The Ballot - A Block Club Chicago Podcast

Block Club Chicago's Quinn Myers interviews Eileen O'Neill Burke, on why she thinks she should be Cook County's next State's Attorney. 

Block Club Chicago's Quinn Myers interviews Clayton Harris III, on why he thinks he should be Cook County's next State's Attorney. 

On The Block Host Brandon Pope interviews Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson. You can catch 'On The Block' Thursdays at 7p on The U, Saturdays at 10a and Sundays at 6:30p on CW26. Here's a station guide! 

Host - Jon HansenGuests - Brandon Pope, Mick DumkeBrandon Johnson beat Paul Vallas to become Chicago's 57th Mayor - here's how it went down. 

Show me the money! Mick Dumke joins Jon Hansen with details on who the big donors are for the contested City Council races. 

Laura Washington interviews Paul Vallas 8 days before Chicago heads to the polls again.

Live from Pilsen's Thalia Hall, Laura Washington interviews Brandon Johnson.

Host - Jon HansenReporter - Jake WittichElected officials and community members say Paul Vallas limited LGBTQ content when he was Chicago's schools chief, but retiring Alderperson Tom Tunney said Vallas has fought for LGBTQ rights since the '90s.READ MORE

Host - Jon HansenGuest - Mick Dumke, Block Club Chicago Investigations EditorWith Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas touting endorsements, Mick Dumke discusses whether endorsements really matter. Also, a full breakdown of the Vallas - Johnson race just over 3 weeks until election day. 

Host - Jon HansenReporters - Mack Liederman, Madison SavedraLess than a third of Chicago's registered voters took part in Tuesday's election. Mack Liederman dives into why people don't show up, and Madison Savedra explains how it may have really hurt Chuy Garcia's campaign. 

Host - Jon HansenReporters Quinn Myers, Ariel Parella, Mina Bloom and Melody Mercado break down Wards 1, 14, 30, 34, 36, and 45!

Host - Jon HansenInvestigations Editor - Mick DumkePaul Vallas and Brandon Johnson advance to the Chicago mayoral election -- as Lori Lightfoot becomes the first one-term mayor in four decades. Investigations Editor Mick Dumke breaks it down. 

Host - Jon HansenReporters - Melody Mercado,  Mina Bloom, Jake Wittich, Mack Liederman, Madison SavedraFive Block Club Reporters analyze 7 of the more interesting Alderperson races to watch on Election Day!

Host - Jon HansenChicago Board of Elections spokesperson Max Bever explains the who, what, where, when and why of the upcoming Chicago election!

Host - Jon HansenReporter - Quinn MyersFrom speed bumps to mega developments, Chicago's 50 City Council members hold the power over so many issues that affect your life. What exactly do these mini mayors do all day?

Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas makes his case to be elected the next Chicago mayor. 

Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia lost a mayoral runoff election to Rahm Emanuel in 2015, and entered this year's election after winning re-election as the representative of Illinois' 4th Congressional District. 

Mayor Lightfoot joins the Ballot to discuss what she feels are her biggest accomplishment as Chicago's mayor, and answer questions about what her challengers feel are her biggest mistakes. 

Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson has focused his progressive mayoral platform around large-scale social and economic programs. He discussed their funding, public safety and education in a conversation with Block Club

Ald. Sophia King says representing one of the city’s most diverse wards makes her uniquely qualified to bring the values of equity and collaboration to the top job at City Hall. 

In a conversation with Block Club, the 6th Ward alderman said he'd reform the city’s TIF system and Invest South/West program and intentionally focus on equity citywide. 

Host - Jon HansenBlock Club's Investigations Editor Mick Dumke breaks down who donates big money to Chicago's mayoral candidates. 

In an interview with Block Club, the State Rep Kam Buckner pledged not to raise taxes for most Chicagoans, would implement stricter gun control measures and streamline the police budget.

Ja’Mal Green, a community activist on the South Side, is one of two candidates in the mayoral race to have never held political office. He joins political analyst, reporter, columnist Laura Washington for a conversation about his candidacy for Chicago mayor. 

Block Club Chicago is launching 'The Ballot' - Chicago's Election Headquarters. 'The Ballot' will feature in-depth reporting online at blockclubchicago.org, a podcast, and live-streaming conversations with candidates.