# Extremism in CPD, Sky’s Quick Turn Around, and ‘Safronia’ at Lyric Opera

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Podcast: [City Cast Chicago](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-chicago-1425697)
Published: 2026-04-15T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

City Council is expected to vote on a measure that allows the Civilian Office of Police Accountability to investigate Chicago police officers with direct ties to white nationalist, extremist groups like the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys. Alongside contributor Brandon Pope and E3 radio founder Anna DeShawn, we discuss why this proposal has gone through 17 separate versions. Plus, the Sky roster looks very different from last week and avery r. young’s ‘safronia’ makes its world premiere at lyric opera this Friday. Good News: The Golden Shovel Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, April 15 episode: Window Nation Paramount Theatre Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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