Political Report
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago -A weekly look at politics from Chicago City Hall to the Illinois Statehouse and Washington, D.C. from Chicago's Very Own WGN-TV.
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Episodes
April 12th, 2020
April 12, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBRep. Adam Kinzinger discusses the state and federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alderman Roderick Sawyer weighs in on the racial disparities in coronavirus deaths across Chicago, and Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page updates us on the Democratic race for President. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April 5th, 2020
April 06, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBRep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia discusses the impact of COVID-19 on minority communities, we take a closer look at the White House response to the outbreak, and Chicago Police Board President Ghian Foreman weighs in on Mayor Lori Lightfoot's pick for the new CPD Superintendent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
March 29th, 2020
March 30, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBEconomist Austan Goolsbee weighs in on the federal stimulus package, Chicago's 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins discusses the city's new measures to combat the spread of the new coronavirus, and State Sen. Bill Brady talks about the legislature's role. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
March 22nd, 2020
March 23, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThe Illinois Manufacturer's Association talks about keeping the state's supply chain strong during the coronavirus pandemic, and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood weighs in on the federal response. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
March 15th, 2020
March 15, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBHow concerns over COVID-19 are changing the Illinois Primary, and an exclusive WGN-TV/Emerson College poll shows where the top races are headed. Plus a closer look at the second showdown between Marie Newman and Rep. Dan Lipinski, and a test of loyalties in the race for the 12th district state representative. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
March 8th, 2020
March 02, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBBernie Sanders and Joe Biden begin their battle for Illinois, Rep. Bobby Rush weighs in on his possible endorsement and challengers in his own district. We take a closer look at the 7 Republicans vying for the chance to take on Lauren Underwood in the 14th District. And, Illinois expands voting access for some inmates at Cook County Jail. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cook County State's Attorney Republican Debate
March 02, 2020 00:30 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBRepublican Candidates Pat O'Brien and Christopher Pfannkuche face off ahead of the March 17th primary race for Cook County State's Attorney. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
March 1st, 2020
March 01, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThe issue of diversity in the race for Illinois Supreme Court, What to Watch on Super Tuesday, and Can Chicago's Corruption Ever be Tamed? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
February 23rd, 2020
February 24, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBRod Blagojevich's commutation and the future of criminal justice, a preview of WGN's Debate with the Cook County State's Attorney Democratic candidates, and where things stand in the Illinois Presidential Primary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cook County State's Attorney Democratic Debate
February 24, 2020 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBSpecial Report: The Democratic Candidates for Cook County State's attorney face off ahead of the March 17th Primary. 60 Minute debate, commercial free. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
February 16th, 2020
February 16, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBInterim CPD Superintendent Charlie Beck weighs in on when Chicago will get out from under it's consent decree, plus how policing has changed in the modern age of technology. Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi combats developers' fears on higher property taxes. Tahman and Paul discuss and the state of the race for Cook County State's Attorney. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
February 9th, 2020
February 09, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBOne-on-one with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, plus a Closer Look at the impact of the 2020 Census in Illinois, and State Rep. David McSweeney talks about the renewed effort to ban red light cameras. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
February 2, 2020
February 03, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBLive from Des Moines ahead of the Iowa Caucuses. How do caucuses work, and should Illinois go before Iowa in the presidential primaries? Legendary Iowa journalist David Yepsen talks about that, plus Congressman Sean Casten discusses the State of the Union. And checking in on the hold up on sports betting in Illinois. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
January 26th, 2020
January 28, 2020 17:53 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBA Closer Look at the City Council's Aldermanic Black Caucus, sizing up Illinois' financial and ethical challenges before the State of the State address, Congressman Mike Quigley weighs in on ongoing impeachment trial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
January 19th, 2020
January 28, 2020 17:48 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIllinois Democrats elect a new Senate President, House GOP Minority Leader Jim Durkin weighs in on Speaker Madigan and the 2020 Agenda, Tahman Bradley travels to Wisconsin to talk to voters at a rally for President Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
January 12th, 2020
January 27, 2020 19:46 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBOne-on-one with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, A Closer Look at the race for Cook County State's Attorney. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.