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The Chicago Way

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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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Anatomy of conspiracy with...

The Chicago Way ·

2025/03/31

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 […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Mayor Brandon ‘Harold...

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2025/03/24

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 […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Why safety on the streets...

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2025/03/17

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 […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Charles Lipson on the truth...

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2025/03/10

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 […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: When fools rush in…and out

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2025/03/03

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. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Miranda ‘Bulldog’ Devine on...

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2025/02/24

Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/24/25): New York Post columnist Miranda Devine joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to discuss President Trump’s breakneck first month back in office and why bulldogs like Kash Patel & Elon Musk have the Deep State reeling from the breadth and scope of their efficiency. Plus, Kass wonders if an English Bulldog should be […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: The fall of Madigan and...

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2025/02/17

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 […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: The messianic complex...

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2025/02/10

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 […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: The Tulsi Effect

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2025/02/03

Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/03/24): 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 […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: The Good, the Bad, & the...

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2025/01/27

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 […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Trump 2.0

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2025/01/20

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 […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Idiot Wind

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2025/01/13

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 […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Hot Toddy or Buttered Rum?

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2025/01/06

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 […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: A chance to get things right...

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2024/12/30

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 […]

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Merry Christmas, from the Chicago Way

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2024/12/23

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 […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Mayor ‘Brandito’ scrambles,...

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2024/12/16

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 […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Can Trump’s DOGE-machine...

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2024/12/09

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, […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: When the leftovers are gone

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2024/12/02

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 […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Thankful for freedom and a...

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2024/11/25

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, […]

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Cabinet chaos

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2024/11/18

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 […]

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