Chicago Newsroom 2.0

Let Them Eat Cake

Program Air Date: 10/30/2025

Program Overview

In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, host Andy Zopp and guest co-host Shamil Clay unpack the fallout from the month-long government shutdown, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign funding controversy, and growing community pushback against ICE. The episode also features insightful conversations with Xchange Chicago about job opportunities, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater’s 30th season, and the Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards—spotlighting the intersection of politics, culture, and civic engagement in the city.