In collaboration with Petterino’s in downtown Chicago, WGN Radio’s Steve Dale is joined by the Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, for a conversation in their famous Booth 46.

It’s not often that Mayor Johnson gets to do fun interviews, but this is definitely one of them. Mayor Johnson talks about what it’s like being the mayor and representing all 77 of Chicago’s neighborhoods, what sets Chicago apart from everywhere else and why he loves it, how its downtown rivals New York’s and other major cities, how he’s refueled by the people, and much more. Mayor Johnson also has great recommendations for families and people coming to visit. It’s a good opportunity to get to know Chicago’s mayor better so take a listen below:

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 3 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• A fun conversation with Mayor Brandon Johnson. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Mayor Johnson and Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• You’ll know what Steve said to get this reaction when you take a listen. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Mayor Johnson trying “Broadway in a Bowl” (Petterino’s peppermint ice cream). Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Mayor Johnson’s drink of choice for the episode: Iced Tea. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Steve Dale after hearing about Mayor Johnson’s favorite job (besides being mayor). Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Mayor Brandon Johnson and WGN Radio’s Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.