Not Live https://www.fox32chicago.com/ en 2026 Fox 32 Chicago Not Live is a podcast is where the newsmakers stop giving soundbites and start having real conversations. We go beyond the headlines to talk about the stories, personalities, and experiences that don't fit into a two-minute TV segment. It's unscripted, unexpected, and a chance to get to know the people behind the title. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7e65b652-796f-11f1-955f-bb3d7858d885/image/eb1991e769b8829b4f29bbc53cf8a0d3.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Not Live https://www.fox32chicago.com/ episodic Fox 32 Chicago Not Live is a podcast is where the newsmakers stop giving soundbites and start having real conversations. We go beyond the headlines to talk about the stories, personalities, and experiences that don't fit into a two-minute TV segment. It's unscripted, unexpected, and a chance to get to know the people behind the title. Not Live is a podcast is where the newsmakers stop giving soundbites and start having real conversations. We go beyond the headlines to talk about the stories, personalities, and experiences that don't fit into a two-minute TV segment. It's unscripted, unexpected, and a chance to get to know the people behind the title.

]]> Fox Audio Network podcasts@fox.com Not Live with former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with former Chicago Bears player Israel Idonije. In this personal conversation, Israel reflects on Super Bowl XLI, life inside Lovie Smith's training camps, building a post-football business empire in Chicago's South Loop, and how he went from dreaming of the NBA to playing 11 years in the NFL.Episode Highlights:Devin Hester’s legendary Super Bowl XLI opening kickoff returnCrazy trash-talk stories involving Philip Rivers and Steve SmithHow Israel launched his comic book series, The ProtectorsInside his South Loop hospitality concepts (Buttercup, M Lounge, The Daily)Rapid-fire game: Bear Down or Back Out & calling former Bears teammates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0000 full Fox 32 Chicago FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with former Chicago Bears player Israel Idonije. In this personal conversation, Israel reflects on Super Bowl XLI, life inside Lovie Smith's training camps, building a post-football business empire in Chicago's South Loop, and how he went from dreaming of the NBA to playing 11 years in the NFL.Episode Highlights:Devin Hester’s legendary Super Bowl XLI opening kickoff returnCrazy trash-talk stories involving Philip Rivers and Steve SmithHow Israel launched his comic book series, The ProtectorsInside his South Loop hospitality concepts (Buttercup, M Lounge, The Daily)Rapid-fire game: Bear Down or Back Out & calling former Bears teammates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with former Chicago Bears player Israel Idonije. In this personal conversation, Israel reflects on Super Bowl XLI, life inside Lovie Smith's training camps, building a post-football business empire in Chicago's South Loop, and how he went from dreaming of the NBA to playing 11 years in the NFL.
Episode Highlights:
Devin Hester’s legendary Super Bowl XLI opening kickoff return
Crazy trash-talk stories involving Philip Rivers and Steve Smith
How Israel launched his comic book series, The Protectors
Inside his South Loop hospitality concepts (Buttercup, M Lounge, The Daily)
Rapid-fire game: Bear Down or Back Out & calling former Bears teammates

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]]> 3056 no Not Live with GOP Nominee for Illinois Governor Darren Bailey FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with GOP Nominee for Illinois Governor Darren Bailey. In this personal conversation, Darren reflects on life on the family farm, overcoming profound personal grief through faith, his 40-year romance with wife Cindy, and he even swaps hilarious hunting stories with Lauren. Episode Highlights: The Bailey farm’s surprising connection to Girl Scout cookies The truth about farm subsidies and modern agriculture What jobs would Darren give Trump and JD Vance on the farm Transition from tough father to softie grandpa Rapid-fire questions on Chicago traffic, heavy metal, and dad jokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0000 full Fox 32 Chicago FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with GOP Nominee for Illinois Governor Darren Bailey. In this personal conversation, Darren reflects on life on the family farm, overcoming profound personal grief through faith, his 40-year romance with wife Cindy, and he even swaps hilarious hunting stories with Lauren. Episode Highlights: The Bailey farm’s surprising connection to Girl Scout cookies The truth about farm subsidies and modern agriculture What jobs would Darren give Trump and JD Vance on the farm Transition from tough father to softie grandpa Rapid-fire questions on Chicago traffic, heavy metal, and dad jokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with GOP Nominee for Illinois Governor Darren Bailey. In this personal conversation, Darren reflects on life on the family farm, overcoming profound personal grief through faith, his 40-year romance with wife Cindy, and he even swaps hilarious hunting stories with Lauren.


