Listen "Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson On Trump Presidency, MLK Jr. Day"
Episode Synopsis
During Donald Trump’s first term, Chicago was a frequent punching bag for the Republican president, who zeroed in on and often inflated the city’s issues with violence. As Trump is sworn into office for a second time, are Chicago and Illinois in his crosshairs, and if so, how will Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson work with or against the new president to protect his progressive agenda? Reset sits down with the mayor to hear what is top of mind for him with the new administration. Chicago Sun-Times reporter covering government and politics Mitchell Armentrout also joined the conversation.
For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
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