About this episode
The episode discusses political calls for resignation, mayoral candidacy, new taxation measures, and summer jazz performances on the Red Line.
Democratic Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is the latest prominent Illinois political leader to call for Chicago’s top federal prosecutor to resign. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza says she is officially running for Chicago mayor in 2027. Illinois lawmakers are propping up next year’s state budget by taxing things that haven’t been taxed before, including social media companies and prediction markets like Kalshi. Plus, if you happen to be on a Red Line platform this summer, you may hear some jazz music floating through the air. This summer, jazz bands organized by Mandala South Asian Arts are billed to play monthly at different Red Line train stations along your evening commute. Last week marked the first, at the Howard Red Line station.
Topics covered
- politics
- Chicago mayoral race
- state budget
- taxation
- jazz music
- public transport
Keywords
- Jesus Garcia
- Susana Mendoza
- Chicago mayor
- state budget
- jazz music
- Red Line
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mandala South Asian Arts
Places: Chicago
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