Episode Highlights:


The Bailey farm’s surprising connection to Girl Scout cookies


The truth about farm subsidies and modern agriculture


What jobs would Darren give Trump and JD Vance on the farm


Transition from tough father to softie grandpa


Rapid-fire questions on Chicago traffic, heavy metal, and dad jokes


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]]> 4072 no Not Live with University of Illinois Chancellor Charles Isbell FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Charles Isbell. This week they're talking all about Hot Ones with alum Sean Evans, his massive collection of 23,000+ comic books and his passion for human-centered AI, and he even gives Lauren an Ultimate Frisbee crash course live in studio. Leave the academic titles at the door - this week, we are diving into: 🔥 Eating wings with Hot Ones host (and UIUC alum) Sean Evans 🥪 How to attack Fat Sandwich’s legendary 40-pound "Big Fat Ugly" 🏈 Why he considers himself the "mayor" of a 60,000-person campus rather than a CEO 🤖 What human-centered AI actually means and what technology will never replace 📚 His collection of 23,000+ comic books & his data map obsession 🥏 A live studio lesson on throwing a proper Ultimate Frisbee 🎓 What it’s really like having his own son attend Illinois as a freshman this fall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0000 full Fox 32 Chicago FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Charles Isbell. This week they're talking all about Hot Ones with alum Sean Evans, his massive collection of 23,000+ comic books and his passion for human-centered AI, and he even gives Lauren an Ultimate Frisbee crash course live in studio. Leave the academic titles at the door - this week, we are diving into: 🔥 Eating wings with Hot Ones host (and UIUC alum) Sean Evans 🥪 How to attack Fat Sandwich’s legendary 40-pound "Big Fat Ugly" 🏈 Why he considers himself the "mayor" of a 60,000-person campus rather than a CEO 🤖 What human-centered AI actually means and what technology will never replace 📚 His collection of 23,000+ comic books & his data map obsession 🥏 A live studio lesson on throwing a proper Ultimate Frisbee 🎓 What it’s really like having his own son attend Illinois as a freshman this fall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Charles Isbell. This week they're talking all about Hot Ones with alum Sean Evans, his massive collection of 23,000+ comic books and his passion for human-centered AI, and he even gives Lauren an Ultimate Frisbee crash course live in studio.


Leave the academic titles at the door - this week, we are diving into:


🔥 Eating wings with Hot Ones host (and UIUC alum) Sean Evans


🥪 How to attack Fat Sandwich’s legendary 40-pound "Big Fat Ugly"


🏈 Why he considers himself the "mayor" of a 60,000-person campus rather than a CEO


🤖 What human-centered AI actually means and what technology will never replace


📚 His collection of 23,000+ comic books & his data map obsession


🥏 A live studio lesson on throwing a proper Ultimate Frisbee


🎓 What it’s really like having his own son attend Illinois as a freshman this fall

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]]> 2447 Not Live with Illinois AG Kwame Raoul FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. This week, they're talking reality TV binges, his go-to dance floor move and what his court walk-up song would be. (Hint: It's an iconic TV theme!) In this episode: His non negotiable morning basketball routine with Arne Duncan His surprising love for reality TV ('Real Housewives of NJ') Announcing his campaign 3 days before a trip to Italy Surviving prostate cancer and celebrating 10 years cancer free His Haitian roots and carrying his mother's prayer card TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Court Walk-Up Song 03:38 - Morning Hoops & Routine 10:00 - Binge-Watching Reality TV 14:03 - Amalfi Coast Campaign Story 25:53 - Haitian Heritage & Childhood 33:40 - 10 Years Cancer-Free 45:15 - Rapid Fire Questions! Stream 'Not Live' video episodes on the FOX Local CTV App!LISTENER QUESTION: What’s your go-to dance floor move? Let us know in the comments below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:42:00 -0000 full Fox 32 Chicago FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. This week, they're talking reality TV binges, his go-to dance floor move and what his court walk-up song would be. (Hint: It's an iconic TV theme!) In this episode: His non negotiable morning basketball routine with Arne Duncan His surprising love for reality TV ('Real Housewives of NJ') Announcing his campaign 3 days before a trip to Italy Surviving prostate cancer and celebrating 10 years cancer free His Haitian roots and carrying his mother's prayer card TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Court Walk-Up Song 03:38 - Morning Hoops & Routine 10:00 - Binge-Watching Reality TV 14:03 - Amalfi Coast Campaign Story 25:53 - Haitian Heritage & Childhood 33:40 - 10 Years Cancer-Free 45:15 - Rapid Fire Questions! Stream 'Not Live' video episodes on the FOX Local CTV App!LISTENER QUESTION: What’s your go-to dance floor move? Let us know in the comments below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. This week, they're talking reality TV binges, his go-to dance floor move and what his court walk-up song would be. (Hint: It's an iconic TV theme!)


