Hibernian Radio March 14, 2026

This week on Hibernian Radio, Mike Houlihan is joined by his longtime friend and old co-host James “Skinny” Sheahan for a fast moving conversation that lands right in the center of St Patrick’s Day season, where parades, politics, and South Side tradition all come together. Mike and Skinny talk upcoming parades and local elections, with a spotlight on judicial candidate John Harkins, before diving into the success of the Special Children’s Charities Polar Plunge, which raised $1.8 million. As always, Skinny mixes humor with perspective, reflecting on the people and purpose behind the event. The episode is packed with classic Chicago political stories, from Skinny’s years working with Mayor Daley to a hilarious Jane Byrne impersonator stunt that rattled a room full of party regulars. Along the way, they touch on the Irish roots, unions, and neighborhood characters that continue to define the city.