Our April 2026 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin is showering you with five fresh questions. Once again, Thom welcomes the Dean of Chicago political reporters Mike Flannery. Mr. Flannery will once again dazzle you with his word of the day. This month's special guest is Paul Vallas, former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools and an education superintendent famous for rebuilding the New Orleans schools in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

This month, we asked our Power Pollers to answer these questions:

• Which leadership quality is most essential for Chicago's next mayor?

• What best describes your opinion of how the city is managing "teen takeovers" in the Loop and nearby neighborhoods

• How concerned are you that the war in Iran might lead to broader conflict and more American casualties?

• Do you believe now is the right time for the U.S. to resume human travel to the moon?

• Are term limits necessary to improve the effectiveness of Congress?

Thom, Mike, and Paul will share our Power Poll results and get into their analysis of the answers here on this month's episode.