Awake Illinois Podcast

Awake Illinois | Shannon Adcock

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Exposing Wokism. Defending Freedom. Streaming Now From Illinois.

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Back the Blue, Illinois! Guest Paula Fitzsimmons of the National Police Association

Paula Fitzsimmons shares her journey from everyday citizen to Federal Legislative Director for the National Police Association. Learn simple, powerful ways YOU can back the blue at local, state, & federal levels. What can we do to support law enforcement right now? Tune in!

54 min
FEB 9

ICE Protests and Backing The Blue--Sgt. Betsy Smith Brings Fire & Facts

Retired Illinois Police Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith brings fire and facts to this conversation. As a spokeswoman for the National Police Association, she shares the realities of what's really happening with ICE protests, border security, and how YOU can BACK THE BLUE!

47 min
FEB 2

Woke Groundhog Day: Exposing the repeating cycle of double standards

Woke Groundhog Day: Exposing the repeating cycle of double standards—judges ousted for conservative views, teachers celebrating conservative deaths with no consequences. Shannon Adcock (Awake Illinois), Marsha McClary (Moms for Liberty Lake County IL) and Alvin Lui (Courage Is A Habit) discuss how YOU can break the cycle.

1h 13m
JAN 30

Scorching Woke Earth: Hollywood Morris of Support Our Shields

Hollywood Morris of Support Our Shields doesn’t hold back on BLM, the lies of woke utopia, and how waking up the masses is not just a call of action…it’s a duty. His inspiring outreach to support fallen heroes has gone national. Visit www.supportourshields.com to learn more about this mission.

1h 50m
JAN 27

Revoke the Teacher Union Charter? The latest education updates with Corey DeAngelis

Corey DeAngelis and Shannon Adcock break down the latest updates in education & parental rights. From the NEA charter to school choice momentum, hear how parents are AWAKE and taking education BACK from political activists.

39 min
JAN 22

How Awake Illinois is rallying to STOP radical anti-police bill SB2820

Awake Illinois leadership breaks down #SB2820 — the bill blocking qualified ex-ICE officers from serving as IL police amid our officer shortage crisis. What is it? How do we STOP it? Illinois residents need to head to www.awakeIL.com/fight and submit the form TODAY!

1 hr
JAN 15

Live from Illinois' Front Lines: ShotSpotter, ICE, and upcoming midterm election

Shannon Adcock and Chief Tom Weitzel (Ret.) dive deep into ICE operations, Illinois law enforcement challenges, sanctuary policies, cooperation (or lack thereof), and how it all impacts public safety in our state. Tom was recently appointed Law Enforcement Fellow with Awake Illinois and will be a regular commentator on the Awake and Armed video podcast. "The Forbidden Op-Ed" is being published January 16, 2026 at www.awakeIL.com and our social media platforms.

50 min
JAN 8

Self-Defense for Newcomers: Empowering Women with Weapons Trainer Ann Marie Suter

Join Awake and Armed episode with host ⁠Shannon Adcock ⁠and guest ⁠Ann Marie Suter⁠, a certified NRA & USCCA firearms instructor, ⁠Illinois chapter facilitator for A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League⁠, and a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment through responsible self-defense. If you’re a woman (or know one) who’s curious about self-defense but feels overwhelmed, intimidated, or unsure where to start — this episode is for you. Ann Marie breaks it all down: from building unshakeable confidence and situational awareness, to navigating Illinois FOID and concealed carry requirements, and finding supportive training environments designed specifically for women. Whether you’re starting from zero experience or just want practical next steps, you’ll leave feeling informed, inspired, and ready to take control of your personal safety. We’ll cover: The mindset shift that changes everything for newcomers Why women-only training groups like A Girl & A Gun are game-changers Simple, safe ways to get started in Illinois right now No more victims. Only victors in 2026!

43 min
JAN 1

Exposing Illinois' Woke Chaos: Retired Police Chief Weitzel on the SAFE-T Act and Street Dangers

Shannon Adcock interviews retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel about the dangers of Illinois' SAFE-T Act, sanctuary policies, media bias against law enforcement, and real-world cases. Hear the truth about Chicago area crime and what the average citizen can do to protect themselves and lobby for change in Illinois.

1h 13m

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Exposing Wokism. Defending Freedom. Streaming Now From Illinois.

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Awake Illinois | Shannon Adcock
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2025 - 2026
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9
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