Take 1 with Bill Cameron

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Take 1 with Bill Cameron

Legendary Chicago political reporter Bill Cameron is the producer and host of “Take 1 with Bill Cameron” a weekly interview program and podcast. Cameron retired from full-time reporting in August 2021 after more than a half century of covering Chicago politics.  “Take 1 with Bill Cameron” will present unedited interviews with Chicago newsmakers and discussions about breaking local news. 

  1. 25 DE OUT.

    Take 1 with Bill Cameron (10-27-2024) - Joe Mahr - Candidate Suppression

    This week, Bill is joined by Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Joe Mahr. You've heard of voter suppression but Joe wrote all about candidate suppression. What is candidate suppression? And find out how it's harder to get on the ballot in Illinois than it is in other states. The reporter roundtable with Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart, Greg Hinz and Ray Long discussed Brandon Johnson's staff which saw another change this week. The Michael Madigan trial began this week. The man wrote literally wrote the book on Madigan, Ray Long, and the rest of the roundtable talk about what the defense and the prosecution are saying so far. And the Chicago City Council is considering dropping the speed limit in Chicago to 25 miles per hour. Is this about safety or is it just a cash grab? Finally, it was 10 years ago this week that Laquan McDonald was shot and killed by Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke. Hear what then-Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said about the CPD about a year after the murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44min

  2. 18 DE OUT.

    Take 1 with Bill Cameron (10-20-2024) - An update on the big business of college sports

    Take 1 with Bill Cameron (09-09-2023) - An update on the big business that is the college sports industry.  University of Illinois Professor, Michael LeRoy talks with Bill Cameron about the good and the bad inside the college football industry.  The round-table with Ray Long, Greg Hinz, Heather Cherone and Dave Stewart discuss the possibility of a White Sox team sale and move.  Plus, the latest on the Mike Madigan trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43min

  3. 11 DE OUT.

    Take 1 with Bill Cameron (10-13-2024) - David Greising - Better Government Association

    This week, Bill is joined by the President and CEO of the Better Government Association (BGA), David Greising. There's been a lot of drama at City Hall and Greising says Mayor Brandon Johnson is not handling it well at all. Also, what are the chances Mike Madigan is found innocent? The reporter roundtable with Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart, Greg Hinz and Ray Long discusses all that drama at City Hall. The mayor lashed out at the media over asking him questions about his newly-appointed school board and about him going to London. The Bears continue to insist they want to stay downtown along the lakefront, but are there signs they're considering Arlington Heights again? And un update on the Mike Madigan trial from the man who wrote the book on Madigan, Ray Long. Finally, hear from Mayor Johnson in his own words See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45min

  4. 4 DE OUT.

    Take 1 with Bill Cameron (10-06-2024) - Eileen O'Neill Burke - Democratic Candidate for Cook County State's Attorney

    This week, Bill is joined the Democratic candidate for Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke. She's favored to beat the Republican candidate Bob Fioretti. He joined Bill a couple of weeks ago (https://omny.fm/shows/take-1-with-bill-cameron/take-1-with-bill-cameron-09-15-2024-bob-fioretti-r). O'Neill Burke talks about how she would be different from the outgoing Kim Foxx.  The reporter roundtable with Ray Long (the man who wrote the book on Mike Madigan), Greg Hinz, Dave Stewart and Heather Cherone talk about the Mike Madigan trial which starts next week. Is this a slam-dunk for the prosecution? The gang continue to discuss Mayor Brandon Johnson's struggles with the CPS budget and CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. And former First Lady Melania Trump's publisher wanted CNN to pay $250,000 for an interview on her new book. And finally, Alex Calderone, the co-founder and CEO of Dándole Tech joins Bill in the final segment. His non-profit organization in Chicago helps provide computers and technology to students who need them. The website is here: https://www.dandoletech.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48min

  5. 27 DE SET.

