Podcast Episodes
Back to Search06/04/24: Cannabis vs. craft brewing in Springfield
Episode 1075
Amid declining sales, many craft brewers have turned to hemp-derived THC drinks, which just avoided tighter restrictions in the General Assembly desp…
1 year, 11 months ago
06/03/24: A first-of-its-kind carve-out for retailers
Episode 1074
A last-minute measure tucked in the Illinois budget meant to give retailers a break is infuriating airlines and credit card companies. Crain’s politi…
1 year, 11 months ago
05/30/24: Rising home prices clear two milestones
Episode 1073
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how Chicago-area …
1 year, 11 months ago
05/29/24: Kaegi tips his hand on downtown assessments
Episode 1072
Newly released West Loop assessments hint at Fritz Kaegi’s rosier view of downtown offices. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks…
1 year, 11 months ago
05/28/24: How Oberweis, and others, went bankrupt
Episode 1071
Crain's restaurants and retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about recent bankruptcies and closures, including those of Oberweis Dai…
1 year, 11 months ago
05/23/24: The West Loop's priciest home
Episode 1070
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from around the local housing market, including the second-hi…
2 years ago
05/22/24: Protesters prep for the DNC spotlight
Episode 1069
From prosecutors to legal coaches for protesters, preparations are underway for the Democratic National Convention this summer in Chicago. Crain’s po…
2 years ago
05/21/24: A long-awaited day for cannabis biz
Episode 1068
The Justice Department has taken initial steps in the formal process to reschedule marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Crain’s cannabis reporter John…
2 years ago
05/20/24: The new restaurants you should know
Episode 1067
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the best new spots for lunch, dinner or drinks downtown.
Plus: Chicago won't …
2 years ago
05/16/24: Downtown Chicago's big condo chill
Episode 1066
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including sellers facing the r…
2 years ago