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The Crisis Cast

Sep 18, 2024

Time travel can be enlightening. During this trip through our show archives, we go back to the heals of the 2022 midterm elections. Paul Kendrick is the Executive Director of Rust Belt Rising, a grass roots grooming organization for Democrats.   Their mission is training candidates and their organizations to connect...


Sep 11, 2024

Here's a conversation that is both predictive and reflective on the potency of debates. Lissa Druss & Thom Serafin are in our chat room examine the stakes for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in what may be their only Presidential debate. We'll ask the question, "Is the Commission on Presidential Debates obsolete?"

Plus,...


Sep 3, 2024

It's time to hear from a voice dedicated to writing Illinois' comeback story.

Austin Berg has lived all over the Land of Lincoln, and is one of our state's most compelling change agents. During this episode, Lissa Druss and Thom Serafin get to the heart of how Austin engages action on governance issues, as VP of...


Aug 19, 2024

During any crisis, the "cool" heads prevail. In this episode we'll cover some Chicago's most daunting and outrageous challenges -- like an airport bulldozed in the middle of the night.

Forrest Claypool has held the highest leadership post at three of the most critical municipal institutions: the park district, the...


Aug 14, 2024

During this episode, Lissa Druss and Thom Serafin lean in on one particular question.
"What will the nationwide narrative on Chicago be following the 2024 Democratic National Convention?"
 
To get some answers, there's no better source than Rick Pearson, Chief Political Writer for the Chicago Tribune. Our conversation...