The city council votes for ceasefire. Ben riffs.Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth explains why she voted yes. And Leni talks about the murder of a teenager near Senn High School in her ward. Leni is the alderwoman of the 48th ward on the north side.

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The Bears and Sox decide to make love not war. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson explains Trump’s bizarre attempt to woo Black voters by bragging about his mug shot. Also, much talk about yesterday’s Michigan primary. And Mitch McConnell steps down,

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Rummana Hussain talks about the editorial she wrote calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza. Probably the most important Sun-Times editorial since the one endorsing mayoral candidate Lightfoot. Rummana is a columnist/editorial writer for the Chicago Sun-Times.

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The state board of elections keeps Trump on the ballot. Ben riffs. Stacy Davis Gates adds a riff or two of her own on...charter schools, selective enrollment, Trump, MAGA's desire to play basketball without rules (a metaphor, people), the proposed Sox Stadium for the 78 development, Shawn Fain and why she endorses a ceasefire in Gaza. Also, a few words of love for flag football. Stacy Davis Gates is the president of the Chicago Teachers Union.

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Pat Whalen has so much to say and not enough time to I say it. And he and Ben talk ShotSpotter, Mayor Johnson and the press, the not so subtle art of evasion, Baby Bobby Kennedy and Mayor Rahm’s base. Also….more Sposato! Pat is a comedian and impresario.

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David Faris tells you everything you need to know about NAT0, Biden, Putin, Trump and November’s election, and how they’re all connected. David is a professor of political science at Roosevelt University and a columnist for Slate and Newsweek. His views and opinions are his own

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It’s been a rough week on the public relations front for Mayor Johnson. So Ben and political strategist Laurie Glenn have a lot to discuss. In particular…is it better to court local reporters or ignore them? Does the mainstream media have a bias for white mayors and against Black mayors? And more. Also, Laurie’s powerful defense of abortion rights in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling out of Alabama. Laurie Glenn is the president and CEO of Thinkinc communications.

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Dorothy Tucker led a team of investigators through years of crime statistics to discover a horrific reality—most of the crime in Chicago is committed against Black women. Her powerful series is compelling and upsetting. She talks to Ben about her findings. Dorothy Tucker is a reporter for CBS2 Chicago snd the immediate past president of the National Association of Black Journalists.

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Is Paul Vallas a Republican. Ben riffs. Gabriel Cortez makes his debut. Talking about growing up at Chicago and Damien back in the day, and going to Prosser as opposed to Wells or Clemente. And charter schools. And choice. And Blacks and Latinos. And why Chicago doesn’t embrace the migrants. Gabriel is a professor at Northeastern Illinois University. His views are his and his alone.

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Mayor Johnson asks the Sun-Times editorial board to go off the record. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson explains how mayors use the press and why the press wants to be used. Also, advice for Fani Willis. And the Trump blessing goes to Mike Bost not Darren Bailey. And a tribute to Joyce Owens and Richard Hunt.

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