City Cast Chicago

Jacoby Cochran

chicago@citycast.fm

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Booking Overview

A weekday morning news-and-culture show from Chicago, blending timely local reporting with quick, human perspectives from people shaping the city. It’s a strong booking outlet for civic leaders, nonprofit experts, educators, artists, and community advocates who can speak to both policy and everyday life.

Metrics

Episodes: 1316

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

chicago@citycast.fm

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Host

Jacoby Cochran - Host of City Cast Chicago, a daily weekday news and culture podcast for the Chicago community. The show features timely conversations with people across the city—activists, artists, public official...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Local subject-matter expertise tied to Chicago—e.g., journalists from established local watchdog/education desks, nonprofit and advocacy leaders, civic officials/campaign stakeholders, and cultural figures who can connect public issues to community life. Often people with credible track records and clear relevance to ongoing local issues.
Required Achievements:  
Published reporting or research in local outlets, Leadership roles at nonprofits/advocacy organizations, Public service or campaign involvement, Cultural impact through arts/community programs, Recognition via local press or community acknowledgment

Recent Guest Discussions

Kelly Garcia - School Board Candidate Filings And Election-related Civic Process

Reema Amin - Chicago School Board Candidates And Education Policy/elections

Jill Hopkins - Historic Meeting Between Pope And Chicago Mayor; Commentary Including Ai-related Themes

Adora Namigadde - Historic Meeting Between Pope And Chicago Mayor; Commentary Including Ai-related Themes

Recent Topics

Chicago, Local Politics, Education, Public Policy, Immigration

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
City Cast Chicago
:

School Board Hopefuls, Traffic Court Confusion, and Murakami Homers Again … And Again

May 29, 2026

This year, for the first time, Chicago will fully elect the 21-person school board. Candidates had to get their petitions in this week with signatures from their district in order to get on the Nov. 3 ballot. Chalkbeat Chicago’s Reema Amin and Injustice Watch’s Kelly Garcia are here to talk about 51 candidates who submitted their names. Plus, traffic court confusion is hurting immigrants, CPS has critical budget concerns heading into the summer, and Murakami’s homers are fueling the white sox...

A Chicago Mayor and Pope Walk Into a Schlitz Bar…

May 28, 2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson is in Vatican City this week to meet Chicago’s very own Pope Leo XIV for the first time. The two are expected to discuss their mutual disdain for the president, the state of Chicago baseball, and the Pope’s latest writings on the dangers of A.I. Adora Namigadde and Jill Hopkins are here to discuss the historic meeting. Plus, a 177-year-old beer halts production, and what Midwest brands still have your heart? Good News: 5th Annual Windy City Hot Dog Fest, Still Finally O...

WIll Parents Face Charges For Teen Trends? Plus, Chicago Expands CARE Teams

May 27, 2026

After multiple large gatherings of young people over the weekend, including at 57th St. Beach and North Ave Beach, Ald Brian Hopkins is preparing an ordinance he says would hold parents accountable for young people arrested at these events. Plus, Chicago is expanding its mental health response teams, and we what is your favorite Chicago beach? Good News: Maifest Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can a...

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