Crain's Daily Gist

Amy Guth

Booking Overview

A quick, workday-focused roundup of Chicago business and political headlines, paired with on-the-ground analysis from Crain’s reporters and hosted by Amy Guth. It’s designed for PR pros who need fast context on issues affecting local markets, companies, and policy decisions.

Metrics

Episodes: 600

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Instagram: 33.0k followers

30s Ad: 81 - 97, 60s Ad: 95 - 111

Contact Information

fsennett@crain.com

Contact Form

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Host

Amy Guth - Amy Guth is a host for Crain’s Daily Gist, guiding listeners through key Chicago headlines and helping frame context and takeaways with Crain’s reporters.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Local beat reporters and subject-matter journalists from Crain’s (and, by extension, recognized experts who can provide timely analysis on Chicago business, markets, and policy).

Required Achievements:

Published reporting/analysis in Crain’s, Recognized expertise through beat specialization (housing, markets, transportation, business policy)

Recent Guest Discussions

Justin Laurence - Chicago Parking Meter Contract; Potential Sale And Related Business Implications

Dennis Rodkin - Local Reactions And Debate Around Gov. Pritzker’s Housing Plan; Additional Housing/real-estate Items

John Pletz - Chicago Population Growth Vs. Other Big Cities (census Data) And Major Local Business/real-estate/company Developments

Recent Topics

Chicago, Business, Economy, Real Estate, Policy, Transportation, Healthcare, Mental Health, Technology, Markets

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Crain's Daily Gist

These family names open doors in Chicago

May 26, 2026

Crain's assistant managing editor Ann Weiler joins host Amy Guth to discuss the Chicago families that hold the most influence right now in the city. Plus: Tech firms look to unload Loop office space; Rahm Emanuel pitches sweeping college affordability plan as 2028 buzz grows; DHS renews threat to cut customs staffing at O’Hare and other sanctuary-city airports; and UChicago launches multibillion-dollar fundraising effort. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

New chapter in Chicago's parking meter saga

May 22, 2026

Chicago’s lucrative parking meter contract could be sold to New York-based Stonepeak Partners. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Chicago quantum players share in $2B federal outlay, South Loop apartment tower near The 78 listed for sale, Deere shares tumble with farmers facing ‘ongoing challenges’ and Schlitz beer discontinued after 175 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

Battle lines drawn over Pritzker's housing plan

May 20, 2026

Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including mayors taking sides on Gov. Pritzker's housing plan and a 1956 modernist home in La Grange Park for sale for the first time ever. Plus: Blackstone Hotel sold at discount to local investor; Illinois joins suit arguing Trump loan caps threaten healthcare workforce; former Cboe CEO Ed Tilly exits top post at Wall Street brokerage; and McDonald’s won’t meet some emissions goals. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

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