In this episode:

His non negotiable morning basketball routine with Arne Duncan

His surprising love for reality TV ('Real Housewives of NJ')

Announcing his campaign 3 days before a trip to Italy

Surviving prostate cancer and celebrating 10 years cancer free

His Haitian roots and carrying his mother's prayer card


TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Court Walk-Up Song

03:38 - Morning Hoops & Routine

10:00 - Binge-Watching Reality TV

14:03 - Amalfi Coast Campaign Story

25:53 - Haitian Heritage & Childhood

33:40 - 10 Years Cancer-Free

45:15 - Rapid Fire Questions!


Stream 'Not Live' video episodes on the FOX Local CTV App!
LISTENER QUESTION: What’s your go-to dance floor move? Let us know in the comments below!

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]]> 3030 no Not Live with Tom Dart FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart about his family's knack for winning goldfish at the carnival, group texts, and avoiding Time Magazine for weeks when named on the list for 100 Most Influential People in the World. In this episode:• Why he dodged Time Magazine's call after being named one of the world's most influential people• Raising 5 kids and why every single one of them has run a program at Cook County Jail• Standing up to banks during the 2008 foreclosure crisis• His secret love for 80s music, Tom Petty, and classical loops in his office• Hot takes on Chicago drivers, I-290 shoulder skippers, Dibs, and group texts CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - 'On this Episode'01:04 - 20 Years as Cook County Sheriff: "It Was Never the Grand Plan"02:50 - A Day in the Life: Morning Train Runs & Daily Chaos06:00 - The Secret Introvert: 3 Books at Once & Jail Concerts09:40 - South Side Roots: Mount Carmel, Loyola Law & Geeky Days11:40 - The Time 100 Prank Call: Dodging Time Magazine for a Week15:20 - Father of Five & Coaching a 1-0 Basketball Game17:12 - The Dart Kids: How All 5 Run Volunteer Programs at the Jail20:10 - Family Pets & The Great Goldfish Carnival Disaster22:30 - "Did You Call Your Mom?" & Praying to St. Anthony26:00 - How He Wants Cook County to Remember Him28:10 - Popping Up Unannounced: Running the Office Without an Entourage30:45 - The Underrated South Suburbs & County Diversity32:37 - Breaking the Rules: Stopping Foreclosure Evictions in 200834:46 - Real Life vs. TV Crime Shows: "Witnesses Are Messy"37:15 - Irrational Fears & Wearing Homemade Friendship Bracelets40:02 - Amazon Orders, July Christmas Music & Podcasts44:47 - The Ultimate Portillo's Order45:41 - Rating Chicago Culture: I-290 Helicopters, Dibs & Group Text Rants53:35 - Rapid Fire: Blues Brothers, Robert Duvall & 80s Music55:05 - Sharing Some Sunshine: "The World Doesn't Have to Be This Way" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0000 full Fox 32 Chicago FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart about his family's knack for winning goldfish at the carnival, group texts, and avoiding Time Magazine for weeks when named on the list for 100 Most Influential People in the World. In this episode:• Why he dodged Time Magazine's call after being named one of the world's most influential people• Raising 5 kids and why every single one of them has run a program at Cook County Jail• Standing up to banks during the 2008 foreclosure crisis• His secret love for 80s music, Tom Petty, and classical loops in his office• Hot takes on Chicago drivers, I-290 shoulder skippers, Dibs, and group texts CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - 'On this Episode'01:04 - 20 Years as Cook County Sheriff: "It Was Never the Grand Plan"02:50 - A Day in the Life: Morning Train Runs & Daily Chaos06:00 - The Secret Introvert: 3 Books at Once & Jail Concerts09:40 - South Side Roots: Mount Carmel, Loyola Law & Geeky Days11:40 - The Time 100 Prank Call: Dodging Time Magazine for a Week15:20 - Father of Five & Coaching a 1-0 Basketball Game17:12 - The Dart Kids: How All 5 Run Volunteer Programs at the Jail20:10 - Family Pets & The Great Goldfish Carnival Disaster22:30 - "Did You Call Your Mom?" & Praying to St. Anthony26:00 - How He Wants Cook County to Remember Him28:10 - Popping Up Unannounced: Running the Office Without an Entourage30:45 - The Underrated South Suburbs & County Diversity32:37 - Breaking the Rules: Stopping Foreclosure Evictions in 200834:46 - Real Life vs. TV Crime Shows: "Witnesses Are Messy"37:15 - Irrational Fears & Wearing Homemade Friendship Bracelets40:02 - Amazon Orders, July Christmas Music & Podcasts44:47 - The Ultimate Portillo's Order45:41 - Rating Chicago Culture: I-290 Helicopters, Dibs & Group Text Rants53:35 - Rapid Fire: Blues Brothers, Robert Duvall & 80s Music55:05 - Sharing Some Sunshine: "The World Doesn't Have to Be This Way" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart about his family's knack for winning goldfish at the carnival, group texts, and avoiding Time Magazine for weeks when named on the list for 100 Most Influential People in the World.


