Exclusive Interview: Newly elected Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks with Anna DeShawn about public safety, taxing the rich & his LGBTQ+ priorities
During this interview, Anna DeShawn, the host of the Ambie award-winning Queer News podcast, sits down with Brandon Johnson, a Chicago mayoral candidate. With the mayoral election runoff between Johnson and Paul Vallas looming on April 4, 2023, this interview is driven by community questions and concerns.
Throughout the conversation, Johnson touches on a range of topics, including his plans for public safety, taxing the rich, and his LGBTQ priorities.
As a progressive candidate, Johnson’s platform centers on issues of equity, justice, and representation for all residents of Chicago. In this interview, he outlines his strategies for addressing the city’s most pressing challenges and creating a Chicago that works for everyone.