The Chicago Way w/John Kass (1/6/23): On this episode, the former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools (1995-2001) and candidate hoping to unseat Lori Lightfoot, Paul Vallas joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss his plans for growing Chicago and tackling crime, education, and fiscal issues facing the city. Plus, Kasso recovers in the […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass: Is Paul Vallas  ready to lead Chicago to a brighter future?

Mild mannered Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass and WGN Radio's Jeff Carlin explore the week in news, politics and other thngs done the Chicago Way in this WGN Plus podcast from WGN Radio in Chicago.

News & Politics

Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/15/24): John Kass is back for a discussion on the moment in time when O.J. Simpson was acquitted in the deaths of Nicole Brown & Ron Goldman, what happens next in the Dexter Reed Case, and what it was like standing before the eclipse in totality. Plus, Kass remembers a classic […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass: An icon, the eclipse, and Dexter Reed

Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/05/24): This week, an update from Kass on his health and Jeff Carlin tags in Rick DiMaio, longtime meteorologist and adjunct professor of Aviation Meteorology at Lewis University, to celebrate the total eclipse on April, 8th and the outlook for cloud cover or clear skies. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass: Chasing the eclipse

Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/28/24): After a week off, John Kass is back with veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin. Along with Jeff Carlin, the group discuss how the failures at the Chicago Board of Elections have raise a lot of questions about election integrity in Cook […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass: Count down to failure, an election story

Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/18/24): On this edition, John Kass and Jeff Carlin welcome John’s younger brother, Nicholas Spyridon Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters. For this conversation, Nick offers up deeper insights into American diplomacy and military failings in Syria […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass: With Marxist allies like the terrorist PKK, who needs enemies?

Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/15/24): To celebrate the Feast of Saint Patrick, 1st generation Southside Irishman & English teacher Pat Hickey joins the podcast to discuss his family’s history on the island, the great Irish habit of saving civilization from itself, and Two Gored Bulls of Ireland. Plus, Kass & Carlin take Steve Cochran to task […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass: Is Paul Vallas ready to lead Chicago to a brighter future?

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