Podcast appearances and mentions of John Kass

Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/27/25): This week, John Kass tries to get to the bottom of Jeff Carlin’s bad mood by sharing stories from his weekend in the city celebrating his wedding 39th wedding anniversary. Plus, Kasso wonders if his love for Chicago can ever be redeemed. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, […]

John Kass is in for Amy Jacobson this morning 11:01- Embarrassing moment for Claire Shipman, wife of Jay Carney. 22:42- Naperville School District 203 meeting: Parents debate over transgender student competing in middle school track meet 30:25- Doocy: Trump's Foreign Policy Doctrine Is "Where People Stop Being Polite And Start Getting Real," Like "The Real World" 52:11- Arrested Rep. McIver: We Went To ICE Facility "To Do Our Jobs," The "Tense" Situation Was Created By ICE 1:10:59- Stephen Moore is a noted economist and author of The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer. He joined Dan Proft and John Kass with reaction to House passage of the Big Beautiful Bill. 1:22:54- I was alone on shift when Newark air traffic control went dark 1:28:33- William Jacobson is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School. Founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation. He joined Dan Proft and John Kass with reaction to the murder two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, DC 1:48:42- Daniel DePetris is a fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune and Newsweek. He joined Dan Proft and John Kass to talk about the latest in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. 2:00:31- Johnny from Jesse Watters attends Comey book signing…sign my sea shell? 2:04:32- Michael Goodwin is a New York Post Columnist. He joined Dan Proft and John Kass with reaction to President Biden's cancer announcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/19/25): RealClear Politics' Tom Bevan is here to discuss James Comey selling seashells by the seashore and what could be considered one of the greatest scandals in presidential history, the cover-up of Joe Biden’s health problems. John Kass & Jeff Carlin also ask Tom about Rahm Emanuel facing off against JB Pritzker in […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/12/25): This week, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to look at why he thinks Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson perpetuating a patronage scheme by steering ‘PlayStreets’ contracts away from Latino wards and into wards where Mayor Johnson is trying to curry favor. Also, Ald. Lopez also hints […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/05/25): This week, former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools (1995-2001) & candidate for mayor, Paul Vallas joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at how Governor JB ‘Master Oligarch of Illinois’ Pritzker is doing running the state and shares a stories about being brought before the him to […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/29/25): On this edition, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with an analysis of how Sen. Dick Durbin announcing he won’t run for reelection will shuffle the deck in Illinois politics and what Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/20/25): John Kass takes time to talk about the meaning of Easter (it’s not really about chocolate bunnies and jelly beans) and what it means to his family. From John Kass & Jeff Carlin, Happy Easter, blessings of love. Christos Anesti! Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/14/25): This week, Charles Lipson is back to talk about how education has changed and how it is impacting institutions of higher learning. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and he joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin for a lively discussion. […]

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson with HotAir.com and the Host of the Duane's World Podcast. They discuss trending political subjects including Anderson Cooper misgendering someone at a town hall, the White House being done with virtue signaling, and more. They then discuss a recent article titled, "Wall Street Panicans and Democrat Fearmongers -- What do we owe America's children?" by John Kass.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark explains a fascinating story about how a country singer explained to Donald Trump why supporters don't like when he discusses the vaccine. Mark is then joined in studio by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. They discuss the latest trending political news and what brings him into St. Louis. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is then joined by Steve Ehlmann, a St. Charles County Executive who discusses plans for new regional police training center that was just announced by the County Executive in St Charles, St Louis, Jefferson, and Franklin counties. He also discusses how he will get along with new St. Louis mayor Cara Spencer. In this segment, Mark is joined by Jeff Jarrett, the Senior VP and partner at Contemporary Productions. He discusses this year's Evolution Festival lineup that was just announced. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson with HotAir.com and the Host of the Duane's World Podcast. They discuss trending political subjects including Anderson Cooper misgendering someone at a town hall, the White House being done with virtue signaling, and more. They then discuss a recent article titled, "Wall Street Panicans and Democrat Fearmongers -- What do we owe America's children?" by John Kass. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Tom Bevan, Phil Wegmann, and Richard Porter discuss Trump's surprise move pulling back on tariffs for everyone - except China. Then, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon & Sean Trende discuss Ken Paxton's entry into the TX GOP Senate primary, and the news a Trump judge ruled in favor of the AP in their suit against the administration. Next, Carl Cannon talks to Salena Zito, who visited a steel factory in PA and wrote about it for the Washington Post. And finally, Tom Bevan talks to John Kass about his column on Trump's tariff strategy.

Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/07/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin tackle the often violent ‘street takeovers’ plaguing Chicago’s business district, President Donald Trump’s policy of raising tariffs to put an end to ‘globalization,’ and various district court judges blocking executive actions by President Trump. Plus, Kasso wonders why Chicago’s city leaders are afraid […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/31/25): On this episode, author and retired director of medical intensive care at Cook County Hospital in Chicago for over 20 years, Dr. Cory Franklin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss why the JFK assassination has captivated conspiracy theorists and the general public for decades and what we, if […]

John Kass is in for Amy Jacobson this morning 11:17- Federal immigration authorities detain international Tufts graduate student 31:10- Musk to Bret Baier: we routinely encounter waste of $1B 53:34- College Student Under Fire After Asking Administrators What They Do All Day 1:11:29- John Hinderaker is the President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline. He joined Dan Proft and John Kass with reaction to Tim Walz potentially re-entering the national spotlight. He always weighed in on Elon Musk’s interview with Bret Baier on what DOGE has accomplished so far. 1:29:12- Christian Toto is the host of “The Hollywood in Toto Podcast ” – hollywoodintoto.com. He joined Dan Proft and John Kass to talk about the collapse of the new live action Snow White at the box office 1:49:45- Jon Stewart and Ezra Klein learn about waste, fraud and abuse 2:02:28- OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So writes John Kass, in an essay that Andrew Malcolm flagged for our latest episode. The mainstream media certainly seems on board with the effort to kill Tesla; Andrew and I compare their coverage of an extended domestic-terror campaign against Elon Musk's business interests and their obsession with January 6. The potential return of Rahm Emanuel gives Andrew a chance to recall his earlier connection to the former mayor of Chicago at the beginning of Emanuel's career. And can we really keep up with China's naval expansion?

Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/24/25): John Kass & Jeff Carlin tackle Chicago Mayor Brandon calling himself the second coming of Harold Washington, his campaign donations from a law firm involved in a lawsuit with the city, and how begging for a 3% kickback from city vendors is working out. Plus, Carlin has an early nominee […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/17/25): A newcomer to the podcast, Chicago Police Chief of Detectives (ret.) Gene Roy joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about how wearing a badge in Chicago has changed over the last forty years and look at what he sees as major flaws with the criminal justice & courts […]

Last week was not a very good week for the Democrats. It was one of their worst weeks as a party in modern political history! From a tense, behind-closed-doors meeting with their House leadership to their disastrous public behavior, I'm taking you through how the Democrats are unraveling before our eyes. With Trump's approval ratings soaring—especially among younger voters—while the Democrats continue to flounder with no clear message, it's clear their strategy is backfiring. Tune in as I give my take on why the Democrat Party is in full meltdown mode and how President Trump's policies are striking a chord with more and more Americans.--Go to http://patriotmobile.com/turleytalks or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service today*The content presented by sponsors may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, Turley Talks may receive a small commission.*Go Beyond the Video—Get Exclusive Show Notes Delivered Straight to Your Inbox https://turley.pub/turleyrecapHighlights:“Everywhere you look today, there is article after article absolutely torching the Democrats, torching their leadership, torching their membership, torching their total breakdown in any coherent messaging.”“Their hatred of Trump has effectively made them insidiously hateful, and that hate is translating in a historic popularity plunge.” Timestamps: [00:21] Democrats had a ‘come to Jesus' meeting as House Democratic Leadership berated their party members for their on-camera behavior[05:27] Chicago Tribune's John Kass' article ‘The Democrats are locked in their own hell'[07:47] Victor Davis Hanson: ‘Hatred Blinds the Democrats to their own unpopularity'[09:35] Democrats losing the younger voters--Join my new Courageous Conservative Club and get equipped to fight back and restore foundational values. Learn more at http://fight.turleytalks.com/joinThank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review.FOLLOW me on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalksSign up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts to get lots of articles on conservative trends: https://turleytalks.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter**The use of any copyrighted material in this podcast is done so for educational and informational purposes only including parody, commentary, and criticism. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). It is believed that this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.

Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/10/25): Charles Lipson, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago and an author whose writings can be found in the Spectator, Spectator World, The Telegraph, and more. On the docket, President Trump’s address to […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/03/25): Nicholas S. Kass joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin on the last episode to discuss the momentous blowup between President Donald Trump & President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House and what this means for the future of Europe and NATO. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/24/25): New York Post columnist Miranda Devine joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to discuss President Trump’s breakneck first month back in office and why bulldogs like Kash Patel & Elon Musk have the Deep State reeling from the breadth and scope of their efficiency. Plus, Kass wonders if an English Bulldog should be […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/17/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin take on the week’s news, starting with the long-awaited guilty verdict in People v. Michael J. Madigan and ending with tear-jerking film recommendations. Also on the docket, ex-governor Rod Blagojevich was back in the headlines after receiving a full pardon from President Donald […]

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann discuss VP Vance's blistering speech at the Munich Security Conference and news that up to 200,000 more federal employees may be on the chopping block. Then they discuss Phil's story about MO GOP Sen. Josh Hawley's labor reform bill.  Carl Cannon interviews Jonathan Turley about free speech and the RealClear Samizdat Prize. And then Tom Bevan talks to former Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass about former IL Speaker Mike Madigan's conviction on 10 counts of conspiracy to commit bribery and wire fraud. 

Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/10/25): Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) explains the special purpose room that houses a bounty of gifts on the 5th Floor of Chicago City Call and why he thinks it will take someone special to help Chicago course-correct before it’s too late. Plus, Kasso wonders who […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/03/24): This week, a retired American diplomat with over 30 years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters and who also happens to be John's younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about why he signed his name to […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/27/25): Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin this week with a focus on President Donald Trump’s ‘First Hundred Hours,’ his trips to North Carolina & California, and what pushback from within the GOP he might […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/20/25): Inauguration Day is here and so is Dan Proft, co-host of “The Morning Answer” radio program and host of ‘Counter Culture’ podcast, to join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at what Lawfare ‘retribution’ and ‘vengeance’ the Trump Administration will dole out with the likes of Kash Patel […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/13/25): On this episode, Austin Berg is here from the Illinois Policy Institute to explain why Chicago needs a charter, a new mayor, and better fiscal sense to John Kass & Jeff Carlin. Plus, Kasso wonders if Idiot Wind(s) is a only a coastal concern? Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/06/25): In the first episode of 2025, John Kass & Jeff Carlin try to make sense of this year’s collection of the Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, look forward to what 2025 has in store, and share a couple of recipes for staying warm. Plus, Kasso offers up a couple of […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/30/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin on the last episode of 2024 is a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on Middle East security matters and who also happens to be John's younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass. The discussion centers […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/23/24):  On the Christmas Edition, John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by Jude Russo, the managing editor of The American Conservative, with a look at how the President-elect Donald Trump’s challenges in 2025 and what it means be a conservative in the modern Republican party. Plus, Kass has a Christmas […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/16/24): On this edition, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) discusses what it takes for Chicago Mayor Brandon “Brandito” Johnson to have his approval rating drop to 14% and whether or not Lopez & the coalition of Alders opposing Johnson’s rubberstamp agenda can protect the citizens from another ‘parking-meter-esque’ budget deal. Plus, Kasso wonders […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/09/24): This week, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to talk about his latest piece writings, President-elect Donald Trump’s transition to power, and what Republicans must do now that they have all the cards. Plus, […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/02/24): In a post Thanksgiving hangover, John Kass & Jeff Carlin look at what’s next for the mainstream media and ruling class in Washington, Illinois, & Chicago after Donald Trump takes office. Plus, Kasso gets a couple of book suggestions: The Iron Heel & The Elite. Check out more from Kass […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/25/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a veteran, mother, politician, and conservative radio voice in Illinois, Jeanne Ives to talks about the need for Republicans in Illinois to stand up to Gov. JB Pritzker, what Donald Trump’s second term as President will mean for corruption in Illinois, […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/18/24): As Donald Trump loads up his cabinet with his most loyal supporters, the man behind Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins Jeff Carlin and John Kass with a look at how voting demographics shifted in 2024 and what that means for Trump’s early days […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/11/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters and who also happens to be John's younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass. On the docket, Nick lays out what’s next for […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/04/24): As the 2024 election cycle winds down, RealClear Politics' Tom Bevan is here with an analysis of polls, pandering, & punditry. Tom join John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at what happens when polls don’t match results and a preview of RealClearPolitic‘s election night live coverage feat. Carl […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/28/24): As Donald Trump rallies his base at Madison Square Garden & Kamala Harris sends Hillary Clinton on the attack, John Kass & Jeff Carlin what happens to the Democrats if things don’t go their way. Plus, Kasso wonders if the ‘F-word’ should be thrown around by those who know nothing […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/21/24): Two weeks before Election Day, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to look at some of his recent pieces on Kamala Harris’ propensity to hurt her own chances, ‘What if the Electoral College vote is […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/13/24): Southwest Side Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) brings John Kass & Jeff Carlin up to speed on Mayor Brandon Johnson clashing with the Chicago City Council, reporters, and decorators as the city faces one financial crisis, after the next. Plus, Kasso wonders who will rise to take on Mayor Johnson in […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/07/24): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.org joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about how Chicago’s school system fails its students and is driving the city off a financial cliff as Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes CPS CEO Pedro Martinez out. Plus, Kasso wonders what monster will replace the […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/30/24): New York Post columnist Miranda Devine joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to discuss her new book, The Big Guy: How a President and His Son Sold Out America about how the Biden Family has used their influence to manipulate the levers of power and enrich themselves. Plus, Kasso wonders […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/23/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters and who also happens to be John's younger brother, Nicholas S. Kass. On the docket, Iranian-sponsored hacking of the Trump campaign, […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/16/24): This week, Corey Brooks, the Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church & the Founder/CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about why he thinks Democrats continue to ‘play Black people for fools‘ by convincing them to vote against leaders & legislation the would […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/09/24): Just ahead of the first head-to-head debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and ex-President Donald Trump, the President of the Independent Women’s Forum, Carrie Lukas, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss her piece in The Federalist titled “Kamala Harris' Campaign Is Making Women Look Incompetent.” Plus, Kasso wonders […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/03/24): This week, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with insight from his Power Poll Podcast on who the MVP of Chicago’s role as host of the 2024 DNC, why Vice President Kamala Harris’ best plan […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/26/24): This week, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to assess the DNC in Chicago, look at what RFK Jr. brings to Donald Trump’s campaign, and gauge what Democrats see in Vice President Kamala Harris […]

