Podcast Episodes
Back to Search06/03/25: Public transit overhaul derailed
Episode 1270
What’s next for Chicago transit agencies after a proposed bailout fell apart in Springfield? Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with…
1 year, 4 months ago
05/30/25: Execs acting on tariff, AI fears
Episode 1269
Half of C-suite executives say tariff and artificial inteligence anxieties are driving major business decisions. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusse…
1 year, 4 months ago
05/29/25: Chicago home price growth triples the U.S. rate
Episode 1268
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin chats with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including how Chicago home prices a…
1 year, 4 months ago
05/28/25: Who's slated to become Chicago's biggest public company?
Episode 1267
Crain's latest list may be the final appearance of what has long been the largest public company in the Chicago area. Reporter Jack Grieve talks abou…
1 year, 4 months ago
05/23/25: Demand for European summer travel is wobbly
Episode 1266
Summer vacation travel to and from Europe looks weak, an ill sign for airlines, Chicago tourism and O’Hare. Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses wit…
1 year, 4 months ago
05/22/25: 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, 5 months 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, 5 months 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, 5 months 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, 5 months 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, 5 months ago