The Chicago Way https://wgnradio.com en-US WGN Plus, All Rights Reserved Mild mannered Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass and WGN Radio's Jeff Carlin explore the week in news, politics and other thngs done the Chicago Way in this WGN Plus podcast from WGN Radio in Chicago. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:59:01 +0000 hourly 1 WGN Plus no The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Mild mannered Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass and WGN Radio's Jeff Carlin explore the week in news, politics and other thngs done the Chicago Way in this WGN Plus podcast from WGN Radio in Chicago. Mild mannered Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass and WGN Radio's Jeff Carlin explore the week in news, politics and other thngs done the Chicago Way in this WGN Plus podcast from WGN Radio in Chicago. dmarzullo@wgnradio.comWGN Plus Chicago Way w/John Kass: A time for reflection Chicago Way w/John Kass: A time for reflection Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/13/26): John Kass is back with Jeff Carlin to catch up on some big news from John’s brother Nick, our friend Sal Carmada, and a budding feud on JohnKassNews.com. Plus, Kasso urges everyone to take of your heart, your spiritual heart.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2867547 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:59:01 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/13/26): John Kass is back with Jeff Carlin to catch up on some big news from John’s brother Nick, our friend Sal Carmada, and a budding feud on JohnKassNews.com. Plus, Kasso urges everyone to take of your heart, your spiritual heart. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (04/13/26): John Kass is back with Jeff Carlin to catch up on some big news from John’s brother Nick, our friend Sal Carmada, and a budding feud on JohnKassNews.com. Plus, Kasso urges everyone to take of your heart, your spiritual heart. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Trump’s Iranian tightrope Chicago Way w/John Kass: Trump’s Iranian tightrope Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/06/26): Charles Lipson joins Jeff Carlin (John Kass is out this week) to talk about how war in Iran will alter President Donald Trump’s legacy as Commander-in-Chief Charles. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and an author whose writings can be found in the Spectator, Spectator World, The Telegraph, and more. Check him out at CharlesLipson.com

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2861202 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:06:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/06/26): Charles Lipson joins Jeff Carlin (John Kass is out this week) to talk about how war in Iran will alter President Donald Trump’s legacy as Commander-in-Chief Charles. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and an author whose writings can be […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (04/06/26): Charles Lipson joins Jeff Carlin (John Kass is out this week) to talk about how war in Iran will alter President Donald Trump’s legacy as Commander-in-Chief Charles. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and an author whose writings can be […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Alders warn us ‘wrong place, wrong time’ but they created this Chicago Way w/John Kass: Alders warn us ‘wrong place, wrong time’ but they created this Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/30/26): This week, John Kass & Jeff are joined by Rafael Mangual, the Nick Ohnell Fellow and head of research for the Policing & Public Safety Initiative at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. On the docket, why Democrats make excuses for violent crimes, ignore the pain of victims, and is the media silent to the cries of parents? Plus, Kasso tires to understand what Chicago Alder. Maria Hadden means when she says a dead Loyola student was in the ‘wrong place and wrong time’ are in Chicago?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2855045 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:39:55 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/30/26): This week, John Kass & Jeff are joined by Rafael Mangual, the Nick Ohnell Fellow and head of research for the Policing & Public Safety Initiative at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. On the docket, why Democrats make excuses for violent crimes, ignore the pain […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (03/30/26): This week, John Kass & Jeff are joined by Rafael Mangual, the Nick Ohnell Fellow and head of research for the Policing & Public Safety Initiative at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. On the docket, why Democrats make excuses for violent crimes, ignore the pain […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: A blueprint for getting involved in the Republic Chicago Way w/John Kass: A blueprint for getting involved in the Republic Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/23/26): Former State Rep. Tom Morrison is here to talk about his ‘complete ​blueprint for winning ​a local or state race’ at CandidateMasterclass.com and why it is so important as the country prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, everyone takes an active role in keep the republic healthy. Tom also talks with John Kass & Jeff Carlin how Hillsdale College prepared him for his career.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2848782 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:37:47 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/23/26): Former State Rep. Tom Morrison is here to talk about his ‘complete ​blueprint for winning ​a local or state race’ at CandidateMasterclass.com and why it is so important as the country prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, everyone takes an active role […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (03/23/26): Former State Rep. Tom Morrison is here to talk about his ‘complete ​blueprint for winning ​a local or state race’ at CandidateMasterclass.com and why it is so important as the country prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, everyone takes an active role […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Authoritarianism cometh from Springfield Chicago Way w/John Kass: Authoritarianism cometh from Springfield Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/17/26): This week, the Honorable Judge James R. Brown (ret.) returns to the podcast with Brendan Philbin, Senior Counsel at the Liberty Justice Center, to discuss a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on behalf of Judge Brown, who was removed from his judicial recall appointment after Illinois Supreme Court justices retaliated against him for exercising his First Amendment rights as a private citizen. Plus, Kasso wonders if when we’re really faced with authoritarianism, will we recognize it?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2843828 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:38:49 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/17/26): This week, the Honorable Judge James R. Brown (ret.) returns to the podcast with Brendan Philbin, Senior Counsel at the Liberty Justice Center, to discuss a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on behalf of Judge Brown, who was removed from his judicial recall appointment after Illinois Supreme Court justices retaliated […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (03/17/26): This week, the Honorable Judge James R. Brown (ret.) returns to the podcast with Brendan Philbin, Senior Counsel at the Liberty Justice Center, to discuss a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on behalf of Judge Brown, who was removed from his judicial recall appointment after Illinois Supreme Court justices retaliated […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Dan Proft responds to Darren Bailey’s whining Chicago Way w/John Kass: Dan Proft responds to Darren Bailey’s whining Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/10/26): Dan Proft, co-host of “The Morning Answer” radio program 5-9 a.m. on WIND AM 560, is this week’s guest joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the Illinois governor’s race, specifically the Republican primary that has seen second-time candidate Darren Bailey take umbrage with Dan being paid to work on behalf of first-time candidate, Ted Dabrowski. Plus, Kasso wonders why the Chicago Tribune isn’t endorsing anyone in the Republican primary?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2836967 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:50:25 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/10/26): Dan Proft, co-host of “The Morning Answer” radio program 5-9 a.m. on WIND AM 560, is this week’s guest joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the Illinois governor’s race, specifically the Republican primary that has seen second-time candidate Darren Bailey take umbrage with Dan being paid to work […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (03/10/26): Dan Proft, co-host of “The Morning Answer” radio program 5-9 a.m. on WIND AM 560, is this week’s guest joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the Illinois governor’s race, specifically the Republican primary that has seen second-time candidate Darren Bailey take umbrage with Dan being paid to work […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Back from the brink, again Chicago Way w/John Kass: Back from the brink, again Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/03/26): John Kass is back. John joins Jeff Carlin to talk about what’s kept him away and what’s next. Plus, Kasso wonders if we really appreciate what we have?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2830234 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:54:44 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/03/26): John Kass is back. John joins Jeff Carlin to talk about what’s kept him away and what’s next. Plus, Kasso wonders if we really appreciate what we have? Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or on X (Twitter). Tell your friends about us. Join the great adventure. […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (03/03/26): John Kass is back. John joins Jeff Carlin to talk about what’s kept him away and what’s next. Plus, Kasso wonders if we really appreciate what we have? Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or on X (Twitter). Tell your friends about us. Join the great adventure. […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Winter returns on a good horse in the snow Chicago Way w/John Kass: Winter returns on a good horse in the snow Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/23/26): Nicholas Kass steps in for Jeff Carlin & John Kass as illness plagues the Kasso-sphere to present one of his favorite JohnKassNews.com columns, Riding a Good Horse in the Snow, Part 2. Nick is a regular contributor and, most notably, a retired U.S. Foreign Service officer, diplomat, and Intelligence expert with 30+ years of experience in the field. Enjoy.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2822211 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:09:25 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/23/26): Nicholas Kass steps in for Jeff Carlin & John Kass as illness plagues the Kasso-sphere to present one of his favorite JohnKassNews.com columns, Riding a Good Horse in the Snow, Part 2. Nick is a regular contributor and, most notably, a retired U.S. Foreign Service officer, diplomat, and Intelligence expert […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (02/23/26): Nicholas Kass steps in for Jeff Carlin & John Kass as illness plagues the Kasso-sphere to present one of his favorite JohnKassNews.com columns, Riding a Good Horse in the Snow, Part 2. Nick is a regular contributor and, most notably, a retired U.S. Foreign Service officer, diplomat, and Intelligence expert […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Keeping Chicago’s Irish heritage alive Chicago Way w/John Kass: Keeping Chicago’s Irish heritage alive Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/16/26): Mike “Houli” Houlihan, a well-known Irish-American actor, filmmaker, stand-up comedian, and former Chicago Sun-Times columnist, joins Jeff Carlin while John Kass regains his voice. Houli has a new piece on JohnKassNews.com and is always working on multiple projects at Hibernian Media.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2815913 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:08:30 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/16/26): Mike “Houli” Houlihan, a well-known Irish-American actor, filmmaker, stand-up comedian, and former Chicago Sun-Times columnist, joins Jeff Carlin while John Kass regains his voice. Houli has a new piece on JohnKassNews.com and is always working on multiple projects at Hibernian Media. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (02/16/26): Mike “Houli” Houlihan, a well-known Irish-American actor, filmmaker, stand-up comedian, and former Chicago Sun-Times columnist, joins Jeff Carlin while John Kass regains his voice. Houli has a new piece on JohnKassNews.com and is always working on multiple projects at Hibernian Media. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Quantifying trust Chicago Way w/John Kass: Quantifying trust Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/09/26): Charles Lipson is back playing pinch-hitter for John Kass, who lost his voice educating bright young minds at Hillsdale College, and joins Jeff Carlin with a dive into how we quantify trust.