In this episode:
• Why he dodged Time Magazine's call after being named one of the world's most influential people
• Raising 5 kids and why every single one of them has run a program at Cook County Jail
• Standing up to banks during the 2008 foreclosure crisis
• His secret love for 80s music, Tom Petty, and classical loops in his office
• Hot takes on Chicago drivers, I-290 shoulder skippers, Dibs, and group texts

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - 'On this Episode'
01:04 - 20 Years as Cook County Sheriff: "It Was Never the Grand Plan"
02:50 - A Day in the Life: Morning Train Runs & Daily Chaos
06:00 - The Secret Introvert: 3 Books at Once & Jail Concerts
09:40 - South Side Roots: Mount Carmel, Loyola Law & Geeky Days
11:40 - The Time 100 Prank Call: Dodging Time Magazine for a Week
15:20 - Father of Five & Coaching a 1-0 Basketball Game
17:12 - The Dart Kids: How All 5 Run Volunteer Programs at the Jail
20:10 - Family Pets & The Great Goldfish Carnival Disaster
22:30 - "Did You Call Your Mom?" & Praying to St. Anthony
26:00 - How He Wants Cook County to Remember Him
28:10 - Popping Up Unannounced: Running the Office Without an Entourage
30:45 - The Underrated South Suburbs & County Diversity
32:37 - Breaking the Rules: Stopping Foreclosure Evictions in 2008
34:46 - Real Life vs. TV Crime Shows: "Witnesses Are Messy"
37:15 - Irrational Fears & Wearing Homemade Friendship Bracelets
40:02 - Amazon Orders, July Christmas Music & Podcasts
44:47 - The Ultimate Portillo's Order
45:41 - Rating Chicago Culture: I-290 Helicopters, Dibs & Group Text Rants
53:35 - Rapid Fire: Blues Brothers, Robert Duvall & 80s Music
55:05 - Sharing Some Sunshine: "The World Doesn't Have to Be This Way"

