EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 26 MIN
Chicago on the Brink: Brandon Johnson’s Budget Nightmare SHUTTING the City Down
from News For Reasonable People · host Sean Reynolds
The Washington Post editorial board is sounding the alarm on Chicago’s finances, warning that the city has “lost its mind” under Mayor Brandon Johnson. Facing a massive budget shortfall, Chicago leaders are debating controversial proposals including new business taxes, revived head taxes, and short-term budget fixes critics call financial gimmicks.
What this episode covers
The Washington Post editorial board is sounding the alarm on Chicago’s finances, warning that the city has “lost its mind” under Mayor Brandon Johnson. Facing a massive budget shortfall, Chicago leaders are debating controversial proposals including new business taxes, revived head taxes, and short-term budget fixes critics call financial gimmicks.
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Chicago on the Brink: Brandon Johnson’s Budget Nightmare SHUTTING the City Down
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