The Chicago Way

Dec 09 2024 100 ep. 746

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Mild mannered Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass and WGN Radio's Jeff Carlin explore the week in news, politics and other thngs done the Chicago Way in this WGN Plus podcast from WGN Radio in Chicago.

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Can Trump’s DOGE-machine permanently remake govt?

Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/09/24): This week, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to talk about his latest piece writings, President-elect Donald Trump’s transition to power, and what Republicans must do now that they have all the cards. Plus, […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass: When the leftovers are gone

Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/02/24): In a post Thanksgiving hangover, John Kass & Jeff Carlin look at what’s next for the mainstream media and ruling class in Washington, Illinois, & Chicago after Donald Trump takes office. Plus, Kasso gets a couple of book suggestions: The Iron Heel & The Elite. Check out more from Kass […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass: Thankful for freedom and a good brine recipe

Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/25/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a veteran, mother, politician, and conservative radio voice in Illinois, Jeanne Ives to talks about the need for Republicans in Illinois to stand up to Gov. JB Pritzker, what Donald Trump’s second term as President will mean for corruption in Illinois, […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass: Cabinet chaos

Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/18/24): As Donald Trump loads up his cabinet with his most loyal supporters, the man behind Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins Jeff Carlin and John Kass with a look at how voting demographics shifted in 2024 and what that means for Trump’s early days […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass: Taming the Deep State Tiger has just begun

Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/11/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters and who also happens to be John’s younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass. On the docket, Nick lays out what’s next for […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass: Election anxiety and the grain rats of the Atlantic

Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/04/24): As the 2024 election cycle winds down, RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan is here with an analysis of polls, pandering, & punditry. Tom join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at what happens when polls don’t match results and a preview of RealClearPolitic‘s election night live coverage feat. Carl […]

The Chicago Way: Welcome to the ‘Kass Political Universe’ (KPU)

Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/28/24): As Donald Trump rallies his base at Madison Square Garden & Kamala Harris sends Hillary Clinton on the attack, John Kass & Jeff Carlin what happens to the Democrats if things don’t go their way. Plus, Kasso wonders if the ‘F-word’ should be thrown around by those who know nothing […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass: Countdown to Election Day, what happens if…

Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/21/24): Two weeks before Election Day, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to look at some of his recent pieces on Kamala Harris’ propensity to hurt her own chances, ‘What if the Electoral College vote is […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass: Brandon Johnson, dirty laundry, and a SW Side police station

Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/13/24): Southwest Side Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) brings John Kass & Jeff Carlin up to speed on Mayor Brandon Johnson clashing with the Chicago City Council, reporters, and decorators as the city faces one financial crisis, after the next. Plus, Kasso wonders who will rise to take on Mayor Johnson in […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass: Brandon Johnson is a disaster for CPS students

Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/07/24): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.org joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about how Chicago’s school system fails its students and is driving the city off a financial cliff as Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes CPS CEO Pedro Martinez out. Plus, Kasso wonders what monster will replace the […]