Podcast Episodes

Who Wants to Be the Next Mayor of Chicago?

Monday was the deadline for candidates for mayor and City Council to submit their petitions to get on the 2027 ballot. Host Jacoby Cochran sits down …

5 hours ago

Do You Know Who Owns Your Building? Plus, Can Doula Care Really Cost Thousands?

We’re asking a question most Chicago renters probably can’t answer: who owns your building? Today we’re talking about the two competing renters’ righ…

1 day, 5 hours ago

Are Pritzker and Preckwinkle Shoo-Ins on Election Day?

We have covered school board elections, nonbinding ballot questions, and judicial retention elections ahead of election day next Tuesday. However, tw…

2 days, 5 hours ago

Waymo in Chicago. Plus, Investing in Crisis Response

We’re still not done talking about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget proposal. Contributors Leigh Giangreco and Al Scorch discuss crisis assistance resp…

3 days, 5 hours ago

What’s in the Mayor’s 2027 Budget Proposal?

Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his $17.6 billion budget proposal at City Hall this week. The mayor called it “Chicago’s Fair Share Budget,” after wha…

6 days, 5 hours ago

Sexual Assault Allegations at UChicago Frats. Plus, These Local Businesses Need Your Support

This episode mentions sexual assault, so please take care when listening. 

Today we’re talking about two sexual violence allegations at University of…

1 week ago

Mass Shooting Attempt in Aurora. Plus, Will Illinois Step in for Gender-Affirming Care?

Today we’re talking about an attempted mass shooting at a Hindu Temple in Aurora and what Illinois is doing to keep gender-affirming care funded now …

1 week, 1 day ago

Who Is Billionaire Mega Donor Michael Sacks? Plus, What Questions Are on the Ballot?

Billionaire mega-donor Michael Sacks has been involved in Illinois politics and the state’s democratic party for decades. He has been an advisor, cam…

1 week, 2 days ago

Pope Leo’s Cancer Diagnosis, Bears’ Hallmark Debut, and Soul Train Awards

Today we’re joined by contributors Jill Hopkins and Leigh Giangreco to discuss Pope Leo’s recent cancer diagnosis, Chicago’s newest Bears-themed rom-…

1 week, 3 days ago

What Happened at City Hall This Week? Plus, School Board Front Runner

Today we’re talking about what went down at this week’s city council meeting, including a $260 million police settlement, attempts to override a mayo…

1 week, 6 days ago