Podcast Episodes
Back to Search05/15/24: How Johnson has wielded power so far
Episode 1065
One year into his mayorship, Brandon Johnson touts he's built inroads with Chicago's business community. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence an…
2 years ago
05/14/24: The City Club's new look
Episode 1064
With new leadership, a more diverse board and the lifting of the governor's freeze-out, the City Club of Chicago has a new lease on life. Crain's pol…
2 years ago
05/13/24: Heightened tensions on Chicago campuses
Episode 1063
Congress has called on Northwestern University President Michael Schill to testify amid calls for his ouster. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupr…
2 years ago
05/09/24: A 'compact luxury' home experiment
Episode 1062
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a big idea behind…
2 years ago
05/08/24: Seeking a $20 billion quantum-computing campus
Episode 1061
The state of Illinois is closing in on what it believes could be the biggest technology project in state history: a $20 billion quantum-computing cam…
2 years ago
05/07/24: Duly Health's financial outlook
Episode 1060
Following layoffs and compensation cuts, Moody's downgraded Duly Health & Care for "deteriorating" performance. Crain's health care reporter Katherin…
2 years ago
05/06/24: CTA takes another hit
Episode 1059
The embattled Chicago Transit Authority is taking another hit from Springfield, this time from a bill that would dramatically change the face of mass…
2 years ago
05/02/24: How Rockford became a housing hotbed
Episode 1058
Small Midwestern cities dominated the latest list of hot home markets, with Rockford at the top. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodk…
2 years ago
05/01/24: ShotSpotter's competition gets in line
Episode 1057
Another gunshot detection company is looking for a way in with the city. Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco and host Amy Guth discuss ShotSpot…
2 years ago
04/30/24: The Bears' flashy, and costly, stadium play
Episode 1056
The Chicago Bears are angling for a large cut of revenue from events under their new stadium plan. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and Justin Laurence …
2 years ago