    Take 1 with Bill Cameron (09-29-2024) - Alisa Kaplan - Reform for Illinois

    This week, Bill is joined by Alisa Kaplan. She is the Executive Director of Reform for Illinois. How can Illinois solve their well-known corruption problem and what reforms need to be put in place to make that happen? The reporter roundtable with Heather Cherone, Greg Hinz and Ray Long discuss Chicago's budget which will be put forth in October. And it's a bad-news budget for Mayor Brandon Johnson. Why does the mayor want the CEO of CPS, Pedro Martinez, to resign? Johnson and City Council are in a fight over ShotSpotter. And what are the similarities between New York City Mayor Eric Adams being indicted and what goes on in Chicago? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46min

  6. 20 DE SET.

    Take 1 with Bill Cameron (09-22-2024) - Corruption in Illinois

    With Ed Burke scheduled to head to prison on Monday, Bill went back into the archives to remember many of the Illinois politicians that have been busted for corruption since Bill's been covering politics in the state. From Otto Kerner to Rod Blagojevich, hear your favorite corrupt politicians from the last 50 years. The reporter roundtable with Heather Cherone, Greg Hinz, Ray Long discussed Ed Burke going to prison, does this have significant meaning for politics in Illinois and Chicago? A mistrial was declared for a former AT&T executive who was accused of trying to bribe Mike Madigan, the gang discusses if this is good news for the former House Speaker with his trial. And current Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch says the Bears and White Sox won't be getting public money for a new stadium anytime soon. And finally, hear from former Illinois Attorney General Ty Fahner, who passed away this week at the age of 81. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46min

  7. 13 DE SET.

    Take 1 with Bill Cameron (09-15-2024) - Bob Fioretti - Republican Candidate for Cook County State's Attorney

    This week, Bill is joined by Bob Fioretti, who is running as a Republican for Cook County State's Attorney against Democrat Eileen O'Neill Burke. Fioretti tells Bill why he should replace Kim Foxx, and what changes he would make to the office including prosecuting retail theft and carjackings. The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart and Ray Long talked about the Presidential Debate on Tuesday. What roles do racism and misogyny play in the election? Brandon Johnson is having some issues with his staff and choices for committees. And Jesse Jackson Jr is lobbying for a pardon from President Biden. And finally, hear from Chicago's very own President Barack Obama about democracy from the DNC in Chicago  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48min

  8. 6 DE SET.

    Take 1 with Bill Cameron (09-08-2024) - Paul Vallas

    This week, Bill is joined by former CEO of Chicago Public Schools and former Chicago Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas. They discuss the city's budget shortfalls including the budget for CPS and why the Chicago Teachers' Union is to blame for much Chicago's money issues. Vallas praised Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling for his handling at the Democratic National Convention. The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Dave Stewart and Ray Long talked about whether the Chicago Bears might sell off a piece of the team to raise more money for a new stadium. What are they looking forward to the Presidential Debate which happens Tuesday night? And Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case has been delayed. Does that help or hurt Trump's chances of getting elected? And with two mass shootings this week, one on the CTA Blue Line and one at a high school outside of Atlanta, Bill goes back into the archives and plays an answer from a previous Take 1 episode of Dr. Lori Ann Post. She explains what makes someone become a mass shooter. To hear the full episode, click this link here: https://omny.fm/shows/take-1-with-bill-cameron/take-1-with-bill-cameron-07-31-2022-dr-lori-ann-po See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44min
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Legendary Chicago political reporter Bill Cameron is the producer and host of “Take 1 with Bill Cameron” a weekly interview program and podcast. Cameron retired from full-time reporting in August 2021 after more than a half century of covering Chicago politics.  “Take 1 with Bill Cameron” will present unedited interviews with Chicago newsmakers and discussions about breaking local news. 

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  • Canal
    Cumulus News Talk
  • Criado por
    Take 1 with Bill Cameron
  • Anos de atividade
    2022 - 2024
  • Episódios
    100
  • Classificação
    Livre

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