Podcast Episodes
Back to Search10/31/25: Late rally saves Chicago transit
Episode 1356
A bailout package for Chicago transit passed in Springfield as the Bears' stadium funding efforts were again shut out. Crain’s politics reporter Just…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
10/30/25: Chicago's home price bull run slows down
Episode 1355
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including Chicago's narrowing …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
10/29/25: Shutdown fight drives big ACA premiums jump
Episode 1354
Illinois residents will face steep hikes in ACA health insurance premiums next year. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plu…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
10/28/25: Aldi banks on private label rebrand
Episode 1353
Aldi is leaning into its own brand as private label sales surge. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Moody's give…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
10/24/25: Big Ten's private equity play disrupted
Episode 1352
The Big Ten's $2 billion proposed private equity deal was dealt a major blow in Michigan. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with hos…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
10/23/25: Chicago-area counties diverge on tax sales
Episode 1351
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how Illinois coun…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
10/22/25: The battle over Chicago’s budget
Episode 1350
Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.6 billion budget revives the head tax and tests the limits of his support in the City Council. Crain’s reporter Justin La…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
10/21/25: What's next for the Salt Shed
Episode 1349
Owners of the Salt Shed music venue are eyeing adjacent property for possible expansion. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks ab…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
10/17/25: New restaurants focus on neighborhood regulars
Episode 1348
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest from Chicago's dining scene, including newly open hot spots count…
1 year ago
10/16/25: Winnetka bluff protection challenge dismissed
Episode 1347
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk local housing news, including a judge tossing a lawsuit filed by l…
1 year ago