Who Sent You?
Your audio voter guide to navigate Chicago politics for Election Day and beyond
Episodes
8 episodes
CPS Board member Che 'Rhymefest' Smith on the future of CPS Governance
Che 'Rhymefest' Smith is no stranger to using his voice. Famed rapper, and award-winning songwriter, he has used his talents and commitment to community, to serve on Chicago's Elected School Board. Elected in 2024, he re...
CPS School Board President Candidate Jessica Biggs
On part two of the CPS Board President series, we bring in Jessica Biggs. She's a current board member. She's a former classroom teacher and school leader. She lays out her plan to address the district's fina...
CPS School Board President Candidate Pt. 1: Hilario Dominguez
This is part 1 of the Chicago Elected School Board candidate series. This episode features Hilario Dominguez, who is running for school board president. In this espisode, we talk about his vision for the district which i...
Is my ballot safe? w/ Ami Gandhi and Jane Ruby
While the Trump administration seeks to control federal elections, it makes you wonder if your ballot is safe. To answer this question, I spoke with Ami Gandhi, director of strategic initiatives & Midwest Voting Rights Pro...
Why do Black students in Chicago need a success plan?
In November 2023, organizers convened and advocated for a Black Student Success Committee. This would ensure that the forthcoming elected school board would be on the hook for improving Black student academic outcomes. I...
Getting up to speed ahead of the CPS board election w/ Sarah Karp
On episode 3, we're joined by Sarah Karp, senior education reporter at WBEZ. To get you up to speed ahead of the November 3rd elected school board race, we discussed all things Chicago Public Schools: Chronic absent...
What makes a good school board member? w/ Bridget Lee of ALL Chicago
On this week's episode of the Who Sent You? Podcast, we discuss what it takes to be a qualified Chicago Public School board member. This conversations includes Bridget Lee, founding executive director of the Academy for Local Leadership.
Petition Challenges with Tameka Walton, Chicago School Board District 10A Candidate
Even with the best intentions, people who want to run for office may not make it. Illinois has a petition scheme that allows anyone to object to your nominating petition papers. In this episode, we hear from Andrew Finko...