At Issue on WBBM Newsradio

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with WBBM political editor Geoff Bucholz and political analyst Mike Flannery to discuss the outcomes of the midterm elections, and the issues that the winners may address to improve the lives of Illinoisans.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with the WBBM Political Editor, Geoff Bucholz, to discuss this year's highly anticipated midterm elections in Illinois. Their conversation spans across major issues in the Illinois gubernatorial race, strategies behind senatorial campaigns, players in first-ever Chicago Board of Education election, and more.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Dr. Carolyn Bhakta and Jennifer Mikes of City of Hope to learn firsthand about the experience of battling breast cancer, supporting those diagnosed with breast cancer, and advancements in breast cancer screening methods and technology.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with David Greising of the Better Government Association to discuss a historic upcoming election in Chicago, and the pressing challenges that the winners will have to face.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Mark Yates and Tony Lowery of the Safer Foundation to discuss the challenges facing people who have been incarcerated and the work they are doing to assist in former inmates' transitions from institution to community.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with the Chicago Police Department's First Deputy Superintendent, Antoinette Ursitti, and Chief of Detectives Kevin Bruno to sleuth into modern detective work, the role of technology in advancing investigations, and more.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Man-Yee Lee, Director of Communications for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, to discuss their Hunger in Chicago reports, how 1 in 3 households face food insecurity, and more on this week's At Issue.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Jan Mentzinger, CEO of Communities in Schools of Chicago, to discuss chronic absenses in schools & some ways to keep students in the classrooms.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with WBBM Political Editor Geoff Buchholz to discuss the big races that'll take precedence leading up to the November elections. They discuss the race for Governor, how the Bears factor into this election cycle and much more.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Susannah Wickham of the Boys and Girls Clubs about fundraising challenges, their collaboration with Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong, children success stories & more!

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Monica Fox, the vice-president of government relations and external affairs at the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, to discuss their efforts in raising awareness of under-diagnosed kidney diseases.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Paula Fasseas, Founder & Executive Chair of PAWS Chicago to discuss the organization's high school origins, their mission, and so much more.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Tracy Levine of the Naomi Ruth Cohen Foundation to discuss mental health support and how to address the subject with kids as they go into the school year.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with University of Illinois board member Jesse Ruiz to discuss the search for the next president of the school system, the state of AI in academics and more.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Connie Esparza and Emily Analis of the American Red Cross to discuss the national blood donation shortage, the factors contributing to this crisis, and what can be done to solve it.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Rick Harnish of the Midwest High Speed Alliance to discuss the state of bullet trains in the Midwest, how Chicago would make for a great high speed rail city, why bullet trains are limited in the U.S & much more!

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to discuss the past, present, and future of Illinois politics. They cover a gamut of topics, including Pat's vision for a millionaire's tax, mending the political divide in Illinois, and the Chicago Bears and White Sox house hunting sagas.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Maria McCauley & Dan Montgomery of the Chicago-based American Library Association to discuss 150 years of the organization, the state of public libraries, national funding & more!

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Michelle Hearn & Paula Santos of Open Books Chicago to discuss the organization's mission to provide book access to all, where you can help & so much more!

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Umi Grigsby from Share our Spare Chicago to discuss the challenges that many families and children are facing with affording essentials, and how Share Our Spare is working to build a network with other agencies and organizations to provide children's essentials to those in need.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Trevor Clarke, Executive Director of Working Bikes Chicago, to discuss how donated bikes can find a second life in Chicago (or elsewhere) and more!

WBBM's Rob Hart is joined by Dawn Melchiorre & Jeannie Thomas of Cradles to Crayons to discuss the modern day price of parenthood & childcare, life for low-income/unhoused parents, the state of childcare and more.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Janice Hurtado of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to discuss their upcoming event "Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk". Hart & Hurtado discuss the the event, the life of suicide survivors & more.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Steve Bernas of the Better Business Bureau to discuss the modern-day scams & rip-offs that affect our daily lives, how to spot them & tips on avoiding them.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Tracy Levine of the Naomi Ruth Cohen Mental Health Institute to discuss the evolution of mental health discourse, and the changes brought about by social media.