The Crisis Cast

Venezuela to Chicago – One Migrant Family's Journey

Jan 29, 2024

In this special edition of the Crisis Cast, we'll hear the personal account of a dangerous trek across multiple borders. We invite you to listen in on Thom Serafin's intimate conversation with a couple from Venezuela, who traveled on foot and on top of train cars in search of the American Dream.

We'll hear why they left...

Ben Szalinski - Springfield's Next Generation

Jan 23, 2024

There's a post-Madigan era emerging at Illinois' Capitol building – and beyond. During this episode, we examine which crisis in state government is top mind – and who are the dominant legislators with solutions. Lissa Druss and Thom Serafin are joined by the Daily Line's Ben Szalinski. Ben is covering the...

Ilyce Glink - Best Money Moves for 2024

Jan 16, 2024

One download with Ilyce Glink is never enough. We dive into part two of our recent chat with Ilyce. In this episode, all eyes and ears are on the long view of the economy.

2023 was a year of acceleration, and 2024 has a whole new set of speed bumps. Is the Fed on the right path managing inflation? How do you best...

Ilyce Glink - A "Silent" Depression?

Jan 9, 2024

A host of TikTokers have coined a name for the current economy as an economic "silent depression." While the monicker continues to churn in social media, Lissa Druss & Thom Serafin wanted to explore how it started. More importantly -- is it real?

During this episode we get into one of our favorite pasttimes: crisis...

Garry McCarthy - Public Safety's Critical Year

Jan 2, 2024

In 2024, all eyes will be on the streets of Chicago -- particularly in August, when the city hosts the Democratic National Convention.

We open our 5th season of the Crisis Cast with a voice that's been in the trenches when public safety is on the line. Garry McCarthy has led the design and enforcement of public safety...