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.
Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/23/24): On the Christmas Edition, John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by Jude Russo, the managing editor of The American Conservative, with a look at how the President-elect Donald Trump’s challenges in 2025 and what it means be a conservative in the modern Republican party. Plus, Kass has a Christmas message for everyone about the importance of getting together with loved ones, just don’t forget the coffeecake. God bless!
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7123369/7123369_2024-12-20-212509.64kmono.mp3Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/16/24): On this edition, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) discusses what it takes for Chicago Mayor Brandon “Brandito” Johnson to have his approval rating drop to 14% and whether or not Lopez & the coalition of Alders opposing Johnson’s rubberstamp agenda can protect the citizens from another ‘parking-meter-esque’ budget deal. Plus, Kasso wonders if Mayor Johnson is doing serious harm to his mental health as he struggles to handle the stress of running the 5th floor at City Hall.
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7113383/7113383_2024-12-16-155723.64kmono.mp3Chicago 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, Kass wonders if Democrats have the nerve to push the Obamas out of the game?
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7102989/7102989_2024-12-09-185429.64kmono.mp3Chicago 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.
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7093633/7093633_2024-12-02-192833.64kmono.mp3Chicago 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, and how her newest venture, Breakthrough Ideas, is taking shape. Plus, Kasso is thankful for family, friends, and a good brine recipe.
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7086605/7086605_2024-11-25-150405.64kmono.mp3Chicago 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 of his second term. Plus, Kasso wonders if the ‘Men Without Chests’ stand a chance in resisting Trump’s agenda this time around?
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7077599/7077599_2024-11-18-223139.64kmono.mp3Chicago 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 the Republic after Donald Trump’s comeback win and why you can never sleep on the Deep State Tiger
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7067767/7067767_2024-11-11-212107.64kmono.mp3Chicago 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 Cannon, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and more. Plus, Kasso takes you on a trip across the globe aboard a merchant ships, just as the rats begin to panic…
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7020251/7020251_2024-11-04-142851.64kmono.mp3Chicago 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 about it?
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7011029/7011029_2024-10-29-191729.64kmono.mp3Chicago 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 tied?,’ and what is happening in Gaza. Plus, Kasso wonders if MSM can handle a Trump win without imploding?
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6999216/6999216_2024-10-21-174416.64kmono.mp3Chicago 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 the next election?
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