Our leaders need better listening skills. That's the prescription from Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner. In this episode, Lissa Druss and Thom Serafin drill down on who the Democrats believe are their most credible messengers.

Buckner represents the 26th Legislative District, and returns to the Crisis Cast to underscore why reconnecting with middle America is a huge priority for the Democratic Party. Plus, our discussion hits on the reason for Illinois' outmigration, the role of wealth in political representation, and the audacity of the Chicago Bears seeking public subsidies for their new stadium.