The Illinoize Podcast

Forward Thinking Media, LLC
  • 5.0 (2)
  • POLÍTICA
  • CADA SEMANA
The Illinoize Podcast

Longtime journalist and political operative Patrick Pfingsten, who writes The Illinoize political newsletter, takes on politicians, tough topics, and common sense while he cuts through the noise of politics in the Land of Lincoln.

  1. 13 SEPT

    The Illinoize Podcast- September 13, 2024

    As House Speaker Chris Welch has appointed a Democrat-only working group to address the looming funding crisis for Chicago area mass transit systems, one of the co-chairs of the group, Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) joins Patrick Pfingsten to discuss the funding hole, reform, if it will result in a tax increase, and why Republicans weren’t allowed at the table. We’re also joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune to talk about the Tribune series on corruption in Illinois government and the trial of former AT&T executive Paul La Schiazza and the scheduled trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

    37 min

  2. 25 JUL

    The Illinoize Podcast - July 25, 2024

    After Governor JB Pritzker endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President Monday morning, speculation about Pritzker for Vice President immediately kicked in. We discuss Pritzker's chances, the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago and more with Chicago Tribune Political Reporter Rick Pearson and Chicago Alderman Gilbert Villegas.

    44 min

  3. 18 JUL

    The Illinoize Podcast- July 18, 2024

    Illinois Republicans in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention are optimistic about their chances to retake the Oval Office, but tensions still persist inside the Illinois Republican Party. We're joined by outgoing Republican National Committeeman for Illinois, Richard Porter, and WGN-TV Political Reporter Tahman Bradley.

    38 min

  4. 29 JUN

    The Illinoize Podcast - June 28, 2024

    Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) joins The Illinoize to discuss former President Donald Trump's criminal convictions, the Gotion battery plant deal, GOP views of IVF and abortion, and the wars in Ukraine and Israel. We're also joined by former State Representative and pollster Mark Batinick about polling showing broad opposition to public funding for a new Bears stadium and numbers trending for Republicans around the state in November.

    38 min

  5. 8 JUN

    The Illinoize Podcast- June 7, 2024

    We’re joined by Comptroller Susana Mendoza who offers her thoughts on the new state budget and her comments about budget cuts that brought swift condemnation from Governor JB Pritzker and his top staff. We also discuss budget drama with Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises.

    48 min

  6. 18 MAY

    The Illinoize Podcast- May 17, 2024

    With a week remaining before lawmakers are scheduled to pass a budget and leave Springfield, tensions remain high between Governor JB Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers over $800 million in tax increases. Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) discusses where things stand and if Democrats can adjourn on time. We’ll also preview the final week of session with Ben Szalinski, a legislative reporter for The Daily Line.

    45 min

  7. 11 MAY

    The Illinoize Podcast - May 10, 2024

    As the spring legislative session heats up and winds down all at the same time, we check in with House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) on budget talks, the Bears, and a bill ending slating of legislative candidates. We also talk about Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s fruitless trip to Springfield with Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner.

    37 min

  8. 6 ABR

    The Illinoize Podcast- April 5, 2024

    Patrick Pfingsten discusses the failures of the Prisoner Review Board that led to the death of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins. We’re joined by Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) to discuss how to fix the board. Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt also joins us to discuss his new book on former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot “The City is Up for Grabs.”

    50 min
Ver todo (50)

Calificaciones y reseñas

5
de 5
2 calificaciones

Acerca de

Longtime journalist and political operative Patrick Pfingsten, who writes The Illinoize political newsletter, takes on politicians, tough topics, and common sense while he cuts through the noise of politics in the Land of Lincoln.

Información

  • Creador
    Forward Thinking Media, LLC
  • Años de actividad
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodios
    50
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Mostrar sitio web
    The Illinoize Podcast

Para escuchar episodios explícitos, inicia sesión.

Mantente al día con este programa

Inicia sesión o regístrate para seguir programas, guardar episodios y enterarte de las últimas novedades.
Elige un país o región

Africa, Oriente Medio e India

Asia-Pacífico

Europa

Latinoamérica y el Caribe

Estados Unidos y Canadá