Former Chicago Public Schools CEO and 2019 mayoral hopeful Paul Vallas talks with Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes on the heels of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s announcement that he will not run for re-election next year. Vallas speculates on what went into the mayor’s decision and how it’s effecting his own approach to the election, the economic factors behind the increasing expense of living in the city, and more.

Former CPD Superintendent and 2019 mayoral hopeful Garry McCarthy joins Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes following Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s announcement that he won’t seek re-election in February after all. They discuss how the bombshell might affect the field of challengers, his take on various city issues – in particular the relationship between the Mayor’s office and the Chicago Police Department, and more.

Brian Noonan takes over the Roe Conn Show w/Anna Davlantes for Friday, August 31st, 2018: WGN-TV’s Lourdes Duarte reports on the number of Chicago Public School employees who failed background checks, Rev. Gregory Livingston discusses his efforts to shut down O’Hare with an act of civil-disobedience, Richard Roeper reviews “The Little Stranger” & “An Actor Prepares,” the Top Five@5 features a new album from Eminem, Whiskey Thief Tavern’s Executive Chef Sam Engelhardt rolls out the Canarble Wagon, and Great Moments […]

The Top Five@5 for Friday, August 31st, 2018: Rev. Jesse Jackson gets political in his eulogy of Aretha Franklin, President Trump doubles down on his plan for trade with Canada, Eminem drops a surprise album that doesn’t pull punches, Brett Favre thinks Aaron Rodgers deserves his massive contract extension, and a carjacker takes Los Angeles news crews on naked joy-ride. Follow your favorite Roe Conn Show characters on Twitter Follow @RoeConn Follow @AnnaDavlantes Follow @WGNGoodBuyGirl Follow @VioletaPod Follow @kpowell720 Follow […]

The Roe Conn Show w/Anna Davlantes for Thursday, August 30th, 2018: WGN-TV’s Ben Bradley has an update on a Chicago wastewater treatment plant explosion, former head of the GOP Micheal Steele remembers the impact of Sen. John McCain, Tom Skilling forecasts a warm Labor Day weekend, White Sox guru Steve Stone looks at the surging Sox, the Top Five@5 features a rift between Dr. Phil & Piers Morgan, and Richard Roeper reviews “Operations Finale” & “Kin.” Follow your favorite Roe […]

The Roe Conn Show w/Anna Davlantes for Wednesday, August 29th, 2018: WGN-TV’s Ben Bradley reports on a proposal to ban horse-drawn carriages from downtown Chicago, former head of the Illinois Republican Party Pat Brady talks about his friendship with Sen. John McCain, Tom Skilling does a math problem, Fox32’s Dane Placko talks about his sit-down interview with Jason Van Dyke, and the Top Five@5 features LeBron James’ talking about his relationship with “white people.” Then on the stream, Bill Leff, […]

The Top Five@5 for Wednesday, August 29th, 2018: President Trump asserts that the recovery effort in Puerto Rico was a success, Jason Van Dyke breaks his silence to the Chicago Tribune ahead of his trial for the murder of Jason Van Dyke, Michael Jackson’s estate marks his 60th birthday with a remix of “Diamonds Are Invincible,” Kanye West apologizes for saying slavery was “a choice” on WGCI, and LeBron James debuts his The Shop on HBO. [audo http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3540871/roe-and-anna-full-show-08-28-18_2018-08-28-202111.64kmono.mp3%5D Follow your […]

The Roe Conn Show w/Anna Davlantes for Tuesday, August 29th, 2018: Rep. Adam Kinzinger reacts to news that North Korea is not making good on a pledge to denuclearize, CNET executive editor Roger Cheng tries to explain President Trump’s complaint about Google filters search results, Tom Skilling has a wet forecast in store for Chicago, the Top Five@5 features Weird Al Yankovic getting a star on the Walk of Fame, Illinois State Senator Don Harmon discusses his legislation to allow […]

The Top Five@5 for Tuesday, August 28th, 2018: Fans lineup to pay their respects in Detroit, Sen. Lindsey Graham remembers his friend Sen. John McCain on the floor of Congress, country star Luke Bryan reacts to his lates CMA award, Jay Cutler doesn’t have a plan for his future finances on Very Cavallari, and Weird Al Yankovic is honored with a star. Follow your favorite Roe Conn Show characters on Twitter Follow @RoeConn Follow @AnnaDavlantes Follow @WGNGoodBuyGirl Follow @VioletaPod Follow […]

Illinois State Senator Don Harmon joins Roe Conn & Anna Davlantes to talk about his Alternatives to Opioids Act being signed into law. Harmon’s measure would allow opioid patients temporary access to medical cannabis. Follow your favorite Roe Conn Show characters on Twitter Follow @RoeConn Follow @AnnaDavlantes Follow @WGNGoodBuyGirl Follow @VioletaPod Follow @kpowell720 Follow @TheRoeConnShow And be sure to follow Roe on Facebook!