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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Before Roe v. Wade, Woman Called ‘Jane.’ Here's...
Laura Kaplan was part of a group that connected women with abortion services in the 60s.
16 min
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An Alderwoman Applied for Housing in 1993. She ...
Ald. Jeanette Taylor is calling on her colleagues in City Hall to do more.
14 min
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Finding Love, Home, and Yourself: Stories from ...
Selections from April's 'Karaoke Storytellers' show
16 min
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What the City's New Casino Can Learn From Cabri...
The city promised residents could return to new homes, but instead there's a Target and fancy shops.
13 min
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Destruction of Cabrini-Green Made Development o...
The proposed Bally's Casino is blocks from the demolished public housing development.
24 min
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Primary Prep: Crowded Field Compete for Center ...
There are 17 candidates running in the Democratic primary.
13 min
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Why TX Gov. Should Keep 'Chicago' Out of His Mo...
AirGo hosts join Jacoby Cochran to break down the week's news.
19 min
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How Tortilleria Workers Are Trying to Make The ...
Workers at El Milagro are creating workers' committees to call for better conditions.
15 min
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The Story of Meeting President Kennedy, Making ...
Abraham Bolden was the first Black Secret Service agent to serve on a presidential detail.
15 min
1135
Leaving Home, Finding Fame, and the West Side C...
We break down Saba's latest album.
12 min
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Primary Prep: Candidates Compete to be ‘Most Co...
We break down the names and issues driving the crowded field.
16 min
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Alders to Vote on Casino, Gov Bans ‘Ghost Guns’...
Wrapping the week's news with reporters Corli Jay and Alex Nitkin
22 min
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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
1145
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
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