Chicago residents' deliberate lack of voting interest; whether political parties, rather than taxpayers, should bear the cost of primary elections; and why elected officials (and their families) take electoral losses personally. Length 5.5 minutes.

4/1/16: "2016 primary election freaks out voters and pols"

Hear government insiders, activists, and journalists dive deep into the dark corners of Chicago government--driving shadowy deeds into the light. If you want to hear voices--voices that clue you to the backstage actors that affect our city--listen closely, because we're Chi!

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4/1/16: "2016 primary election freaks out voters and pols"

4/1/16: "2016 primary election freaks out voters and pols"