Episodes 28
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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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Recent Episodes

S3E3 The Hammond Bears, Affordability Scores, and Iranian Implications

Mar 16, 2026 29m

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…

S3E2 The NFL's Date with Bad Bunny, Gaming Illinois' Presidential Primary, and Chasing the Winter Olympics

Feb 16, 2026 27m

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…

S3E1 Chicago Pride Check, the Maduro move, and ICE accountability

Jan 19, 2026 34m

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…

S2E12 Chicago's budget wakeup call, our public safety score, and a parade of resolutions

Dec 22, 2025 29m

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.…

S2E11 Head taxes, ICE aftermath, and the holidays rollercoaster

Nov 24, 2025 39m

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…

S2E10 The Slots, The Stocks, and a Fragile Middle East Peace

Oct 20, 2025 34m

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…

S2E9 Chicago's dollars & sense, ICE invasion, and the scooter dilemma

Sep 15, 2025 35m

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…

S2E8 The gerrymandering game, a Bears mega-tax break, and D.C. guard duty

Aug 17, 2025 31m

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…

S2E7 NASCAR's Chicago future, the most influential Illinoisans, and the vibe on crime

Jul 21, 2025 31m

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…

S2E6 The National Guard Debate, Sin Taxes, and Transit's Fiscal Cliff

Jun 16, 2025 37m

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…

S2E5 Pope Leo XIV's hometown, snap curfews, and funding freezes

May 19, 2025 32m

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…

S2E4 The tangle of tariffs, Chicago exits, and the EV averse

Apr 21, 2025 30m

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…

S2E3 The Mayor goes to Washington, Trump's report card, and "so long" cell phones

Mar 17, 2025 42m

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…

S2E2 Blago's pardon, the penny's demise, and Kendrick Lamar's halftime score

Feb 17, 2025 25m

Buckle up for the February 2025 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin. The month brings 5 new questions, and with some breaking news on Illinois' former governor. Joining Thom,…

S2E1 Madigan's big bet, the burning in California, and Panama's canal?

Jan 20, 2025 37m

Welcome to Season 2 -- the January 2025 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin. The new year brings 5 new questions, and some fascinating conversation about the poll results.…

S12E1 DOGE daylight, birthright citizens, and Durbin for Senate?

Dec 16, 2024 33m

Here comes our December '24 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin. We'll get some heavy chat with 5 new questions, and analyze the results. Joining Thom, once again, is veteran…

S1E11 Pritzker's next move, Chicago's budget game, and Illinois' Trump-effect

Nov 18, 2024 31m

Time for our November '24 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin. We'll get into our post-election chat with 5 new questions. Joining Thom, once again, is veteran Chicago…

S1E10 The CTU Power Grab, Hybrid Work Hype, and the Bears in the Playoffs?

Oct 21, 2024 32m

Here's our October '24 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin. We'll stir the pot with 5 more thought-provoking questions. Joining Thom, once again, is veteran Chicago political…

S1E9 Shotspotter, CPS turmoil, and CTA ghost trains

Sep 30, 2024 35m

Here's our September '24 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin. We'll dive into 5 more thought-provoking questions. Joining Thom, once again, is veteran Chicago political…

S1E8 Chicago's DNC grade, its MVP, and Bears in the playoffs?

Sep 03, 2024 25m

Here's our DNC edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin. We'll dive into 5 more thought-provoking questions. Joining Thom, once again, is veteran Chicago political journalist Mike…

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