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09/09/2026

Episode 4 of the talks all thing Black Student Success Plan.
According to Dom McKoy of the To & Through Project, it is the first articulation from Chicago Public Schools that despite our best efforts, we are not getting it right!
We also speak with Valerie Leonard, member of the committee and a lead organizer who got the plan into state law.
Lastly, we speak with Grace Asiegbu, freelance journalist who recently published an investigation on the plan's progress.
Listen to the episode using the link in the comments.

09/01/2026

Chicago will have its first fully elected school board this year. Are you up to speed on the issues that matter most? Listen to episode three of the

08/26/2026

The Who Sent You podcast is your audio voter guide to navigate the elected school board electionss.

08/19/2026

"We don't want nobody NOBODY sent!" Adlai Stevenson
Unless you're in the machine, or have an institution backing you, it's hard to navigate Chicago politics.
Whether you're a candidate, registered voter, or curious onlooker.
I created this podcast for the people who are often scrambling days before Election Day, not sure who to vote for and what they stand for.
During our time together, I'll introduce voters to candidates, give the mic to experts and analysts that lead every aspect of our lives, and amplify the voices of the disaffected electorate.
Episode 1 , featuring Tameka Walton, candidate for the Chicago Elected School Board District 10A, is ready for your listening pleasure.
Enjoy!
Link in comments.

Made it to My fourth one; this one I’m moderating.
08/12/2026

Made it to
My fourth one; this one I’m moderating.

08/05/2026

It’s been a week since candidates started circulating petitions and Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to make a decision about whether he’s going to run or not.
A UChicago poll from the Mansueto Institute concluded that voters are not excited about his candidacy.

08/05/2026

What’s a question you’d want to ask any Chicago mayoral candidate?

08/04/2026

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is running for mayor of . A July UChicago study concluded that 52% of voters are most excited about his candidacy.

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