Best Sennett Podcasts (2025)

With approval by the City Council, Chicago Fire FC's plan for a $750 million soccer stadium passed a major milestone. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: American loses bid to stop O'Hare gate shuffle, Pritzker forms panel to counter RFK Jr.'s autism data efforts, City Council OKs coach house legi…

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09/25/25: More Chicago brokerages join Compass' empire 45:20

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including Compass scooping up the 2nd-largest Chicago-area residential brokerage in its latest mega-deal and a $120 million art collection going up for auction at Sotheby’s. Plus: Pritzker tells agencies to look for 4% budget cu…

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September 24 – Canada Lifts Sanctions Against South Africa 6:52

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09/24/25: Chicago dealmakers outpacing the U.S. 18:30

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Dealmaking here is ahead of the curve despite a slower than expected ramp-up. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks about the local M&A landscape with host Amy Guth. Plus: Capital One cutting nearly 400 jobs in latest layoffs tied to Discover acquisition, gunmaker Glock must face Chicago's lawsuit over gun mods, Algonquin Commons shopping ce…

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09/23/25: Chicago's moment in the culinary spotlight 20:44

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The national buzz around Chicago's food brands is colliding with reality. Crain’s restaurants reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Thoma Bravo buying software firm PROS for $1.4 billion in latest tech deal, Molson Coors names new CEO in push beyond beer, developer pitches 56-story residential tower for Mag Mile and Chicago dea…

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Petco with Sean Clements 1:32:10

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Whoa! Here comes Sean Clements of Hollywood Handbook! And he wants to talk about PETCO???? Now THIS I gotta see! STORES Theme by Big Howell Dawdy Art by Jessica Hayworth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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September 22 – Building named after Clara Brett Martin 9:59

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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September 21 – The Toonie is Unveiled to the Public 6:41

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September 20 – First signing of Treaty 5 10:45

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09/19/25: A split alone won't fix Kraft Heinz's problems 24:47

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With Kraft Heinz's breakup official, Crain's consumer products reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about what’s ahead for the newly formed companies. Plus: Chicago Fire, Related Midwest win city panel OK for South Loop soccer stadium; AutoNation acquires Fletcher Jones Mercedes and Audi dealerships in Chicago; West Monroe buys California…

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09/18/25: Buying frenzy for Chicago's top-end homes 44:35

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news from the market, including a record year brewing in the upper reaches of Chicago-area housing. Plus: American squares off in court against city and United over O'Hare gates, measure legalizing video gambling in Chicago advances over Johnson's objec…

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September 17 – Fire on the SS Noronic kills over 115 people 5:26

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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09/17/25: Chicago budget fixes on the table 15:49

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A city task force has floated $2 billion in recommendations to close Chicago's budget gap. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: The 50 largest law firms in the Chicago area, Madison Industries mulls $10 billion-plus Filtration Group sale, Chicago Sports Network's founding CEO steps down in leadership transit…

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September 16 – Construction begins on the Canso Causeway 7:24

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09/16/25: Downtown apartment owners test waters as rents climb 26:04

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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago-area apartment market. Plus: As Trump steps up Fed attacks, Chicago finance execs weigh in; Tempus gets FDA OK for AI-driven cardiac image analysis; former Mars Wrigley exec pleads guilty to $28 million in fraud charges; and GTCR buys SimpliSafe in deal…

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Dollar Tree with Garrett Watts 1:33:57

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Garrett Watts is here to talk about about the Dollar Tree. STORES Theme by Big Howell Dawdy Art by Jessica Hayworth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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September 15 – “The Greenpeace” Sets Sail in 1971 8:45

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Historian, ecologist and co-founder of Greenpeace International, Rex Weyler discusses the early days of Greenpeace.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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September 14 – Dorothea Palmer arrested for distributing information on birth control 13:01

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September 13 – Laura Ingersoll is born 13:36

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09/12/25: A spotlight on the 100 best Chicago workplaces 23:22

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Crain’s 2025 list of the best places to work puts the spotlight on 100 Chicago-area companies that are offering workers the benefits, perks and support they need to thrive. Crain’s assistant managing editor for special projects Ann Weiler talks about this year’s list with host Amy Guth. Plus: Developers line up $96 million in financing for West Loo…

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09/11/25: Chicago homebuyers getting cold feet 47:13

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including jittery homebuyers walking away from their contracts and new data on Fritz Kaegi's property tax assessments. Plus: PsiQuantum raises $1 billion to help fund Chicago quantum computer, Potbelly to be acquired by convenience store c…

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September 10 -1939 Canada Declares War on Germany 5:04

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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09/10/25: Illinois' place in muddy vaccine landscape 21:11

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Illinois is considering moving ahead independently on vaccines as longstanding federal immunization expertise is dismantled. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Bears CEO invokes Super Bowl in latest bid to gain support for move to Arlington Heights, developers sue Loop tower owner over office-to-residential plan, Ki…

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September 9 – Alexander Graham Bell creation breaks marine speed record 9:30

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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09/09/25: Feds signal Chicago immigration blitz 19:02

