{"podcast":{"title":"City Cast Chicago","slug":"city-cast-chicago-1425697","podcast_index_feed_id":1425697,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/citycastchicago","website_url":"https://www.citycast.fm/chicago/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3d1280f6-8201-11eb-9ffc-1fbaa11f866e/image/22d679dc385758604a82cd0de90fd90f.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"City Cast","episode_count":1317,"summary":"Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday morning. 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. City Cast Chicago is a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at chicago.citycast.fm. Named Best Podcast by Chicago Reader 2022","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-chicago-1425697"},"episode":{"title":"Why Can’t the Sky Keep Stars? Plus, The Hideout’s New Ownership","slug":"why-can-t-the-sky-keep-stars-plus-the-hideout-s-new-ownership","published_at":"2026-04-08T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-chicago-1425697/why-can-t-the-sky-keep-stars-plus-the-hideout-s-new-ownership","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-chicago-1425697","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CC5813728850.mp3?updated=1775600913","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CC5813728850.mp3?updated=1775600913","summary":"Earlier this week, the ⁠Chicago Sky traded All-Star forward Angel Reese⁠ to the Atlanta Dream for two future first-round picks. Following the departure of yet another star player, fans are wondering if Chicago is losing its chance to be a marquee WNBA destination. City Cast Chicago contributor Brandon Pope and musician Al Scorch join us today to discuss. Plus, 90-year-old venue ⁠The Hideout has a new owner⁠, Jackson Park’s ⁠cherry blossoms are blooming⁠, and we’ve got new music for you! Chicago Music: ⁠Charles Joseph Smith⁠, ⁠Rami Gabriel⁠, ⁠Heavy Crownz⁠, ⁠Ravyn Lanae⁠, ⁠Al Scorch’s Big Fantastical Residency⁠ If you enjoyed today's interview with The Other Art Fair, Global Fair Director, Nicole Garton, ⁠learn more here⁠. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠daily newsletter⁠. Follow us ⁠@citycastchicago⁠ You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: ⁠773 780-0246⁠ Learn more about the sponsors of this April 8 episode: ⁠Enjoy Illinois⁠ ⁠Window Nation⁠ ⁠Become a member of City Cast Chicago⁠. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info ⁠HERE⁠","meta_description":"Earlier this week, the ⁠Chicago Sky traded All-Star forward Angel Reese⁠ to the Atlanta Dream for two future first-round picks. Following the departure of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2657,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/city-cast-chicago-1425697/episodes/why-can-t-the-sky-keep-stars-plus-the-hideout-s-new-ownership/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-chicago-1425697/why-can-t-the-sky-keep-stars-plus-the-hideout-s-new-ownership.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}