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2809769 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:17:30 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/09/26): Charles Lipson is back playing pinch-hitter for John Kass, who lost his voice educating bright young minds at Hillsdale College, and joins Jeff Carlin with a dive into how we quantify trust. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or on X (Twitter). Tell your friends about us. […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (02/09/26): Charles Lipson is back playing pinch-hitter for John Kass, who lost his voice educating bright young minds at Hillsdale College, and joins Jeff Carlin with a dive into how we quantify trust. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or on X (Twitter). Tell your friends about us. […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: A lesson from Princeton on the summer of 1861 Chicago Way w/John Kass: A lesson from Princeton on the summer of 1861 Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/02/26): RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan is here to discuss how we got ourselves to tenuous climate in American politics, what we can learn from his Princeton senior thesis, and why Don Lemon is going to be okay, even if he tells you different. Plus, Kasso wonders if there is a more important prize for real journalism than The Samizdat Prize?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2803540 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:50:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/02/26): RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan is here to discuss how we got ourselves to tenuous climate in American politics, what we can learn from his Princeton senior thesis, and why Don Lemon is going to be okay, even if he tells you different. Plus, Kasso wonders if there is a more […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (02/02/26): RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan is here to discuss how we got ourselves to tenuous climate in American politics, what we can learn from his Princeton senior thesis, and why Don Lemon is going to be okay, even if he tells you different. Plus, Kasso wonders if there is a more […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: On the brink Chicago Way w/John Kass: On the brink Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/26/26): Retired police chief Tom Weitzel (Riverside) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about his work with Awake Illinois to stop SB2820 (Introduced by Sen. Laura Fine [D-Glenview]) from being passed. SB2820 would ban anyone who previously worked with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from being a law enforcement officer in Illinois. Plus, Kasso wonders if there is a way to step back from all-out civil war that doesn’t involve bowing before the leftists?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2796822 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:23:49 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/26/26): Retired police chief Tom Weitzel (Riverside) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about his work with Awake Illinois to stop SB2820 (Introduced by Sen. Laura Fine [D-Glenview]) from being passed. SB2820 would ban anyone who previously worked with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from being a law enforcement […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (01/26/26): Retired police chief Tom Weitzel (Riverside) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about his work with Awake Illinois to stop SB2820 (Introduced by Sen. Laura Fine [D-Glenview]) from being passed. SB2820 would ban anyone who previously worked with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from being a law enforcement […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Still no compassion from the media or politicians for a father’s loss Chicago Way w/John Kass: Still no compassion from the media or politicians for a father’s loss Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/19/26): To mark the tragic anniversary of his daughter’s death, Glenview native Joe Abraham joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about his gut-wrenching experience losing his daughter Katie when she was killed in a hit-and-run crash, allegedly caused by a Guatemalan national who was in the country illegally and is suspected of driving under the influence. In the year since Joe’s family was torn apart, a lot has happened, including ‘Operation Midway Blitz,’ some shady dealings by Chicago ‘Paper’ reporters, and a myriad of national coverage. But missing from this coverage is any support from the elected officials of Illinois and coverage by the local media.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2777953 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:45:16 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/05/26): This week, Charles Lipson joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to start off the new year. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and an author whose writings can be found in the Spectator, Spectator World, The Telegraph, and more. On […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (01/05/26): This week, Charles Lipson joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to start off the new year. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and an author whose writings can be found in the Spectator, Spectator World, The Telegraph, and more. On […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Like frogs in a pot, happy New Year Chicago Way w/John Kass: Like frogs in a pot, happy New Year Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/30/25): Happy New Year from the Chicago Way. John Kass & Jeff Carlin look at the end of the year and who might be eligible for the first-ever Moutza of the Year. Obvious contenders are Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, but what about the scientists bring ancient animals back to life? Plus, Kasso wonders if Illinoisians know they’re frogs?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2774470 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:42:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/30/25): Happy New Year from the Chicago Way. John Kass & Jeff Carlin look at the end of the year and who might be eligible for the first-ever Moutza of the Year. Obvious contenders are Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, but […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (12/30/25): Happy New Year from the Chicago Way. John Kass & Jeff Carlin look at the end of the year and who might be eligible for the first-ever Moutza of the Year. Obvious contenders are Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, but […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: O Holy Night Chicago Way w/John Kass: O Holy Night Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/24/25): Merry Christmas, Kyrie Elaison. John Kass reads ‘O Holy Night,’ his annual Christmas column. Blessings to all!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2771892 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:44:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/24/25): Merry Christmas, Kyrie Elaison. John Kass reads ‘O Holy Night,’ his annual Christmas column. Blessings to all! Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or on X (Twitter). Tell your friends about us. Join the great adventure. Subscribe today! Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com Follow @John_Kass Follow […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (12/24/25): Merry Christmas, Kyrie Elaison. John Kass reads ‘O Holy Night,’ his annual Christmas column. Blessings to all! Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or on X (Twitter). Tell your friends about us. Join the great adventure. Subscribe today! Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com Follow @John_Kass Follow […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: A Christmas soup debate Chicago Way w/John Kass: A Christmas soup debate Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/19/25): Greetings, good tidings, and cheer from John Kass & Jeff Carlin at The Chicago Way podcast. In this last collab before the traditional Christmas column reading, John sets the table for a Kass family soup competition. Plus, Kasso shares the story of our dearly departed Zeus the Wonderdog enjoying too much cheer!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2769044 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:54:25 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/19/25): Greetings, good tidings, and cheer from John Kass & Jeff Carlin at The Chicago Way podcast. In this last collab before the traditional Christmas column reading, John sets the table for a Kass family soup competition. Plus, Kasso shares the story of our dearly departed Zeus the Wonderdog enjoying too […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (12/19/25): Greetings, good tidings, and cheer from John Kass & Jeff Carlin at The Chicago Way podcast. In this last collab before the traditional Christmas column reading, John sets the table for a Kass family soup competition. Plus, Kasso shares the story of our dearly departed Zeus the Wonderdog enjoying too […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: A funeral for a friend and the city’s finances Chicago Way w/John Kass: A funeral for a friend and the city’s finances Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/15/25): Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center at the Illinois Policy Institute, join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at just how badly Mayor Brandon Johnson has managed Chicago’s finances and the inane ideas the Mayor has come up with to fill a nearly $1.2 billion budget gap for 2026, like a corporate head tax. Plus, Kasso remembers the time his good friend, the dearly departed, Bruce Dold taught him a lesson about Chicago: You always attend a wake.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2764506 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:14:24 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/15/25): Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center at the Illinois Policy Institute, join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at just how badly Mayor Brandon Johnson has managed Chicago’s finances and the inane ideas the Mayor has come up with to fill a nearly $1.2 billion […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (12/15/25): Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center at the Illinois Policy Institute, join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at just how badly Mayor Brandon Johnson has managed Chicago’s finances and the inane ideas the Mayor has come up with to fill a nearly $1.2 billion […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Why Pastor Brooks has zero confidence in Mayor Johnson Chicago Way w/John Kass: Why Pastor Brooks has zero confidence in Mayor Johnson Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/08/25): Pastor Corey Brooks joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss how his fundraising effort to walk across the entire United States in a year is going, why he has zero confidence in Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, what former mayor Daley said to him, and where he’s been eating along the journey to raise money for ProjectHOOD. Plus, Kasso wonders what President ‘Drone Kill’ Obama really thinks about recent attacks in the Caribbean.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2758215 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:50:31 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/08/25): Pastor Corey Brooks joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss how his fundraising effort to walk across the entire United States in a year is going, why he has zero confidence in Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, what former mayor Daley said to him, and where he’s been eating along […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (12/08/25): Pastor Corey Brooks joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss how his fundraising effort to walk across the entire United States in a year is going, why he has zero confidence in Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, what former mayor Daley said to him, and where he’s been eating along […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Retired police chief talks SAFE-T Act reforms, Reed case Chicago Way w/John Kass: Retired police chief talks SAFE-T Act reforms, Reed case Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/01/25): This week, retired Police Chief, Tom Weitzel (Riverside), joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about who is to blame for the release of veteran convict Lawrence Reed –who allegedly poured gasoline over 26-year-old Bethany MaGee at random, setting her on fire aboard a Blue Line train– and what should have been done to prevent this incident. Chief Weitzel also discusses how reforms to the ‘SAFE-T Act’ can improve the judicial system, where the future of electronic monitoring is headed, and his substack -‘The Memo.’ Plus, Kasso wonders if Governor JB Pritzker & Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson really believe this was an ‘isolated incident?’

