The Chicago Way

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 55 (04/03/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Editorial Cartoonist Scott Stantis to talk about Vice President Mike Pence’s dining habits, the future of the Governor’s election, how reporting has changed in the modern era of technology, and the ongoing Russian hacking saga. Chicago Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) joins the podcast to talk about the Chicago Fire’s latest acquisition, ethical dilemmas at City Hall, and his thoughts on the […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 54 (03/27/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Member Kristen McQueary to talk about the growing number of economic refugees fleeing Illinois, Jeff’s work trip to Mexico, and answer some questions from Facebook. The chief judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County Judge Timothy Evans joins John to talk about why some repeat gun offenders in Chicago spend less than half of their sentences […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 53 (03/07/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Member Kristen McQueary and Editorial Cartoonist Scott Stantis to talk about President Trump’s address to Congress, Russian Ambassadors, the true meaning of Easter, and “The Americans.” Plus, Kasso talks to Kristen’s daughter about feeding the homeless. Follow @John_Kass Follow @SStantis Follow @StatehouseChick Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’here>

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 52 (02/21/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune reporter/columnist and ex-Kasso legman Will Lee to talk about the roots of Chicago’s violence, President Trump’s relationship with the media, who has the best accent, and of course- a discussion on Game of Thrones. Robert Milan, a former Cook County and federal prosecutor, joins the show to talk about an expansive plan that would bring 4,000 – 8,000 National […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 51 (02/13/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Tribune editorial board member Kristen McQueary to tackle combative readers, the thought of a Kennedy in the Illinois governor’s mansion, how violence has become the new norm in political protesting, and the need for an originalist on the Supreme Court to firm-up the checks and balances of power in D.C. Also, Sen. Rand Paul talks with John about his war against […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 50 (02/06/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by former federal prosecutor, consultant for Next Generation Public Affairs, and former head of the IL GOP Pat Brady to discuss another busy week in D.C. including a troubled roll-out of a favorable immigration policy and the political grandstanding by Sally Yates. Chicago Tribune Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis stops with his take Illinois’ political landscape and to explain why a three-day hiatus […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 49 (01/30/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune reporter Will “Old School” Lee to discuss all the problems in the world, beginning with what the heck is going on with the Chicago Bulls? After it’s decided that the Bulls might be the least of Chicago’s sports problems, the debate turns to former President Obama’s handling of Hillary Clinton’s illicit email server, how the Obama administration’s position on […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 48 (01/23/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis to talk about the first of its kind “Take a Liberal to Lunch Day”- aimed at soothing the emotional fallout from ’16 election. Also on the docket, a great film about brilliance in the face of discrimination, the real truth behind Chicago’s corruption that the DOJ won’t tell you, and Kasso’s vendetta against a growing […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 47 (01/16/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune editorial board member Kristen McQueary to discuss President Obama’s benefit to Illinois during his eight years in the White House, whether or not “hate crimes” deserve special distinction from other crimes, and why everyone should take a trip to the Grand Canyon. Plus, Kasso has viral video ideas for Kristen’s fake baby. Follow @John_Kass Follow @StatehouseChick Follow @JPCarlin Follow […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 46 (01/09/17): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis to preview President Obama’s farewell speech in Chicago, review the Christmas that was, and why Kasso was kicked out of a wake. Also joining John and Jeff is former CIA agent John Nixon, who was the agent chosen to interrogate Saddam Hussein when the ex-Iraqi president was captured by American troops in December 2003, to […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 45 (12/23/16): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by prosecutor, consultant at Next Generation Public Affairs, and former head of the IL GOP Pat Brady to talk about a challenger in the land of Madiganistan, Christmas miracles in Illinois, and the best way to spread good cheer. Also, Tevi Troy, CEO of the American Health Policy Institute and author of Shall We Wake The President? Two Centuries of Disaster Management […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 43 (12/16/16): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune editorial board member Kristen McQueary to discuss the pitfalls of Christmas gift shopping, bicycle law, tattoo removal, motorcycle riding, and the magic of Brussels sprouts. Plus, Patrick O’Connell from Peer Hams talks about how an over cooked ham cost him a relationship and the perfect way to serve a Christmas ham. Follow @John_Kass Follow @StatehouseChick Follow @JPCarlin Follow @PeerFoodsGroup […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 43 (12/09/16): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune editorial board member Kristen McQueary and the host of Chicago’s Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson on AM560, Dan Proft. On the docket this week, why voters need to look inward for the root of Illinois’ political problems, the back story behind Proft’s ill-fated run for governor, and why the codpiece should make a comeback. Plus, Kasso […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 41 (12/02/16): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Chicago Tribune editorial board member Kristen McQueary to talk about the perils of children learning the story of Santa Claus, deciding what is an “age-appropriate” means, and the trouble kids get into when no one is watching. Also, investigative reporter for the Chicago Tribune Gary Marx stops by to talk about his experiences living in Cuba to open the Tribune’s bureau […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass – Ep 41 (11/25/16): This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by the “Cooking Cop” Peter Bella to talk about what to do with those Thanksgiving leftovers, Black Friday mayhem, and any drama on “Turkey Day” that may get out of hand. Plus, Chicago Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd) stops by to talk about the city’s troubled past, the tough financial questions City Hall has to answer, how to spot a bad deal, and […]