The Chicago Way

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Episode 99: John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by the former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party & co-founder of Next Generation Strategies to talk about former FBI Director James Comey’s book tour, the perceived rift in the IL GOP after the March gubernatorial primary, and the lasting impact President Trump will have on the Republican party. Plus, Kasso takes questions from Facebook. Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’ here Follow @John_Kass […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Episode 99: John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by the former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party & co-founder of Next Generation Strategies to talk about former FBI Director James Comey’s book tour, the perceived rift in the IL GOP after the March gubernatorial primary, and the lasting impact President Trump will have on the Republican party. Plus, Kasso takes questions from Facebook. Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’ here Follow @John_Kass […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Episode 98: This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board member Kristen McQueary to talk about the growing field of candidates announcing their campaign’s for Chicago’s next mayor and how the pending trial of former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke will impact Rahm Emanuel’s re-election campaign. Plus, Kasso tells a story of a black cab driver risking his life to protect John’s mom. Follow @John_Kass Follow @StatehouseChick Follow […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Episode 98: This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board member Kristen McQueary to talk about the growing field of candidates announcing their campaign’s for Chicago’s next mayor and how the pending trial of former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke will impact Rahm Emanuel’s re-election campaign. Plus, Kasso tells a story of a black cab driver risking his life to protect John’s mom. Follow @John_Kass Follow @StatehouseChick Follow […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Episode 97: John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by co-founder and publisher of Real Clear Politics, Tom Bevan with a recap of Illinois’s 2018 primary elections and looks ahead to the possibility of a record-breaking general election in November. Plus, Kasso presents a historical analogy to the modern political landscape and Carlin remembers a dear friend. Follow @John_Kass Follow @TomBevanRCP Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here>

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Episode 97: John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by co-founder and publisher of Real Clear Politics, Tom Bevan with a recap of Illinois’s 2018 primary elections and looks ahead to the possibility of a record-breaking general election in November. Plus, Kasso presents a historical analogy to the modern political landscape and Carlin remembers a dear friend. Follow @John_Kass Follow @TomBevanRCP Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here>

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Ep. 96: This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Thom Serafin of Serafin and Associates to evaluate how the media impacts elections and the history of big spending in Illinois politics. Dominic Lynch also joins Kass and Carlin to talk about how Chicago’s habit of naming buildings, roads, etc., defines who we are as a culture. Plus, Kasso looks at Sen. Dick Durbins’ disingenuous robocalls on behalf of Mike Madigan. Follow @John_Kass […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Ep. 96: This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Thom Serafin of Serafin and Associates to evaluate how the media impacts elections and the history of big spending in Illinois politics. Dominic Lynch also joins Kass and Carlin to talk about how Chicago’s habit of naming buildings, roads, etc., defines who we are as a culture. Plus, Kasso looks at Sen. Dick Durbins’ disingenuous robocalls on behalf of Mike Madigan. Follow @John_Kass […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Ep. 95: This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune Editorial board member Kristen McQueary with a look at the run-up to Illinois’ March primaries, Rahm Emanuel’s O’Hare expansion plan, and how the hectic political season seeps into Kristen’s dreams. President of Castle Group Health Inc. Mark “Mr. Health Insurance” Gurda explain the complicated process of fixing the US healthcare system. Plus, Kasso rants about the $100+ million dollars slated to […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Ep. 95: This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune Editorial board member Kristen McQueary with a look at the run-up to Illinois’ March primaries, Rahm Emanuel’s O’Hare expansion plan, and how the hectic political season seeps into Kristen’s dreams. President of Castle Group Health Inc. Mark “Mr. Health Insurance” Gurda explain the complicated process of fixing the US healthcare system. Plus, Kasso rants about the $100+ million dollars slated to […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Ep. 94(02/26/18): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin host a reunion of sorts with their former broadcast partner to talk about life in the media, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s chocolate milk situation, and news of the week. Plus, Kasso and Carlin dissect the reactions to the tragedy in Parkland from the left and right. Follow @John_Kass Follow @LaurenBCohn Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here>

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Ep. 94(02/26/18): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin host a reunion of sorts with their former broadcast partner to talk about life in the media, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s chocolate milk situation, and news of the week. Plus, Kasso and Carlin dissect the reactions to the tragedy in Parkland from the left and right. Follow @John_Kass Follow @LaurenBCohn Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here>

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Ep. 93(02/19/18): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.com to talk about his research service’s investigation into the root cause of Illinois’ fiscal problems, specifically why the term “unfunded pension” is a misnomer and what steps could be taken to fix the problem. Plus, Kasso and Carlin talk about the reaction to last week’s senseless shooting in Parkland and the tragic death of Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul Bauer. […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Ep. 93(02/19/18): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.com to talk about his research service’s investigation into the root cause of Illinois’ fiscal problems, specifically why the term “unfunded pension” is a misnomer and what steps could be taken to fix the problem. Plus, Kasso and Carlin talk about the reaction to last week’s senseless shooting in Parkland and the tragic death of Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul Bauer. […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Ep. 92(02/12/18): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Paul Vallas, former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, to talk about a possible run for mayor of Chicago against Rahm Emanuel and why Vallas believes Rahm’s tenure at city hall has been bad for Chicago. Plus, Kasso and Carlin some recent Dibs Supreme Court rulings and announce some long overdue court appointments. Follow @John_Kass Follow @Paulvallas Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here […]