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City Cast Chicago

by City Cast

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

108 episodes
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1
Mayor Walks Back ICE Order. Plus, West Side Hospital Closing
40:47 Mar 27, 2026
2
AI School Coming to Chicago and Delivery Robots Are Crashing Out
39:24 Mar 26, 2026
3
What’s ICE Actually Doing at O’Hare? Plus, Council Stalemate and Rat Quiz
36:46 Mar 25, 2026
4
Big Joliet Data Center, What to See at C2E2, and Your Thoughts on Portillo’s
36:43 Mar 24, 2026
5
The Pritzker Machine, O’Hare Madness, and Loose Eggs
41:39 Mar 23, 2026
6
'Your City Could Be Better': Could a Nevada Brothel Help Redefine Labor Standards Nationwide? — Presented By City Cast Chicago
25:48 Mar 22, 2026
7
Freezing Tipped Wage Hikes, Encampment Evictions, and West Town Restaurant Week
39:13 Mar 20, 2026
8
Surviving All Four Chicago Seasons In a Day
37:39 Mar 19, 2026
9
Here’s Who Won in the Primary Election
52:37 Mar 18, 2026
10
It’s Election Day Today … and Tomorrow? Plus, Our Summer Plans at Ravinia
36:51 Mar 17, 2026
11
Who’s the Biggest Campaign Fundraiser? Plus, Preserving 400M-Year-Old Limestone
31:48 Mar 16, 2026
12
‘Your City Could Be Better’: DC’s Plan To Hold Federal Agents Accountable — Presented By City Cast Chicago
29:24 Mar 15, 2026
13
Election Day Countdown, CTA’s New Safety Plan, and Orchids Blooming
40:58 Mar 13, 2026
14
Why Are So Many Breweries Closing? Plus, Animal Control Controversy and Public Bathrooms
34:21 Mar 12, 2026
15
Chance the Rapper in Court, Music Venues Struggling, and Chicago Spring Playlist
38:17 Mar 11, 2026
16
Should Chicago Pay School Board Members? Plus, Portillo's Expansion Flopping
38:31 Mar 10, 2026
17
Who’s Spending Big On Elections? Plus, Endangered Buildings and Favorite Parks
35:45 Mar 9, 2026
18
'Your City Could Be Better': What Chicago Needs To Know About Utah's Controversial 'Homeless Campus' Plan
32:31 Mar 8, 2026
19
Yes, CPS is Still Searching For a Permanent Leader. Plus, University DEI Changes
40:43 Mar 6, 2026
20
New Stadium Breaks Ground, Gas Rate Hikes, and Our Favorite Marquees
36:52 Mar 5, 2026
21
Closures We’re Watching, Attack Ads Heating Up, and Amazon Drones Are Coming
38:27 Mar 4, 2026
22
Crime on CTA, Taxing Tourism, and Self-Driving Cars
36:05 Mar 3, 2026
23
Your Guide To March in Chicago
37:04 Mar 2, 2026
24
'Your City Could Be Better': What Chicago Needs To Know About Pittsburgh's Plan To Fix Downtown
24:47 Mar 1, 2026
25
Waymo Cars in Chicago, Uncontested Judges, and Englewood Girl Scouts Sell 25k Cookies
36:21 Feb 27, 2026
26
The Evolution of Chicago Hip-Hop
29:57 Feb 26, 2026
27
How Modern Gospel Was Born on the South Side
21:35 Feb 25, 2026
28
How to Roller Skate Like a Chicagoan
23:23 Feb 24, 2026
29
Where the Black Panthers Worked in Chicago
17:34 Feb 23, 2026
30
‘Your City Could Be Better’: What Chicago Needs To Know about Madison's Data Centers Fight
27:49 Feb 22, 2026
31
Pritzker Pausing Data Centers, Chicago’s Muddy Rain, and Backyard Chickens
37:00 Feb 20, 2026
32
Battle of the Bike Lanes, More Bears Drama, and So Many Holidays
39:20 Feb 19, 2026
33
How Jesse Jackson Will Be Remembered. Plus, We’re Over Campaign Mailers
39:59 Feb 18, 2026
34
What We’re Watching in Springfield. Plus, Legal Weed’s Failing Grade in Illinois
38:33 Feb 17, 2026
35
Your City Could Be Better: What Chicago Needs to Know About How the Twin Cities Organized
32:05 Feb 14, 2026
36
Early Voting Begins, Don't Forget Judges, and D-Rose Joins United Center Project
37:34 Feb 13, 2026
37
The Best and Worst of Dating in Chicago
37:12 Feb 12, 2026
38
How Many Chicagoans Are Unhoused? Plus, Education Secretary Visits and Best Breakfast Sandwiches
37:19 Feb 11, 2026
39
Will Privacy Law Kill AI Data Centers? Plus, Top Prosecutor Responds to Mayor’s ICE Order
37:01 Feb 10, 2026
40
Why Are American and United Beefing at O’Hare?
31:11 Feb 9, 2026
41
City College Pantry Opens, Black Restaurant Week, and Caviar McNuggets
31:45 Feb 6, 2026
42
Marimar Martinez Testifies on Border Patrol Shooting. Plus, Closing Restaurants and Romantic Spots
38:11 Feb 5, 2026
43
Chicago's 24-Hour Restaurant Guide
24:32 Feb 4, 2026
44
Can Chicago Prosecute ICE? Plus, CTA’s Interim Chief and Snow Plow Names
36:33 Feb 3, 2026
45
Your Guide to February 2026 in Chicago
39:41 Feb 2, 2026
46
Bovino Out, Chi’s LGBTQ+ Affairs Director, and Benny’s New Number
33:19 Jan 30, 2026
47
Why Opioid Deaths Are Declining in Chicago. Plus, How to Use Narcan
39:47 Jan 29, 2026
48
Threats Facing Chicago Universities in 2026
35:32 Jan 28, 2026
49
Who’s Calling to Abolish ICE? Plus, What’s Actually in Chicago’s Hemp Ban
40:18 Jan 27, 2026
50
Why Doesn't Chicago Ever Have Any Money?
28:00 Jan 26, 2026
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