With an eye for the Bears stadium propossl, Sean Dinces explains how the public helped pay for Sox Park and the United Center. Think tax breaks and handouts. And what did we get for it? Will Chicago be dumb enough to fall for this game again. Sean is a professor of history and the author of Bulls Markets.

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Ben and Charles Henderson break it all down, starting with…a tribute to the great activist Barry Romo, who died a few days ago. Barry was a Vietnam War vet turned anti-war activist who wasn’t afraid to take on the Daley Machine. Also, a few words about the working class janitors and college protestors. And free speech. And abortion. And Ben’s beloved Bulls. Charles is an Iraqi War vet and political activist.

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A modest proposal—community service for Trump. Ben riffs. Maria Hadden riffs on Ben’s riff. Then Maria talks natural gas ordinance, Bears stadium, SpotShotter, and abortion clinic silent zones. Also, how to remain cool and calm when everyone else is losing their minds. Maria is the alderwoman of the 49th ward.

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The city council proposed to crack down on anti-abortion zealots who harass women at abortion clinics. Ben riffs. Monroe is moved to recite the First Amendment. Which leads to a conversation about campus protests and police arresting pro-Palestinian protestor (what about their right to free speech?). And then a few words about Stormy Daniels

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Dave Glowacz returns! And Ben is so happy, he riffs about it. Then they get down to business, breaking down clips from the April 1 City Council meeting dedicated to the question: Should Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez be stripped of his chairmanship of the Housing Committee? We got clips of Aldermen Lopez and Hadden and Sposato and more. Dave runs the websites inside Chicago Government.

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Rachel Joravsky and Cody Wilkins return to tell you all you need to know about the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Take notes, Boomers. Rachel and Cody are writers and stand-up comedians.

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Gregory Pratt takes the deep dive on The City Is Up For Grabs, his recently published book about Mayor Lightfoot’s term as mayor. Greg is a reporter for the Tribune.

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Mueze Bawany dissects the Bears, starting with their lakefront stadium proposal. And moving onto Caleb Williams, who could be Chicago’s next superstar. But is still not worth spending public dollars on a stadium. And then—oh, just listen. Mueze is a high school football coach, an English teacher, political activist and the city’s foremost authority on all things football.

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Ben and Ray Hanania tackle all the news of the week, including…campus protests, Congress antisemitism vote, 1968 history lessons, Bears stadium, and more. Also, Ray’s 70-30 like for Ed Burke. Ray is a columnist, political strategist, Cicero spokesperson and comedian.

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Paul Vallas pleads on Ed Burke’s behalf. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson discusses the concept of sacred cows in Chicago, campus protestors and Bears stadium. As in no one wants to pay for the Bears stadium, including the Bears. Also, an explanation of how the Sun-Times treats allegations of infidelity involving Jesse Jackson, Jr and Mayor Rahm.

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