Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchChicago’s Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants
During the summer, farmers markets are all over the city, home gardens are in full swing, and local chefs lean into promoting seasonal ingredients. A…
1 year, 3 months ago
Chicago’s Oldest Politician Retiring, Wrigley Gets MLB All-Star, and Grant Park Makeover
Rep. Danny Davis of the 7th Congressional District is retiring after 29 years in office. Host Jacoby Cochran and producer Michelle Navarro discuss Da…
1 year, 3 months ago
Does Chicago’s Credit Rating Actually Matter?
Budget season is upon us, and Chicago is facing a $1.2 billion budget gap. Last year's contentious budget battle led to an agency downgrading Chicago…
1 year, 3 months ago
Is Affordable Housing Actually Affordable? Plus, Flood Relief and Planting More Trees
Following increased rain, families across the southwest side are dealing with neighborhood and basement flooding. However, this comes at an increasin…
1 year, 3 months ago
Your Guide to August 2025 in Chicago
Summer is far from over. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer Simone Alicea, and producer Michelle Navarro discuss the festivals and restaurants t…
1 year, 3 months ago
Will Grocery Prices Ever Go Down?
Grocery prices across the country rose 28% between 2019 and 2024. And they haven’t exactly gotten better. Sun-Times investigative reporter Stephanie …
1 year, 3 months ago
What’s On City Council’s To Do List? Plus, Chi Nepo Babies and Lolla’s Back
The City Council is on summer break until September, when they’ll return for an increasingly difficult budget season. We’re discussing a few pieces o…
1 year, 3 months ago
How Trump Is Threatening Young Trans Chicagoans
So far, at least five of the city’s major hospital systems have stopped providing gender-affirming care to minors in response to pressure from the Tr…
1 year, 3 months ago
County Funds Violence Prevention, Quantum Park Grows, and 'Mahogany' Turns 50
This week, Cook County announced $25 million in new investments for violence prevention programs, welcome news for organizations that had relied on C…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Ultimate Playlist for Summertime Chi 2025
Host Jacoby Cochran and Chicago Show Calendar creator Caroline Patton come together to create their Summer 2025 Chicago Playlist, featuring some of t…
1 year, 3 months ago