The Chicago Way

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 67 (07/11/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board member Kristen McQueary to talk about why a historic tax hike has made the idea of leaving Illinois very enticing. The group also talks about why Democrats and some Republicans in The Land of Lincoln don’t seem to understand that the citizens of the state shouldn’t be forced to work hard just to pay Illinois’ creditors. Plus, […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 66 (06/27/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Ald. Ameya Pawar (47th), the progressive candidate for the governor’s office to talk about his “New Deal” for the Land of Lincoln, discuss his familial connection with the working class of Illinois, and answer the question: “Why run as a Democrat for governor of a state run by Boss Madigan?” Plus, Kasso and Jeff dole out some 4th of July recipes […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 66 (06/27/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Ald. Ameya Pawar (47th), the progressive candidate for the governor’s office to talk about his “New Deal” for the Land of Lincoln, discuss his familial connection with the working class of Illinois, and answer the question: “Why run as a Democrat for governor of a state run by Boss Madigan?” Plus, Kasso and Jeff dole out some 4th of July recipes […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 65 (06/19/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart to discuss why the “Right To Know Act” online privacy bill he helped craft didn’t make it to Governor Bruce Rauner’s desk. Sheriff Dart also talks about a blossoming program at the Cook County Jail that aims at teaching non-violent offenders basic cooking skill and how this program run by Chef Bruno Abate is helping convicts […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 65 (06/19/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart to discuss why the “Right To Know Act” online privacy bill he helped craft didn’t make it to Governor Bruce Rauner’s desk. Sheriff Dart also talks about a blossoming program at the Cook County Jail that aims at teaching non-violent offenders basic cooking skill and how this program run by Chef Bruno Abate is helping convicts […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 64 (06/12/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune editorial board member Kristen McQueary and candidate for governor of Illinois Chris Kennedy to talk about the problems plaguing the Land of Lincoln, specifically the system of property tax assessments in Cook County that Kennedy feels works much like an organized crime syndicate. Kennedy also talks about the pressure to drop out he’s faced from Democrats and allow J.B. […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 64 (06/12/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune editorial board member Kristen McQueary and candidate for governor of Illinois Chris Kennedy to talk about the problems plaguing the Land of Lincoln, specifically the system of property tax assessments in Cook County that Kennedy feels works much like an organized crime syndicate. Kennedy also talks about the pressure to drop out he’s faced from Democrats and allow J.B. […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 63 (06/05/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis to talk about J.B Pritzker being caught on FBI tapes wheeling and dealing with Rod Blagojevich, President Donald Trump’s pull-out of The Paris Agreement, and the reaction from the left. Plus, Kasso and company also discuss proper (and improper) summer workplace dress etiquette. Follow @John_Kass Follow @SStantis Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 62(05/29/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune Literary Editor to talk about the 2017 Printers Row Lit Fest, the evolution of one of the great Chicago cultural institutions, and what draws people to the calling of a writer. Plus, Kasso and Carlin hash out the state of society in a tumultuous time and answer social media questions from listeners. Follow @John_Kass Follow @@etayloretayor Follow @JPCarlin Download this […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 61 (05/22/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune editorial board member Kristen McQueary for a discussion about the best place to get hot dogs, the discrepancies between how school districts in Illinois are funded, and why the formula for determining school funding should be adjusted to fairly fund education in the Land of Lincoln. Also this week, co-founder of Real Clear Politics Tom Bevan talks about a […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 60 (05/15/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune reporter/columnist and ex-Kasso legman Will Lee to announce Kasso’s next public appearance. The trio also discusses the root causes behind the inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 election and what impact the developments are having on the current political climate in Washington, D.C. Plus, former Federal Prosecutor Pat Brady calls the show to break down why he is […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 59 (05/08/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis to discuss a divorce lawyer offering pro-bono services in defense of a Sardinian man driven to murder by a parrot. The trio also discusses Hillary Clinton’s future, JB Pritzker’s run for governor, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel hosting a naturalization ceremony with Mexico City Mayor Miguel Mancera, and the story of a rogue cat shaver in […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 58 (05/01/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Member Kristen McQueary to talk about Illinois House Speaker Madigan’s eerie resemblance to the Night King from “Game of Thrones,” why the Illinois General Assembly is wasting time debating the origins of one representative’s underwear, the assault on the First Amendment by liberal colleges/universities, and the race for Illinois’ next governor. Local entrepreneur, radio host, and friend […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 56 (04/10/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by the former head of the IL GOP, former federal prosecutor, and consultant at Next Generation Public Affairs Pat Brady to talk about the race for Illinois’ next governor, President Trump’s ability to bring the GOP together to accomplish tax reform and a new budget, the interesting relationship between Trump and Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and the future of the Laquan McDonald case. […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 57 (04/10/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by WGN-TV’s anchor/investigative reporter Ben Bradley to talk about the differences between print and TV reporting, politics in Chicago and Springfield, the importance of Easter, the story behind Ben surprising John at home, and the secret to Kasso’s soft hands. Plus, co-founder of Real Clear Politics Tom Bevan joins the program to talk about the political situation surrounding the U.S. bombing in […]