In this episode, host Pat Whalen interviews Robert Costa, CBS News' Chief Election and Campaign Correspondent. They delve into the importance of journalism's role in democracy, Costa's journey from music journalism to becoming a prominent political reporter, and the impact of his investigative approach on American politics.

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction

06:55 Music and Journalism: A Unique Blend

19:26 Early Journalism and Investigative Reporting

25:37 Reflections on Tim Russert and Journalism

34:29 Middle East Ceasefire and Journalism Challenges

35:23 Humanizing President Biden

39:05 National Review and Conservative Reporting

55:02 Populism and Political Movements

59:53 Looking Ahead: Political Landscape and Future Reporting

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Recorded live at the Chicago Athletic Association, this episode of 'Good Evening with Pat Whalen' is infused with humor and insightful commentary on the local and national political landscape.

As the city anticipates the election results, Pat welcomes guests from prominent Chicago news organizations (Greg Pratt of Chicago Tribune, Reema Amin of Chalkbeat Chicago and Michael Liptrot of Block Club Chicago) to discuss the implications of the upcoming school board elections, the local budget crisis, and national political dynamics. The episode features an engaging trivia game, witty banter, and a musical interlude by The Oh My's.

In this episode of the Good Evening Podcast, host Pat shares his experiences from the Democratic National Convention (DNC), offering a firsthand account of the overwhelming energy and significance of this historic event. He interviews notable figures including Jonathan Martin, Chief Political Reporter for Politico, and Christy George, the Executive Director of the Chicago 2024 Host Committee. Jonathan discusses his journalistic insights into the landscape of American politics, while Christy shares the challenges and successes in organizing the massive convention. Give it a listen and let us know what you think in the comments!

ABOUT JONATHAN MARTIN

Jonathan Martin is the politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO, where he writes a reported column on the inside conversation and big-picture trends shaping politics.

Prior to starting his column in 2022, Martin was the national political correspondent for The New York Times, serving as the publication’s top political reporter for nearly a decade. He is the co-author of The New York Times bestseller “This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America’s Future,” which gave readers in-the-room access to the extraordinary events of the 2020 election and its aftermath. Martin regularly provides on-air political analysis for ABC, NBC and CBS. He and his wife, Betsy, live in Washington and New Orleans.

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Live Show Produced by Wes Needham and Pat Whalen

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Podcast Produced by Princess Sims

Sound Mix and Design by Dane Dickmann

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