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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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
1002
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
1003
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
1004
CPS Discrimination Lawsuit Highlights Need for ...
The lawsuit was recently settled, but lack of representation is still a problem in Chicago schools.
15 min
1005
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
1006
'I Wish for Them to Have Peace, Freedom': Chica...
We head to a rally in Ukrainian Village.
17 min
1007
How Chi Remains Segregated, Masks to (Maybe) Co...
We look back at the week's news.
31 min
1008
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
1009
Grocery Stores Abandoned West Garfield Park. Wi...
The city could buy the former Aldi on Madison.
18 min
1010
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
1011
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
1012
This Man Helped Popularize Chinese Food. But Hi...
Chin Foin's restaurants were popular among Chicago's elite.
12 min
1013
As Pandemic Drags On, Domestic Violence Continu...
The mayor joined advocates this week to outline the city's resources.
15 min
1014
OjaExpress Delivers Slice of Home
The app makes it easier for for immigrant communities to shop for traditional foods.
19 min
1015
Cute Couples, Roller Skating, and Other Chi Lov...
Some love stories for Valentine's Day
19 min
1016
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
1017
Time to Go Back to the Theater?
Chicago Theatre Week starts next Thursday.
15 min
1018
50 Films for 50 Years at Gene Siskel Film Center
Named for the iconic Chicago film critic, the film center is weekly showing a movie from each year it's been open.
16 min
1019
Operation Silver Shovel and a Six-Story Dump
A dumpsite on the West Side has a history that includes the FBI, organized crime, and corruption. It's also the site of a new multi-million dollar development.
19 min
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Meet Harvey's One-Person Newsroom
Amethyst Davis is grew up in the south suburb.
15 min
1021
Sexism in Family Court, Van Dyke's Early Releas...
Let's break down the week's news.
16 min
1022
Pritzker's Spending Plans and Why Budgets Matter
Jacoby breaks down Gov. Pritzker's 2022 plans, and we look back at the state's budget impasse.
15 min
1023
Are We Doomed?
The Doomsday Clock, created in Chicago, is the closest it's ever been to midnight.
14 min
1024
'We Know Promises Were Broken': Cabrini-Green A...
Former residents are still fighting to return to their community.
15 min
1025
Here’s Why the City Should Shovel the Sidewalks
A petition is circulating to move the responsibility from residents to the city.
19 min