Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat’s Next for Chicago Film Industry as Strike Continues?
Local TV and film actors held another rally downtown last week as they strike along with writers, shutting down production in Chicago. Freelance TV a…
3 years ago
Northwestern’s Failing Grade, Bunny Virus Hits Chicago, and Midwest Camping
Northwestern University has struggled to manage the fallout from the hazing scandal rocking its athletic department as lawsuits continue to emerge. M…
3 years ago
Why the Southwest Side is a Dog Park 'Desert' No More
The vast majority of Chicago’s dog parks are on the North Side. But among all of the city’s equity issues, why should we pay attention to this one? T…
3 years ago
What Every Chicagoan Needs to Know About Making a Budget
The rent is due, new college students are setting out into the world, and now is a great time to get your finances in order before the reality of fal…
3 years ago
Chicago's 'Mansion Tax,' Airport Pickup Tips, and Who's Our Rap GOAT?
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his allies in City Council want to put the Bring Chicago Home ordinance on the March 2024 ballot. The measure would increas…
3 years ago
What Chicago Can Learn From Evanston’s Reparations Fight
Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to create an exploratory committee on reparations for descendants of Black formerly enslaved people who have resided in C…
3 years ago
More Migrant Shelters Open, Chi Steakhouses are Back, and Still Recovering from Beyoncé
As more temporary housing facilities open for migrants and asylum-seekers, neighborhood resistance grows to the city’s rollout. During this week’s Im…
3 years ago
How to Weather-Proof Your Weekend Festival Plans
Chicago’s weather has been unpredictable this month. Canadian wildfire smoke has blanketed the sky for days, torrential rain has already affected maj…
3 years ago
Why Stepping is Chicago’s Greatest Dance
Summertime Chi is filled with plenty of opportunities to dance the night away, including at the city’s SummerDance series next week. You’ll catch Chi…
3 years ago
Labor Wins, Library Love, and Chicago’s Horcruxes
Chicago’s always been a union town, but labor is having a moment right now. Host Jacoby Cochran and lead producer Simone Alicea discuss recent labor …
3 years ago