Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchYour Guide to February 2026 in Chicago
It may be the shortest month of the year, but there’s still plenty going on in the city. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer Simone Alicea, and p…
2 months ago
Bovino Out, Chi’s LGBTQ+ Affairs Director, and Benny’s New Number
Chicagoans have been calling on the mayor’s office to better protect, prioritize, and coordinate resources and outreach for Chicago’s LGBTQ+ communit…
2 months ago
Why Opioid Deaths Are Declining in Chicago. Plus, How to Use Narcan
In 2025, Cook County saw the fewest opioid overdose deaths in a decade. The West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force has been at the forefront of that work…
2 months ago
Threats Facing Chicago Universities in 2026
The Trump administration continues to threaten Chicago colleges and universities with federal funding cuts and lawsuits. WBEZ higher education report…
2 months, 1 week ago
Who’s Calling to Abolish ICE? Plus, What’s Actually in Chicago’s Hemp Ban
Mayor Brandon Johnson is among the local leaders calling to abolish ICE after an immigration agent shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over th…
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Doesn't Chicago Ever Have Any Money?
We are a few weeks into Chicago’s $16.6 billion spending plan, but the city is still in major debt. University of Chicago professor and director of t…
2 months, 1 week ago
Domestic Homicides Rising, CPS Enrollment Declines, and Extreme Cold Alert
Chicago’s domestic violence cases surged last year, even as overall violent crime dropped. BlockClub Chicago’s Mina Bloom, Borderless Magazine’s Katr…
2 months, 1 week ago
Chicago Breweries to Help You End Dry January
If you’re looking to quit Dry January right when it ends, or if you need a spot to hang out with non-Dry January friends, breweries are the perfect p…
2 months, 1 week ago
Will Chicago Casino Actually Open This Year? Plus, Parking Meter Hopes Dashed
Bally’s Chicago casino is seeking an extension on its construction deadline for its permanent site in River West. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive p…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Do Chicagoans REALLY Say That?
Our video about “slashies” (bars-slash-packaged goods stores) really got you all debating about what “real” Chicagoans call things. Host Jacoby Cochr…
2 months, 2 weeks ago