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2739270 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:14:52 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/17/25): Paul Vallas is here to talk about his latest column- “Chicago’s Killing Fields”, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s awful policies, and the time he played the role of Barney. Plus, Kasso remembers his time in the saddle and a good horse. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (11/17/25): Paul Vallas is here to talk about his latest column- “Chicago’s Killing Fields”, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s awful policies, and the time he played the role of Barney. Plus, Kasso remembers his time in the saddle and a good horse. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: A recipe for compromise Chicago Way w/John Kass: A recipe for compromise Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/11/25): Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) is here to explain his amnesty plan to John Kass & Jeff Carlin and discuss why he’s not surprised Chuy Garcia used old-school machine politics to retire on another public pension and coronate his ‘Leftino” successor. Plus, Kasso welcomes Kribi Coffee into the fold.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2734063 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:25:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/11/25): Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) is here to explain his amnesty plan to John Kass & Jeff Carlin and discuss why he’s not surprised Chuy Garcia used old-school machine politics to retire on another public pension and coronate his ‘Leftino” successor. Plus, Kasso welcomes Kribi Coffee into the fold. Check […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (11/11/25): Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) is here to explain his amnesty plan to John Kass & Jeff Carlin and discuss why he’s not surprised Chuy Garcia used old-school machine politics to retire on another public pension and coronate his ‘Leftino” successor. Plus, Kasso welcomes Kribi Coffee into the fold. Check […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: A smile to bring down a city Chicago Way w/John Kass: A smile to bring down a city Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/03/25): Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin this week to discuss what Zohran Mamdani’s role as a leader of the modern Democratic Party will look like, how the U.S. is going to respond to the situation in Nigeria, when things went wrong for William F. Buckley, and who is to blame for those stupid ads you keep getting about diapers. Plus, Kass wonders if a single smile can bring down an entire city?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2726912 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:27:15 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/03/25): Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin this week to discuss what Zohran Mamdani’s role as a leader of the modern Democratic Party will look like, how the U.S. is going to respond to the […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (11/03/25): Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin this week to discuss what Zohran Mamdani’s role as a leader of the modern Democratic Party will look like, how the U.S. is going to respond to the […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Revolutionary times Chicago Way w/John Kass: Revolutionary times Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/28/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin wax philosophically about how the U.S. found itself in revolutionary times and where do we go from here. Plus, Kasso wonders if New York is ready for what it’s voting for?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2718846 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:18:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/28/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin wax philosophically about how the U.S. found itself in revolutionary times and where do we go from here. Plus, Kasso wonders if New York is ready for what it’s voting for? Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or on X […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (10/28/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin wax philosophically about how the U.S. found itself in revolutionary times and where do we go from here. Plus, Kasso wonders if New York is ready for what it’s voting for? Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or on X […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: ‘No Kings’ rallies and Pritzker’s gambling habits Chicago Way w/John Kass: ‘No Kings’ rallies and Pritzker’s gambling habits Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/20/25): RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan is here with a post-op on what impact the “No Kings” rallies (Chicago’s rally featured one of Illinois’ top gamblers -Gov. JB Pritzker (D), for whom Tom has a some choice words) will have, why he thinks this government shutdown will break the 2018-2019 shutdown record of 35 days, and who he thinks will control New York City & State if democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani becomes leader of the Big Apple. Plus, Kasso wonders if the art of the follow-up question to public officials is dead?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2714269 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:18:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/20/25): RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan is here with a post-op on what impact the “No Kings” rallies (Chicago’s rally featured one of Illinois’ top gamblers -Gov. JB Pritzker (D), for whom Tom has a some choice words) will have, why he thinks this government shutdown will break the 2018-2019 shutdown record […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (10/20/25): RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan is here with a post-op on what impact the “No Kings” rallies (Chicago’s rally featured one of Illinois’ top gamblers -Gov. JB Pritzker (D), for whom Tom has a some choice words) will have, why he thinks this government shutdown will break the 2018-2019 shutdown record […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Chaos reigns over local LEO/FED interactions, almost by design Chicago Way w/John Kass: Chaos reigns over local LEO/FED interactions, almost by design Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/13/25): This week, Garry McCarthy – former Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent and current Chief of Police for Willow Springs, IL- joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to discuss a disturbing dispatch call involving CPD, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Cook County Sheriffs, & Illinois State Police in Broadview, and lessons from hosting the United Nations convention in 2012 McCarthy might be useful today. McCarthy also reflects on the role data plays in policing and what Chicago could do better. Plus, Kass wonders if Illinois’ poorly written laws are only written that way to serve the Democratic leadership and serve only to obfuscate the true intentions of the city and state’s power machine?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2708875 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:44:13 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/13/25): This week, Garry McCarthy – former Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent and current Chief of Police for Willow Springs, IL- joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to discuss a disturbing dispatch call involving CPD, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Cook County Sheriffs, & Illinois State […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (10/13/25): This week, Garry McCarthy – former Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent and current Chief of Police for Willow Springs, IL- joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to discuss a disturbing dispatch call involving CPD, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Cook County Sheriffs, & Illinois State […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: An origin story Chicago Way w/John Kass: An origin story Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/06/25): Fall is officially here and so is story time. John Kass tells Jeff Carlin about standing outside Wrigley Field in 1984 and the series of events that lead him there. Plus, Kasso gets an apology.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2702009 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:46:42 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/06/25): Fall is officially here and so is story time. John Kass tells Jeff Carlin about standing outside Wrigley Field in 1984 and the series of events that lead him there. Plus, Kasso gets an apology. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or on X (Twitter). Tell your […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (10/06/25): Fall is officially here and so is story time. John Kass tells Jeff Carlin about standing outside Wrigley Field in 1984 and the series of events that lead him there. Plus, Kasso gets an apology. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or on X (Twitter). Tell your […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: A retired judge on how a bad apple can spoil the bunch Chicago Way w/John Kass: A retired judge on how a bad apple can spoil the bunch Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/29/25): This week, the Honorable Judge James R. Brown (ret.) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about the moment soon-to-be-former Chief Judge Timothy Evans gathered bond court judges to direct them to go against the rule of law and let violent offenders off easy, lest the judges be reassigned. Plus, Kasso wonders if Patrick Fitzgerald can save James Comey from his alleged lies?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2681507 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:25:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/15/25): Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to talk about the cold-blooded murder of Charlie Kirk and how free speech in the UK is under threat. Plus, Kasso wonders if the Democrat culture of assassination […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (09/15/25): Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to talk about the cold-blooded murder of Charlie Kirk and how free speech in the UK is under threat. Plus, Kasso wonders if the Democrat culture of assassination […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Illinois voters have a clear choice for their future Chicago Way w/John Kass: Illinois voters have a clear choice for their future Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/08/25): Newly minted candidate for Illinois Governor Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to lay out his plan for convincing the center left & independent voters of the state to help him beat Gov. JB Pritzker in next year’s election. Plus, Kasso wonders if this is the state’s last chance to stem the slides in education, population, and GDP.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2675507 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:13:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/08/25): Newly minted candidate for Illinois Governor Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to lay out his plan for convincing the center left & independent voters of the state to help him beat Gov. JB Pritzker in next year’s election. Plus, Kasso wonders if this is the […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (09/08/25): Newly minted candidate for Illinois Governor Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to lay out his plan for convincing the center left & independent voters of the state to help him beat Gov. JB Pritzker in next year’s election. Plus, Kasso wonders if this is the […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Over 50 shot this weekend, but we don’t need help Chicago Way w/John Kass: Over 50 shot this weekend, but we don’t need help Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/01/25): This week, former Cook County and federal prosecutor Bob Milan joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about his original plan from 10 years ago to bring in National Guard troops to tamp down the weekly number of shootings in Chicago and how this strategy might work today. Plus, Kasso remembers when he believed Democrats were tough on crime in Chicago.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2669410 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:01:55 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/01/25): This week, former Cook County and federal prosecutor Bob Milan joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about his original plan from 10 years ago to bring in National Guard troops to tamp down the weekly number of shootings in Chicago and how this strategy might work today. Plus, […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (09/01/25): This week, former Cook County and federal prosecutor Bob Milan joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about his original plan from 10 years ago to bring in National Guard troops to tamp down the weekly number of shootings in Chicago and how this strategy might work today. Plus, […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: When IL Dems play Russian roulette with our children Chicago Way w/John Kass: When IL Dems play Russian roulette with our children Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/25/25): Glenview native Joe Abraham joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about his gut-wrenching experience losing his daughter Katie when she was killed in a hit-and-run crash, allegedly caused by a Guatemalan national who was in the country illegally and is suspected of driving under the influence, Julio Cucul Bol. Joe was recently in Washington, D.C. with his wife Michelle speaking about the terrible loss they’ve endured and he describes the lack of acknowledgment by Gov. JB Pritzker, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, and others for their role giving sanctuary to the likes of Julio Cucul Bol, who had been deported once before.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2663519 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:42:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/25/25): Glenview native Joe Abraham joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about his gut-wrenching experience losing his daughter Katie when she was killed in a hit-and-run crash, allegedly caused by a Guatemalan national who was in the country illegally and is suspected of driving under the influence, Julio Cucul […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (08/25/25): Glenview native Joe Abraham joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about his gut-wrenching experience losing his daughter Katie when she was killed in a hit-and-run crash, allegedly caused by a Guatemalan national who was in the country illegally and is suspected of driving under the influence, Julio Cucul […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: The iron triangle of deception Chicago Way w/John Kass: The iron triangle of deception Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/18/25): New York Post columnist Miranda Devine joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin with a look at how President Barack Obama’s misdeeds compare to Richard Nixon, what candidate for mayor Zohran Mamdani means for NYC, and whether voters will ever get out from the stranglehold of the Iron Triangle deception created by deep state actors, the media, & politicians. Plus, Kasso wonders if disgraced FBI Director & sycophantic Swiftie James Comey know how cringy he is?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2657954 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:42:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/18/25): New York Post columnist Miranda Devine joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin with a look at how President Barack Obama’s misdeeds compare to Richard Nixon, what candidate for mayor Zohran Mamdani means for NYC, and whether voters will ever get out from the stranglehold of the Iron Triangle deception created […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (08/18/25): New York Post columnist Miranda Devine joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin with a look at how President Barack Obama’s misdeeds compare to Richard Nixon, what candidate for mayor Zohran Mamdani means for NYC, and whether voters will ever get out from the stranglehold of the Iron Triangle deception created […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Obama, Pritzker, and the stories they tell Chicago Way w/John Kass: Obama, Pritzker, and the stories they tell Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/11/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin tackle JB Pritzker’s hypocrisy when it comes gerrymandering, evidence that President Barack Obama was trying to convince people Russia got Trump elected in 2016 -even though we know they didn’t, and look at why dreams of living on the Moon or Mars are really just dreams. Plus, Kasso wonders if elected officials in Cincinnati deserve the Moutza of the Month for telling assault victims they were racists & deserved to be attacked.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2651810 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:14:55 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/11/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin tackle JB Pritzker’s hypocrisy when it comes gerrymandering, evidence that President Barack Obama was trying to convince people Russia got Trump elected in 2016 -even though we know they didn’t, and look at why dreams of living on the Moon or Mars are […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (08/11/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin tackle JB Pritzker’s hypocrisy when it comes gerrymandering, evidence that President Barack Obama was trying to convince people Russia got Trump elected in 2016 -even though we know they didn’t, and look at why dreams of living on the Moon or Mars are […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Ald. Reilly leading the way for ‘closet moderates’ against Preckwinkle Chicago Way w/John Kass: Ald. Reilly leading the way for ‘closet moderates’ against Preckwinkle Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/04/25): Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to announce that his circulating petitions and seriously considering running against Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Ald. Reilly talks about wanting to course correct years of democratic socialist policies that have left the county broke & bloated. Plus, Kasso wonders if ex-Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot ever saw the far-left coming to devour her political career?