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City Cast Chicago

City Cast
Chicago
Bring Chicago Home
Cook County State's Attorney
Illinois
Onions
Women's History Month
Reparations
Supper Clubs
Speakeasies
Kim Foxx
Governor Pritzker
Maternal Mortality Rates
St. Patrick's Day
Jibarito
Chicago School Board
Clayton Harris III
Eileen O'neill Burke
Restorative Justice
Black Girlhood Altar
The Field Museum

Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago.

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James Lowe
Research fellow with a focus on the history of genomics at the University of Exeter
University of Exeter
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Kellie Kravarik
Associate Research Fellow and Cellular Genomics Group Leader for Systems Immunology at Pfizer
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Miguel Garcia-Sancho
Lecturer and researcher focused on the history of genomics, biotechnology, and bioinformatics
University of Edinburgh
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Maureen Sullivan
A woman who experienced incarceration in the Magdalene Laundries as a child and authored a memoir about her experiences.
Author of 'Girl in the Tunnel'
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Dyanna Lewis
Publisher of the Chicago Defender
Chicago Defender
Episode: Revoking Student Visas, Celebrating The Defender, and April Theater Picks
Tacuma Roeback
Managing Editor of the Chicago Defender
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Geoffrey Baer
Host of Touring Chicago's Lakefront on WTTW
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Kimberly Quinlan
Licensed marriage and family therapist and host of Your Anxiety Toolkit podcast
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Laura Gardner
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Host

Jacoby Cochran
Host of City Cast Chicago, providing engaging commentary and personal insights about the city and its culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 682 ratings
  • Great Pod but

    Feb 21’s show on this ad free version of the podcast had multiple ads. What gives?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    J. C. L.
    United States2 months ago
  • Good show, bad cross-posting of episodes

    I love the show but literally every day this show also pops up a “you might also like….” episodes of other podcasts that I don’t want or care about. Stop it!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Big D 7382
    United States2 months ago
  • Uhhhhh…uh…ya know….uhhhhh

    I love the content of this podcast and Jacoby’s hosting. However, the listening pleasure of the podcast is interrupted by Simone’s frequent use of filler words. It is very distracting and it turns me off. I have to take loooong breaks from listening when she is on. I hope these can be edited out or lessened in 2025.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Podlover606
    United States3 months ago
  • Love City Cast, but not pod save america

    I love the City Cast podcast but they keep promoting the awful pod save bros on my podcast feed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TR Punk
    United States4 months ago
  • Listen

    Always learn something new - love listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Waynesworldelection
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many enjoy the engaging hosting style and find the blend of humor and serious topics refreshing and relatable.
There are mixed feelings about certain production aspects, with some expressing a desire for less repetition and better audio quality.
Listeners appreciate the insightful commentary and local focus of the podcast, finding it a valuable resource for understanding Chicago's news and culture.

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#97
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Apple Podcasts
#113
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Apple Podcasts
#134
Colombia/News/Daily News
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#150
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#180
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#213
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Trump Is Threatening Chicago Colleges
Q: How are local school leaders responding to these pressures?
Responses vary widely; some institutions like Northwestern have been complying with the administration's orders, while others are remaining silent or biding their time without making changes.
How Trump Is Threatening Chicago Colleges
Q: What is the overall mood on Chicago's various college campuses right now?
The mood is one of fear and chaos among students and university leaders as they face multiple challenges and threats from the Trump administration.
Chicago’s Best Spring Cleaning Tips
Q: How would you suggest someone clear out thousands of unread emails?
Check your emails every day, and do a small amount of sorting or deleting to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the total number.
Chicago’s Best Spring Cleaning Tips
Q: What would you suggest people who can't afford to get an organizer?
Open your mail every day, and sort it to avoid clutter buildup, and try to maintain small, daily cleaning habits to prevent overwhelm.
Chicago’s Best Spring Cleaning Tips
Q: What are some actions that people often forget during spring cleaning on these times of deep organization?
People often forget to wait before buying bins and baskets, and they should sort through their items first before deciding what to keep and what to store.

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A daily news podcast focusing on the vibrant culture and current events of Chicago, featuring timely discussions with a wide range of guests including activists, artists, and community members. Episodes typically run about 15 minutes, making it accessible for listeners who want to stay informed without a significant time commitment. The podcast aims to provide a local perspective, highlighting not only serious issues but also celebrating the quirks and joys of living in the city. This blend of news, culture, and community storytelling likely makes it appealing to a diverse Chicago audience.

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City Cast Chicago launched 4 years ago and published 1030 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on City Cast Chicago include:

1. James Lowe
2. Kellie Kravarik
3. Miguel Garcia-Sancho
4. Maureen Sullivan
5. Dyanna Lewis
6. Tacuma Roeback
7. Geoffrey Baer
8. Kimberly Quinlan

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