Chicago Newsroom 2.0

Freedom of Speech and the Battle for Chicago’s Future

Program Air Date: 10/02/2025

Program Overview

In this special live edition of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, Andy Zopp and guest co-host Hugo Balta are joined by Congresswoman and Senate candidate Robin Kelly, State Senator and Congressional candidate Mike Simmons, and The Civic Federation’s Joe Ferguson for an in-depth conversation on Chicago’s biggest political battles and what’s at stake for the city’s future. The panel breaks down key issues shaping the political landscape and their potential impact on Chicagoans.