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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ICYMI: We're Going to the Rodeo...In the City!
One of producer Simone Alicea's favorite stories this year was meeting Chicago's Black cowboys.
11 min
1052
ICYMI: Big Weed Has a Problem. It's Big White.
The confusion surrounding the state's cannabis social equity program was one of Jacoby's top stories of 2021.
12 min
1053
Eat, Shop, and Give in Our Neighborhoods
The City Cast team takes you through our neighborhoods.
29 min
1054
Here are Lightfoot's End-of-Year Promises on Bi...
The mayor outlined her plans for addressing the Omicron surge, and violence in the city.
17 min
1055
Baby, It’s Cold Outside. Let’s Enjoy It
As we enter our second pandemic winter, let's talk with someone who actually likes the cold.
13 min
1056
The Enduring Appeal of Bozo the Clown
The kids' show that ran for more than 40 years on WGN could be back
14 min
1057
Cook Co. Dem Picks, Nightlife at Neo, and Your ...
A round-up of the week's news with Injustice Watch's Maya Dukmasova and Chicago Reader's Salem Collo-Julin
19 min
1058
Meet Transgender Icon Mama Gloria
Gloria Allen shares wisdom and joy from her 76 years of life.
13 min
1059
Finding Therapy at Your Local Karaoke Bar
Karaoke Storytellers is an event that combines storytelling and song.
12 min
1060
Finding Community at C2E2 in a Covid World
The pop culture convention in Chicago was a chance for cosp[ayers and other fans to gather and be part of community.
14 min
1061
What’s In A (Chicago) Nickname? Historian Dilla...
Shermann "Dilla" Thomas stops by to drop some Chicago nickname history.
14 min
1062
Guess We Should Talk About Jussie Smollett
City Cast's Carrie Shepherd, Jacoby Cochran, and Simone Alicea discuss the impact of the soap operatic trial.
17 min
1063
How Catholics Showed Up During AIDS Crisis
A new book shares stories of Catholics caring for people with AIDS in cities like Chicago.
15 min
1064
City Cast and 77 Flavors Reunite at Mikkey's Gr...
The podcast '77 Flavors of Chicago' aims to eat at a restaurant in every one of the city's 77 community areas.
14 min
1065
Austin Residents Say Cops Don't Come When They ...
Residents on the West Side sued the city in 2011, saying police often ignored their emergency calls.
12 min
1066
Who Gets In and Who Gets Left Out of Selective ...
Breaking down the process of getting into one of Chicago Public Schools' highest-ranked high schools, many of which are listed with best in the country.
17 min
1067
Holiday Cheer, Red Stars Scandal, and Who’s Wat...
City Cast's Carrie Shepherd and Chicago Tribune's Stephanie Casanova look back on the big stories, and the news that needs more attention.
21 min
1068
So...How About That Transparency Promised in Wa...
Wednesday was the deadline for alderpersons to agree on a new ward map.
14 min
1069
Does Today's Sex Ed Serve All Young People?
On World AIDS Day, we talk with a clinical psychologist about what kids need when it comes to HIV education.
12 min
1070
David Plotz Asks His Burning Chicago Questions
The co-host of the Slate "Political Gabfest" (and our boss) gets answers to all he's wondered about Chicago
16 min
1071
Why Are Black Chicagoans Leaving?
Chicago's Black population is the lowest it's been since the 1950s.
15 min
1072
ICYMI: Dion's Chicago Dream
Listen back to our story about Dion Dawson, who's working to feed Englewood and the rest of Chicago.
17 min
1073
Mural Celebrating Women’s Suffrage Blocked for ...
The mural "Speak Up" was supposed to accompany "On the Wings of Change" in the South Loop.
12 min
1074
Help Your Neighbors, The Ward Remap is Coming, ...
We've got top news, under-hyped stories, and some good news to get you through.
18 min
1075
‘Passing’ Story Has Deep Chicago Roots
The new film on Netflix is based on the 1929 Nella Larsen novel. Larsen grew up near Kenwood on the South Side.
14 min