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]]> 3436 no Not Live with Barstool Eddie This week we’re Not Live with Barstool Sports’ Eddie Farrer about snow shoveling etiquette, read receipts, and clogged toilet investigations. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 - Teaser: Clogged toilets & Dave Portnoy’s camera-ready office 00:33 - "Barstool Eddie" vs. Government Name (How to pronounce Farrer) 01:30 - How Eddie started at Barstool: 6 years for free & Big Cat’s test 04:29 - Almost quitting at 28 & real advice for landing dream media jobs 06:02 - Day-in-the-life & adapting to social media 08:24 - Barstool Chicago office vibes: Troublemakers & security footage investigations 11:29 - The diabolical social media group chat 13:38 - Why is it called "Barstool Sports"? 14:40 - What working for Dave Portnoy is actually like 16:30 - FaceTiming Dave after the Patriots lost & Miss Peaches 18:24 - Defending Chicago thin-crust pizza & Gene & Jude's 9.6 rating 22:47 - Growing up on the Northwest Side, Wrigleyville CTA rides, & Woodfield Mall nostalgia 25:38 - Off-day hobbies: Bocce ball, sports cards, & avoiding crowded bars 27:26 - Late-night Wikipedia deep dives & the perfect JP Graziano sub 29:27 - The most Chicago thing ever: Deep dish attached to a gas station 31:24 - Snow blowing etiquette: How many houses are you obligated to clear? 34:00 - The Bears vs. Packers playoff comeback feeling 36:04 - Ultimate Bears dilemma: 20-0 Super Bowl loss or ugly season win? 37:04 - Rapid Fire: Giardiniera, Jewel-Osco, Umpires, & Read Receipts 39:56 - Share some Sunshine: An Alice in Wonderland perspective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0000 full Fox 32 Chicago This week we’re Not Live with Barstool Sports’ Eddie Farrer about snow shoveling etiquette, read receipts, and clogged toilet investigations. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 - Teaser: Clogged toilets & Dave Portnoy’s camera-ready office 00:33 - "Barstool Eddie" vs. Government Name (How to pronounce Farrer) 01:30 - How Eddie started at Barstool: 6 years for free & Big Cat’s test 04:29 - Almost quitting at 28 & real advice for landing dream media jobs 06:02 - Day-in-the-life & adapting to social media 08:24 - Barstool Chicago office vibes: Troublemakers & security footage investigations 11:29 - The diabolical social media group chat 13:38 - Why is it called "Barstool Sports"? 14:40 - What working for Dave Portnoy is actually like 16:30 - FaceTiming Dave after the Patriots lost & Miss Peaches 18:24 - Defending Chicago thin-crust pizza & Gene & Jude's 9.6 rating 22:47 - Growing up on the Northwest Side, Wrigleyville CTA rides, & Woodfield Mall nostalgia 25:38 - Off-day hobbies: Bocce ball, sports cards, & avoiding crowded bars 27:26 - Late-night Wikipedia deep dives & the perfect JP Graziano sub 29:27 - The most Chicago thing ever: Deep dish attached to a gas station 31:24 - Snow blowing etiquette: How many houses are you obligated to clear? 34:00 - The Bears vs. Packers playoff comeback feeling 36:04 - Ultimate Bears dilemma: 20-0 Super Bowl loss or ugly season win? 37:04 - Rapid Fire: Giardiniera, Jewel-Osco, Umpires, & Read Receipts 39:56 - Share some Sunshine: An Alice in Wonderland perspective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This week we’re Not Live with Barstool Sports’ Eddie Farrer about snow shoveling etiquette, read receipts, and clogged toilet investigations. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 - Teaser: Clogged toilets & Dave Portnoy’s camera-ready office 00:33 - "Barstool Eddie" vs. Government Name (How to pronounce Farrer) 01:30 - How Eddie started at Barstool: 6 years for free & Big Cat’s test 04:29 - Almost quitting at 28 & real advice for landing dream media jobs 06:02 - Day-in-the-life & adapting to social media 08:24 - Barstool Chicago office vibes: Troublemakers & security footage investigations 11:29 - The diabolical social media group chat 13:38 - Why is it called "Barstool Sports"? 14:40 - What working for Dave Portnoy is actually like 16:30 - FaceTiming Dave after the Patriots lost & Miss Peaches 18:24 - Defending Chicago thin-crust pizza & Gene & Jude's 9.6 rating 22:47 - Growing up on the Northwest Side, Wrigleyville CTA rides, & Woodfield Mall nostalgia 25:38 - Off-day hobbies: Bocce ball, sports cards, & avoiding crowded bars 27:26 - Late-night Wikipedia deep dives & the perfect JP Graziano sub 29:27 - The most Chicago thing ever: Deep dish attached to a gas station 31:24 - Snow blowing etiquette: How many houses are you obligated to clear? 34:00 - The Bears vs. Packers playoff comeback feeling 36:04 - Ultimate Bears dilemma: 20-0 Super Bowl loss or ugly season win? 37:04 - Rapid Fire: Giardiniera, Jewel-Osco, Umpires, & Read Receipts 39:56 - Share some Sunshine: An Alice in Wonderland perspective

