
There's a chill in the air, but the October 2026 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin has a few fires burning. Once again, Thom welcomes the Dean of Chicago political reporters Mike Flannery . Our...


These are conversations about the most pressing civic issues in Chicago, hosted by Thom Serafin. We'll get into what's trending and why with a panel of newsmakers and news shakers. The Serafin Power Poll is an interactive polling platform that surveys business, civic, media, and political insiders about the attitudes and opinions that shape the moves of the Chicago's most influential leaders.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThese are conversations about the most pressing civic issues in Chicago, hosted by Thom Serafin. We'll get into what's trending and why with a panel of newsmakers and news shakers.
Recent episodes include "Why flee Chicago, seeking City Hall's biggest fix, and trick-or-treat" (27 October 2026, 37 minutes), "The AI tipping point, moving the Sox, and" (21 September 2026, 46 minutes), and "Pope Leo XIV comes home, political labels, and social hierarchy" (17 August 2026, 32 minutes).
Chicago Power Poll publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes.
Booking probability for Chicago Power Poll is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Chicago Power Poll requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Chicago Power Poll's contact route on record: verified email.
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There's a chill in the air, but the October 2026 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin has a few fires burning. Once again, Thom welcomes the Dean of Chicago political reporters Mike Flannery . Our...

The September 2026 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin scours the wisdom of big thinkers. Once again, Thom welcomes the Dean of Chicago political reporters Mike Flannery . Our special guest this...

The August 2026 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin brings a downpour of opinions. Once again, Thom welcomes the Dean of Chicago political reporters Mike Flannery . Our special guest this month...

Our July 2026 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin carries a hot breeze off the lake. Once again, Thom welcomes the Dean of Chicago political reporters Mike Flannery . Our special guest this month...

Our June 2026 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin is taps into new levels of visionary leadership. Once again, Thom welcomes the Dean of Chicago political reporters Mike Flannery . This month's...

Our May 2026 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin is stirring the pot with six new questions. Once again, Thom welcomes the Dean of Chicago political reporters Mike Flannery . This month's special...

Our April 2026 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin is showering you with five fresh questions. Once again, Thom welcomes the Dean of Chicago political reporters Mike Flannery . Mr. Flannery will...

Our March 2026 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin is here to stir your thinking with five fresh questions impacting the region. Once again, Thom welcomes the Dean of Chicago political reporters...

Feel the love of our February 2026 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin . Our power pollers emptied their sizeable wisdom on 5 new questions. Once again, Thom welcomes the Dean of Chicago...

Welcome to Season 3: the January 2026 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin . Our power pollers have downloaded their wisdom on seven revealing questions. Once again, Thom will tap into the quick...

Let's unwrap our December 2025 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin . Our power pollers have spoken loudly on five fresh questions, put high expectations on themselves for 2026. Once again, Thom...

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...

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...

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...

Welcome to the August 2025 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin . Our power pollers have levied their thoughts on five new issues. Joining Thom, once again, is veteran Chicago political journalist...

Welcome to the July 2025 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin . Our power pollers have poured their wisdom into 5 new topics. Joining Thom, once again, is veteran Chicago political journalist Mike...

Welcome to the June 2025 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin . Our power pollers have spoken their minds on 5 new topics. Joining Thom, once again, is veteran Chicago political journalist Mike...

Welcome to the May 2025 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin . Our power pollers have spoken their minds on 5 new topics. Joining Thom, once again, is veteran Chicago political journalist Mike...

Here are April's showers. Welcome to another edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin . Our power players answer 5 new questions, that impact work and play. Joining Thom, once again, is veteran...

Beware the queries of March. Welcome to another edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin . Our power players answer 5 new questions, with Illinois on a collision course with our nation's capital...
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