
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 (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 De... more
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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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 h... more
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 ... more
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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!
John’s brother is so knowledgeable uhh you know every 10 seconds
And umm uh you know
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In this series, listeners are presented with an insightful examination of contemporary news and politics, particularly centered around the unique challenges and cultural narratives of Chicago. The discussions often intertwine personal anecdotes with sharp political commentary, exploring critical issues such as crime, immigration policy, and the dynamics of local governance. With an emphasis on engaging guests from various sectors, the series highlights contrasting viewpoints on political events, offering a robust platform for debate and reflection on the complex political landscape. Notably, it captures the essence of Chicago's storied past and how that shapes its present, making it relevant for anyone interested in understanding urban poli... more
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1. Tom Bevan
2. James R. Brown
3. Ted Dabrowski
4. Robert Milan
5. Joe Abram
6. Brendan Reilly
7. Ray Lopez
8. James Banakis
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