighting to be Part of Oba...
Neighbors worry the center, now under construction, could lead to displacement.
15 min
1008
‘Love is Blind’ Chose Deepti Vempati. Deepti Ch...
13 min
1009
Chicago's First Maskless Weekend
The City Cast team got out and about during the first weekend since the city and state lifted indoor mask mandates.
16 min
1010
Mighty Madigan Falls, Lightfoot Makes, uh, Big ...
WBEZ's Mariah Woelfel and Axios Chicago's Justin Kaufmann break down the week's news with us.
32 min
1011
Is Kanye Still a ‘jeen-yuhs?’
The new Netflix documentary series looks at Ye's early career, but doesn't focus on his more controversial behavior.
21 min
1012
CPS Discrimination Lawsuit Highlights Need for ...
The lawsuit was recently settled, but lack of representation is still a problem in Chicago schools.
15 min
1013
Why Illinois' Richest Man is Spending Big on Re...
Ken Griffin has already dropped $20 million to finance a Republican opponent to beat Gov. JB Pritzker.
19 min
1014
'I Wish for Them to Have Peace, Freedom': Chica...
We head to a rally in Ukrainian Village.
17 min
1015
How Chi Remains Segregated, Masks to (Maybe) Co...
We look back at the week's news.
31 min
1016
Why Hare Krishnas in Rogers Park Are Worried Ab...
The proposal is to expand an existing seven units to 20 units next door to a temple.
13 min
1017
Grocery Stores Abandoned West Garfield Park. Wi...
The city could buy the former Aldi on Madison.
18 min
1018
The Reader Paved the Way for Alt-Weeklies. What...
The future of the 50-year-old paper is in question because of a dispute between its owners.
17 min
1019
Pandemic in the Church, Southeast Side Recyclin...
After years of being continuously delayed, the Southeast Side recycling permit decision is set to be officially announced.
23 min
1020
This Man Helped Popularize Chinese Food. But Hi...
Chin Foin's restaurants were popular among Chicago's elite.
12 min
1021
As Pandemic Drags On, Domestic Violence Continu...
The mayor joined advocates this week to outline the city's resources.
15 min
1022
OjaExpress Delivers Slice of Home
The app makes it easier for for immigrant communities to shop for traditional foods.
19 min
1023
Cute Couples, Roller Skating, and Other Chi Lov...
Some love stories for Valentine's Day
19 min
1024
Masks Off, No West Side Groceries, and Roller S...
Leader Producer Carrie Shepherd, Producer Simone Alicea, and Host Jacoby Cochran break down the latest in the mask debate and answer if they are ready to go maskless again.
25 min
1025
Time to Go Back to the Theater?
Chicago Theatre Week starts next Thursday.
15 min