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]]> 2519 no Not Live with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about the love story that started with someone else's pickup attempt, the world's least creative pet names, and the art of the perfect afternoon nap. Timestamps: (00:00) On this Episode (00:34) Welcome Mayor Brandon Johnson (01:34) Growing Up in a Family of 10 (05:35) How He Met His Wife Stacie (08:42) The Emergency Labor Lesson Plan Drop-Off (12:34) Parenting, College & Pet Birds (18:32) Pitching a New Podcast Co-Host Idea (21:45) What the Mayor *Actually* Does All Day (25:24) Teacher Days & Hilarious Student Excuses (29:42) Most "Chicago" Moments & Hidden Food Spots (35:24) The Weight of the Office & Handling Scrutiny (41:18) Power Naps, Playing Drums & The Roots (44:52) Chicago City Council Superlatives Game (47:33) Share Some Sunshine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0000 full Fox 32 Chicago FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about the love story that started with someone else's pickup attempt, the world's least creative pet names, and the art of the perfect afternoon nap. Timestamps: (00:00) On this Episode (00:34) Welcome Mayor Brandon Johnson (01:34) Growing Up in a Family of 10 (05:35) How He Met His Wife Stacie (08:42) The Emergency Labor Lesson Plan Drop-Off (12:34) Parenting, College & Pet Birds (18:32) Pitching a New Podcast Co-Host Idea (21:45) What the Mayor *Actually* Does All Day (25:24) Teacher Days & Hilarious Student Excuses (29:42) Most "Chicago" Moments & Hidden Food Spots (35:24) The Weight of the Office & Handling Scrutiny (41:18) Power Naps, Playing Drums & The Roots (44:52) Chicago City Council Superlatives Game (47:33) Share Some Sunshine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about the love story that started with someone else's pickup attempt, the world's least creative pet names, and the art of the perfect afternoon nap. Timestamps:

