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- 3 days ago38 min
Welch is out, Illinois gets deeper blue and veto session nears
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is not seeking another term as speaker amid a revolt by at least 26 members of his caucus. That's even after Democrats swept statewide elections amid a national blue wave. We examine that and the upcoming veto session.
- 2 weeks ago21 min
Election 2026 - Bob Fioretti
Bob Fioretti, the Republican candidate for attorney general, sits down with Ben Szalinski to discuss his plans for the office if he wins, crime in Illinois, and much more. This interview was recorded on October 13.
- 2 weeks ago27 min
Election 2026 - Kwame Raoul
Attorney General Kwame Raoul sits down with Ben Szalinski to discuss his goals if reelected, funding for his office, and much more. This interview was recorded on October 20.
- 2 weeks ago19 min
Election 2026 - Diane Harris
Diane Harris, the Republican candidate for secretary of state, sits down with Ben Szalinski to discuss what she would change if elected, running a race as a massive underdog, and more.
- 2 weeks ago23 min
Election 2026 - Alexi Giannoulias
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias sits down with Brenden Moore to discuss running for running reelection and mayor of Chicago at the same time, what he's accomplished in his first term, and much more.
- 2 weeks ago22 min
Election 2026 - Mike Frerichs
Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs sits down Brenden Moore to discuss running for a fourth term, how the Trump administration has impacted his office, and much more.
- Oct 9, 202636 min
Election 2026 - JB Pritzker
Governor JB Pritzker sits down with Ben Szalinski and Brenden Moore to discuss his decision to run for a third term, what he hopes to accomplish if reelected, and more.
- Oct 7, 202635 min
Election 2026 - Darren Bailey
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey sits down with Ben Szalinski and Brenden Moore to discuss his plans for the office, why he thinks he can separate his personal beliefs from how he will govern, and what he’s doing differently in 2026.
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