Podcast Episodes
Back to Search08/26/24: The fun part's over for Democrats
Episode 1121
After a successful Democratic National Convention, it's back to work this week for the party. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence joins host Am…
2 years, 2 months ago
08/22/24: Pritzker gets his prime-time limelight
Episode 1120
From Gov. J.B. Pritzker's much sought-after time in front of a national audience to Sen. Tammy Duckworth getting a few jabs in on Donald Trump and bl…
2 years, 2 months ago
08/21/24: Rush points to health inequity during DNC
Episode 1119
With the Democratic convention underway, Chicago's biggest hospital aims to bring attention to health care inequality by openly asking the public a s…
2 years, 2 months ago
08/20/24: Johnson ally sows confusion with DNC parties
Episode 1118
A confidant of Mayor Brandon Johnson sparked concern among corporate donors by soliciting significant contributions to a political nonprofit planning…
2 years, 2 months ago
08/19/24: Mars growing its domain in the snack aisle
Episode 1117
The candy giant Mars is moving in to buy Chicago snack maker Kellanova for an eye-popping $36 billion. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host …
2 years, 2 months ago
08/15/24: The absolute top shelf of homes on the Chicago market
Episode 1116
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth to recap news from the local market, including the Chicago area's hig…
2 years, 2 months ago
08/14/24: Chicago family keeps buying slices of Mackinac Island
Episode 1115
The family that bought Oberweis Dairy has also been grabbing pieces of Mackinac Island and is working to patch up a ferry fleet in dire straits. Crai…
2 years, 2 months ago
08/13/24: Johnson's 'Treatment Not Trauma' health plan so far
Episode 1114
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis and analyst Sophie Rogers join host Amy Guth to discuss Chicago’s aim for a progressive approach to its …
2 years, 2 months ago
08/12/24: Johnson has an even bigger budget hole to plug
Episode 1113
Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing a budget gap that could reach nearly $1 billion. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses the city’s plans…
2 years, 2 months ago
08/08/24: The priciest time to go house shopping, ever
Episode 1112
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to break down the latest Chicago real estate data.
Plus: Johnson under pres…
2 years, 2 months ago