Podcast Episodes
Back to Search12/03/25: Outage uncovers shortcomings in CME system
Episode 1373
CME Group's recent Aurora data center outage exposed a flaw in the exchange operator’s disaster recovery plan. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
12/02/25: A blow to Chicago's craft brewing scene
Episode 1372
The Siebel Institute, the country’s oldest brewing school, is leaving Chicago for Montreal. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
11/27/25: Tale of two housing markets
Episode 1371
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the dual markets in the Chicago area, with one soaring as the o…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
11/26/25: Wine country business trips by chopper
Episode 1370
Wining and dining has taken on new meaning as Chicago execs are now helicoptering clients to Michigan wine country. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
11/25/25: Breaking down Chicago’s movers and shakers
Episode 1369
Crain’s Who's Who list highlights people driving decisions, setting agendas and leading change across the Chicago area. Data editor Lyss Welding talk…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
11/21/25: O'Hare's long rebound hits milestone
Episode 1368
O'Hare air traffic has finally topped pre-pandemic levels and appears on track to break a record this year. Crain’s aviation reporter John Pletz disc…
6 months ago
11/20/25: 18 years, $10.5M in price cuts for Barrington mansion
Episode 1367
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a Barrington mansion unsold …
6 months ago
11/19/25: Johnson's head tax revival dealt setback
Episode 1366
The city Finance Committee voted down Mayor Johnson's revenue plan, dealing a significant blow to his 2026 budget. Crain’s politics reporter Justin L…
6 months ago
11/18/25: Homeowners paying for downtown Chicago's woes
Episode 1365
Chicago homeowners have been hit with the steepest property tax bill hike in at least 30 years. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker t…
6 months ago
11/14/25: A 'gut punch' to intoxicating hemp biz
Episode 1364
Tucked inside the massive bill to end the government shutdown, a ban on hemp-derived THC products. Crain’s cannabis reporter John Schroyer discusses …
6 months, 1 week ago