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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.
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Society norms say get married, have children, fit yourself into the little box and conform to the rules. When I made the conscious decision that I wanted to stay single for life and not have kids it was unfathomable to many of the people around me. You are not being truthful to yourself! You will change your mind when you find the one! Oh and my favourite what are you broken? Then one day "Fuck That Shit!" came out of my mouth aimed at someone who had no business being in my business! That w ...
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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. Plu…
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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. Check out mo…
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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…
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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?” Check out m…
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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 Smoll…
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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 & mor…
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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. Check out m…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Biden stabs Israel in the back while the media loses it over a Stormy show trial
Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/10/24): This week, John Kass has an update on his health and recovers from a ‘Rick & Morty’ fueled fever dream starring Stormy Daniels on the witness stand, Joe Biden turning his back on American hostages in Rafah, and Brandon Johnson begging for a bailout in Springfield. Plus, Kasso & Jeff Carlin salute mothers everywhe…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/03/24): 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 react to violent protests across the country on college campuses, the path to the White House for Joe Biden & Donald Trump, and what happens to the First Amendmen…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/26/24): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.com joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the proposed $5 billion lakefront stadium project proposed by the Chicago Bears & Mayor Brandon Johnson. Plus, Kasso reviews Civil War and how it compares to what we know from history. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNew…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/19/24): Joining the discussion with John Kass & Jeff Carlin is author & director of medical intensive care at Cook County Hospital in Chicago for over 25 years, Dr. Cory Franklin, to talk about his interesting new book, “THE COVID DIARIES: 2020-2024: Anatomy of a Contagion As It Happened”. Plus, Kasso wonders what happen…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/15/24): John Kass is back for a discussion on the moment in time when O.J. Simpson was acquitted in the deaths of Nicole Brown & Ron Goldman, what happens next in the Dexter Reed Case, and what it was like standing before the eclipse in totality. Plus, Kass remembers a classic moment in TV history and what it means about…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/05/24): This week, an update from Kass on his health and Jeff Carlin tags in Rick DiMaio, longtime meteorologist and adjunct professor of Aviation Meteorology at Lewis University, to celebrate the total eclipse on April, 8th and the outlook for cloud cover or clear skies. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or c…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/28/24): After a week off, John Kass is back with veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin. Along with Jeff Carlin, the group discuss how the failures at the Chicago Board of Elections have raise a lot of questions about election integrity in Cook County. Thom also pre…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/18/24): On this edition, John Kass and Jeff Carlin welcome John’s younger brother, Nicholas Spyridon Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters. For this conversation, Nick offers up deeper insights into American diplomacy and mil…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/15/24): To celebrate the Feast of Saint Patrick, 1st generation Southside Irishman & English teacher Pat Hickey joins the podcast to discuss his family’s history on the island, the great Irish habit of saving civilization from itself, and Two Gored Bulls of Ireland. Plus, Kass & Carlin take Steve Cochran to task for bein…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/11/24): On this edition, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin with a look at the race for the White House, Fani Willis’ legal woes, and President Biden’s two-state solution – Michigan and Minnesota. Plus, Kasso wonders if…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/07/24): Joining the conversation today with John Kass & Jeff Carlin is Erin Geary, who tapped into her 30+ years as of experience as an educator in Chicago Public Schools, the Archdiocese, and beyond to write a great piece entitled “No Chicago Rebrand Needed, Education and Public Safety Above Cheap PR”, to discuss the au…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/04/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin on this episode is Leland Vittert, the host of On Balance w/Leland Vittert and D.C. correspondent for NewsNation, to discuss how Super Tuesday might impact the future of Nikki Haley’s campaign, possible VP picks for Donald Trump, and ‘photo-op food drops’ in Gaza by Joe Biden’s adm…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/01/24): 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 a brilliant piece he wrote titled “America Works. DEI Doesn’t.” Pastor Brooks also explains how politicians like Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson abandon his cause af…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/26/24): RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan looks at the future of Nikki Haley’s campaign, discusses what a third-party candidate means for Donald Trump & Joe Biden, and celebrates the debut of “RealClearPolitics” on SiriusXM. Plus, Kasso wonders if Heidi Przybyla has ever read the Declaration of Independence or the Constituti…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/23/24): News Director for Florida’s Voice, Anita Padilla is back with a breakdown of why the citizens of Chicago are coming out in droves to give Mayor Brandon Johnson a piece of their mind as ‘migrants’ pour into the countries’ major cities, disrupting everyday life. Plus, Kasso wonders if Cook County President Toni Pre…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/19/24): One this edition, former Chicago Tribune editor & veteran of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, John Gorman talks about his first book Death Before Life and why the race for State’s Attorney is important for Chicagoans. Gorman joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin for a great discussion and offers up a great stor…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/16/24): Austin Berg is here from the Illinois Policy Institute with a breakdown of how things are going at the Chicago Teachers Union controlled City Hall. Austin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at how Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle is attempting to distance themselves from Mayor Brandon Johnson after a…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/12/24): 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 Kass. The younger Kass breaks down what happens when the ‘deep state’ needs to d…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/05/24): On episode 426, Senior Technical Producer & life-long southside resident of Chicago Brian Althimer joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to share his perspective as someone who was born Englewood and has seen how crime & disinvestment have changed the South Side of the city over his lifetime. Plus, Kasso wonders what sec…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/29/24): This week, Amber Duke (Athey) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss her new book, ‘The Snowflakes’ Revolt: How Woke Millennials Hijacked American Media.’ Amber also talks about being cancelled at WMAL and how newsrooms across the country have lost their credibility after allowing ‘Snowflakes’ to press their il…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Tom Bevan looks at DeSantis’ campaign blunders, the ‘Veep primary’ in New Hampshire, and what about M.O.?
Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/22/24): RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan breaks down what Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s campaign got foolishly wrong, how the GOP ’24 primary is really a Vice Presidential primary, why Nikki Hailey will never be Donald Trump’s VP pick (but Elise Stefanik or Tim Scott will be), and what happens when liberals realize Joe Bi…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/15/24): This week, hometown reporter Anita Padilla talks about her time covering Chicago and what is next as she embarks on a new role as News Director for Florida’s Voice. Plus, John Kass & Jeff Carlin wonder if Mayor Brandon Johnson is cracking from the pressure of membership in Chicago’s clown-carpool of politics? Che…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/01/24): To close out 2023, friend of the show Charles Lipson (the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss Charles’ piece in RealClearPolitics about Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ‘Hat Trick of Dreadful Policies’ and what that means fo…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/25/23): John Kass & Jeff Carlin discuss former Chicago Way power broker Ed Burke being found guilty of corruption after serving more than 45 years on the City Council and what that means for the verdict in the future of the Chicago Way. Plus, Kasso wonders who has earned the Moutza of the Month for December (Colorado Sup…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass: The Machine, The System, and The Chumbolones who pay for it with their homes
Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/18/23): On this edition, the host of the Counterculture podcast and conservative political advocate Dan Proft joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss Dan’s first crack at writing a column for John. Kasso also wonders if Dan is up for tackling the ‘Sentimental Barbarian’ and coming around to loving soccer. Check out more…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/11/23): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is John’s younger brother Nicholas Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on matters pertaining to the Eastern Mediterranean, to discuss why thoughtful foreign policy leadership is so important an…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/04/23): Steve Huntley, columnist, distinguished veteran Chicago editor and newspaperman (and now frequent contributor to johnkassnews.com) is our guest on this edition. John Kass & Jeff Carlin get a preview of Steve’s latest on the crisis in Israel & Gaza. Plus, Kasso wonders if Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blaming cons…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/28/23): This week, John Kass & Jeff are joined by Rafael Mangual, the Nick Ohnell Fellow and head of research for the Policing and Public Safety Initiative at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal, to discuss what Kim Foxx, Tim Edwards, George Soros, and their ilk get wrong about basic crime &…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/15/23): This week we’re behind the scenes as John Kass & Jeff Carlin are on the road this week for a photoshoot. Kasso is launching some merch soon for JohnKassNews.com and former neighbor & veteran photographer, Bill Melonides of MVP Studio Photography is the man for the job (he’s also written for JohnKassNews.com along…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/06/23): No guest this week as John Kass & Jeff Carlin look at the start of former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke’s federal corruption trial, a historic moment in Chicago politics. Plus, an update from the Rauschenbergers as we learn of Emilee making it to Cairo as she finally made it out of Gaza. Check out more from Kass at J…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/01/23): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin meet Elgin-native John Rauschenberger to learn about his daughter Emilee Rauschenberger’s plight in southern Gaza after the violence of 10/7. During a visit to see sick family, Emilee, her Palestinian-born husband Mohammad, and their five children have been relocated to an area …
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/22/23): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.com joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss his recent visit to a Chicago Police Station at Division & Larrabee to talk with migrants who have been recently bused from the US/Mexico border and forced to live in tents (if they’re lucky) or outside the police station. T…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/17/23): This week, John Kass’ younger brother Nicholas Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on matters pertaining to the Eastern Mediterranean, joins the conversation to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas and the destruction of innocent l…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/10/23): On the 411th episode, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to with a sober look at the situation leading up to the events unfolding in Israel & what the future might hold for the Middle East. Plus, Kasso wonders if …
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/02/23): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin catch up with former Chicago Alderman Roderick Sawyer (6th – parts of Chatham, Englewood, and West Englewood) to better understand why Chicago is a sanctuary city and how the large influx of migrants/immigrants/refugees to city are creating pressure on scarce resources that resi…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/26/23): On this episode, John Kass & Jeff Carlin offer a social media ‘tip-o-the-hat’ to Chicago Teacher’s Union’s Stacy Davis Gates for taking time from her busy schedule spending CTU funds without answering to anyone and engaging in her child’s Catholic school education to offer up a quality takedown of Kass. Plus, for…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/20/23): On this special episode, John Kass & Jeff Carlin head to Wilmette, IL for an event hosted by Beth Feeley & Ted Dabrowski of the New Trier Neighbors featuring a conversation between Kass and the co-host of WIND 560’s Morning Answer, Dan Proft. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@john…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/11/23): Paul Vallas, former candidate for Chicago Mayor and CEO of Chicago Public Schools, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the hypocrisy of Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates sending her child to a private school, even though she has a history of calling private schools fascist & racist instituti…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/04/23): To close out the summer with John Kass & Jeff Carlin is John’s younger brother Nicholas Spyridon Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience -focused on Aegean/Eastern Mediterranean issues, checking in from Romania (watch out for bears!) to discuss what the conflict in Ukraine will look lik…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/28/23): This week, RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to look at the most impressive performances in the first Republican National Committee presidential debate of the 2024 election. Were some of them so weak that they caused irreparable harm to their political ambitions? And Kasso wonders out …
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/21/23): Chicago mother, author and teacher Erin Geary joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the state of Chicago’s Public Schools. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4151069/4151069_2023-08-21-223909.64kmono.mp3 Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com Follow @John_Kass Fol…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/14/23): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin are together to discuss Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson firing Dr. Alison Arwady late Friday and the fallout from that decision. Plus, Kasso tells the story of a dark stranger who comforted him in a time of need that turned out to be NHL Hall of Famer Chris Chelios. Check out more…
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