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2646031 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:50:09 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/04/25): Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to announce that his circulating petitions and seriously considering running against Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Ald. Reilly talks about wanting to course correct years of democratic socialist policies that have left the county broke & bloated. Plus, […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (08/04/25): Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to announce that his circulating petitions and seriously considering running against Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Ald. Reilly talks about wanting to course correct years of democratic socialist policies that have left the county broke & bloated. Plus, […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Dead people voting, flooded basements, and The Nice Man Chicago Way w/John Kass: Dead people voting, flooded basements, and The Nice Man Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/28/25): This week, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss how Mayor Brandon Johnson has let flooding plague the city, year after year, while he spends time picking fights with President Donald Trump. Ray also wonders if intellectual curiosity is dead and why Chicago’s voter rolls seem to be a minefield of missing information. Plus, Kass wonders why anyone would be against letting dead people vote?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2639215 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:35:52 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/28/25): This week, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss how Mayor Brandon Johnson has let flooding plague the city, year after year, while he spends time picking fights with President Donald Trump. Ray also wonders if intellectual curiosity is dead and why Chicago’s voter rolls seem […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (07/28/25): This week, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss how Mayor Brandon Johnson has let flooding plague the city, year after year, while he spends time picking fights with President Donald Trump. Ray also wonders if intellectual curiosity is dead and why Chicago’s voter rolls seem […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: A wake-up call for NYC from the Windy City Chicago Way w/John Kass: A wake-up call for NYC from the Windy City Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/21/25): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.com joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to highlight how Governor JB Pritzker is delusional about Illinois’ status as an ‘economic powerhouse’ and to warn the voters of New York City about the perils of electing unserious socialists. Plus, Kasso offers a hat-tip to Indiana’s favorite relator, Gov. Pritzker.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2632985 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:40:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/21/25): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.com joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to highlight how Governor JB Pritzker is delusional about Illinois’ status as an ‘economic powerhouse’ and to warn the voters of New York City about the perils of electing unserious socialists. Plus, Kasso offers a hat-tip to […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (07/21/25): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.com joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to highlight how Governor JB Pritzker is delusional about Illinois’ status as an ‘economic powerhouse’ and to warn the voters of New York City about the perils of electing unserious socialists. Plus, Kasso offers a hat-tip to […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Freedom rings Chicago Way w/John Kass: Freedom rings Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/07/25): Charles Lipson joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin for this post Independence Day episode. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and an author whose writings can be found in the Spectator, Spectator World, The Telegraph, and more. On the docket, what the ’12 Day War’ between Iran & Israel means for geopolitical relations throughout the Middle East and beyond, how birthright citizenship impacts the U.S. census -and in turn the power balance between traditionally red & blue state, and why the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will have a legacy beyond that of Ronald Reagan. Plus, Kasso wonders if the Declaration of Independence is the greatest document ever produced in America?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2619304 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:55:01 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/07/25): Charles Lipson joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin for this post Independence Day episode. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and an author whose writings can be found in the Spectator, Spectator World, The Telegraph, and more. On the docket, […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (07/07/25): Charles Lipson joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin for this post Independence Day episode. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and an author whose writings can be found in the Spectator, Spectator World, The Telegraph, and more. On the docket, […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: On the road at the Sicilian Summer Block Party Chicago Way w/John Kass: On the road at the Sicilian Summer Block Party Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/30/25): On a HOT summer Sunday, John Kass & Jeff Carlin head out to the first annual Sicilian Summer Block Party in the Dunning neighborhood to break bread and enjoy some entertainment. Along the way, fans of John’s share stories about what the Chicago Way means to them. Plus, Kasso tells the tale of the podcast’s origin story.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2612350 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:20:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/30/25): On a HOT summer Sunday, John Kass & Jeff Carlin head out to the first annual Sicilian Summer Block Party in the Dunning neighborhood to break bread and enjoy some entertainment. Along the way, fans of John’s share stories about what the Chicago Way means to them. Plus, Kasso tells […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (06/30/25): On a HOT summer Sunday, John Kass & Jeff Carlin head out to the first annual Sicilian Summer Block Party in the Dunning neighborhood to break bread and enjoy some entertainment. Along the way, fans of John’s share stories about what the Chicago Way means to them. Plus, Kasso tells […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Business as usual means someone else’s hand in you pocket Chicago Way w/John Kass: Business as usual means someone else’s hand in you pocket Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/23/25): On this episode, revered Chicago restaurateur Jimmy Banakis joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at the history of the ‘Chicago Way’ -alderman, committee men, cops, etc. shaking down small biz- and how it personally has impacted his family through the generations. Plus, Kasso wonders if business as usual will ever change?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2605529 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:20:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/23/25): On this episode, revered Chicago restaurateur Jimmy Banakis joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at the history of the ‘Chicago Way’ -alderman, committee men, cops, etc. shaking down small biz- and how it personally has impacted his family through the generations. Plus, Kasso wonders if business as […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (06/23/25): On this episode, revered Chicago restaurateur Jimmy Banakis joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at the history of the ‘Chicago Way’ -alderman, committee men, cops, etc. shaking down small biz- and how it personally has impacted his family through the generations. Plus, Kasso wonders if business as […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Straight from the butcher’s mouth Chicago Way w/John Kass: Straight from the butcher’s mouth Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/16/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin are pleased to welcome Sal Camarda from Joseph’s Finest Meats to talk about his family’s tradition of bringing the best quality meats, sausages, and more to Chicago. Sal, along with his brother Ben, are second generation proprietors and enjoy being part of the city’s vibrant food scene. Plus, Kasso has a tip about a special meet & greet event coming up at the first annual Sicilian Summer Block Party on the city’s northwest side.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2597925 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:27:46 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/16/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin are pleased to welcome Sal Camarda from Joseph’s Finest Meats to talk about his family’s tradition of bringing the best quality meats, sausages, and more to Chicago. Sal, along with his brother Ben, are second generation proprietors and enjoy being part of the […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (06/16/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin are pleased to welcome Sal Camarda from Joseph’s Finest Meats to talk about his family’s tradition of bringing the best quality meats, sausages, and more to Chicago. Sal, along with his brother Ben, are second generation proprietors and enjoy being part of the […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: The 80/20 problem Chicago Way w/John Kass: The 80/20 problem Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/09/25): Prof. Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago (whose writings can be found in the Spectator, Spectator World, The Telegraph, and more), is here to explain why Democrats keep ending up on the wrong side of ’80/20 problems’ and how American culture has come to a fork in the road that will decide the fate of generations to come. Plus, Kasso wonders why SEIU leaders are at the forefront the chaos happening on the streets of Los Angeles.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2591264 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:48:46 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/09/25): Prof. Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago (whose writings can be found in the Spectator, Spectator World, The Telegraph, and more), is here to explain why Democrats keep ending up on the wrong side of ’80/20 problems’ and how American culture […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (06/09/25): Prof. Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago (whose writings can be found in the Spectator, Spectator World, The Telegraph, and more), is here to explain why Democrats keep ending up on the wrong side of ’80/20 problems’ and how American culture […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Old age and doing time Chicago Way w/John Kass: Old age and doing time Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/02/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin discuss the merits of President Donald Trump commutating the federal sentence of notorious gang kingpin Larry Hoover and feds seeking to put former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan in jail for 12 years at the age of 83. Plus, Kasso urges everyone to take some time and enjoy the outdoors while we still can.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2584620 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:21:06 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/02/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin discuss the merits of President Donald Trump commutating the federal sentence of notorious gang kingpin Larry Hoover and feds seeking to put former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan in jail for 12 years at the age of 83. Plus, Kasso urges everyone […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (06/02/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin discuss the merits of President Donald Trump commutating the federal sentence of notorious gang kingpin Larry Hoover and feds seeking to put former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan in jail for 12 years at the age of 83. Plus, Kasso urges everyone […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Eeyore in the city Chicago Way w/John Kass: Eeyore in the city Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/27/25): This week, John Kass tries to get to the bottom of Jeff Carlin’s bad mood by sharing stories from his weekend in the city celebrating his wedding 39th wedding anniversary. Plus, Kasso wonders if his love for Chicago can ever be redeemed.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2578973 Tue, 27 May 2025 20:12:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/27/25): This week, John Kass tries to get to the bottom of Jeff Carlin’s bad mood by sharing stories from his weekend in the city celebrating his wedding 39th wedding anniversary. Plus, Kasso wonders if his love for Chicago can ever be redeemed. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (05/27/25): This week, John Kass tries to get to the bottom of Jeff Carlin’s bad mood by sharing stories from his weekend in the city celebrating his wedding 39th wedding anniversary. Plus, Kasso wonders if his love for Chicago can ever be redeemed. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: The cover-up of Biden’s health is a scandal that can’t be ignored Chicago Way w/John Kass: The cover-up of Biden’s health is a scandal that can’t be ignored Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/19/25): RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan is here to discuss James Comey selling seashells by the seashore and what could be considered one of the greatest scandals in presidential history, the cover-up of Joe Biden’s health problems. John Kass & Jeff Carlin also ask Tom about Rahm Emanuel facing off against JB Pritzker in a political contest. Plus, Kasso wonders who was really running the White House during Biden’s tenure?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2564485 Mon, 12 May 2025 18:13:22 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/12/25): This week, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to look at why he thinks Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson perpetuating a patronage scheme by steering ‘PlayStreets’ contracts away from Latino wards and into wards where Mayor Johnson is trying to curry favor. Also, Ald. Lopez also hints […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (05/12/25): This week, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to look at why he thinks Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson perpetuating a patronage scheme by steering ‘PlayStreets’ contracts away from Latino wards and into wards where Mayor Johnson is trying to curry favor. Also, Ald. Lopez also hints […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: When the oligarchs run the show, the people lose Chicago Way w/John Kass: When the oligarchs run the show, the people lose Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/05/25): This week, former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools (1995-2001) & candidate for mayor, Paul Vallas joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at how Governor JB ‘Master Oligarch of Illinois’ Pritzker is doing running the state and shares a stories about being brought before the him to answer for his criticisms of the governor. Plus, Kasso wonders if anyone has noticed the similarities between Illinois & Soviet-era Romania?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2556871 Mon, 05 May 2025 13:02:17 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/05/25): This week, former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools (1995-2001) & candidate for mayor, Paul Vallas joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at how Governor JB ‘Master Oligarch of Illinois’ Pritzker is doing running the state and shares a stories about being brought before the him to […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (05/05/25): This week, former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools (1995-2001) & candidate for mayor, Paul Vallas joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at how Governor JB ‘Master Oligarch of Illinois’ Pritzker is doing running the state and shares a stories about being brought before the him to […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Sounds like JB Pritzker is ready for a donnybrook Chicago Way w/John Kass: Sounds like JB Pritzker is ready for a donnybrook Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/29/25): On this edition, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with an analysis of how Sen. Dick Durbin announcing he won’t run for reelection will shuffle the deck in Illinois politics and what Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s latest “hot rhetoric” means for his political future. Plus, Serafin’s April Power Poll asks the question: “With which notable Illinois political heavyweights would you want to have dinner?”

