
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 104 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

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 t... more
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 ... more
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-an... more
Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/12/26): Thom Serafin, long-time political strategist, Communicator in Chief of Serafin & Associates, & newly collaborating with Mercury Illinois, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with some much needed perspective on who are t... more
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Great pod, but I do miss John’s squeaky chair
We need more podcast-you make in packed-for the clueless people!!!
I stared with John Kass when he wrote for the Tribune. Truly great journalism that is sadly lost in today’s click bait, easy answers social media method of delivering news. I’m glad to still be able to catch his thought provoking content on this podcast. Keep it up John.
John Kass talks about nothing important.
Jk knows where the bodies are still walking!
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The podcast provides a sharp and engaging exploration of news and political issues specific to Chicago, infused with personal anecdotes and humor from its hosts. Discussions often revolve around local governance, crime rates, and socio-political dynamics, while addressing pressing social issues that resonate with the community. The hosts invite various guests, including political figures and experts, who share unique insights on the complexities of Chicago's culture, democracy, and public safety. This podcast stands out for its candid commentary on contentious topics, making it particularly appealing to listeners who appreciate unfiltered discussions about local and national affairs.
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Recent guests on The Chicago Way include:
1. Joe Abraham
2. Pastor Corey Brooks
3. Thomas Weitzel
4. Jim Barker
5. Beth Haritzi
6. James R. Brown
7. Robert Milan
8. Joe Abram
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