Episode Details

Richard Chew and in-studio guest Karen Byrne are joined by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who hits the following topics:
- the reduction in crime and violence, pointing to record lows in homicides and other crimes
- Chicago's economic growth, including revival of the Magnificent Mile
- the importance of affordable housing, fully funded schools, and good-paying jobs for safety
- the overwhelming support for a millionaires' tax among Chicagoans.
- efforts to prevent so-called teen takeovers and provide more opportunities for young people
- the hiring of young people for summer jobs and activating safe spaces
- federal funding challenges and the impact of Republican attacks on cities

Key quote: "Safety is not just the absence of violence"

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