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2551699 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:45:23 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/29/25): On this edition, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with an analysis of how Sen. Dick Durbin announcing he won’t run for reelection will shuffle the deck in Illinois politics and what Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (04/29/25): On this edition, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with an analysis of how Sen. Dick Durbin announcing he won’t run for reelection will shuffle the deck in Illinois politics and what Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: A time for family Chicago Way w/John Kass: A time for family Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/20/25): John Kass takes time to talk about the meaning of Easter (it’s not really about chocolate bunnies and jelly beans) and what it means to his family. From John Kass & Jeff Carlin, Happy Easter, blessings of love. Christos Anesti!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2542641 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 22:08:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/20/25): John Kass takes time to talk about the meaning of Easter (it’s not really about chocolate bunnies and jelly beans) and what it means to his family. From John Kass & Jeff Carlin, Happy Easter, blessings of love. Christos Anesti! Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (04/20/25): John Kass takes time to talk about the meaning of Easter (it’s not really about chocolate bunnies and jelly beans) and what it means to his family. From John Kass & Jeff Carlin, Happy Easter, blessings of love. Christos Anesti! Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Where did we go wrong on education? Chicago Way w/John Kass: Where did we go wrong on education? Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/14/25): This week, Charles Lipson is back to talk about how education has changed and how it is impacting institutions of higher learning. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and he joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin for a lively discussion. Plus, Kass assigns everyone homework in the form of reading Who Killed Homer and watching From Swastika to Jim Crow.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2531429 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:41:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/14/25): This week, Charles Lipson is back to talk about how education has changed and how it is impacting institutions of higher learning. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and he joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin for a lively discussion. […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (04/14/25): This week, Charles Lipson is back to talk about how education has changed and how it is impacting institutions of higher learning. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and he joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin for a lively discussion. […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Street takeovers, tariffs, and judges on the loose Chicago Way w/John Kass: Street takeovers, tariffs, and judges on the loose Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/07/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin tackle the often violent ‘street takeovers’ plaguing Chicago’s business district, President Donald Trump’s policy of raising tariffs to put an end to ‘globalization,’ and various district court judges blocking executive actions by President Trump. Plus, Kasso wonders why Chicago’s city leaders are afraid of holding parents accountable for the actions of their children?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2524361 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:50:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/07/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin tackle the often violent ‘street takeovers’ plaguing Chicago’s business district, President Donald Trump’s policy of raising tariffs to put an end to ‘globalization,’ and various district court judges blocking executive actions by President Trump. Plus, Kasso wonders why Chicago’s city leaders are afraid […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (04/07/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin tackle the often violent ‘street takeovers’ plaguing Chicago’s business district, President Donald Trump’s policy of raising tariffs to put an end to ‘globalization,’ and various district court judges blocking executive actions by President Trump. Plus, Kasso wonders why Chicago’s city leaders are afraid […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Anatomy of conspiracy with Dr. Cory Franklin Chicago Way w/John Kass: Anatomy of conspiracy with Dr. Cory Franklin Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/31/25): On this episode, author and retired director of medical intensive care at Cook County Hospital in Chicago for over 20 years, Dr. Cory Franklin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss why the JFK assassination has captivated conspiracy theorists and the general public for decades and what we, if anything, have learned from the latest release of files.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2512431 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:25:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/31/25): On this episode, author and retired director of medical intensive care at Cook County Hospital in Chicago for over 20 years, Dr. Cory Franklin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss why the JFK assassination has captivated conspiracy theorists and the general public for decades and what we, if […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (03/31/25): On this episode, author and retired director of medical intensive care at Cook County Hospital in Chicago for over 20 years, Dr. Cory Franklin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss why the JFK assassination has captivated conspiracy theorists and the general public for decades and what we, if […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Mayor Brandon ‘Harold Washington’ Johnson Chicago Way w/John Kass: Mayor Brandon ‘Harold Washington’ Johnson Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/24/25): John Kass & Jeff Carlin tackle Chicago Mayor Brandon calling himself the second coming of Harold Washington, his campaign donations from a law firm involved in a lawsuit with the city, and how begging for a 3% kickback from city vendors is working out. Plus, Carlin has an early nominee for Moutza of the Month after sensitive war plans for action in Yemen were sent to a reporter by Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2509740 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 22:56:17 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/24/25): John Kass & Jeff Carlin tackle Chicago Mayor Brandon calling himself the second coming of Harold Washington, his campaign donations from a law firm involved in a lawsuit with the city, and how begging for a 3% kickback from city vendors is working out. Plus, Carlin has an early nominee […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (03/24/25): John Kass & Jeff Carlin tackle Chicago Mayor Brandon calling himself the second coming of Harold Washington, his campaign donations from a law firm involved in a lawsuit with the city, and how begging for a 3% kickback from city vendors is working out. Plus, Carlin has an early nominee […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Why safety on the streets starts in the courtroom Chicago Way w/John Kass: Why safety on the streets starts in the courtroom Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/17/25): A newcomer to the podcast, Chicago Police Chief of Detectives (ret.) Gene Roy joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about how wearing a badge in Chicago has changed over the last forty years and look at what he sees as major flaws with the criminal justice & courts system in Cook County under the stewardship of Judge Tim Evans. Plus, Kasso wonders if Mayor Brandon “6.6% Approval Rating” Johnson will ever collect his precious 3% kick back from city contractors.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2502634 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:14:28 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/17/25): A newcomer to the podcast, Chicago Police Chief of Detectives (ret.) Gene Roy joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about how wearing a badge in Chicago has changed over the last forty years and look at what he sees as major flaws with the criminal justice & courts […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (03/17/25): A newcomer to the podcast, Chicago Police Chief of Detectives (ret.) Gene Roy joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about how wearing a badge in Chicago has changed over the last forty years and look at what he sees as major flaws with the criminal justice & courts […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Charles Lipson on the truth about ‘free speech’ on campus Chicago Way w/John Kass: Charles Lipson on the truth about ‘free speech’ on campus Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/10/25): Charles Lipson, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and an author whose writings can be found in the Spectator, Spectator World, The Telegraph, and more. On the docket, President Trump’s address to Congress, the future of free speech on college campuses, and the role schools should play in indoctrinating the youth. Plus, Kasso ponders going back to college.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2495616 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:29:45 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/10/25): Charles Lipson, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and an author whose writings can be found in the Spectator, Spectator World, The Telegraph, and more. On the docket, President Trump’s address to […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (03/10/25): Charles Lipson, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and an author whose writings can be found in the Spectator, Spectator World, The Telegraph, and more. On the docket, President Trump’s address to […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: When fools rush in…and out Chicago Way w/John Kass: When fools rush in…and out Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/03/25): Nicholas S. Kass joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin on the last episode to discuss the momentous blowup between President Donald Trump & President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House and what this means for the future of Europe and NATO.

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Check out Miranda’s latest book, The Big Guy: How a President and His Son Sold Out America about how the Biden Family has used their influence to manipulate the levers of power and enrich themselves.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2474090 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:25:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/17/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin take on the week’s news, starting with the long-awaited guilty verdict in People v. Michael J. Madigan and ending with tear-jerking film recommendations. Also on the docket, ex-governor Rod Blagojevich was back in the headlines after receiving a full pardon from President Donald […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (02/17/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin take on the week’s news, starting with the long-awaited guilty verdict in People v. Michael J. Madigan and ending with tear-jerking film recommendations. Also on the docket, ex-governor Rod Blagojevich was back in the headlines after receiving a full pardon from President Donald […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: The messianic complex plaguing the city’s future Chicago Way w/John Kass: The messianic complex plaguing the city’s future Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/10/25): Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) explains the special purpose room that houses a bounty of gifts on the 5th Floor of Chicago City Call and why he thinks it will take someone special to help Chicago course-correct before it’s too late. Plus, Kasso wonders who in the mainstream media will call out the ‘messianic complex’ that plagues the schools, the voters, and City Hall?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2466834 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:23:21 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/10/25): Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) explains the special purpose room that houses a bounty of gifts on the 5th Floor of Chicago City Call and why he thinks it will take someone special to help Chicago course-correct before it’s too late. Plus, Kasso wonders who […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (02/10/25): Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) explains the special purpose room that houses a bounty of gifts on the 5th Floor of Chicago City Call and why he thinks it will take someone special to help Chicago course-correct before it’s too late. Plus, Kasso wonders who […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: The Tulsi Effect Chicago Way w/John Kass: The Tulsi Effect Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/03/25): This week, a retired American diplomat with over 30 years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters and who also happens to be John’s younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about why he signed his name to the letter supporting Tulsi Gabbard’s appointment to the post of Director of National Intelligence. Plus, Kasso wonders why members of the media & Congress act like caged monkeys at feeding time when it comes to President Trump’s agenda?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2459396 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:19:28 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/03/25): This week, a retired American diplomat with over 30 years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters and who also happens to be John’s younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about why he signed his name to […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (02/03/25): This week, a retired American diplomat with over 30 years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters and who also happens to be John’s younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about why he signed his name to […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: The Good, the Bad, & the Incompetent Chicago Way w/John Kass: The Good, the Bad, & the Incompetent Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/27/25): Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin this week with a focus on President Donald Trump’s ‘First Hundred Hours,’ his trips to North Carolina & California, and what pushback from within the GOP he might face while implementing his immediate goals. Professor Lipson has a hot tip for good dumplings in Chicago’s vibrant Chinatown. Plus, Kasso wonders how many terriers it will take to catch all the rats hiding inside the bureaucracy?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2450805 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:46:45 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/27/25): Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin this week with a focus on President Donald Trump’s ‘First Hundred Hours,’ his trips to North Carolina & California, and what pushback from within the GOP he might […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (01/27/25): Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin this week with a focus on President Donald Trump’s ‘First Hundred Hours,’ his trips to North Carolina & California, and what pushback from within the GOP he might […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Trump 2.0 Chicago Way w/John Kass: Trump 2.0 Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/20/25): Inauguration Day is here and so is Dan Proft, co-host of “The Morning Answer” radio program and host of ‘Counter Culture’ podcast, to join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at what Lawfare ‘retribution’ and ‘vengeance’ the Trump Administration will dole out with the likes of Kash Patel & Kim Bondi at the helm. Dan also offers up some of his favorite Chicago eats. Plus, Kasso wonders if the Justice Department has ever hired terriers to weed out rats?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2443375 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:45:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/20/25): Inauguration Day is here and so is Dan Proft, co-host of “The Morning Answer” radio program and host of ‘Counter Culture’ podcast, to join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at what Lawfare ‘retribution’ and ‘vengeance’ the Trump Administration will dole out with the likes of Kash Patel […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (01/20/25): Inauguration Day is here and so is Dan Proft, co-host of “The Morning Answer” radio program and host of ‘Counter Culture’ podcast, to join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at what Lawfare ‘retribution’ and ‘vengeance’ the Trump Administration will dole out with the likes of Kash Patel […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Idiot Wind Chicago Way w/John Kass: Idiot Wind Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/13/25): On this episode, Austin Berg is here from the Illinois Policy Institute to explain why Chicago needs a charter, a new mayor, and better fiscal sense to John Kass & Jeff Carlin. Plus, Kasso wonders if Idiot Wind(s) is a only a coastal concern?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2435699 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:27:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/13/25): On this episode, Austin Berg is here from the Illinois Policy Institute to explain why Chicago needs a charter, a new mayor, and better fiscal sense to John Kass & Jeff Carlin. Plus, Kasso wonders if Idiot Wind(s) is a only a coastal concern? Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (01/13/25): On this episode, Austin Berg is here from the Illinois Policy Institute to explain why Chicago needs a charter, a new mayor, and better fiscal sense to John Kass & Jeff Carlin. Plus, Kasso wonders if Idiot Wind(s) is a only a coastal concern? Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Hot Toddy or Buttered Rum? Chicago Way w/John Kass: Hot Toddy or Buttered Rum? Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/06/25): In the first episode of 2025, John Kass & Jeff Carlin try to make sense of this year’s collection of the Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, look forward to what 2025 has in store, and share a couple of recipes for staying warm. Plus, Kasso offers up a couple of film recommendations.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2428118 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:34:56 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/06/25): In the first episode of 2025, John Kass & Jeff Carlin try to make sense of this year’s collection of the Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, look forward to what 2025 has in store, and share a couple of recipes for staying warm. Plus, Kasso offers up a couple of […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (01/06/25): In the first episode of 2025, John Kass & Jeff Carlin try to make sense of this year’s collection of the Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, look forward to what 2025 has in store, and share a couple of recipes for staying warm. Plus, Kasso offers up a couple of […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: A chance to get things right in Syria Chicago Way w/John Kass: A chance to get things right in Syria Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/30/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin on the last episode of 2024 is a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on Middle East security matters and who also happens to be John’s younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass. The discussion centers around what is happening in Syria as the Assad regime crumbles and world powers jockey to protect their interests. Nick breaks down why the PKK isn’t welcome in Türkiye, what challenges President-elect Donald Trump will face in Syria now that Iran & Russia have lost their influence there, and who is currently holding the keys to peace in the region.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2422620 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:26:29 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/30/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin on the last episode of 2024 is a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on Middle East security matters and who also happens to be John’s younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass. The discussion centers […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (12/30/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin on the last episode of 2024 is a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on Middle East security matters and who also happens to be John’s younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass. The discussion centers […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Merry Christmas, from the Chicago Way Merry Christmas, from the Chicago Way Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/23/24):  On the Christmas Edition, John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by Jude Russo, the managing editor of The American Conservative, with a look at how the President-elect Donald Trump’s challenges in 2025 and what it means be a conservative in the modern Republican party. Plus, Kass has a Christmas message for everyone about the importance of getting together with loved ones, just don’t forget the coffeecake. God bless!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2417052 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:58:06 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/23/24):  On the Christmas Edition, John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by Jude Russo, the managing editor of The American Conservative, with a look at how the President-elect Donald Trump’s challenges in 2025 and what it means be a conservative in the modern Republican party. Plus, Kass has a Christmas […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (12/23/24):  On the Christmas Edition, John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by Jude Russo, the managing editor of The American Conservative, with a look at how the President-elect Donald Trump’s challenges in 2025 and what it means be a conservative in the modern Republican party. Plus, Kass has a Christmas […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Mayor ‘Brandito’ scrambles, Alders coalesce, and budget flounders Chicago Way w/John Kass: Mayor ‘Brandito’ scrambles, Alders coalesce, and budget flounders Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/16/24): On this edition, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) discusses what it takes for Chicago Mayor Brandon “Brandito” Johnson to have his approval rating drop to 14% and whether or not Lopez & the coalition of Alders opposing Johnson’s rubberstamp agenda can protect the citizens from another ‘parking-meter-esque’ budget deal. Plus, Kasso wonders if Mayor Johnson is doing serious harm to his mental health as he struggles to handle the stress of running the 5th floor at City Hall. 