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The Department of Homeland Security says its Chicago immigration crackdown, which many anticipated for weeks, has begun. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Chicago Fed chief wants inflation data before making rate call, Chicago investor sells Park Forest apartments for $23 million, ex-Mayer Brown attorneys launch Akin G…

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Fire Safety Matters Podcast - Episode 45 51:25

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Episode 45 of the Fire Safety Matters Podcast features two exclusive interviews. Brian hears from Darren Ellis, qualifications manager at FireQual, and Stephen Marsh (head of sales at wireless fire detection and alarm systems manufacturer Cygnus). Darren focuses his attentions on FireQual as an organisation, the importance of competence in the sect…

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Cracker Barrel General Store with Chris Gethard 1:44:05

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Chris Gethard is here to talk about about The Cracker Barrel General Store. NOT the Restaurant. STORES Theme by Big Howell Dawdy Art by Jessica Hayworth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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September 8 – The Children of the Klondike 6:18

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September 7 – CBC Television Begins First Broadcast 7:28

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We spoke with FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting spokesperson Ian Morrison about the launch of CBC Television.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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September 6 – Launch of The Canadian Encyclopedia 8:53

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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09/05/25: Schill's resignation adds to Northwestern tumult 23:38

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Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about Northwestern University President Michael Schill’s resignation amid blowback from the Trump administration. Plus: Citadel's former Loop office tower HQ goes up for sale, Madison Dearborn buys NFP wealth businesses back from Aon for $2.7 billion, Chicago e-commerce platforms com…

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09/04/25: Illinois dominates list of safe, wealthy towns 28:01

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including a suburb ranked as the safest and wealthiest town in the U.S. for the second year in a row and the rehab of an East Garfield Park mansion aiming to spotlight to city’s West Side. Plus: Pritzker says Texas Guard i…

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09/03/25: Walgreens enters private equity fold 20:47

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With its purchase and breakup of Walgreens Boots Alliance finalized, Sycamore Partners has installed a new CEO. Crain's contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about the future of the now-private retail pharmacy giant. Plus: Kraft Heinz to split into two separate public companies, judge rules Trump's L.A. troop deployment violated federal …

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September 2 – Celebrating the Discovery of the Wreckage of RMS Titanic 8:21

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Spencer's with Nick Ciarelli and Brad Evans 1:30:11

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Nick and Brad are here to talk about about Spencer's Gifts. STORES Theme by Big Howell Dawdy Art by Jessica Hayworth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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September 1 – Saskatchewan and Alberta become provinces (special edition!) 5:30

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Back in 1905, Saskatchewan and Alberta officially become provinces.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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August 31 – (First French Episode!) Opening of the Ouimetoscope Cinema. 12:10

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August 30 – Vicki Keith becomes the first person to swim across all 5 Great Lakes 11:56

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08/29/25: Financial pressure builds at UChicago, Northwestern 23:32

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The University of Chicago is laying off staff and making budget cuts, while growing legal costs are weighing on Northwestern. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about the latest struggles for Chicago's prestige universities. Plus: With takeover complete, Walgreens' private equity owner installs Staples execs in top jo…

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08/28/25: Major changes coming for Illinois' food system 24:50

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A federal shakeup of SNAP will mean more stress on food distribution around Illinois. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: UIC medical school under congressional scrutiny in antisemitism probe, Trump team is weighing options to extend influence to Fed banks, U.S. attorney's Chicago office launches health care fraud u…

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August 27 – The beginning of the first Canadian roadtrip by car 7:00

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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08/27/25: More Foundry Park details emerge 25:07

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Developers redrawing plans for the northern portion of the former Lincoln Yards site have shared more details on the project. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Thoma Bravo strikes $2 billion software deal as private equity rebounds, DOJ demands all Illinois voter data by Labor Day, local investo…

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August 26 – Joseph Burr Tyrrell and the Canadian Dinosaur Rush 7:35

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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08/26/25: CME blurs the trading-gambling line 28:13

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CME Group is pushing the boundaries of retail trading with its FanDuel venture. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Trump calls Chicago a "killing field" as report says Pentagon drew up National Guard plan, double-digit rate hikes in store for Illinois ACA plans next year, FTC says GTCR's Surmodics buy would h…

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CVS with Hayes Davenport 1:35:09

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This week, we are joined by Hayes Davenport of Hollywood Handbook as we discuss a journey to the land of long receipts. That's right, we went to CVS! STORES Theme by Big Howell Dawdy Art by Jessica Hayworth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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August 25 – Donald Marshall Sr. Passes Away 7:46

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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August 24 – Execution of Canadian Soldiers During WWI 7:20

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August 23 – British Troops Prepare to Burn Washington 6:27

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In 1814 British Troops descend upon Washington DC, prepared to capture the American capital. We spoke with historian and author Mark Zuehlke about the Burning of Washington and the War of 1812.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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08/22/25: Storied Chicago restaurant biz enters new era 28:24

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Rosebud Restaurant Group is staging a renaissance. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the group's revival and a possible second act for Greektown. Plus: Trump signals Chicago's next up for D.C.-style National Guard deployment, developers reveal new Foundry Park details at former Lincoln Yards site, Northwestern and fired c…