Megyn Kelly is joined by Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Andrew Walworth of RealClearPolitics to discuss the latest from the Democratic National Convention, the violent anti-Israel protesters, the absurdity of the protesters wearing abortion pill costumes, free abortions and vasectomies outside the DNC, a "land acknowledgment" kicking off the DNC, what to expect in President Biden's speech tonight, how there is continued resentment from Biden and his supporters about how the the Democratic elite pushed him out as the nominee, Harris' new economic policy banning "price gouging," the backlash that she has received, the truth about inflation and the current state of the economy, and more. Then John Kass of John Kass News joins to discuss the violent anti-Israel protesters hoping to “shut down the DNC" and targeting "Killer Kamala," the ridiculous Chicago mayor and Illinois governor, the hypocrisy of the “joy” at the DNC in Chicago as violence continues, the skyrocketing crime rates in Chicago, and more. Then Kamala impersonator Estee Palti joins to discuss how she went viral on TikTok impersonating Harris, the absurdity of the way Harris talks and her total lack of authenticity, the keys to the impression including the laugh and the repeated phrases that don't mean anything, why the left doesn't want to make fun of Harris, and more. Plus, Megyn pays tribute to legendary broadcaster and her friend Phil Donahue.Bevan, Cannon, Walworth - https://www.realclearpolitics.com/Kass - https://johnkassnews.com/Palti - https://linktr.ee/mommyrn88American Financing: https://AmericanFinancing.net/KELLY NMLS 182334 - https://NMLSConsumerAccess.orgDone with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com/ Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/19/24): To kick of the DNC in Chicago, the co-founder of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan, is here to preview his teams daily broadcasts on SiriusXM and discuss how the City of Big Shoulders will handle the influx of Democrats & protestors. Plus, Kasso wonders if anyone remembers the ‘wood shampoo’ of ’68? […]