We Can Do Better

We Can Do Better (WCDB) is a Chicago-centric podcast curated by co-hosts Mayor Chesney and Right Bank Bevly. WCDB provides an examination of, and commentary on, current news topics, social trends, food and drink, with an overarching theme of seeking improvement wherever possible. There will be laughs. There will be drinks. There will be better.

6.15: Airwolf, Attack Ads and Zambonis

John and D are live at Slightly Toasted discussing Helicopters, Attack Ads and Zamboni's

06-18
47:05

9.17: Chalking Around Town

John, Lilly and Shaft(Baby) are you join by incredible chalk artist Rebecca LaFlure.Follow @chalkofthetown312

09-28
53:58

8.28: Swimming, AITA and PQB

John, Lilly and Shaft eat Publican Quality croissants while discussing the playpen, bike lanes and Guaranteed Income.  

08-28
35:30

8.07: #Belonging and Public Transport

This week John, Lilly and Shaft are joined by two stalwarts of the Chicago Arts and Comedy scene, Sarah Falkiner & Aaron ChaseGameball:https://bikegridnow.orghttps://cvg.org/what-we-do/#Belonginghttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/belonging-tickets-384316379637?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

08-10
57:11

7.30: Depression Dogs, Ghosts and a 10yr Plan

We discuss the origin of the Chicago Dog, A cursed space and Chicago's 10 year plan.Gameball:https://www.locallunchbox.org/chi

07-30
38:44

7.17: Nascar & Kasama

John, Shaft & Lilly go to Kasama for brunch and to interview tasting menu Chef Mai Giffard. https://www.kasamachicago.com

07-20
47:54

7.1: Photohunt and Primaries

John and D play a new game, discuss "Pub Royale" closing, "Quality Time" opening and Derondal helps a struggling politician. 

07-03
50:53

6.24: Influencers, RvW, Copi!

John and D discuss Asian Carp, Roe V. Wade  and debut WCDB's new Logo designed by Producer Lilly!Some help for people links www.chicagoabortionfund.comThey provide financial, logistical, and emotional support to people seeking abortion care in Chicago, in Illinois, and the Midwest.midwestaccesscoalition.orgPractical Abortion Fund MAC helps people traveling in the midwest to access safe legal abortions, travel, lodging, food, medicine and emotional support. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-illinoishttps://www.reddit.com/r/auntienetwork/A place to help anyone who has a uterusThanks to  Producer Shaft for Mystery Bag 2.0 and  Producer Lilly for the Crumbl Cookies

06-26
51:02

6.8: TaTas, Dogs and Miller Lite

John and D discuss The Red Line Hero, barking dogs and CPS budgets.https://www.thetatatop.com

06-11
57:38

6.1: Chi Web3, Ghost Trains and a Crowded Field

John and D discuss Web3 in Chicago, CTA and Beer Jpegs

06-04
54:19

Census, Bazaar Meat, Texas & GF

John and D discuss the Census correction, Piper Paparazzi and the tragedy in Texas. Earn a game ball and help out Elgin Food Pantrieshttps://www.foodforgreaterelgin.org  

05-28
49:36

5.13: Ballys, Vegan Dogs and Guaranteed Income

John and D return from their break to discuss everything that has happened in Chicago the last 9 months.

05-21
57:44

9.14: McNuggets, Police Scanner & Gangs

John and D drink mystery whiskey, listen to the police scanner, and is D Chicagos top Mcdonalds fan?https://www.lostlakechicago.comMiddleditch "McNuggets"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSZ6k3QIsAkhttps://www.change.org/p/chicago-park-district-remove-amazon-from-parks-keep-public-spaces-community-focused

09-14
44:51

9.08: Blue Line, The Stick & 1.7.20

John and D discuss things that are growing: Violence in the city + The Stick MovementChicago Tribune 40,000 murders: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-history-of-chicago-homicides-htmlstory.htmlChicago Sun Times 2021 murders: https://graphics.suntimes.com/homicides/ Chicago Tribune Op-Ed on lack of unity: https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-sept-11-terrorism-pandemic-chapman-20210908-uyfb4y4uzzddxcviu4kz4ul4xm-story.html  RightBank's Gameball: Justice Rising: https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/09/08/west-side-legal-aid-program-will-bring-community-led-holistic-supports-to-break-cycle-of-crime/ John's Gameball: https://twitter.com/ChiPartyAunt

09-11
58:04

8.31: Bears, The Loop & Back 2 Skool

John and D drink while discussing Violence in the loop, Back2School and Chicago's first NFT space?  

09-02
58:40

8.23: Parks, Art and Craigslist

John and D discuss some updates to previous stories, John challenges D to Chicago Craigslist price is right and we discuss how the Pfizer FDA approval affects mandates in the city.instagram@Mayorchesney@rbbevly@chiefwhiskeyofficerJohn's Gameball@evandrawsthingsevanart.com

08-24
43:53

3.19: Lead and Loretto

Episode 52 John and D, discuss Malort, Loretto Hospital and lead pipes in Chicago.D's Gameball:https://tasteforthehomeless.org

03-20
41:06

3.04: EP 50b or 51 & Sarah from ATG

John and D discuss, Chicago's ban on No Know Warrants, speeding tickets and we have a fantastic conversation with At The Garden's Sarah Falkiner.Support her below:Support At The Garden: https://gofund.me/69a9ffffJoin the live reading to support At The Garden: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-reading-of-something-beautiful-by-sharon-dennis-wyeth-a-fundraiser-tickets-142400141657?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

03-04
48:09

2.20 Budgets & Palpatine

John and D get chat about Mayor Lightfoots budget, David Rose's take on the the Schitt's Creek Pop Up and the march to fifty is nearly complete!Mentions in the show:http://www.lobapastry.comAt The Garden Tv Show Go Fund Mehttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-reshoot-our-at-the-garden-concept?member=7805726&rcid=9aece9292dd94568b31a92ed3f94cc74&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

02-20
40:05

Dinkels and CPS Hostages

John and D discuss the battle over Chicago students, Dinkels Bakery and Chicago's real life Catch Me If You can.

02-13
35:53

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