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The Chicago Way On the Street, Episode 16 (10/11/18): John Kass takes to the streets of Chicago in search of some “bacon bun therapy” after a long couple of weeks covering the Jason Van Dyke trial. Unfortunately, Kasso has a breakdown in the rain thinking about civility in politics, herd mentality, and the politics of natural disasters. Follow @John_Kass Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here> Subscribe to The Chicago Way here

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The Chicago Way w/John Kass(10/08/18): This week John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board member/columnist Kristen McQueary to talk about her weeks-long effort to interview every candidate for office in Illinois, how the debacle surrounding Brett Kavanaugh’s path to the Supreme Court is backfiring on Democrats, and the search for some great strawberries. Plus, Kasso is ready for Rep. Maxine Waters’ visit to the Windy City. Follow @John_Kass Follow @StatehouseChick Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode […]

The Chicago Way On the Street, Episode 16 (10/04/18): John Kass is on the street pondering the news of the day, including the Matt Damon effect on the #MeToo movement and Judge Kavanaugh nomination. Then, Kasso sits down with Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President Kevin Graham about whether or not Jason Van Dyke is getting a fair trial and how Chicago will handle the eventual verdict. Follow @John_Kass Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here> Subscribe […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass(10/01/18): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis to tackle the news of the week. On the docket this week, the dramatic process of confirming Judge Brett Kavanaugh, a forgotten story of Gary Dotson being falsely accused of rape in Illinois, and how justice will be served in the trial of Jason Van Dyke. Follow @John_Kass Follow @ScottStantis Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save […]

The Chicago Way On the Street, Episode 15 (09/27/18): John Kass reports from outside the trial of Jason Van Dyke on the different standard of justice used in the Van Dyke trial vs. Bret Kavanaugh proceedings. Kasso then talks with community activist Will Calloway about how Chicago will handle the verdict in the Van Dyke trial. Calloway is a driving force behind the release of the dashcam video showing shooting death of Laquan McDonald & the subsequent demonstrations since then. […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass(9/24/18): This week John Kass catches up with mayoral candidate Paul Vallas who is fired up after late-comers like Toni Preckwinkle, Gery Chico, & Bill Daley jump into the race after Rahm Emanuel decided not to run for re-election. Kass & Jeff Carlin are then joined by co-founder and publisher of Real Clear Politics Tom Bevan to break down the circus surrounding the Supreme Court confirmation process of Brett Kavanaugh & the allegations made against Kavanaugh. […]

The Chicago Way: BSB On the Street, Episode 14 (09/20/18): John Kass reports from 41st & Pulaski, feet from where 17-year-old Laquan McDonald lost his life at the hands of officer Jason Van Dyke, on the cuckoo nature of Chicago politics & another Daley running for Chicago mayor. Plus, Kasso talks with Chicagoans about what Bill Daley running for mayor means for the average citizen and whether or not justice will ever be served in the Van Dyke case. Follow […]

The Chicago Way: BSB On the Street, Episode 12 (09/13/18): John Kass reports from outside the Cook County Courthouse at 26th & California during the jury selection of the Jason Van Dyke, talking to protestors about their idea of justice and what happens if they don’t get the outcome they want. John also talks to a courthouse worker/mother, who lost her son to gun violence, about the atmosphere at in the court. Plus, Kasso goes behind the spin on the […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass(910/18): This week John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by WGN radio’s Justin Kaufmann to discuss that time Justin almost hired Kass, the political void created by Rahm Emanuel’s choice not to run for re-election and where Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle stacks up against an already dense field of candidates. Plus, Kasso throws his oversized has in the ring, vote early & vote often. Follow @John_Kass Follow @JustinKaufmann Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode […]

The Chicago Way: Bucolic Suburban Bureau, Episode 11 (09/06/18): John Kass reports from his tomato garden on Rahm Emanuel’s decision not to seek re-election and the Lord of the Flies situation unleashed on Chicago politics. Who is in it to win it? Who is just capitalizing on blood in the water? Kasso knows. Follow @John_Kass Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here> Subscribe to The Chicago Way here

The Chicago Way w/John Kass(9/03/18): This week John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by community activist/candidate for mayor Ja’Mal Green to discuss his history with the Black Lives Matter movement, what he wants the future of Chicago to look like, and what happens to the city if Jason Van Dyke walks on murder charges. Plus, Kasso gets a rude awakening on the streets of Chicago. Follow @John_Kass Follow @JaymalGreen Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here> […]

The Chicago Way: Bucolic Suburban Bureau, Episode 10 (08/30/18): John Kass reports from his tomato garden on the politics Cardinal Blase Cupich’s reaction to allegations the Pope Francis turned a blind eye to abuse within the church and how members of the left & right are using Sen. John McCain’s death a political weapon. Plus, Kasso dive into the wonder of his tomato garden. Follow @John_Kass Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here> Subscribe to The Chicago […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass(8/27/18): This week John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board member/columnist Kristen McQueary to talk about why the sexual abuse scandal at the Chicago Public Schools isn’t getting more attention and to define “bigot baiting.” Plus, Kasso needs a better explanation for why Facebook labeled him a spam. Follow @John_Kass Follow @StatehouseChick Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here> Subscribe to The Chicago Way here