Fran Spielman on 50 Years in Chicago media | The 300th episode

In a special 300th episode of The Fran Spielman Show, Fran commemorates her 50 years in the news business and 40 years at the Chicago Sun-Times. She shares her experiences as a sports writer in her early days, covering seven Chicago mayors, and breaking major stories. This episode features an insightful interview with Sasha-Ann Simons from WBEZ's RESET where Fran discusses the challenges of being interviewed, her journey through journalism, key moments with notable mayors, Chicago's political landscape, and the evolution of corruption over the decades. Special thanks to our colleagues at WBEZ, and don't forget to subscribe to RESET wherever you get your podcasts.