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2410164 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:47:13 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/16/24): On this edition, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) discusses what it takes for Chicago Mayor Brandon “Brandito” Johnson to have his approval rating drop to 14% and whether or not Lopez & the coalition of Alders opposing Johnson’s rubberstamp agenda can protect the citizens from another ‘parking-meter-esque’ budget deal. Plus, Kasso wonders […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (12/16/24): On this edition, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) discusses what it takes for Chicago Mayor Brandon “Brandito” Johnson to have his approval rating drop to 14% and whether or not Lopez & the coalition of Alders opposing Johnson’s rubberstamp agenda can protect the citizens from another ‘parking-meter-esque’ budget deal. Plus, Kasso wonders […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Can Trump’s DOGE-machine permanently remake govt? Chicago Way w/John Kass: Can Trump’s DOGE-machine permanently remake govt? Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/09/24): This week, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to talk about his latest piece writings, President-elect Donald Trump’s transition to power, and what Republicans must do now that they have all the cards. Plus, Kass wonders if Democrats have the nerve to push the Obamas out of the game?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2404041 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:45:23 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/09/24): This week, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to talk about his latest piece writings, President-elect Donald Trump’s transition to power, and what Republicans must do now that they have all the cards. Plus, […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (12/09/24): This week, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to talk about his latest piece writings, President-elect Donald Trump’s transition to power, and what Republicans must do now that they have all the cards. Plus, […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: When the leftovers are gone Chicago Way w/John Kass: When the leftovers are gone Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/02/24): In a post Thanksgiving hangover, John Kass & Jeff Carlin look at what’s next for the mainstream media and ruling class in Washington, Illinois, & Chicago after Donald Trump takes office. Plus, Kasso gets a couple of book suggestions: The Iron Heel & The Elite.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2396805 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:58:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/02/24): In a post Thanksgiving hangover, John Kass & Jeff Carlin look at what’s next for the mainstream media and ruling class in Washington, Illinois, & Chicago after Donald Trump takes office. Plus, Kasso gets a couple of book suggestions: The Iron Heel & The Elite. Check out more from Kass […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (12/02/24): In a post Thanksgiving hangover, John Kass & Jeff Carlin look at what’s next for the mainstream media and ruling class in Washington, Illinois, & Chicago after Donald Trump takes office. Plus, Kasso gets a couple of book suggestions: The Iron Heel & The Elite. Check out more from Kass […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Thankful for freedom and a good brine recipe Chicago Way w/John Kass: Thankful for freedom and a good brine recipe Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/25/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a veteran, mother, politician, and conservative radio voice in Illinois, Jeanne Ives to talks about the need for Republicans in Illinois to stand up to Gov. JB Pritzker, what Donald Trump’s second term as President will mean for corruption in Illinois, and how her newest venture, Breakthrough Ideas, is taking shape. Plus, Kasso is thankful for family, friends, and a good brine recipe.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2389970 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:10:22 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/25/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a veteran, mother, politician, and conservative radio voice in Illinois, Jeanne Ives to talks about the need for Republicans in Illinois to stand up to Gov. JB Pritzker, what Donald Trump’s second term as President will mean for corruption in Illinois, […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (11/25/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a veteran, mother, politician, and conservative radio voice in Illinois, Jeanne Ives to talks about the need for Republicans in Illinois to stand up to Gov. JB Pritzker, what Donald Trump’s second term as President will mean for corruption in Illinois, […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Cabinet chaos Chicago Way w/John Kass: Cabinet chaos Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/18/24): As Donald Trump loads up his cabinet with his most loyal supporters, the man behind Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins Jeff Carlin and John Kass with a look at how voting demographics shifted in 2024 and what that means for Trump’s early days of his second term. Plus, Kasso wonders if the ‘Men Without Chests’ stand a chance in resisting Trump’s agenda this time around?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2382606 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:45:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/18/24): As Donald Trump loads up his cabinet with his most loyal supporters, the man behind Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins Jeff Carlin and John Kass with a look at how voting demographics shifted in 2024 and what that means for Trump’s early days […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (11/18/24): As Donald Trump loads up his cabinet with his most loyal supporters, the man behind Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins Jeff Carlin and John Kass with a look at how voting demographics shifted in 2024 and what that means for Trump’s early days […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Taming the Deep State Tiger has just begun Chicago Way w/John Kass: Taming the Deep State Tiger has just begun Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/11/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters and who also happens to be John’s younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass. On the docket, Nick lays out what’s next for the Republic after Donald Trump’s comeback win and why you can never sleep on the Deep State Tiger

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2375980 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:42:39 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/11/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters and who also happens to be John’s younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass. On the docket, Nick lays out what’s next for […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (11/11/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters and who also happens to be John’s younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass. On the docket, Nick lays out what’s next for […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Election anxiety and the grain rats of the Atlantic Chicago Way w/John Kass: Election anxiety and the grain rats of the Atlantic Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/04/24): As the 2024 election cycle winds down, RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan is here with an analysis of polls, pandering, & punditry. Tom join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at what happens when polls don’t match results and a preview of RealClearPolitic‘s election night live coverage feat. Carl Cannon, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and more. Plus, Kasso takes you on a trip across the globe aboard a merchant ships, just as the rats begin to panic…

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2368086 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:33:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/04/24): As the 2024 election cycle winds down, RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan is here with an analysis of polls, pandering, & punditry. Tom join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at what happens when polls don’t match results and a preview of RealClearPolitic‘s election night live coverage feat. Carl […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (11/04/24): As the 2024 election cycle winds down, RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan is here with an analysis of polls, pandering, & punditry. Tom join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at what happens when polls don’t match results and a preview of RealClearPolitic‘s election night live coverage feat. Carl […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago The Chicago Way: Welcome to the ‘Kass Political Universe’ (KPU) The Chicago Way: Welcome to the ‘Kass Political Universe’ (KPU) Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/28/24): As Donald Trump rallies his base at Madison Square Garden & Kamala Harris sends Hillary Clinton on the attack, John Kass & Jeff Carlin what happens to the Democrats if things don’t go their way. Plus, Kasso wonders if the ‘F-word’ should be thrown around by those who know nothing about it?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2362701 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:02:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/28/24): As Donald Trump rallies his base at Madison Square Garden & Kamala Harris sends Hillary Clinton on the attack, John Kass & Jeff Carlin what happens to the Democrats if things don’t go their way. Plus, Kasso wonders if the ‘F-word’ should be thrown around by those who know nothing […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (10/28/24): As Donald Trump rallies his base at Madison Square Garden & Kamala Harris sends Hillary Clinton on the attack, John Kass & Jeff Carlin what happens to the Democrats if things don’t go their way. Plus, Kasso wonders if the ‘F-word’ should be thrown around by those who know nothing […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Countdown to Election Day, what happens if… Chicago Way w/John Kass: Countdown to Election Day, what happens if… Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/21/24): Two weeks before Election Day, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to look at some of his recent pieces on Kamala Harris’ propensity to hurt her own chances, ‘What if the Electoral College vote is tied?,’ and what is happening in Gaza. Plus, Kasso wonders if MSM can handle a Trump win without imploding?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2354809 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:02:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/21/24): Two weeks before Election Day, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to look at some of his recent pieces on Kamala Harris’ propensity to hurt her own chances, ‘What if the Electoral College vote is […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (10/21/24): Two weeks before Election Day, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to look at some of his recent pieces on Kamala Harris’ propensity to hurt her own chances, ‘What if the Electoral College vote is […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Brandon Johnson, dirty laundry, and a SW Side police station Chicago Way w/John Kass: Brandon Johnson, dirty laundry, and a SW Side police station Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/13/24): Southwest Side Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) brings John Kass & Jeff Carlin up to speed on Mayor Brandon Johnson clashing with the Chicago City Council, reporters, and decorators as the city faces one financial crisis, after the next. Plus, Kasso wonders who will rise to take on Mayor Johnson in the next election?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2348052 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:22:54 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/13/24): Southwest Side Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) brings John Kass & Jeff Carlin up to speed on Mayor Brandon Johnson clashing with the Chicago City Council, reporters, and decorators as the city faces one financial crisis, after the next. Plus, Kasso wonders who will rise to take on Mayor Johnson in […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (10/13/24): Southwest Side Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) brings John Kass & Jeff Carlin up to speed on Mayor Brandon Johnson clashing with the Chicago City Council, reporters, and decorators as the city faces one financial crisis, after the next. Plus, Kasso wonders who will rise to take on Mayor Johnson in […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Brandon Johnson is a disaster for CPS students Chicago Way w/John Kass: Brandon Johnson is a disaster for CPS students Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/07/24): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.org joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about how Chicago’s school system fails its students and is driving the city off a financial cliff as Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes CPS CEO Pedro Martinez out. Plus, Kasso wonders what monster will replace the Chicago Board of Education now that everyone has resigned?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2339958 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:04:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/07/24): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.org joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about how Chicago’s school system fails its students and is driving the city off a financial cliff as Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes CPS CEO Pedro Martinez out. Plus, Kasso wonders what monster will replace the […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (10/07/24): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.org joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about how Chicago’s school system fails its students and is driving the city off a financial cliff as Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes CPS CEO Pedro Martinez out. Plus, Kasso wonders what monster will replace the […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Miranda Devine, ‘The Big Guy,’ and Kamala’s future Chicago Way w/John Kass: Miranda Devine, ‘The Big Guy,’ and Kamala’s future Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/30/24): New York Post columnist Miranda Devine joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to discuss her new book, The Big Guy: How a President and His Son Sold Out America about how the Biden Family has used their influence to manipulate the levers of power and enrich themselves. Plus, Kasso wonders if Obama’s fingerprints are on Joe Biden’s exit from center stage?