FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about the love story that started with someone else's pickup attempt, the world's least creative pet names, and the art of the perfect afternoon nap.

(00:00) On this Episode

(00:34) Welcome Mayor Brandon Johnson

(01:34) Growing Up in a Family of 10

(05:35) How He Met His Wife Stacie

(08:42) The Emergency Labor Lesson Plan Drop-Off

(12:34) Parenting, College & Pet Birds

(18:32) Pitching a New Podcast Co-Host Idea

(21:45) What the Mayor *Actually* Does All Day

(25:24) Teacher Days & Hilarious Student Excuses

(29:42) Most "Chicago" Moments & Hidden Food Spots

(35:24) The Weight of the Office & Handling Scrutiny

(41:18) Power Naps, Playing Drums & The Roots

(44:52) Chicago City Council Superlatives Game

(47:33) Share Some Sunshine

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