Stefan Schaffer, City Strategist for the NRDC, joins Justin to discuss the city’s plan to ease congestion downtown. Stefan talks about the American Cities Climate Challenge, how increasing taxes on all ride-hailing trips in Chicago’s congested core will improve congestion, the challenge of getting people out of their routines and to drive less and the multiple ways Chicago is leading the way to a cleaner, less congested, and more equitable transportation future. This is the podcast for The Justin Kaufmann […]

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Journalist, 16″ softball player, co-host of Tuesday Funk and host of 20×2 Chicago Andrew Huff joins Justin to preview this weekend’s edition of 20×2 Chicago, which is this Sunday night at Schubas. Andrew talks about where the idea for this storytelling series comes from, how they come up with the various themes for the show, the challenge of getting 20 people to perform and the importance of keeping the show diverse. Andrew also talks about publishing the late, great Gapers […]

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Sports reporter Sam Panayotovich joins Justin to discuss the current state of the Chicago Bulls and if there is a possibility the team makes the playoffs this year. Sam talks about the talent level on the team, the job security of GM Gar Forman and John Paxson, the chances we see a change in leadership, the dwindling attendance numbers at the UC, the lack of development of the young players, the mystery as to why Jim Boylen is still coaching […]

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What is the best Chicago Movie of all-time? Is it The Blues Brothers? Ferris? The Untouchables?  Uncle Buck? Cooley High? We are down to the Sweet 16 and it’s time for you to decide. Welcome to the No Holds Barred Ultimate Chicago Movie Cage Match. Tonight, 2 movies duke it out and only one can move to the next round. Tonight, two Chicago theater stalwarts make the case for “The Fugitive” and “Christmas Vacation.” Anthony Moseley thinks that nothing beats […]

Tonight on the Justin Kaufmann Show: Dane Neal fills in while New City dining & drinking editor and globetrotter, David Hammond rides shotgun! First on the show Dane and Dave welcome the General Manager of the French Market of Chicago Leslie Cahill. Next the guys talk to one of the co-owners of Saigon Sisters Mary Aregoni. Then, Paula Haney from Hoosier Mama Pies comes in and brings some treats for all as well as dish out some baking tips and […]

Tonight on the Justin Kaufmann Show: Pete McMurray fills in while Justin had attends a funeral in New York City. Pete wants to find out about your first concert. Who did you see that very first time? How about your favorite concert ever? Pete takes some calls and boy, do you all like Styx. Pete chats with Risa Ganel, licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, about a recent article “What to do with your partner before the rest of the […]

What is the best Chicago Movie of all-time? Is it The Blues Brothers? The Fugitive? The Untouchables?  Hoop Dreams? Cooley High? We are down to the Sweet 16 and it’s time for you to decide. Welcome to the No Holds Barred Ultimate Chicago Movie Cage Match. Tonight, 2 movies duke it out and only one can move to the next round. Tonight, producer Pete Zimmerman makes a top 5 list for “High Fidelity,” while writer and educator Eve Ewing tries […]