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2332661 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:40:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/30/24): New York Post columnist Miranda Devine joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to discuss her new book, The Big Guy: How a President and His Son Sold Out America about how the Biden Family has used their influence to manipulate the levers of power and enrich themselves. Plus, Kasso wonders […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (09/30/24): New York Post columnist Miranda Devine joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to discuss her new book, The Big Guy: How a President and His Son Sold Out America about how the Biden Family has used their influence to manipulate the levers of power and enrich themselves. Plus, Kasso wonders […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Lessons in avoiding a Deep State takeover Chicago Way w/John Kass: Lessons in avoiding a Deep State takeover Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/23/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters and who also happens to be John’s younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass. On the docket, Iranian-sponsored hacking of the Trump campaign, Israel’s ‘pager bomb’ tactics, and the U.S. meddling in the Ukraine War. Plus, Kasso wonders why no one is talking about Iranian spies trying to help the DNC beat Trump?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2323715 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:50:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/23/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters and who also happens to be John’s younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass. On the docket, Iranian-sponsored hacking of the Trump campaign, […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (09/23/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters and who also happens to be John’s younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass. On the docket, Iranian-sponsored hacking of the Trump campaign, […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Are Democrats playing ‘Black people for fools?’ Pastor Corey Brooks says, yes Chicago Way w/John Kass: Are Democrats playing ‘Black people for fools?’ Pastor Corey Brooks says, yes Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/16/24): This week, Corey Brooks, the Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church & the Founder/CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about why he thinks Democrats continue to ‘play Black people for fools‘ by convincing them to vote against leaders & legislation the would help their communities in favor of policies that benefit migrants. Plus, Kass wonders when residents of big cities will wake up to the lies they are being told about violent crime.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2316690 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:36:57 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/16/24): This week, Corey Brooks, the Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church & the Founder/CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about why he thinks Democrats continue to ‘play Black people for fools‘ by convincing them to vote against leaders & legislation the would […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (09/16/24): This week, Corey Brooks, the Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church & the Founder/CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about why he thinks Democrats continue to ‘play Black people for fools‘ by convincing them to vote against leaders & legislation the would […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Incompetency with a ‘K’ Chicago Way w/John Kass: Incompetency with a ‘K’ Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/09/24): Just ahead of the first head-to-head debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and ex-President Donald Trump, the President of the Independent Women’s Forum, Carrie Lukas, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss her piece in The Federalist titled “Kamala Harris’ Campaign Is Making Women Look Incompetent.” Plus, Kasso wonders if what becomes of society when all the role models are gone?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2308953 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:12:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/09/24): Just ahead of the first head-to-head debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and ex-President Donald Trump, the President of the Independent Women’s Forum, Carrie Lukas, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss her piece in The Federalist titled “Kamala Harris’ Campaign Is Making Women Look Incompetent.” Plus, Kasso wonders […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (09/09/24): Just ahead of the first head-to-head debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and ex-President Donald Trump, the President of the Independent Women’s Forum, Carrie Lukas, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss her piece in The Federalist titled “Kamala Harris’ Campaign Is Making Women Look Incompetent.” Plus, Kasso wonders […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: BLTs, MVPs, and the road to the White House Chicago Way w/John Kass: BLTs, MVPs, and the road to the White House Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/03/24): This week, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with insight from his Power Poll Podcast on who the MVP of Chicago’s role as host of the 2024 DNC, why Vice President Kamala Harris’ best plan of action might be stay quiet, and how Donald Trump & Kamala Harris might fare in the face of an ‘October Surprise.’ Plus, Kasso solicits tips for making the best end of Summer treat, the classic BLT.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2302144 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:23:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/03/24): This week, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with insight from his Power Poll Podcast on who the MVP of Chicago’s role as host of the 2024 DNC, why Vice President Kamala Harris’ best plan […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (09/03/24): This week, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with insight from his Power Poll Podcast on who the MVP of Chicago’s role as host of the 2024 DNC, why Vice President Kamala Harris’ best plan […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Kamala Harris, the perfect Rorschach candidate Chicago Way w/John Kass: Kamala Harris, the perfect Rorschach candidate Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/26/24): This week, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to assess the DNC in Chicago, look at what RFK Jr. brings to Donald Trump’s campaign, and gauge what Democrats see in Vice President Kamala Harris as a candidate for the White House.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2295648 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:21:06 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/26/24): This week, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to assess the DNC in Chicago, look at what RFK Jr. brings to Donald Trump’s campaign, and gauge what Democrats see in Vice President Kamala Harris […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (08/26/24): This week, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to assess the DNC in Chicago, look at what RFK Jr. brings to Donald Trump’s campaign, and gauge what Democrats see in Vice President Kamala Harris […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: DNC 2024 is here, are you ready? Chicago Way w/John Kass: DNC 2024 is here, are you ready? Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/19/24): To kick of the DNC in Chicago, the co-founder of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan, is here to preview his team’s daily broadcasts on SiriusXM and discuss how the City of Big Shoulders will handle the influx of Democrats & protestors. Plus, Kasso wonders if anyone remembers the ‘wood shampoo’ of ’68?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2287314 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 02:47:47 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/19/24): To kick of the DNC in Chicago, the co-founder of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan, is here to preview his team’s daily broadcasts on SiriusXM and discuss how the City of Big Shoulders will handle the influx of Democrats & protestors. Plus, Kasso wonders if anyone remembers the ‘wood shampoo’ of ’68? […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (08/19/24): To kick of the DNC in Chicago, the co-founder of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan, is here to preview his team’s daily broadcasts on SiriusXM and discuss how the City of Big Shoulders will handle the influx of Democrats & protestors. Plus, Kasso wonders if anyone remembers the ‘wood shampoo’ of ’68? […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Palikari IV – Legacy Chicago Way w/John Kass: Palikari IV – Legacy The Palikari Project: Part IV – Legacy | As the curtain comes down on the Palikari Project, our hero returns home to his family’s village for the first time in almost 40 years with his sons, John, Peter, & Nick. We also get insight into what the boys were experiencing as twenty-somethings seeing their father’s legacy come to life in the form of the joy & love pouring out of the ‘villageneers’ in Rizes. And finally, Betty Kass -John’s lovely wife, takes us back to the beginning when she was a young artist trying to bring the Palikari to life, hoping to share it with the world.

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About The Palikari Project: Thirty-five years ago in Oak Lawn, John Kass & his brother Nicholas set a card table with coffee, cigarettes, & a tap recorder, hoping to capture their family’s story from a primary source, their father, Spyros John Kass. The tapes were part of an art project John’s wife Betty put together, a ballet. But the tapes were thought lost and the voice of the Kass patriarch with them after his death in 1992.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2281659 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:21:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)The Palikari Project: Part IV – Legacy | As the curtain comes down on the Palikari Project, our hero returns home to his family’s village for the first time in almost 40 years with his sons, John, Peter, & Nick. We also get insight into what the boys were experiencing as twenty-somethings seeing their father’s […]WGN PlusThe Palikari Project: Part IV – Legacy | As the curtain comes down on the Palikari Project, our hero returns home to his family’s village for the first time in almost 40 years with his sons, John, Peter, & Nick. We also get insight into what the boys were experiencing as twenty-somethings seeing their father’s […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Palikari III – Civil War, Family, and a New World Chicago Way w/John Kass: Palikari III – Civil War, Family, and a New World The Palikari Project: Part III – Civil War & a Fresh Start | Toward the end of WWII, countries coming out from under the evil rule of The Axis were often were left to pickup the pieces of the decimated lives that once were. In Greece, that was turmoil was compounded by the rise of Communist guerillas and the ensuing civil war that turned families against each other and left the countryside in flames. In this episode, our hero -Spyros John Kass- is determined to save his country from the Communists and after doing so, the siren song of America came calling, along with a hope for starting over. This is the Palikari Project.

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About The Palikari Project: Thirty-five years ago in Oak Lawn, John Kass & his brother Nicholas set a card table with coffee, cigarettes, & a tap recorder, hoping to capture their family’s story from a primary source, their father, Spyros John Kass. The tapes were part of an art project John’s wife Betty put together, a ballet. But the tapes were thought lost and the voice of the Kass patriarch with them after his death in 1992.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2273132 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:22:28 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)The Palikari Project: Part III – Civil War & a Fresh Start | Toward the end of WWII, countries coming out from under the evil rule of The Axis were often were left to pickup the pieces of the decimated lives that once were. In Greece, that was turmoil was compounded by the rise of […]WGN PlusThe Palikari Project: Part III – Civil War & a Fresh Start | Toward the end of WWII, countries coming out from under the evil rule of The Axis were often were left to pickup the pieces of the decimated lives that once were. In Greece, that was turmoil was compounded by the rise of […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Palikari pt.2 – Commies, Nazis, and Truman the Mule Chicago Way w/John Kass: Palikari pt.2 – Commies, Nazis, and Truman the Mule The Palikari Project: Part II – Occupation & Communists | In occupied Greece during WWII, life for families was tough enough with a ruling foreign force of fascists & Nazis controlling everyday life but the real danger was the communists from within and their campaign of violence & fear. This is the story of Spyros John Kass and the turbulent life in is his small farm village after the Nazis and before the Greek Civil War against the communists. This is the story of a family’s fearful existence devoid of song & dance, but also the story of a community surviving & individuals being brave in the face death and the small joy Truman the Mule brought them. This is The Palikari Project.

