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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Chicago Stories episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Chicago Stories for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Chicago Stories episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ep. 88: Eddie Bocanegra's Day of Atonement
Chicago Stories
03/15/19 • 41 min
Eddie Bocanegra's life is a story of choices, mistakes, leadership, and redemption. Tune in as he tells Mayor Emanuel about his transformation from gang member and convicted felon, to trailblazing leader at the Heartland Alliance's READI Chicago program, the role of faith and family, trauma and violence, healing, opportunity, and hope.

03/08/19 • 28 min
Think the Supreme Court brings about social change? Think again. Tune in as Mayor Emanuel sits down with Supreme Court historian and scholar Gerald Rosenberg to talk about the true impact of landmark cases, the court's long history of politicization, the big decisions he's watching, RBG, and much more.

Ep. 86: Alex Kotlowitz and "An American Summer"
Chicago Stories
03/02/19 • 36 min
Author Alex Kotlowitz burst into the public 25-years-ago with his seminal work "There Are No Children Here." Now he's out with its bookend, "An American Summer," about the lives affected by gun violence. Tune in as Alex and Mayor Emanuel share a honest discussion about the causes and solutions of gun violence, along with the stories of love, hope, redemption, and grace that live in between.

Ep. 81: Ben Bernanke and the Great Recession
Chicago Stories
01/25/19 • 34 min
Ben Bernanke’s goal during the Financial Crisis was simple: get people back to work. Doing it was a lot more complicated. Tune as Mayor Emanuel and the former Fed Chair take a deep dive into the heady days of the Great Recession, its turbulent politics and policy successes, along with a look at its powerful legacy, and much, much more.

Ep. 76: Josh Noel and the Craft of Beer
Chicago Stories
12/07/18 • 29 min
Recorded in Begyle Brewing Company on Chicago's "Malt Row," Mayor Emanuel and beer writer Josh Noel plunged into Josh's new book, Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out, to explore the story behind craft brewing, the community it created, which new Chicago taprooms to keep an eye on, all while sipping a few samples along the way.

Ep. 73: Governor-Elect J.B. Pritzker's Vision for Illinois
Chicago Stories
11/16/18 • 34 min
J.B. Pritzker wants to be the best Chief Marketing Officer Illinois has ever had--and a whole lot more. Fresh off his win for Illinois Governor, J.B. Pritzker dropped by City Hall to talk to Mayor Emanuel about his big plans for the state, starting with early-childhood education, budget reform, and job creation. They also look back at some of his early set-backs, his family’s philanthropy, and how he almost didn’t get a second date with his wife M.K.

Live from the Joffrey Ballet: Ashley Wheater
Chicago Stories
10/26/18 • 30 min
Right on the heels of their opening night performance of "Swan Lake," Mayor Emanuel visited the Joffrey Ballet's artistic director Ashley Wheater in their downtown studio for a live conversation on this year's new works and reinvented classics, the importance of craft, his own influences and inspirations, and how he plans to continue take the celebrated dance company to new heights.

Ep. 69: Michael Beschloss, Presidents of War
Chicago Stories
10/19/18 • 37 min
What makes a great war president? Can U.S. presidents be great without a war? Mayor Emanuel sits down with presidential historian Michael Beschloss to tackle these questions and a lot more in a rollicking discussion that stretches from the birth of our Constitution to the Vietnam War, and how the lessons of the past continue to inform our present day.

Ep. 65: Denise Sauriol and the Spirit of the Marathon
Chicago Stories
09/14/18 • 23 min
Denise Sauriol's first Chicago Marathon 24-years-ago ignited an empowerment engine she never thought possible. Today, she's a running coach working to inspire others to do the same. With this year's race just a few weeks away, Mayor Emanuel sat down with Denise to hear what inspires her, along with some training tips, favorite playlists, and the near-fatal accident that changed all.

Ep. 94: Nancy Pelosi Rules
Chicago Stories
05/07/19 • 31 min
How do you win the speaker's gavel twice? One vote at a time. Tune in as Mayor Emanuel sits down with the one and only Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for a wide-ranging discussion on politics and power, leadership and public service, and why after over 30 years in public life she’s still going strong.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Chicago Stories have?
Chicago Stories currently has 95 episodes available.
What topics does Chicago Stories cover?
The podcast is about News, Culture, Art, History, Storytelling, Podcasts, Chicago, Cities, Politics and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Chicago Stories?
The episode title 'Ep. 94: Nancy Pelosi Rules' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Chicago Stories?
The average episode length on Chicago Stories is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Chicago Stories released?
Episodes of Chicago Stories are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Chicago Stories?
The first episode of Chicago Stories was released on Jun 2, 2017.
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