What's Next

The campaign is over, but the work has just gotten underway.

Show Notes

As Chicago awaits the mayoral run-off on April 2, Neal isn't wasting any time in getting to work. He drops by to share his plans for what he's working on next. Plus he invites two friends—fellow candidate Paul Vallas and activist Kina Collins—to the studio to reflect on Neal's campaign and his next chapter.

Show Notes

• "Paul Vallas Really Loves His Broom," a Chicago Magazine profile published in the run-up to the election (0:57)
• "Young Chicago Activists Have A Plan: Take Over City Hall," a WBEZ story featuring Kina Collins (0:58)
• Neal's faculty page at Northwestern (2:36)
• CodeNow (2:43)
• Mike McGee on Twitter (2:52)
• "Two Graphs Show Why the Chicago Area Is Losing Population" (4:05)
• Chicago Tribune article on low voter turnout (4:37)
• The Daily Line (8:18)
• Our episode on Neal's launch event (13:30)

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.