Beware the queries of March. Welcome to another edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin. Our power players answer 5 new questions, with Illinois on a collision course with our nation's capital. Joining Thom, once again, is veteran Chicago political journalist Mike Flannery We also welcome special guest Justin Kaufmann, a seasoned storyteller and story chaser, as a Chicago journalist. The veteran radio host (WGN & WBEZ) now writes daily at Axios.com.

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

• Do you think Chicago's government needs a city charter?

• Should cell phones be banned in Chicago Public Schools?

• How would you rate Mayor Brandon Johnson's appearance before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform?

• Is Donald Trump on the right track with his recent policies and actions?

• Will Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker make a run for the Presidency?

Thom, Mike, and Justin will share our Power Poll results and get into what's driving the answers here on the March 2025 edition of our show.