On this special broadcast from Max and Benny's Restaurant in Northbrook, Illinois, WCPT's Joan Esposito, Patti Vasquez, Scott Duff and Richard Chew were joined by (listed in order of appearance):

- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson

- Thom Hartmann, host of "The Thom Hartmann Program," weekdays at 11:00 a.m. on WCPT

- State Sen. Laura Fine, Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 9th District

- State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, Democratic member of the Illinois House for the 57th District

- Chicago Ald. Scott Waguespack, member of the Chicago City Council representing the 32nd Ward

- Marj Halperin, Democratic analyst, political commentator on "The Mincing Rascals" podcast, fill-in host for WCPT, and a moderator of the Hideout's live conversation series

- Tom Moss of Indivisible Chicago and a moderator of the Hideout's live conversation series

- William Muck, professor of political science at North Central College and regular WCPT fill-in host

- Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton

- Kurt Mullett, "Chew's Views" contributor (every Wednesday) and a social media influencer under the name HoosierBlue63

- Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University and co-host (with Brian Endless) of "The World Discord" podcast

- Brian Endless, senior lecturer and director of African Studies and the African Diaspora at Loyola University Chicago; co-host (with Joel Ostrow) of "The World Discord" podcast; and founder of The Come Together Project

- Mark Pinski, WCPT general manager

The hosts also devoted a segment to remembering the late Dick Kay.

Dan Levy is heard making live announcements throughout the broadcast.