Here's our November 2025 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin. Our power pollers have packed some gratitude and gravitas into our Thanksgiving week episode. Once again, Thom will feast on the results with veteran Chicago political journalist Mike Flannery This month's special guest is nine-time Emmy winning journalist Anne Kavanagh.

This month, we asked our Power Pollers to answer these questions:

• What was your take on the resolution that ended the recent government shutdown?

• How do you interpret the impact of the recent ICE enforcement actions in Chicago?

• What would be the business effect of Mayor Johnson's proposed employee head tax?

• In 2026, which business priority is most urgent for your organization?

• When someone close to you is struggling through the holidays, how do you offer support?

Thom, Mike, and Anne will share our Power Poll results and get into their analysis of the answers here on this month's episode.

Welcome to the October 2025 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin. Our power pollers have packed some big thinking into their responses six new questions. Thom will analyze the results with veteran Chicago political journalist Mike Flannery This month's special guest is former Illinois State Senator Bill Marovitz.

This month, we asked our Power Pollers to answer these questions:

• Should Chicago legalize slot machines for all bars and at O'Hare and Midway airports?

• How seriously do you take predictions of a stock market crash or serious correction?

• Do you feel safer in the Chicago metro area now that city officials and the media are reporting declining crime rates?

• How personally invested were you in the Cubs' 2025 postseason run?

• Do you believe President Donald Trump deserves serious recognition for his role in advancing peace in the Middle East?

• Do you celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in a special or meaningful way?

Thom, Mike, and Bill will share our Power Poll results and get into their analysis of the answers here on this month's episode.

Welcome to the September 2025 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin. Our power pollers have packed some big thinking into their responses to five new questions. Thom will analyze the results with veteran Chicago political journalist Mike Flannery This month's special guest is Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza.

This month, we asked our Power Pollers to answer these questions:

• How would you rate Mayor Brandon Johnson's handling of Chicago's fiscal crisis?

• Do you support potential federal deployment of National Guard troops to aid ICE operations in Chicago?

• Should the Democratic Party prioritize including a downstate native on future tickets to appeal to rural voters?

• Do you believe Governor J.B. Pritzker's approach with the Trump administration serves Illinois' interests?

• What is your view on the impact of scooters and eBikes on Chicago's streets?

Thom, Mike, and Susana will share our Power Poll results and get into their analysis of the answers here on this month's episode.