The Crisis Cast

Crisis Cast Flashback: Al Gini "Survival Through Laughter"

Dec 31, 2024

We close out 2024 and our fifth season with some humorous wisdom from our archives.

Al Gini is an archaeologist of ideas, and renowned author. In this episode of The Crisis Cast, he shares his adventures in training future leaders as professor of Business Ethics at Loyola University of Chicago.

You'll meet his Uncle...

Greg Sakowicz - The Meaning of Christmas

Dec 12, 2024

We got a wake-up call during this episode of the Crisis Cast. On a show about problem solving during a crisis, Father Greg Sakowicz reminds us, "Life is a mystery to be lived, not a problem to be solved."

Father Greg is rector of Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral, and gives Lissa, Thom, and all of us some mysteries to...

Justin Kaufmann - Chicago's New Era of Council Chaos

Dec 5, 2024

On heals of the 2024 election, there's a lot stirring in our neighborhoods about the federal funding that may vanish. All of which collides with the City of Chicago's nearly $3 billion budget deficit.

Durning this episode, Justin Kaufmann of Axios Chicago joins Lissa & Thom to talk about our present day council...

Clare Takash - Healing Through Songs

Nov 26, 2024

Music therapy is innovating every day. Yet much of the practice is misunderstood. Clare Takash joins Lissa & Thom during this episode to explain her journey to becoming a music therapist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Music therapy provides the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions for...

Richard Irvin - Aurora's World

Nov 21, 2024

There's one powerful statement you'll always hear from the leader of Illinois' 2nd largest city.
"Don't tell me. Show me."

Richard Irvin is in his 2nd term as the Mayor of Aurora, and touts the city's innovative approach to empowering its citizens. During this episode of the Crisis Cast, Lissa Druss & Thom Serafin...