Read more about John Kass’ father here – The Palikari Project: Voice of My Father
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About The Palikari Project: Thirty-five years ago in Oak Lawn, John Kass & his brother Nicholas set a card table with coffee, cigarettes, & a tap recorder, hoping to capture their family’s story from a primary source, their father, Spyros John Kass. The tapes were part of an art project John’s wife Betty put together, a ballet. But the tapes were thought lost and the voice of the Kass patriarch with them after his death in 1992.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2265859 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:52:15 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)The Palikari Project: Part II – Occupation & Communists | In occupied Greece during WWII, life for families was tough enough with a ruling foreign force of fascists & Nazis controlling everyday life but the real danger was the communists from within and their campaign of violence & fear. This is the story of Spyros […]WGN PlusThe Palikari Project: Part II – Occupation & Communists | In occupied Greece during WWII, life for families was tough enough with a ruling foreign force of fascists & Nazis controlling everyday life but the real danger was the communists from within and their campaign of violence & fear. This is the story of Spyros […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: The voice of my father and where it all began Chicago Way w/John Kass: The voice of my father and where it all began The Palikari Project: Part I – Rizes | Thirty-five years ago in Oak Lawn, John Kass & his brother Nicholas set a card table with coffee, cigarettes, & a tap recorder, hoping to capture their family’s story from a primary source, their father, Spyros John Kass. The tapes were part of an art project John’s wife Betty put together, a ballet. But the tapes were thought lost and the voice of the Kass patriarch with them after his death in 1992. This is part one those recordings wherein we learn about family’s rural beginnings, life at the ‘root of the mountain,’ and what happens when fascists coming knocking on your door.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2257246 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:47:59 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)The Palikari Project: Part I – Rizes | Thirty-five years ago in Oak Lawn, John Kass & his brother Nicholas set a card table with coffee, cigarettes, & a tap recorder, hoping to capture their family’s story from a primary source, their father, Spyros John Kass. The tapes were part of an art project John’s […]WGN PlusThe Palikari Project: Part I – Rizes | Thirty-five years ago in Oak Lawn, John Kass & his brother Nicholas set a card table with coffee, cigarettes, & a tap recorder, hoping to capture their family’s story from a primary source, their father, Spyros John Kass. The tapes were part of an art project John’s […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: When rhetoric turns deadly, The Republic is in peril Chicago Way w/John Kass: When rhetoric turns deadly, The Republic is in peril Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/16/24): Nicholas Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience focused on Aegean/Eastern Mediterranean issues, joins his brother John Kass & Jeff Carlin to break down what happens after an attempt on Donald Trump’s life was made and how the ‘Deep State’ will respond. Plus, Kasso won’t forget the violent rhetoric that got us here, will you?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2249475 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:02:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/16/24): Nicholas Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience focused on Aegean/Eastern Mediterranean issues, joins his brother John Kass & Jeff Carlin to break down what happens after an attempt on Donald Trump’s life was made and how the ‘Deep State’ will respond. Plus, Kasso won’t forget the […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (07/16/24): Nicholas Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience focused on Aegean/Eastern Mediterranean issues, joins his brother John Kass & Jeff Carlin to break down what happens after an attempt on Donald Trump’s life was made and how the ‘Deep State’ will respond. Plus, Kasso won’t forget the […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Garry McCarthy offers ways to stem the violent tide on the streets Chicago Way w/John Kass: Garry McCarthy offers ways to stem the violent tide on the streets Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/11/24): After a violent holiday weekend that saw over 100 people shot and 20 killed, Garry McCarthy -former Chicago Police Superintendent and current Chief of Police for Willow Springs, IL -join John Kass & Jeff Carlin for a discussion about why the city has seen such a spike in violent crime since his tenure at CPD. Plus, Kasso wonders if German Shepherds every get tired?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2245073 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:06:08 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/11/24): After a violent holiday weekend that saw over 100 people shot and 20 killed, Garry McCarthy -former Chicago Police Superintendent and current Chief of Police for Willow Springs, IL -join John Kass & Jeff Carlin for a discussion about why the city has seen such a spike in violent crime […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (07/11/24): After a violent holiday weekend that saw over 100 people shot and 20 killed, Garry McCarthy -former Chicago Police Superintendent and current Chief of Police for Willow Springs, IL -join John Kass & Jeff Carlin for a discussion about why the city has seen such a spike in violent crime […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Panic at the DNC Chicago Way w/John Kass: Panic at the DNC Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/01/24): To celebrate Independence Day and make sense of the debate, SCOTUS rulings, and more, Charles Lipson -the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago- joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin. Plus, Kasso has a recipe for catching wild hogs, just in-time for the grill.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2233491 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:39:10 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/01/24): To celebrate Independence Day and make sense of the debate, SCOTUS rulings, and more, Charles Lipson -the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago- joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin. Plus, Kasso has a recipe for catching wild hogs, just in-time for the grill. […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (07/01/24): To celebrate Independence Day and make sense of the debate, SCOTUS rulings, and more, Charles Lipson -the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago- joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin. Plus, Kasso has a recipe for catching wild hogs, just in-time for the grill. […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Can Biden’s stumbles be overcome at next week’s debate? Chicago Way w/John Kass: Can Biden’s stumbles be overcome at next week’s debate? Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/21/24): This week, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast Thom Serafin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk June’s Serafin Power Poll, what summer in Chicago will look like with the DNC, NASCAR, Lolla, & more taking over, and why President Joe Biden’s team keeps letting him look lost in public in the run-up to the first debate. Plus, Kasso wonders how far the White House & CNN will go to keep people from believing their own eyes?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2218906 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:52:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/21/24): This week, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast Thom Serafin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk June’s Serafin Power Poll, what summer in Chicago will look like with the DNC, NASCAR, Lolla, & more taking over, and why President Joe Biden’s […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (06/21/24): This week, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast Thom Serafin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk June’s Serafin Power Poll, what summer in Chicago will look like with the DNC, NASCAR, Lolla, & more taking over, and why President Joe Biden’s […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: From running the Pamplona bulls with a Chicago Bear to a tarmac meeting with KGB, Michael Ledwith has some stories to tell Chicago Way w/John Kass: From running the Pamplona bulls with a Chicago Bear to a tarmac meeting with KGB, Michael Ledwith has some stories to tell Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/14/24): Regular contributor to JohnKassNews.com Michael Ledwith (@ledwith_michael) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin so they can learn more about the man behind great columns like “An Irish Fable” and of course “Part 2″ and to discuss his latest, “As DNC Nears, Do Chicago Cops Have Any Leverage to Do Their Jobs?”

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2207367 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:56:05 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/14/24): Regular contributor to JohnKassNews.com Michael Ledwith (@ledwith_michael) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin so they can learn more about the man behind great columns like “An Irish Fable” and of course “Part 2″ and to discuss his latest, “As DNC Nears, Do Chicago Cops Have Any Leverage to Do Their […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (06/14/24): Regular contributor to JohnKassNews.com Michael Ledwith (@ledwith_michael) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin so they can learn more about the man behind great columns like “An Irish Fable” and of course “Part 2″ and to discuss his latest, “As DNC Nears, Do Chicago Cops Have Any Leverage to Do Their […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: Summer in the banana republic city, lessons from a Turkish coup Chicago Way w/John Kass: Summer in the banana republic city, lessons from a Turkish coup Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/07/24): Nicholas Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience focused on Aegean/Eastern Mediterranean issues, joins his brother John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about modern liberalism pulling the U.S. into a banana republic and how Kemalists wrote their playbook. Plus, Kasso wonders why Jussie Smollett’s hoax went viral overnight but when a couple is attacked by progressive youths in the very same spot, crickets from the mainstream media?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2194958 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:37:15 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/07/24): Nicholas Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience focused on Aegean/Eastern Mediterranean issues, joins his brother John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about modern liberalism pulling the U.S. into a banana republic and how Kemalists wrote their playbook. Plus, Kasso wonders why Jussie Smollett’s hoax went […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (06/07/24): Nicholas Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience focused on Aegean/Eastern Mediterranean issues, joins his brother John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about modern liberalism pulling the U.S. into a banana republic and how Kemalists wrote their playbook. Plus, Kasso wonders why Jussie Smollett’s hoax went […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: When the empire falls, more than just ribs will be left broken Chicago Way w/John Kass: When the empire falls, more than just ribs will be left broken Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/31/24): RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at how Donald Trump’s legal issues hamper (or don’t) his chances in the general election come November, if sanity can ever be regained in the arena of political discourse, and will the Republic rebound from the weaponization of the media & more importantly, the courts. Plus, Kasso sits on the wall of a crumbling empire, nursing his broken ribs.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2184312 Fri, 31 May 2024 14:31:55 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/31/24): RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at how Donald Trump’s legal issues hamper (or don’t) his chances in the general election come November, if sanity can ever be regained in the arena of political discourse, and will the Republic rebound from the weaponization of […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (05/31/24): RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at how Donald Trump’s legal issues hamper (or don’t) his chances in the general election come November, if sanity can ever be regained in the arena of political discourse, and will the Republic rebound from the weaponization of […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago Chicago Way w/John Kass: A health update and tribute to the best wife in the universe Chicago Way w/John Kass: A health update and tribute to the best wife in the universe Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/24/24): John Kass has an update on his health and explains why Nikki Haley could cause him to become a ‘commie.’ Jeff Carlin explains the science behind beer temperatures and Kasso celebrates his wife Betty on the anniversary of their marriage with the story of being left gobsmacked the moment they first met.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2174977 Fri, 24 May 2024 20:21:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/24/24): John Kass has an update on his health and explains why Nikki Haley could cause him to become a ‘commie.’ Jeff Carlin explains the science behind beer temperatures and Kasso celebrates his wife Betty on the anniversary of their marriage with the story of being left gobsmacked the moment they […]WGN PlusChicago Way w/John Kass (05/24/24): John Kass has an update on his health and explains why Nikki Haley could cause him to become a ‘commie.’ Jeff Carlin explains the science behind beer temperatures and Kasso celebrates his wife Betty on the anniversary of their marriage with the story of being left gobsmacked the moment they […]The,Chicago,Way,John,Kass,Jeff,Carlin,news,politics,Tribune,columnist,WGN,Plus,Radio,Chicago