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The Lightning Strike Radio isn't backed by corporations, political PACs, or advertisers with agendas. It's powered by you — the listeners who believe Chicago deserves a show that speaks truth, amplifies community voices, and holds power accountable. Every Sunday morning, we bring unfiltered conversation to the airwaves because independent media matters.

Episodes

  1. May 4

    The Lightning Strike April 26, 2026

    The Lightning Strike radio show discussed economic struggles despite official reports of strong growth, with hosts and guests analyzing how wealth inequality is affecting everyday Americans through rising costs of essentials like food and housing. The conversation covered the recent attempted assassination of President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with participants questioning whether it was a setup given the security failures and the president's previous statements about expecting shots to be fired. The show featured an interview with Rep. LaShawn Ford, who discussed his recent primary victory in Illinois's 7th Congressional District and his plans to focus on healthcare, education, and reversing Trump administration policies that benefit the wealthy while harming working families. The discussion also touched on campaign finance reform, particularly regarding AIPAC's influence in elections, and the need for progressive policies including a proposed millionaire's tax amendment that failed to advance due to concerns about funding distribution.

    1h 56m

  2. Apr 20

    The Lightning Strike March 29 2026

    The hosts and guests discussed the Republican "Sharia Free America Caucus," with Ahmed Rehab from CAIR explaining that the term "Sharia" simply means "path" or "way" in Arabic and is being misused to divide Americans. Thomas Gary, a Navy veteran, shared his experiences serving in Iraq and the challenges of re-adjusting to civilian life, while Marie Newman discussed the impact of social media on mental health after a significant legal ruling against Meta. The conversation also covered campaign finance reform, with Marie explaining efforts to address Citizens United and potential solutions like expanding the Supreme Court and making DC a state. Reed Bible, a retired DHS special supervisory agent and attorney, concluded by warning about potential abuses when ICE agents are deployed to TSA checkpoints, explaining how this could violate citizens' Fourth Amendment rights.

    2 hr
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The Lightning Strike Radio isn't backed by corporations, political PACs, or advertisers with agendas. It's powered by you — the listeners who believe Chicago deserves a show that speaks truth, amplifies community voices, and holds power accountable. Every Sunday morning, we bring unfiltered conversation to the airwaves because independent media matters.

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