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  "textContent": "<p>Mayor Brandon Johnson is returning to WBEZ 91.5 on Thursday to answer listener questions live on the morning talk show “In the Loop” with host Sasha-Ann Simons.</p><p>Last month, Johnson <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.wbez.org/city-hall/2026/03/16/mayor-brandon-johnson-answers-your-questions-in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons\" >spoke with WBEZ listeners</a> about staying safe from federal immigration enforcement agents at polling places for the March 17 primary election, neighborhood concerns about unmarked police cars and democracy in Chicago overall.</p><p>\"The Trump administration wants to instill that type of fear to prevent us from exercising our power,\" Johnson said. \"Our collective voice is really our strength.\"</p><p>\"In the Loop\" listeners can call 866-915-WBEZ (866-915-9239) between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. to bring their questions about Chicago and how it's being run directly to the mayor.</p><p><i>WBEZ’s “In the Loop” connects you with the people behind the stories: experts, neighbors and newsmakers who shape the city we share. For more on “In the Loop” and to listen to their segments, visit their </i><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons\" target=\"_blank\" ><i>website</i></a><i>. You can also listen to the show </i><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/68a7B9cllE7sTzKvFK1kmY\" target=\"_blank\" ><i>on Spotify</i></a><i> or the </i><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.wbez.org/mobile-apps\" ><i>WBEZ app</i></a><i>.</i></p>",
  "title": "Here’s how to bring your questions to Mayor Brandon Johnson for “Ask the Mayor”",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-16T10:30:07.193Z"
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