(00:00) On this Episode

(00:34) Welcome Mayor Brandon Johnson

(01:34) Growing Up in a Family of 10

(05:35) How He Met His Wife Stacie

(08:42) The Emergency Labor Lesson Plan Drop-Off

(12:34) Parenting, College & Pet Birds

(18:32) Pitching a New Podcast Co-Host Idea

(21:45) What the Mayor *Actually* Does All Day

(25:24) Teacher Days & Hilarious Student Excuses

(29:42) Most "Chicago" Moments & Hidden Food Spots

(35:24) The Weight of the Office & Handling Scrutiny

(41:18) Power Naps, Playing Drums & The Roots

(44:52) Chicago City Council Superlatives Game

(47:33) Share Some Sunshine


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]]> 2999 no Not Live with JB Pritzker FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker about his childhood bedroom decorations, the most "dad" thing he does, and his second favorite hotel chain.  00:00 - Pre-Show Banter: Asking the Gov for an Intro Dance 00:41 - Welcome to Not Live: The Official Ribbon Cutting 02:14 - Why Isn't He Called "J.R."? (The Story of JB) 02:55 - Older Brother Nicknames & Defending Childhood Secrets 03:11 - Childhood Bedroom Tour: Sports & Farrah Fawcett Posters 04:38 - High School Years: Theater Life & Defying "Cliques" 05:17 - Lifelong Friendships: From Hollywood to Vermont Mountains 06:00 - Overcoming Early Loss: Family Hardships in JB's Youth 06:49 - Life Before Politics: The Entrepreneurial Spark 07:53 - The 4 Non-Negotiable Principles of Leadership 08:56 - What High School JB Would Think of the Governor Today 10:56 - Day in the Life: Why Illinois Perfectly Mirrors America 11:33 - The 25% Rule: Managing the Chaos of Unexpected Storms 13:07 - Icing Out a "Blue Guy" at Kam's Bar at 11:00 AM 14:50 - Walking the Streets: Getting Recognized as "Just JB" 16:06 - Lauren Judges JB's Selfie Skills 16:13 - "Cheers, Governor" Drinking Game 17:30 - Bringing Governor Wes Moore to the Wiener Circle 18:57 - Is Malört Punishment or Pleasure? (Chicago Initiations) 20:04 - The Pope's Holy Blessing vs. The Green Bay Packers 21:11 - The Stadium Debate: Protecting Illinois Fans vs. Moving to Indiana 23:54 - Calling Them the "Hammond Hams": Will JB Attend Games in Indiana? 27:56 - Capitol Hill Love Story: A Blind Date Where She Called First 30:00 - The Ultimate "Dad Habit": Obsessively Hunting Down Left-On Lights 31:06 - Slang Lessons From His Kids: The Famous "That's Fire" Lawn Sign Joke 32:04 - Why Chicago and Illinois Summers Are Completely Unmatched 33:16 - The Governor's Tourist Guide: Millennium Park & Downstate Hidden Gems 34:50 - Local Eats: Wiener Circle, Deep-Dish Pizza & World-Class Steakhouses 35:42 - The Great Debate: Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? (And the Ketchup Sin) 36:19 - What People Don't Know: Introversion & Needing Alone Time to Think 38:04 - Rapid Fire Round 40:58 - Sharing a Little Sunshine 43:24 - Wrap-Up: Celebrating the First Episode of Not Live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0000 full Fox 32 Chicago FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker about his childhood bedroom decorations, the most "dad" thing he does, and his second favorite hotel chain.  00:00 - Pre-Show Banter: Asking the Gov for an Intro Dance 00:41 - Welcome to Not Live: The Official Ribbon Cutting 02:14 - Why Isn't He Called "J.R."? (The Story of JB) 02:55 - Older Brother Nicknames & Defending Childhood Secrets 03:11 - Childhood Bedroom Tour: Sports & Farrah Fawcett Posters 04:38 - High School Years: Theater Life & Defying "Cliques" 05:17 - Lifelong Friendships: From Hollywood to Vermont Mountains 06:00 - Overcoming Early Loss: Family Hardships in JB's Youth 06:49 - Life Before Politics: The Entrepreneurial Spark 07:53 - The 4 Non-Negotiable Principles of Leadership 08:56 - What High School JB Would Think of the Governor Today 10:56 - Day in the Life: Why Illinois Perfectly Mirrors America 11:33 - The 25% Rule: Managing the Chaos of Unexpected Storms 13:07 - Icing Out a "Blue Guy" at Kam's Bar at 11:00 AM 14:50 - Walking the Streets: Getting Recognized as "Just JB" 16:06 - Lauren Judges JB's Selfie Skills 16:13 - "Cheers, Governor" Drinking Game 17:30 - Bringing Governor Wes Moore to the Wiener Circle 18:57 - Is Malört Punishment or Pleasure? (Chicago Initiations) 20:04 - The Pope's Holy Blessing vs. The Green Bay Packers 21:11 - The Stadium Debate: Protecting Illinois Fans vs. Moving to Indiana 23:54 - Calling Them the "Hammond Hams": Will JB Attend Games in Indiana? 27:56 - Capitol Hill Love Story: A Blind Date Where She Called First 30:00 - The Ultimate "Dad Habit": Obsessively Hunting Down Left-On Lights 31:06 - Slang Lessons From His Kids: The Famous "That's Fire" Lawn Sign Joke 32:04 - Why Chicago and Illinois Summers Are Completely Unmatched 33:16 - The Governor's Tourist Guide: Millennium Park & Downstate Hidden Gems 34:50 - Local Eats: Wiener Circle, Deep-Dish Pizza & World-Class Steakhouses 35:42 - The Great Debate: Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? (And the Ketchup Sin) 36:19 - What People Don't Know: Introversion & Needing Alone Time to Think 38:04 - Rapid Fire Round 40:58 - Sharing a Little Sunshine 43:24 - Wrap-Up: Celebrating the First Episode of Not Live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker about his childhood bedroom decorations, the most "dad" thing he does, and his second favorite hotel chain. 


