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Chicago Way w/John Kass: The gunshot detection quagmire and the battle for city council
Nov 2, 2026

Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/02/26): In this episode of The Chicago Way, John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Alderman Raymond Lopez of the 15th Ward to dissect the shifting dynamics, high-stakes budgets, and political maneuvers inside Chicago’s Cit

Chicago Way w/John Kass: The end of an era — From Michigan Avenue to Ep. 566
Oct 26, 2026

Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/26/26): John Kass announced that John Kass News is winding down. Facing five strokes over three years, John is hanging up the spear: “I can’t do another one… We’re winding down now, and we know it’s time.” On this

Chicago Way w/John Kass: ‘White Guilt: A Documentary Essay’
Oct 19, 2026

Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/19/26): Dr. Carrie Mendoza joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week to talk about New Trier Neighbors (NTN) screening of ‘White Guilt: A Documentary Essay’ on Nov. 5th with a special guest panel that includes the film’s

Chicago Way w/John Kass: The time is now for independent media in Illinois
Oct 5, 2026

Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/05/26): 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 the need for independent media in

Chicago Way w/John Kass: When good food is simple, what more do you need?
Sep 28, 2026

Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/28/26): Revered Chicago restaurateur Jimmy Banakis joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss his recent visit to Greece, the foods scene there, and what he thinks every restaurant should do to insure people come back. Plus, Ka

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