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Barriers, Branches, and Being Counted

Barriers, Branches, and Being Counted

08/27/2026 | 60 minutes
In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, co-hosts Dr. Suzet McKinney and Glenn Eden are joined by The Roundtable to unpack the top stories shaping Chicago this week. Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown and newly appointed Chicago Public Library Foundation President and CEO Eva Giglio then make the case that libraries are investments in people, places, and the connections that make neighborhoods thrive.
Budgets, Books & Ballots

Budgets, Books & Ballots

08/13/2026 | 30 minutes
In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, co-hosts Dr. Suzet McKinney and Glenn Eden are joined by The Roundtable to unpack the top stories shaping Chicago this week. Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown and newly appointed Chicago Public Library Foundation President and CEO Eva Giglio then make the case that libraries are investments in people, places, and the connections that make neighborhoods thrive.
Running for Chicago, Rooting for Community

Running for Chicago, Rooting for Community

07/30/2026 | 30 minutes
In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, co-hosts Dr. Suzet McKinney and Glenn Eden review the week's top news at The Roundtable with Jeffery Beckham, Kafi Moragne-Patterson, and Sufyan Sohel. Chicago mayoral candidate Dr. Lisa Nee makes her case for leading the city, and The Stories of Us CEO Ashley Shaw Scott Adjaye discusses a civic imagination and storytelling project centered on lived experiences in Chicago and beyond.
Breaking Barriers, Building Opportunity

Breaking Barriers, Building Opportunity

07/23/2026 | 30 minutes
In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, co-hosts Dr. Suzet McKinney and Glenn Eden open with the Roundtable, breaking down the week's top stories. Executive coach Nicole Johnson-Scales discusses the unspoken challenges facing leaders of color, and Aspire CEO Serena Alaily details a new food services training program creating job opportunities for people with disabilities.
Departures, Deficits & Decisions

Departures, Deficits & Decisions

07/16/2026 | 30 minutes
In this special edition of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, Dr. Suzet McKinney and Roundtable regulars Hugo Balta, Sufyan Sohel, and Claude Robinson break down Superintendent Larry Snelling's retirement amid rising crime and the fight over Chicago's $130 million budget shortfall. Chief Education Correspondent Adrian Segura returns with an Education First Report on the upcoming school board election, joined by Enlace Chicago's Angel Gutierrez and Harvard's Adam Parrott-Sheffer, and Executive Director Darrious Hilmon reflects on the country's 250th birthday.
9th Congressional Candidate Town Hall Presented by Chicago Newsroom 2.0 Full Episode

9th Congressional Candidate Town Hall Presented by Chicago Newsroom 2.0

02/13/2026 | 60 minutes
Chicago Newsroom 2.0 is bringing the candidates directly to you. Watch the leading contenders for the 9th Congressional District make their case for your vote. Voters will hear directly from the candidates competing to represent Chicago in Congress. Tune in to see who has what it takes to earn your support.
2nd Congressional Candidate Town Hall Presented by Chicago Newsroom 2.0 Full Episode

2nd Congressional Candidate Town Hall Presented by Chicago Newsroom 2.0

02/12/2026 | 90 minutes
Leading contenders for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District made their case to voters in a must-see town hall, sharing their vision for Chicago's future. It's a rare opportunity to hear directly from the people seeking your vote — unfiltered and in their own words.
Your Opinion, On Air | Chicago Newsroom 2.0 Web Extra

Your Opinion, On Air | Chicago Newsroom 2.0

01/12/2026 | 1 minutes
In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, guest co-hosts Dr. Suzet McKinney and Mark Ishaug break down the high-stakes debate surrounding Chicago’s 2026 budget, including the CPS property tax controversy and the fight for control of the City Council’s Zoning Committee. The conversation includes an in-depth interview with Aldermen Nicole Lee and Pat Dowell, key architects of the proposed budget, along with discussions on supporting first-generation college students and the Pullman Foundation’s transformative $10 million investment.

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