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City Cast
City Cast Chicago
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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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 392 ratings
Insightful — and fun
Listened to my first Chicago podcast this morning and was delighted by the knowledge — and chemistry — shown by the hosts.
Old Boy Himself via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/11/24
As a sober person, City Cast has been an incredible resource for me to learn about all of the amazing experiences, food, and nature that the city offers that isn’t centered around drinking. Thank you City Cast Team! Your work is so important!!
EricaTheWonder via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/29/24
Friendly, Fun and Informative
I love tuning in to city cast Chicago to get the rundown on the big Onion!
Sir Knee via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/22/24
Recent Episodes
This week as pro-Palestinian protests picked up on campuses across the country, Chicago area students also began setting up encampments demanding universities divest from direct support of Israel as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 34,000 people. Crain’s Chicago reporter Leigh Giangreco and Block...
Published 05/03/24
Published 05/03/24
Applications are now open for the Mayor’s Youth Commission, a group of Chicagoans ages 14 to 19 who work to advise the mayor and city leaders. Last year, host Jacoby Cochran sat down with Benjamin Kagan, chair of the commission’s public health group, and Precious Adedokun of the community safety...
Published 05/02/24
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