Walter Jacobson examines the numbers former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has earned since he has left Chicago and has most recently become the US Ambassador to Japan.

Walter Jacobson's Perspective

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 10/13/21: The amount of money Rahm Emanuel is making since he’s left Chicago

Walter Jacobson talks about Ken Griffin’s recent comments about possibly moving his employees out of Chicago because of the gun violence. Walter says it’s time to stop with the talking and start doing with actions.

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 10/07/21: Ken Griffin’s recent comments on gun violence in Chicago

Walter Jacobson talks about the Benet Academy new women’s lacrosse coach and how her job offer was revoked because she was in a same sex marriage.

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 09/30/21: Walter reacts to Benet Academy

Walter Jacobson describes how the news from Afghanistan is not getting better and why the Taliban are going back to their ways of beating women and holding machine guns. So where does this act of terror come from? Walter digs in and shares some history.

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective: The news from Afghanistan is not getting better

Walter Jacobson breaks down the latest news of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel being appointed by President Biden to become the nation’s ambassador to Japan. Is it a good move?

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective: Rahm Emanuel to become ambassador to Japan

Walter Jacobson gives an example of how politics is a wild business with a look at the political landscape in California could change drastically within the next few weeks.

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective: Politics is a wild business

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective this week is about the groundbreaking of President Obama’s Presidential Center and how there are pros and cons to the Jackson Park neighborhood.

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective: Groundbreaking for President Obama’s Presidential Center

Walter Jacobson’s friend had an experience with an Uber driver and losing her purse. It’s a story you should keep in the back in your mind the next time you step in your rideshare.

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 08/19/21: A story about Uber

Walter Jacobson breaks down the resume of the new Chicago Superintendent of Schools. The new Superintendent knows he’ll need help but where can it come from? One possibility may surprise you!

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective: A new Superintendent of Schools

Walter Jacobson was going to shout out the Olympics in Tokyo and the amazing coverage he has seen… That was until former President Barack Obama announced his birthday plans.

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 08/04/21: Barack Obama’s birthday celebration during COVID.

Walter Jacobson talks about the mystery and potential result about the Christopher Columbus statue and why Chicago officials have yet to answer for where the statue is. What should be done with the statue?

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 07/29/21: Christopher Columbus statue

Walter Jacobson preaches to listeners to get your vaccine! There’s numerous examples and data that shows it works. With a second wave on the way, Walter has a specific request to President Biden about the vaccine.

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective: Go get your vaccine!

Walter Jacobson explains why he feels bad for Lori Lightfoot. From the media, critics, Alderman, and civilians. So with Mayor Lightfoot being constantly criticized, what can she do? He suggests taking a page out of a former Mayor’s book that may help her.

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 07/14/21: Walter feels sorry for Mayor Lightfoot

Gun violence is reaching an astounding high. What is a “ghost glock”? Walter goes into the latest trends people are using to make their own guns and purchase more guns and ammunition.

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 07/07/21: Guns are still being sold everywhere

Walter Jacobson is all for the NCAA athletes getting a chunk of money out of the NCAA and here is why he says the Supreme Court made the right decision.

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 06/30/21: The Supreme Court ruling for the NCAA athletes

Legendary Chicago journalist Walter Jacobson offers his Perspective on local politics, news and more in this podcast on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.