Is Chicago a bell-weather for other blue cities in America?  If so, what does Lori Lightfoot’s defeat portend for other big city mayors?  And what are the national implications of Chicago’s failing public schools?  We discuss with Mailee Smith of the Illinois Policy Institute.

<p>Is Chicago a bell-weather for other blue cities in America?  If so, what does Lori Lightfoot’s defeat portend for other big city mayors?  And what are the national implications of Chicago’s failing public schools?  We discuss with Mailee Smith of the Illinois Policy Institute.</p>

For nearly three decades, Michele Tafoya reported the action from the sidelines. She covered the NBA, NFL, Olympics, and the college football and basketball national championships. And now, during these insane times in our world, she thinks we need a serious dose … of sanity. This is the Michele Tafoya Podcast, with your host — one of the sanest people on planet earth — Michele Tafoya.

<p>For nearly three decades, Michele Tafoya reported the action from the sidelines. She covered the NBA, NFL, Olympics, and the college football and basketball national championships. And now, during these insane times in our world, she thinks we need a serious dose … of sanity. This is the Michele Tafoya Podcast, with your host — one of the sanest people on planet earth — Michele Tafoya.</p>