The Chicago Way

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/12/2022): On this edition, John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by the 911 dispatcher credited with managing the chaotic situation involving the murder of Chicago police officer Ella French and helping to save the life of officer Carlos Yanez Jr,. Keith Thornton. Keith recently resigned from the job he […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/09/2022): On this episode, John Kass & Jeff Carlin look at Kass’ time traveling theories, the ‘cheep, cheep’ at the fence, crime strategies in Chicago, and what’s next for Mayor of Chicago. Plus, Kasso prepares for shoulder surgery. (Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com) Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com Follow […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/01/2022): This week, John Kass & Jeff are joined by Rafael Mangual, the Nick Ohnell Fellow and head of research for the Policing and Public Safety Initiative at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal, to discuss his first book Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Decarceration […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/29/2022): On this episode, John Kass & Jeff Carlin react to a solid week of ‘efforting’ by Chicago Mayor Lori Lighfoot as she announces plans to put a dome on Soldier Field in a bid to keep the Chicago Bears from leaving for the suburbs like so many other Chicagoans. […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/27/2022): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by former Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal John O’Malley to talk about his time as the City of Chicago’s Deputy Mayor of Public Safety and what it will take to bring Chicago’s violence under control. (Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com) Follow […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/19/2022): Joining the conversation with John Kass & Jeff Carlin, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson is here to discuss President Joe Biden’s meet & greet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, explore growing energy issues, and perform a […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/13/2022): On this episode, John Kass & Jeff Carlin geek out about the James Webb Space Telescope (nicknamed Webb or JWST) and wonder if Chicago Mayor Lori Lighfoot will be able reign in the violence plaguing her ‘Summer of Joy.’ Pluss, Kasso settles in for recovery from shoulder surgery with […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/06/2022): On this edition, John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by John’s younger brother Nicholas Spyridon Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience -focused on Aegean/Eastern Mediterranean issues, to offer some historical perspective on how republics struggle under strife and what lessons we can learn from […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/01/2022): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin on this edition is veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin to look analyze the results of the 2022 primary election in Illinois and gauge the national ambitions of Gov. JB Pritzker. Check out more Kasso […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/27/2022): John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined this week by veteran feature writer, metro reporter, night city editor, metropolitan editor, editorial page editor and a columnist for the opinion pages of the Chicago Sun-Times, Steve Huntley. Steve discusses how the economics and culture of newspapers has changed for the […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/21/2022): This week, veteran pollster and political operative Rod McCulloch discuss what has played out so far in Republican primary for Illinois governor and pulls back the curtain on political polling. Plus, Kasso’s ‘spidey sense’ is tingling with the prospect of Illinois political combine backing another contender for mayor of […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/15/2022): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is the director of the policing and public safety initiative at the Manhattan Institute, Hannah E. Meyers, to discuss her time with the Intelligence Bureau of the New York City Police Department working on counterterrorism and outline how progressive policies & […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/06/2022): This week with John Kass & Jeff Carlin, Real Clear Politics’ Tom Bevan talks primaries, polling, and politics. Plus, Kasso wonders what happens when voters are fed up with everything? Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com Follow @John_Kass Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/01/2022): John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by newly-announced candidate for mayor, the former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools (1995-2001), Paul Vallas. Touting his experience in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, Paul lays out his plan to fix Chicago’s ‘man-made storms’ of public safety, finances, and education. Check […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/28/2022): This week, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the un-American nature of ‘loyalty oaths,’ why the U.S. needs better leaders, and why no onw is talking about the trial of Hillary […]