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The Chicago Podcast

The Chicago Podcast

Written by: Brendan Greeley
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 A slice of day-to-day life in the great city of Chicago.© 2026 Brendan Greeley Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • City Hemp Ban and Exemplary Cheese Curds in Logan Square

    City Hemp Ban and Exemplary Cheese Curds in Logan Square
    Jan 24 2026

    Cannabis Man Don Kleppin explains the city council's ban on hemp products. Wisconsinite Kirsten awards her seal of approval to the cheese curds at Maplewood Brewery.

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    44 mins
  • Japan's Most Loyal Bears Fan and the Demolition of Danny's Tavern

    Japan's Most Loyal Bears Fan and the Demolition of Danny's Tavern
    Jan 17 2026

    Shu checks in from Japan as his Bears march on in the playoffs. Danny's Tavern, a Bucktown institution, has a date with a wrecking ball. Longtime bartender Hans details the neighborhood significance of Danny's.

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    37 mins
  • Archway Pet and a Giant Bookstore

    Archway Pet and a Giant Bookstore
    Jan 10 2026

    Gabe from Archway Pet stops by the studio to share the story of how he turned invasive carp into a healthy snack food for dogs and cats. Barnes & Noble is opening a huge Loop bookstore this summer. Condensation postpones a Bulls game.
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    32 mins
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