Inside Chicago Government

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2/14/18: "A tweet-level look at Cook County Board meetings" Feb 14, 2018

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In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the contrast between the behavior of Cook County Board commissioners and Chicago aldermen; the nature of public comment at Cook County Board meetings; and how Dave's tweets differ from those of Pres. Trump. Length 5.6 minutes.

12/25/17: "Mr Bike's winter tips and mayoral quips" Dec 25, 2017

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In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss projects that Mayor Emanuel could promote ahead of the "cocktail train" to O'Hare; how to look everywhere while bicycling; and how to bicycle when the bike lane's clogged with plowed snow. Length 5.5 minutes.

12/8/17: "Rahm fired up about--but not firing--Forrest Claypool" Dec 08, 2017

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First-ever audio of Rahm's infamous 2008 phone call with Blagojevich; a capsule history of CPS CEOs since the advent of Chicago school "reform;" and the racism of white Chicago office-holders who rail against corruption. Length 6.8 minutes.

11/5/17: "Ben Joravsky's guide to asking tough questions" Nov 05, 2017

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Ben's technique for interviewees who duck the question; Ben's growing reluctance to write direct quotes; and whether Ben gives former Gov. Pat Quinn a pass on Quinn's actions. Length 6.1 minutes.

10/2/17: "The Reader's new owners: well-heeled, hands-off" Oct 16, 2017

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The history of Reader ownership; whether the Reader's new owners have figured out how to turn a profit; and how wealthy and powerful owners have affected Reader journalism. Length 5.7 minutes.

10/2/17: "Tips and politics around Chicago bicycling" Oct 02, 2017

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In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the political behavior linked to bicycling; the origin of Chicago bicycling lanes and other facilities; and whether most Chicago cyclists favor subsidizing an Amazon HQ. Length 7.6 minutes.

8/13/17: "Mr Bike: Transit assets bring biking boost" Aug 13, 2017

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In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss why Chicago's "Vision Zero" plan has zero vision; the inadequacy of Chicago's much-lauded transit system; and whether to implement a motorist toll for the central business district. Length 6.5 minutes.

7/11/17: "Strike-primed Reader staff ache over takeover" Jul 11, 2017

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The impact on Reader staff of Wrapports' proposed sale; the attrition of Chicago newspapers; and which newspapers have provided an independent voice. Length 5.1 minutes.

7/2/17: "Rauner's reforms: riff on Obama's form?" Jul 01, 2017

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Which of Gov. Bruce Rauner's "reforms" most threatens the Democratic party; Rauner's possible motives for wanting to freeze local property taxes; and how Rauner's policies resemble those of former Pres. Obama. Length 7.5 minutes.

5/11/17: "Claypool, Kennedy, Axelrod: Can you believe 'em?" May 12, 2017

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The story behind CPS chief Forrest Claypool's threat to end the 2017 school year early; Dem gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy sees primary-election voters as better informed than general-election voters; and David Axelrod's slam on Hillary Clinton. Length 4.8 minutes.

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