Good Evening with Pat Whalen

Good Evening, Robert Costa

In this episode, host Pat Whalen interviews Robert Costa, CBS News' Chief Election and Campaign Correspondent. They delve into the importance of journalism's role in democracy, Costa's journey from music journalism to becoming a prominent political reporter, and the impact of his investigative approach on American politics. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction 06:55 Music and Journalism: A Unique Blend 19:26 Early Journalism and Investigative Reporting 25:37 Reflections on Tim Russert and Journalism 34:29 Middle East Ceasefire and Journalism Challenges 35:23 Humanizing President Biden 39:05 National Review and Conservative Reporting 55:02 Populism and Political Movements 59:53 Looking Ahead: Political Landscape and Future Reporting Resources * Checkout Peril [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/peril-bob-woodward/1140023132?ean=9781982182922] and The Woodward Trilogy: Fear, Rage and Peril [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-woodward-trilogy-bob-woodward/1140023133?ean=9781982198916] by Robert Costa and Bob Woodward * Follow Robert Costa's on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/costareports/] * Follow Robert Costa's on X [https://x.com/costareports] Keep in touch with Good Evening with Pat Whalen * Follow us on IG: @besteveningever [https://www.instagram.com/besteveningever/?hl=en] * Follow us on X: @besteveningever [https://twitter.com/besteveningever] * Visit our website: GoodEveningChicago.com [https://good-evening-with-pat-whalen.captivate.fm/] Production by Retriever [https://heyretriever.com/] * Produced and edited by Princess Sims * Sound Design by Dane Dickmann

Good Evening with Pat Whalen: An Election Eve Special

Recorded live at the Chicago Athletic Association, this episode of 'Good Evening with Pat Whalen' is infused with humor and insightful commentary on the local and national political landscape. As the city anticipates the election results, Pat welcomes guests from prominent Chicago news organizations (Greg Pratt of Chicago Tribune [https://www.chicagotribune.com/], Reema Amin of Chalkbeat [https://www.chalkbeat.org/] Chicago and Michael Liptrot of Block Club Chicago [https://blockclubchicago.org/]) to discuss the implications of the upcoming school board elections, the local budget crisis, and national political dynamics. The episode features an engaging trivia game, witty banter, and a musical interlude by The Oh My's [https://www.instagram.com/theomys/?hl=en].

Good Evening : A DNC Recap with Politico’s Jonathan Martin (plus DNC Executive Director Christy George)

In this episode of the Good Evening Podcast, host Pat shares his experiences from the Democratic National Convention (DNC), offering a firsthand account of the overwhelming energy and significance of this historic event. He interviews notable figures including Jonathan Martin, Chief Political Reporter for Politico, and Christy George, the Executive Director of the Chicago 2024 Host Committee. Jonathan discusses his journalistic insights into the landscape of American politics, while Christy shares the challenges and successes in organizing the massive convention. Give it a listen and let us know what you think in the comments! ABOUT JONATHAN MARTIN Jonathan Martin is the politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO, where he writes a reported column on the inside conversation and big-picture trends shaping politics. Prior to starting his column in 2022, Martin was the national political correspondent for The New York Times, serving as the publication’s top political reporter for nearly a decade. He is the co-author of The New York Times bestseller “This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America’s Future,” which gave readers in-the-room access to the extraordinary events of the 2020 election and its aftermath. Martin regularly provides on-air political analysis for ABC, NBC and CBS. He and his wife, Betsy, live in Washington and New Orleans. Follow Jonathan on social * X/Twitter - @Jmart [https://x.com/jmart] Live Show Produced by Wes Needham and Pat Whalen Production by Retriever [https://heyretriever.com/] Podcast Produced by Princess Sims Sound Mix and Design by Dane Dickmann Follow us on IG: @besteveningever [https://www.instagram.com/besteveningever/?hl=en] Follow us on X: @besteveningever [https://twitter.com/besteveningever] Visit our website: GoodEveningChicago.com [https://good-evening-with-pat-whalen.captivate.fm/]

