Slingshot

It's a month until the election and Neal just got on the ballot. What now?

Show Notes

The Chicago mayoral ballot has been set at 14 candidates, with Neal as the last name added. He now has just four weeks to get out the vote. Hear from Claire Feinberg, who's stepped up as campaign manager, about how the team is embracing constraints and working on its own timeline, rather than racing to play catch-up. Neal pops in at the end for a nerdy cameo!

Show Notes

• The New York Times story about the extreme cold that hit Chicago and the Midwest (0:19)
• Our previous episode about Neal getting on the ballot (0:30)
• Claire's mom, Wendy Littlefield, appeared on this episode about signature defense (1:01)
• WBEZ questionnaire for mayoral candidates (5:24)
• Neal's platform page (13:40)
• Our episode about Neal's botched launch event (13:56)
• Neal's explanation of his "receipt for your taxes" idea (14:59)
• Watchmen (20:40)

What is Neal Runs For Mayor?

Go behind the scenes of Neal Sáles-Griffin's quest to become mayor of Chicago. Follow along as a first-time candidate navigates the byzantine world of Chicago politics, and hear from Neal's colleagues, friends, family—and Neal himself.