Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat’s Happening Inside Chicago’s Largest Migrant Shelter?
More than 14,000 migrants are staying at shelters across the city. A recent investigation by Borderless Magazine found that migrants staying at the c…
2 years, 2 months ago
School Board Moves, South Side Bike Path, and Strugglebeard Bakery
Between a resolution suggesting Chicago could move away from school choice and reports indicating police officers could be removed from schools next …
2 years, 3 months ago
Can You Ace this Chicago History Quiz?
It’s National Trivia Day, so what better way to celebrate than with a little Chicago history quiz. What underwear were first sold in Chicago? When d…
2 years, 3 months ago
Our Best Chicago Food Predictions for 2024
There are already so many foods to eat in Chicago, but with the new year comes new spots to try. Host Jacoby Cochran talks with Eater Chicago editor …
2 years, 3 months ago
Your Guide to January in Chicago
The new year is here, and we have a guide for enjoying Chicago in January to start it off right. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Al…
2 years, 3 months ago
Where’s Chicago Going Out Tonight?
It’s been a long week and long year of tough news stories. But now it’s the Friday before New Year’s, and it’s time to party. That makes it a great …
2 years, 3 months ago
Why the 2013 School Closures Still Matter
This year marked a decade since the nation’s largest mass school closure. In 2013, 50 Chicago schools were closed for good, sending shockwaves throug…
2 years, 3 months ago
Is the Red Line Extension Finally Happening?
Far South Siders have been pushing for decades to extend the city’s busiest train line. Promises have failed to materialize, but a $2 billion federal…
2 years, 3 months ago
Has Brandon Johnson Kept Campaign Promises?
All eyes have been on Mayor Brandon Johnson since he was elected in April, becoming the first Black man to lead Chicago in 40 years. As we look back …
2 years, 3 months ago
Burke Found Guilty, Migrant Shelter Conditions, and Good News from 2023
Former 14th Ward Ald. Ed Burke was found guilty Thursday of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer S…
2 years, 3 months ago