Feb 27, 2025
In
times of crisis, few organizations can rise to the occasion like
The Salvation Army. But a $24 million budget shortfall, driven by
Elon Musk's team at DOGE is putting the services "The Army"
provides in peril.
During this episode, we examine the
impact of massive federal funding cuts on non-profits. Lissa Druss
is...
Feb 22, 2025
We've had more than a week to digest the trial of former Illinois
House speaker Michael Madigan. We're still processing. Who better
to guide that thinking than the Chicago Tribune's investigative
reporter Ray Long.
In this episode, Ray joins Lissa &
Thom to explore the implications of Madigan's conviction...
Feb 13, 2025
Here's some political whiplash. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan historic corruption conviction lands just days after impeached Governor Rod Blagojevich is pardoned by President Donald Trump. Some might say, "Only in Illinois."
During this episode of the Crisis Cast, Lissa Druss and Thom Serafin contemplate...
Feb 6, 2025
How do you find the words, when events leave you speechless? That's
one of the questions that faced Los Angeles-based screenwriter and
producer Amy Guth during the recent wildfires.
During this episode, Thom Serafin
gets curious about writer's block and hidden narratives with Amy.
This is a conversation about getting...