Podcast Episodes
Back to Search03/27/24: Hospital workers handed over to private equity
Episode 1037
Ascension is outsourcing workers at its 10 Chicago-area hospitals to a staffing firm owned by private equity. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine …
2 years, 6 months ago
03/26/24: Bears stadium pitch includes dramatic lakefront changes
Episode 1036
We now know what the Chicago Bears have in mind for the Museum Campus — and how much it would cost taxpayers. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Lauren…
2 years, 6 months ago
03/25/24: What's next for Johnson after primary setback
Episode 1035
After the failure of the "Bring Chicago Home" ballot question, Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence joins host Amy Guth to discuss the election'…
2 years, 6 months ago
03/21/24: Chicago maintains an edge on home affordability
Episode 1034
Of the big U.S. cities, Chicago has held onto housing affordability the best over the years. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin t…
2 years, 6 months ago
03/20/24: Chicago resisting anti-DEI wave
Episode 1033
Crain's Equity series editor Cassandra West joins host Amy Guth to discuss the growing backlash against DEI initiatives, programs created to ensure f…
2 years, 6 months ago
03/19/24: Brewers tap THC drinks for survival
Episode 1032
With beer sales down, some Illinois craft breweries venture into THC-infused beverages. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host…
2 years, 6 months ago
03/17/24: Irish names don't have the juice in politics anymore
Episode 1031
Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the waning state of Irish political power in Chicago and Illinois.
Plus: Ball…
2 years, 7 months ago
03/14/24: Illinois counties push against high court on home seizures
Episode 1030
Eight counties in Illinois are defending property tax sales despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says it's unconstitutional. Crain’s residential …
2 years, 7 months ago
03/13/24: The saga of a distressed suburban hospital
Episode 1029
A troubled hospital in Waukegan recovered its trauma center designation after losing it more than a month ago. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine…
2 years, 7 months ago
03/12/24: What the Bears promise for a new lakefront stadium
Episode 1028
The Bears have pledged over $2 billion in private money for new for a new stadium. While the outlay would be significant, Crain’s politics reporter J…
2 years, 7 months ago