The Chicago Way

The Chicago Way: Bucolic Suburban Bureau, Episode 9 (08/23/18): John Kass reports from his tomato garden on the politics surrounding the murder of Mollie Tibbetts and how both sides of the aisle have failed to anything of value to secure our borders. Plus, Kasso explores the nanny state and something called “Ecosexuality.” 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(8/20/18): This week John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by radio host Stephanie Trussell to talk about how identity politics has impacted her life as a black conservative and what growing up in Chicago means to her. Plus, Kasso questions why Rahm Emanuel hasn’t officially announced his bid for re-election. Follow @John_Kass Follow @ReaganMom Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here> Subscribe to The Chicago Way here

The Chicago Way: Bucolic Suburban Bureau, Episode 8(08/16/18): John Kass reports from his tomato garden on quiet movement by Jeremiah “Keyser Söze” Joyce to get his son, Jeremiah “Jerry” Joyce, Jr. in position to challenge Rahm Emanuel in the race for Chicago’s next mayor. Then, Kasso remembers the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and a special memory of her from John’s youth. Plus, Judge Dibs makes a rare summer dibs ruling. Follow @John_Kass Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass(8/13/18): This week John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer to talk Chicagoese and Chicago mayor’s race. Plus, Kasso looks at the hatred infecting U.S. politics and how to fix it. Follow @John_Kass Follow @BridgetGainer Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here> Subscribe to The Chicago Way here

The Chicago Way: Bucolic Suburban Bureau, Episode 7(08/09/18): John Kass reports from his tomato garden in a rare defense of Rahm Emanuel and the flak he’s taking for the recent surge in Chicago’s gun violence. Then Kasso visits former Bears scout & college coach Ken Geiger about the life and career of the gentleman hockey star, Stan Mikita. 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(8/6/18): This week John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined Chicago Tribune Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis to look at when members lose sight of their professionalism and how social media damages the Republic’s discourse. Plus, Kasso is in search of a new role for CNN’s Jim Acosta’s on going performance art. Follow @John_Kass Follow @ScottStantis Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here> Subscribe to The Chicago Way here

The Chicago Way: Bucolic Suburban Bureau, Episode 6 (08/02/18): John Kass reports from his tomato garden about JB Pritzker’s puppies, flies attacking creativity, the crippling taxes every Chicagoan/Cook County resident/Illionoian, Rep. Cory Booker’s disgraceful comments, and Rahm Emanuel’s creative accounting. 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 (7/29/18): This week John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by businessman & philanthropist Dr. Willie Wilson to talk about his campaign for Chicago’s next mayor, how Rahm Emanuel has failed the city, and his plans to hand out checks to those Chicagoans struggling to pay their property taxes. Plus, Kasso takes down attacks on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s wife. Follow @John_Kass Follow @DrWillieWilson Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here> Subscribe to […]

The Chicago Way: Bucolic Suburban Bureau, Episode 5 (7/26/18): John Kass reports from his tomato garden on the double standard dogging Willie Wilson, why pigeons are taking up space in politics, and protestor’s etiquette. Plus, Kasso searches for Chicago’s best bakeries. 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 (7/23/18): This week John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by the former head of Chicago Public Schools Paul Vallas to talk about why he’s not buying Rahm Emanuel’s softer-side & to explain how he plans to fix Chicago’s problems that are being overlooked by Rahm -including the development of the south/west sides & the Chicago Police Department’s anemic detective ranks. Plus, Kasso derides the mainstream media’s reaction to pile of diplomacy left in Helsinki […]

The Chicago Way: Bucolic Suburban Bureau, Episode 4 (7/19/18): John Kass reports from his tomato garden on a disturbing leap forward in the genetic engineering of humans & designer babies. Kasso also looks at a new Netflix series that is unsettling him. Plus, Kasso solutes the Special Olympics & a lesson learned from his son. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3527629/3527629_2018-07-19-212829.64kmono.mp3 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 (07/16/18): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board member & columnist Kristen McQueary to break down the latest developments in the race for Chicago’s next mayor, the controversy over a Business Insider reporter’s defense of Scarlett Johansson portraying a transgender woman, and recipes for fantastic summer treats. Plus, Kasso takes on Peter Strzok’s testimony and the downside of the Taste of Chicago. Download this episode here by using […]

The Chicago Way: Bucolic Suburban Bureau, Episode 3 (7/12/18): John Kass reports from his Bucolic Suburban Bureau tomato garden on a series of viral videos revolving around issues of race and why certain videos don’t get the coverage they deserve. Kasso also looks like what why he’ll pass on The Taste of Chicago. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3525169/3525169_2018-07-12-123409.64kmono.mp3 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 (07/09/18): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune crime reporter Jeremy Gorner with a first-hand look of what it’s like to cover Chicago’s street violence. Then, Chicago Tribune reporter Will “Old School” stops by to talk about the common misconceptions held about the communities that are experiencing the bulk of Chicago’s gang violence. “Old School” also dishes on the Tribune’s new digs and takes an insightful look into HBO’s “Westworld.” […]

The Chicago Way: Bucolic Suburban Bureau, Episode 2 (7/05/18): John Kass reports from his Bucolic Suburban Bureau office on the big stories of the week, including how why St. Sabina Pastor Father Micheal Pfleger is protesting Chicago’s Mayor, why Judge Amy Coney Barrett is the Constitution’s best hope, and the truth behind who started the Supreme Court nominating fight. Plus, Judge Dibs rules on summer dibs. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3522934/chicagoway-bsb-ep-2_2018-07-05-134334.64kmono.mp3 Follow @John_Kass Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here> Subscribe […]