Today I sat down with Daniel Biss.

If that surprises you, good.

I’m an Orthodox Jewish woman. Daniel is a progressive Democrat. We don’t agree on everything. And we are not supposed to.

Joining us was Bruce Leon, a lifelong Democrat, businessman, philanthropist, and one of the greatest community builders I know. Bruce has spent decades building schools, synagogues, businesses, friendships, and opportunities for people across Chicago. During COVID, when families were struggling to keep roofs over their heads, Bruce quietly stepped in to help many of them survive. His generosity has touched Jewish families, Black families, Hispanic families, immigrant families, and countless others. He understands something many people have forgotten…communities are not built through anger and screaming past one another. They are built through trust, love, and........

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