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Rick Pearson talks with Jacob Meister on the Cook County Circuit Clerk race
The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson
01/13/20 • -1 min
Insight as to what lawmakers did and didn’t do during the legislature’s special pandemic session
The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson
05/25/20 • -1 min
Rick speaks with Illinois Senate Republican leader Bill Brady of Bloomington about the legislature’s special pandemic session. Bill expresses the shared disappointment of many legislatures surrounding a lack of thorough discussion when it comes to exploring alternative/highly effective re-opening procedures. He also touches on the state budget, concerns surrounding the CARES Act, and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3760375/3760375_2020-05-25-004415.64kmono.mp3What politics will be at play when the legislature reconvenes?
The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson
05/18/20 • -1 min
Rick converses with Doug Finke, statehouse reporter for the State Journal-Register of Springfield about his take on lawmakers coming back in session. Doug touches on the various items that will be addressed this week, the precautions being taken in order for everyone to meet safely, and much more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3758611/3758611_2020-05-18-014711.64kmono.mp3How teachers are keeping their students on track amidst COVID-19
The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson
04/05/20 • -1 min
Rick talks to Dan Montgomery, President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, about the difficulties with e-learning as everyone doesn’t have equal access to wireless internet, proper technology, etc. Dan also touches on the importance of human connection and interaction when it comes to schooling and character building, what teachers are doing to keep a level of personal-ism in their lesson plans, and much more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3745042/3745042_2020-04-05-235442.64kmono.mp3The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson Full Show 12/1/2019
The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson
12/01/19 • -1 min
On this edition of The Sunday Spin:
Rick Pearson speaks with Attorney Michael Dorf and Mayor of Skokie, George Van Dusen, as they’re the authors of the the late veteran Congressman Sid Yates biography, “Clear It with Sid!”. Michael and George talk about Sid’s amazing track record, the evolution of the Country that the book details, and some of the most interesting aspects they discovered while conducting their research.
Next, Rick is joined by Mae Whiteside, chairwoman of Flourish PAC, and former Democratic state Rep. and lieutenant governor candidate Litesa Wallace of Rockford, on efforts to encourage more diversity in campaigns for public office. Mae and Litesa explain what Flourish PAC is; stress the importance of recruiting women of color to run for office; and the IL Black Campaign Academy and their work.
Then, Rick talks to Tribune reporter Ray Long on the Mike Madigan related federal investigations. Ray breaks down some of his latest stories including ComEd, state and local politicians, and much more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3700522/3700522_2019-12-02-154722.64kmono.mp3
*The Sunday Spin will now air Sundays from 5p-7p
The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson Full Show 6/14/2020
The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson
06/15/20 • -1 min
On the final edition of The Sunday Spin,
Rick Pearson holds a special round-table featuring Bob Secter of Crain’s; Brian Bernardoni, founder of Aurelius Public Affairs; Eric Elk, government relations director for HNTB; and Amanda Vinicky, WTTW Ch.-11 correspondent. The crew take time to reflect on the current state of the nation; take a look at what’s ahead in this politically surreal, pandemic year of 2020; and more.
- Photo left to right: WTTW Ch.-11 correspondent Amanda Vinicky along with Sunday Spin host Rick Pearson. (WGN Radio/Jasmine Cooper)
- Eric Elk (Left) & Brian Bernardoni (Right)
- Bob Sector of Crain’s
The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson Full Show 6/7/2020
The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson
06/08/20 • -1 min
On this edition of The Sunday Spin,
Rick Pearson speaks with Former Baltimore Police Official and current President of Strategia Consulting, Eric Kowalczyk about his tenure at the Baltimore PD, as it coincided with the Freddie Gray Riots in 2015. Eric’s also the author of “Politics of Crisis: An Insiders Perspective to Prevent Public Policy Disasters,” and shares information about the book, the issues of community policing and demands for reforms.
Then, Democratic State Rep. Ann Williams joins the show to discuss a legislative response to calls for police reform and reinvestment in communities hit by looting. Ann also talks about the Clean Energy Jobs Act and what it could mean in terms of new employment opportunities in a post-COVID-19 environment.
Lastly, Rick talks to David Yepsen, host of “Iowa Press” and former Des Moines Register National Political Writer, about the nation’s political environment.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3764178/3764178_2020-06-08-003518.64kmono.mp3David Yepsen of The Iowa Press shares his take on the current political environment
The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson
06/08/20 • -1 min
Rick Pearson talks to David Yepsen, host of “Iowa Press” and former Des Moines Register National Political Writer, about the nation’s political environment. David and Rick touch on the recent protests and the need for change that the country is looking for; the upcoming election and the strategies candidates may need to rethink; and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3764177/3764177_2020-06-08-004817.64kmono.mp3The Clean Energy Jobs Act strives to keep equity and equality at the forefront
The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson
06/07/20 • -1 min
Rick Pearson is joined by Democratic State Rep. Ann Williams to discuss a legislative response to calls for police reform and reinvestment in communities hit by looting. Ann also talks about the Clean Energy Jobs Act and what it could mean in terms of new employment opportunities in a post-COVID-19 environment.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3764172/3764172_2020-06-07-231612.64kmono.mp3Marie Newman on 3rd Congressional District Democratic nomination
The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson
03/16/20 • -1 min
On this edition of The Sunday Spin, host Rick Pearson talks with 3rd Congressional District Democratic nominee, Marie Newman, on her candidacy along with the challenges of connecting with voters in a time of social distancing.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3739636/3739636_2020-03-16-003336.128.mp3The Sunday Spin now airs Sundays from 5p-7p
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The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson currently has 100 episodes available.
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The first episode of The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson was released on Oct 6, 2019.
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