Podcast Episodes
Back to Search08/08/25: Budget alarms at City Hall
Episode 1309
Mayor Brandon Johnson said city and state finances are at a "point of no return" and imposed hiring limits as his finance team considers a list of po…
1 year, 2 months ago
08/07/25: Downtown condo market can't shake price slump
Episode 1308
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including the bad wee…
1 year, 2 months ago
08/06/25: Mag Mile shows signs of retail recovery
Episode 1307
A rebound is underway for retail on North Michigan Avenue, but slowly and not everywhere. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discu…
1 year, 2 months ago
08/05/25: Calls within Northwestern to resist Trump
Episode 1306
Northwestern University faculty members are urging the school's president not to strike a deal with the Trump administration. Crain’s education repor…
1 year, 2 months ago
08/01/25: Chicago restaurants under pressure
Episode 1305
The city’s restaurant industry is showing signs of stress. Crain’s Forum editor Cassandra West talks with host Amy Guth about the sector’s many migra…
1 year, 2 months ago
07/31/25: What's fueling Chicago's record-breaking home sales
Episode 1304
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including home p…
1 year, 2 months ago
07/30/25: This fresh food vendor is taking off
Episode 1303
Farmer's Fridge is keeping its foot on the gas after doubling its locations in recent years. Crain’s reporting intern Laura Turbay discusses the Chic…
1 year, 2 months ago
07/29/25: Political, financial headwinds for new Planned Parenthood of Illinois chief
Episode 1302
Planned Parenthood of Illinois has named a new CEO as financial pressure on the nonprofit provider keeps building. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund di…
1 year, 2 months ago
07/25/25: Chicago lands a marquee summer event
Episode 1301
Wrigley Field will host the MLB All-Star Game in 2027, marking a return of the Mid-Summer Classic to the North Side after a 37-year absence. Crain’s …
1 year, 2 months ago
07/24/25: Realtors join Chicago transit funding fight
Episode 1300
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss news from the local housing market, including including realtors goi…
1 year, 2 months ago