At the Table with Lynn Sweet

Lynn Sweet sat down with White House correspondent, April Ryan, to discuss her book, Black Women Will Save the World: An Anthem. Plus, Republican strategist Eleni Demertzis; Democratic strategist Ron Holmes; WBEZ state politics reporter Dave McKinney and Sun-Times chief political reporter Tina Sfondeles joined for a political panel on December 15, 2022.

On the latest episode of At the Table, Lynn Sweet was joined by author, longest-serving Black female White House correspondent and CNN political analyst, April Ryan.

April Ryan reflected on Black female leaders in Chicago and her new memoir and historical narrative, Black Women Will Save the World: An Anthem.

Plus, Lynn hosted a political panel with Republican strategist Eleni Demertzis; Democratic strategist Ron Holmes; WBEZ state politics reporter Dave McKinney and Sun-Times chief political reporter Tina Sfondeles to discuss the state of Illinois politics and what’s ahead for Chicago’s mayoral race.

Stream the full episode now and stay tuned for next month’s show!

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