00:00 - Pre-Show Banter: Asking the Gov for an Intro Dance 00:41 - Welcome to Not Live: The Official Ribbon Cutting 02:14 - Why Isn't He Called "J.R."? (The Story of JB) 02:55 - Older Brother Nicknames & Defending Childhood Secrets 03:11 - Childhood Bedroom Tour: Sports & Farrah Fawcett Posters 04:38 - High School Years: Theater Life & Defying "Cliques" 05:17 - Lifelong Friendships: From Hollywood to Vermont Mountains 06:00 - Overcoming Early Loss: Family Hardships in JB's Youth 06:49 - Life Before Politics: The Entrepreneurial Spark 07:53 - The 4 Non-Negotiable Principles of Leadership 08:56 - What High School JB Would Think of the Governor Today 10:56 - Day in the Life: Why Illinois Perfectly Mirrors America 11:33 - The 25% Rule: Managing the Chaos of Unexpected Storms 13:07 - Icing Out a "Blue Guy" at Kam's Bar at 11:00 AM 14:50 - Walking the Streets: Getting Recognized as "Just JB" 16:06 - Lauren Judges JB's Selfie Skills 16:13 - "Cheers, Governor" Drinking Game 17:30 - Bringing Governor Wes Moore to the Wiener Circle 18:57 - Is Malört Punishment or Pleasure? (Chicago Initiations) 20:04 - The Pope's Holy Blessing vs. The Green Bay Packers 21:11 - The Stadium Debate: Protecting Illinois Fans vs. Moving to Indiana 23:54 - Calling Them the "Hammond Hams": Will JB Attend Games in Indiana? 27:56 - Capitol Hill Love Story: A Blind Date Where She Called First 30:00 - The Ultimate "Dad Habit": Obsessively Hunting Down Left-On Lights 31:06 - Slang Lessons From His Kids: The Famous "That's Fire" Lawn Sign Joke 32:04 - Why Chicago and Illinois Summers Are Completely Unmatched 33:16 - The Governor's Tourist Guide: Millennium Park & Downstate Hidden Gems 34:50 - Local Eats: Wiener Circle, Deep-Dish Pizza & World-Class Steakhouses 35:42 - The Great Debate: Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? (And the Ketchup Sin) 36:19 - What People Don't Know: Introversion & Needing Alone Time to Think 38:04 - Rapid Fire Round 40:58 - Sharing a Little Sunshine 43:24 - Wrap-Up: Celebrating the First Episode of Not Live

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]]> 2661 no Not Live with Lauren Scafidi Not Live is a Podcast where newsmakers stop giving soundbites and start having real conversations. It's going beyond the headlines to talk about the stories, personalities and experiences that don't fit in a two minute TV segment. It's unscripted, unexpected, and a chance to get to know people beyond their big fancy titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0000 full Fox 32 Chicago Not Live is a Podcast where newsmakers stop giving soundbites and start having real conversations. It's going beyond the headlines to talk about the stories, personalities and experiences that don't fit in a two minute TV segment. It's unscripted, unexpected, and a chance to get to know people beyond their big fancy titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Not Live is a Podcast where newsmakers stop giving soundbites and start having real conversations. It's going beyond the headlines to talk about the stories, personalities and experiences that don't fit in a two minute TV segment. It's unscripted, unexpected, and a chance to get to know people beyond their big fancy titles.

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]]> 518 no Trailer Not Live is a podcast is where the newsmakers stop giving soundbites and start having real conversations. We go beyond the headlines to talk about the stories, personalities, and experiences that don't fit into a two-minute TV segment. It's unscripted, unexpected, and a chance to get to know the people behind the title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:20:00 -0000 trailer Fox 32 Chicago Not Live is a podcast is where the newsmakers stop giving soundbites and start having real conversations. We go beyond the headlines to talk about the stories, personalities, and experiences that don't fit into a two-minute TV segment. It's unscripted, unexpected, and a chance to get to know the people behind the title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Not Live is a podcast is where the newsmakers stop giving soundbites and start having real conversations. We go beyond the headlines to talk about the stories, personalities, and experiences that don't fit into a two-minute TV segment. It's unscripted, unexpected, and a chance to get to know the people behind the title.

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