The Unconventional DNC Special

In this lively episode of 'Good Evening with Pat Whalen,’ Pat Whalen broadcasts live during the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Featuring a notable lineup of guests including RuPaul's Drag Race star Shea Coulee, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, Politico's lead White House reporter Eugene Daniels, and influencers Nikita Redkar and Lisa Beasley, the episode delves into a broad spectrum of topics. Discussions explore drag culture, community building, housing policies, political strategies, and the diversity within American society. The conversation emphasizes the need to dismantle oppressive systems and highlights Vice President Kamala Harris's commitment to equity. Lively exchanges cover the roles of protesting, such as advocating for the Palestinian cause, and the differences in activism approaches between Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The episode culminates with personal anecdotes, humor, and a playful challenge involving shots of Malort, providing a unique lens on the evolving political landscape ahead of the presidential election. Shea Coulee on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sheacoulee/ [https://www.instagram.com/sheacoulee/] Congresswoman Delia Ramirez website - https://ramirez.house.gov/ [https://ramirez.house.gov/] Politico's lead White House reporter Eugene Daniels - https://www.instagram.com/eugenedaniels2/ [https://www.instagram.com/eugenedaniels2/] Nikita Redkar - @NikitaDumpTruck on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@nikitadumptruck?lang=en], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nikitadumptruck/] and X [https://x.com/nikitadumptruck?lang=en] Lisa Beasley - @LisaBeEvolving on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lisabevolving/?hl=en] Live Show Produced by Wes Needham and Pat Whalen Production by Retriever [https://heyretriever.com/] Podcast Produced by Princess Sims Sound Mix and Design by Dane Dickmann Follow us on IG: @besteveningever [https://www.instagram.com/besteveningever/?hl=en] Follow us on X: @besteveningever [https://twitter.com/besteveningever] Visit our website: GoodEveningChicago.com [https://good-evening-with-pat-whalen.captivate.fm/]

Good Evening, Chef Jonathan Zaragoza

Pat speaks with culinary wunderkind Chef, JONATHAN ZARAGOZA about Chicago authenticity, his many gastronomic endeavors, and the age old question: does Chicago have the best Mexican food in America? About Jonathan Zaragoza Chef Jonathan Zaragoza was raised on Chicago’s Southside by a tight-knit family with strong cooking roots — he recalls standing on a step stool, helping his mother stir eggs as a five year old. At the age of 12, in the backyard of their home, Zaragoza began learning to make birria, roasted goat from Jalisco, in a wood-burning oven built by his grandfather and father. His task was to start the fire, tending to it until the goat was ready to go in for its overnight roast. In 2007, Birrieria Zaragoza opened its doors giving Zaragoza a platform to create and continue learning from while diving headfirst into Chicago’s hospitality industry. From working at Sepia and Sixteen as a young cook, cutting his teeth on the Michelin circuit, to becoming the chef of Masa Azul at 22, Zaragoza’s culinary abilities have afforded him acclaim and the world as his kitchen. His path has taken him throughout Mexico, deep into its rich culinary heritage, to bring its traditions with him to London, Dubai, Paris and all across the US. Lately, you’ll find Jonathan cooking at his restaurants Birrieria Zaragoza and El Oso when he’s not raising his pup Wednesday. Follow along with Jonathon on: * Jonathan's Instagram GoatBoyIntl [https://www.instagram.com/goatboyintl/] * Add Jonathan's restaurants to your Chicago repertoire - Birrieria Zaragoza [https://www.instagram.com/birrieriazaragoza/] and El Oso Chicago [https://www.instagram.com/elosochicago/] Production by Retriever [https://heyretriever.com/] Produced by Princess Sims Sound Mix and Design by Dane Dickmann Follow us on IG: @besteveningever [https://www.instagram.com/besteveningever/?hl=en] Follow us on X: @besteveningever [https://twitter.com/besteveningever] Visit our website: GoodEveningChicago.com [https://good-evening-with-pat-whalen.captivate.fm/]