Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez discusses why Chicago’s 911 mental health response team has struggled despite Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign promises and what it means for public safety. Former Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel weighs in on the proposal to create a dedicated Chicago Transit Authority police force to combat crime on public transit. Former Ted Cruz chief of staff Paul Teller explains why America’s aging infrastructure has become a national security concern and argues the growing backlog benefits China. The show also features Navy veteran and small business owner Lee Drane, who shares the story behind his Kenosha shop and reflects on entrepreneurship as America approaches its 250th anniversary.

Key Segments:

• Chicago's struggling 911 mental health response

• Should the CTA have its own police force?

• America's infrastructure backlog and China

• Navy veteran builds a business ahead of America's 250th