School Chaos, A Political Legend Retires, and Bulls Give Us Hope
WCIU reporter Brandon Pope and Block Club Chicago’s Jamie Nesbitt Golden break down the week’s news with host Jacoby Cochran, including the chaos Chicago Public Schools families, teachers, and staff experienced with late night class cancellations. Jamie was watching as a journalist and a CPS parent. Plus, what First District Congressman Bobby Rush’s legacy is now that he faces retirement, and how the Bulls are carrying all the hope for Chicago sports fans right now.
Guests:
Brandon Pope—WCIU Reporter and Anchor
Jamie Nesbitt Golden—Reporter, Block Club Chicago
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Topics discussed:
Juice WRLD's mom talks about leaked music, new documentary
Bulls on Fire
T’Challa Recast Effort
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