May 8, 2026
This conversation takes multiple twists and turns on where and when true leadership is revealed. Lissa & Thom welcome Dr. Thom Mayer, medical director of the NFL Players' Association.
You'll hear about his journey through crisis management on 911 at the Pentagon, during the war in Ukraine, and on the football field....
May 1, 2026
In
this episode, veteran Springfield reporter Ray Long joins Thom Serafin to
breakdown the recent developments in the Illinois political
corruption cases involving former Illinois House Speaker Mike
Madigan and the ComEd Four.
Ray does a deep dive on the legal
proceedings, court decisions, and implications for...
Apr 23, 2026
The biggest problem facing Chicago Public Schools is they're
focused on a pension crisis, and not whether second graders can
read.
In this episode, Lissa & Thom are
joined by Jessica Biggs — a candidate for CPS board president.
Jessica is a CPS parent, former principal, and veteran educator
with a practical vision...
Apr 15, 2026
Put on your safety belts for a conversation about the Land of
Lincoln's tax and population crisis.
Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago
Policy Center, joins Lissa & Thom to examine Illinois' fiscal
challenges and potential reforms for Chicago's governance. He
highlights the impact of high taxes,...
Apr 9, 2026
You've seen her byline reporting for the New York Times, Forbes,
Crain's Chicago Business, Block Club, and many more great
destinations for news. Leigh Giangreco has superpower
when it comes to unraveling complex stories.
In this episode, Lissa & Thom go
behind the scenes with Leigh on her recent work covering
the...