Program Overview
In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, host Andy Zopp leads a timely discussion on Chicago’s shifting political landscape and the rising threats to intellectual freedom. With Senator Dick Durbin’s seat up for grabs and the 2026 city budget taking shape, roundtable guests Sufyan Sohel, Francia Garcia Hernandez, and Adrian Segura weigh in on the political stakes. Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown and ALA’s Deborah Caldwell-Stone address growing federal attacks on libraries and museums, while Injustice Watch’s Kelly Garcia and children’s authors Veronica Appleton, James Morris Jr., and Kaylin Searles highlight the urgent need for inclusive storytelling and equal access to information.