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Podcast: News For Reasonable People
Episode: Chicago on the Brink: Brandon Johnson’s Budget Nightmare SHUTTING the City Down
Description: 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.