Cristina Pacione-Zayas | Mayor Brandon Johnson's Chief of Staff

In this episode, Fran Spielman interviews Cristina Pacione-Zayas, former Illinois lawmaker and the current Chief of Staff to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Pacione-Zayas discusses the challenges and pressures of her role, focusing on key city issues such as affordability, safety, and infrastructure. The conversation also touches on the political tensions surrounding Mayor Johnson's administration, including budget disputes with the City Council and efforts to hold ICE agents accountable for their actions.