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Chicago Contrarian, The Podcast

A summary conversation on news events and public affairs in Chicago.

info_outline Mayor Johnson’s tax package fails in Finance Cmte., CTA safety again in question, Maria Pappas joins mayoral race. 11/22/2025
info_outline CPS junkets on taxpayers’ dime, ICE’s impact on crime in Chicago, the state of the GOP in Chicago 11/15/2025
info_outline Mamdani prevails in New York City, Chuy Garcia rigs the game in the 4th Congressional District, Chicago’s great displacement. 11/08/2025
info_outline Illegal aliens, Indoctrination, and Indictment. 11/01/2025
info_outline No Kings, Pritzker disses Johnson’s Head Tax, Stacy Davis Gates takes charge over the IFT. 10/25/2025
info_outline Mayor Johnson rolled out his “Protecting Chicago” budget on Thursday. We’ll unpack his tax proposals. Paul Vallas questions who is most responsible for drops to crime in Chicago. Is it affordable housing or a new SA who is detaining criminals? Alder 10/18/2025
info_outline Paul Vallas critiques the Chicago City Council’s “apology for slavery” resolution. ICE shooting in Brighton Park creates a firestorm of controversy. Willie Wilson commentary in the Chicago Tribune says Jim Crow is returning to Chicago. 10/11/2025
info_outline Chicago Teachers Union social media post on Assata Shakur, media coverage of ICE/CBP operations in Chicago, the race to replace Representative Danny Davis. 10/04/2025
info_outline Chicago restaurants are in decline, Mayor Brandon Johnson declares law enforcement a “sickness, ”and the Chicago Public Schools dismisses Network employees. 09/27/2025
info_outline Mayor Johnson’s Financial Future Task Force submits its final report. Paul Vallas’ essay on media bias in its coverage of Chicago Police. Mayor Johnson has a tantrum at a weekly press conference. 09/20/2025
info_outline Judge Timothy Evans is ousted as chief judge of the Cook County Circuit Court, CTU lawsuit, and Brendan Reilly announces bid for Cook County Board president. 09/13/2025
info_outline Chicago prepares for Trump intervening in Chicago to address crime. Is the Chicago Public Schools considering permanent remote learning? We also take a look at candidates for the 9th congressional district. 09/06/2025
info_outline CPS passes budget, M3 Strategies poll on crime, mayoral field continues to develop, Trump weighs National Guard to Chicago 08/30/2025
info_outline Does Chicago need a Consent Decree for its justice system? Toni Preckwinkle’s reelection bid. Stacy Davis Gates lashes out at Governor J.B. Pritzker over school funding. 08/23/2025
info_outline CPS releases its budget; Cook County State’s Attorney declines to charge Chicago Police in Dexter Reed case. 08/16/2025
 
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