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Crain's Daily Gist Crain's Chicago Business
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4.5 • 108 Ratings
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Get a head start on your workday with the stories that matter most. Listen to our roundup of essential Chicago headlines and analysis from Crain’s reporters and host Amy Guth. Presented by Wintrust.
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06/29/22: That produce you're buying came from here, right?
Crain’s contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about local produce, and he shares highlights from his conversation with Bob Beneson, publisher of Local Food Forum.
Plus: Trump's SCOTUS picks 'misled' Congress, Durbin says; Walgreens abandons Boots sale amid volatile debt market; Amtrak train bound for Chicago strikes dump truck, killing at least three; and Abbott Labs' baby formula woes spell opportunity for rivals. -
06/28/22: Chicago gets the biggest piece of the Kellogg breakup
Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Kellogg’s recent announcement of splitting the company into three divisions, the largest of which will be headquartered in Chicago.
Plus: Chicago’s COVID risk returns to high, McDonald's names new CFO, United pilots to vote on 2-year deal with 15% raise and Ulta pledges to help workers travel for abortions. -
06/27/22: Ken Griffin takes his company to South Beach
Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about Citadel founder and billionaire Ken Griffin, who announced he’s leaving Chicago for Miami and taking the company with him.
Plus: U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Pritzker calls special legislative session; Yelp closing office in Chicago to move to 'fully remote workforce'; FDA takes aim at vaping and nicotine; and McDonald's plans big changes to franchise system. -
06/23/22: How a billionaire and Winnetka residents came to blows
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news of the week from the local housing market, including the saga of the private-equity billionaire whose lakefront land swap with the Winnetka Park District sparked the ire of many residents.
Plus: Plan to sell River North site opens schism among Episcopalians, Obamas move audio deal to Amazon after Spotify friction, senior Black execs exit Amazon, and a chaotic City Council meeting puts the brakes on speed camera ticket vote. -
06/22/22: The best breakfast spots in Chicago
Crain's contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the food service industry. This week, he shares some favorite places to get breakfast around town and highlights from his interview with Chef Ambrocio Gonzalez of La Catedral.
Plus: Kellogg to split into 3 companies with Chicago an HQ, downtown apartment rents hit record high, Abbott opening big Willis Tower office and airline industry predicts profit in 2023. -
06/21/22: Fixing Asian carp's image problem
Crain's reporter Corli Jay talks with host Amy Guth about how Asian carp are getting a rebrand as a marketing tactic to help divert them from the water to restaurants and dinner tables.
Plus: Shapack proposes over 2,200 apartments near planned casino site, DuSable Museum gets a new name and new look, Blue Cross association moving HQ to Aon Center, and Chicago has a new Black-owned bank in the works, aimed at fighting lending bias.
Customer Reviews
Best Chicago Briefing
Amy Guth and the podcast regulars from Crain’s do a wonderful job summarizing the latest Chicago business headlines, as well as diving into selected topics in areas like real estate, healthcare, transportation and politics. Highly recommended as a regular feed for anyone with an interest in Chicago business and politics.
Love the food chats!
I really enjoy listening to David Manilow and Amy Guth chat about all things food and restaurants!
Essential Chicago listening
My favorite podcast—love the rotating features and the in depth analysis of what is happening in the city. It’s also a fun listen, thank you!