Podcast Episodes
Back to Search05/22/25: Dolton wants to seize Pope Leo's home
Episode 1265
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including Dolton's plan to …
1 year ago
05/21/25: Chicago reverses population slide
Episode 1264
The city's population is growing again. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses what’s behind the uptick with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Trump officials launc…
1 year ago
5/20/25: Rift between Johnson, City Council allies
Episode 1263
Members of the progressive coalition that helped bring Mayor Brandon Johnson to the Fifth Floor worry their movement is stalled. Crain’s politics re…
1 year ago
05/16/25: Bears are back on Arlington Park stadium plan
Episode 1262
The Chicago Bears have paused plans for a downtown stadium to focus instead on Arlington Heights. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker…
1 year ago
05/15/25: Strong start to 2025 for Chicago new home sales
Episode 1261
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including insights form the…
1 year ago
05/14/25: Street fests are on the brink
Episode 1260
Chicago's street festivals are having an existential crisis. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti explains the growing plight to host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago…
1 year ago
05/13/25: Johnson touts two years of biz-friendly bona fides
Episode 1259
With Brandon Johnson halfway through his first term in office, Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about his recent co…
1 year ago
05/08/25: A South Sider runs the Vatican
Episode 1258
Chicago’s Robert Prevost made history as Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope. Here's a rundown of how the city's brands and residents reacted in t…
1 year ago
05/08/25: Home sellers reaching higher with asking prices
Episode 1257
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news form the local housing marketing, including how…
1 year ago
05/07/25: Assessing tariff damage for Chicago companies
Episode 1256
The local impact from the Trump administration's tariffs is at $1 billion, and that's just counting five local companies so far. Crain’s reporter Joh…
1 year ago