President Joe Biden uses his executive authority to build a bureaucratic wall at the southern border.

The move could potentially impact asylum seekers in Chicago, where Mexican nationals helped elect a woman president for the first time in that country’s history.

Meanwhile, convicted former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke seeks a redo in court just weeks ahead of his sentencing.

Chicago police prep for the Democratic National Convention with Supt. Larry Snelling insisting his officers are ready for whatever comes their way.

And breaking down Illinois’ new budget and the toppling of a brand-new law.

Guests:

Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune | @samjcharles

Quinn Myers, Block Club Chicago | @rquinnmyers

Sarah Karp, WBEZ | @SSKedreporter

Laura Rodriguez Presa, Chicago Tribune | @LAURA_N_ROD

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