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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CTA Safety, Sky High Grocery Bills, and Let's G...
We're talking the news of the week with Stephanie Casanova and Ghazala Irshad.
18 min
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Wondering What Your Alderperson is Doing All Day?
City Council members have a lot of meetings. But how many do they actually attend?
15 min
1053
How to Make Ukrainian Easter Eggs
This centuries-old art form goes beyond the Christian holiday.
16 min
1054
While Cubs Rebuild, Sox Chase Championship Dreams
We preview Chicago's baseball seasons ahead of the Sox home opener.
13 min
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Chicago and Vegas on Shortlist for DNC. But Do ...
Chicago and Illinois Democrats are exploring a potential bid for the convention.
19 min
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E-Scooters are Coming, the Battle for Life Ring...
Jacoby Cochran catches up on the news of the week with CBS Morning Reporter Marissa Parra and CW Chicago TV Host Brandon Pope
33 min
1057
Have You Heard of the Spine Collector? This Eva...
Peter Baker talks with us about what happened when he inadvertently sent his debut novel to the “Spine Collector"
12 min
1058
South Siders Split on Building Tiger Woods Golf...
The course designed by Tiger Woods course architects would re-imagine Jackson Park and South Shore golf courses.
18 min
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Why Are Block Clubs So Chicago?
Block clubs didn't start here, but Chicago has really shaped the volunteer-led community groups into what they are now.
16 min
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‘Blind Spots,’ Coverups, and Denying Mental Hea...
This season of WBEZ's 'Motive' looks at what happens at Illinois prisons
20 min
1061
Questioning Police Narratives, Trans Visibility...
We break down the week's news with South Side Weekly's Chima Ikoro and journalist and educator Arionne Nettles
32 min
1062
Newly Obtained Images Show CPD Excessive Force ...
Protests turned violence in July 2020 when protesters tried to remove the Columbus stature in Grant Park.
15 min
1063
'Abbott Elementary's' Chris Perfetti Fulfills D...
Actor Chris Perfetti talks about working on the play and the show.
17 min
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What Illinois Can Teach Texas About Cannabis
Our southern friends have questions as they inch toward legalization.
16 min
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Do Chicagoans Get Answers at Town Halls?
City leaders are meeting with residents across the city.
16 min
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New 11th Ward Alder, Casino Finalists, and Perf...
Plus, the team shares how they like to treat themselves.
28 min
1067
A Chicago Heiress, Miniature Murder Scenes, and...
You can see one of Frances Glessner Lee's famous miniature crime scenes.
15 min
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IL’s Aging Undocumented Population is Living — ...
A new series looks into the aging undocumented community,
13 min
1069
Facebook Could Owe You $400. Here’s Why.
The company settled a $650 million class action lawsuit last year and it was just upheld in a court of appeals.
13 min
1070
Pandemic Life Two Years Later
Gov. JB Pritzker's stay-home order went into effect two years ago today.
13 min
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BONUS: How J.P. Graziano Became the Gucci of Gi...
We're bringing you a bonus episode this week from our friends at Block Club Chicago,
20 min
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Willie Wilson’s Gasathon, 'The Billboard' Play,...
Block Club Chicago's Atavia Reed and WBEZ's Natalie Moore break down this week's news.
27 min
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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
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So THAT's Chicagoans' Biggest Complaint?
Chicago calls 311 more often per capita than any other major city.
15 min
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For This Student and Teacher, Art Is Their Lan...
Practicing art was especially challenging during remote learning.
15 min