Inside Chicago Government

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10/25/12: "Whatever Happened to Story Time?" Oct 28, 2012

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The expectation that kindergarten will teach students to read; why Illinois didn't receive federal Race to the Top funds; and Diane Ravitch's historical perspective of school performance. Length 14.5 minutes.

10/11/12: "How the Democrats Let Derrick Smith Shoot Them in the Foot" Oct 21, 2012

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Jesse White's staggering miscalculations around legislative appointments; how poorly the West Side's political leaders serve it; and comparing Rep. Smith to former Gov. Blagojevich. Length 14.9 minutes.

10/4/12: "Today's Lesson: Charters Do Not Outperform Unionized Schools" Oct 06, 2012

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Standardized testing as a barometer of what a student needs to know; whether unionization factors into student performance; and whether teacher tenure actually exists. Length 11.1 minutes.

9/20/12: "The Last Democracy in Chicago?" Oct 01, 2012

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The mistake of separating teachers from the union representing them; the Chicago Teachers Union ripe for criticism; and how the board of education has broken contractual agreements. Length 13.5 minutes.

9/13/12: "Why Chicago Teachers Hate Rahm" Sep 19, 2012

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How at-home investigators can analyze Chicago Public Schools payroll; one of the phoniest issues in the education debate; and why South Side teachers might not want to end the strike. Length 15.2 minutes.

9/6/12: "With Democrats Like These, Who Needs Republicans?" Sep 09, 2012

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The possible collusion between former Pres. Bush and former Mayor Daley; the normalization of Alderman Joe Moore; and predictions on whether Chicago teachers will strike. Length 16 minutes.

8/30/12: "Akins in Our Midst" Sep 05, 2012

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The surprising requirements of state law for sex education; when not to blame voters for bad election results; and the People's Rights Amendment. Length 11.9 minutes.

8/16/12: "Prentice Preservationists Put Rahm in a Bind" Sep 05, 2012

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A rundown of the members of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks; the most rubber-stamp-like body in city government; and the public expense for saving Prentice. Length 15.2 minutes.

8/9/12: "The Grow House Next Door" Aug 22, 2012

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The two forms of justice; why prosecutors stay tight-lipped; and what made this a hard story to write. Length 9.5 minutes.

8/2/12: "Say It Ain't So, Joe" Aug 07, 2012

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Why the mayor controls who chairs city council committees; Ben's defense of Alderman Moore; and an elected school board--a bad idea? Length 13.8 minutes.

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