The Policy Shop

The Policy Shop


Episode 2: Chicago going broke

July 19, 2015

Mish Shedlock, who runs the website Mish’s Global Economic Analysis, discusses how a couple Chicago pension systems could be broke within 13 years. Vicky Lugo, president of The Street Vendors Association and part of the Street Vendors Justice Coalition, talks about her efforts to legalize food carts in the city of Chicago. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is going back on campaign pledges and is pushing a sales tax increase.
Hosts: Dan Proft & Jacob Huebert
Guests: Mish Shedlock, Vicky Lugo