Topic: Aldermen

The hosts debate a viral clip of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot mentioning "pledging allegiance to the New World Order." While some suspect it is a deep fake or taken out of context, Dvorak argues that the context involves Lightfoot complaining about the existing political culture among Chicago aldermen.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot discussed her plans to dismantle the "Chicago Way" of political patronage and corruption on the Chicago Way podcast. Lightfoot aims to ensure that city services are provided based on taxpayer rights rather than political connections or "kissing the ring" of local aldermen. The hosts express skepticism about her ability to break up long-standing political fiefdoms in the city.