The Real Story with Jeanne Ives

Shocking Misuse of Taxpayer Dollars in Illinois Jun 23, 2023

In an exclusive podcast, we welcome two members of the @illinoisfreedomcaucus to discuss the misuse of taxpayer money in Illinois.

Illinois State Representatives Dan Caulkins and Brad Halbrook; reveal the alarming mismanagement and diversion of funds, as well as the fraud that has plagued Illinois' unemployment system.

#fraud #corruption #budget #pritzker #gasprices #taxes #illinois #twill #beinformed #freedom

The End of Roe v Wade, One Year Later Jun 21, 2023

One year after the ending of Roe v Wade, we revisit this major change in US policy and its impact on the Midwest states.

Our Guest Mary Kate Knorr Zander, the Executive Director for Illinois Right to Life, discussed the changes in the abortion debate, post Dobbs, in Illinois and across the nation. We look at the reasons behind Illinois' significant growth as a hub for abortions and the legal developments that have facilitated this expansion.

#prolife #abortion #illinois #roevwade #scotus #supremecourt #illinois #twill #beinformed

Exploring the Property Tax Crisis in Illinois Jun 16, 2023

Jeanne welcomes Warren Dixon, an expert on property taxes in the state of Illinois. Warren, who has recently moved to Tennessee, sheds light on the factors that led him to relocate and explores the impact of property taxes on residents and businesses.

#illinois #taxes #propertytax #Tennessee #twill #beinformed

Conquering Kilimanjaro: A Journey of Triumph and Adventure. Jun 13, 2023

Embarking on an epic adventure to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, our guest Anil has been to one of the highest points on Earth.

Reaching 19,341 ft He stood on top of the world, but the journey there was not easy as he recaps some of the more harrowing moments of his climb.

#kilimanjaro #india #topoftheworld #inspiration #motivation #determination #illinois #twill #beinformed

Modi’s visit to America: India’s influence on American Culture and Business. Jun 08, 2023

Preparing for India’s Prime Minister Modi’s trip to the US, we discuss India's influence on both American culture and business. Our Guest Anil emphasizes the importance of collaboration and peaceful resolution to conflict. Our conversation highlights the Indian culture's emphasis on education, productivity, and respect, which has helped Indian-Americans succeed in the United States.

#india #modi #culture #buisness #podcast #illinois #beinformed #twill

Radical Revolution in the Windy City: Unveiling Chicago's Disturbing Political Connections Jun 06, 2023

Jeanne Ives interviews Martin Preib, a retired Chicago police officer and writer for the Chicago Contrarian.

They will discuss his new article titled "New Chicago Mayor Proves the Windy City is Ground Zero for the Revolution," which focuses on Mayor Brandon Johnson's decision to sit down for an interview with Angela Davis, a feminist, Marxist, and radical activist with a controversial past.

#Chicago #police #crime #brandonjohnson #illinois #writer #media #beinformed #twill

Obscure Legislation You Should Know About Jun 03, 2023

Jeanne Gives a rundown on three things you probably did not know went on in Illinois.

#twill #illinois #payraise #tolls #energy #greenenergy #coal #power #beinformed

Congressman Darin LaHood talks about the Debt Ceiling Jun 02, 2023

Jeanne Ives invites Congressman Darin LaHood onto the Real Story to talk about the Debt Ceiling vote.

#debtceiling #usdebt #debt #ceiling #congress #default #beinformed #debtlimit

Will Putin's Next Move be into the Baltic States? May 16, 2023

Jeanne Ives engages in a conversation with Dr. John Prunskis, honorary consul of Lithuania in the United States, regarding the Ukraine war and its implications for the Baltic states.

How does Reagan's steadfast conviction that "we win, they lose" during the Cold War era bear relevance in today's conflict? Why has Europe had such a limited response to the invasion of Ukraine? Is there a potential for Putin to strike a NATO country?

#Ukraine #Putin #Russia #Reagan #nato #lithuania #beinformed #twill #Illinois

Supreme Court Showdown: Defending Gun Rights in Illinois | The Real Story with Jeanne Ives May 11, 2023

In this episode of "The Real Story with Jeanne Ives," Jeanne interviews Robert Bevis a gun shop owner from Naperville and Hannah Hill, the director for research and policy at the National Gun Rights AssociationThey discuss their ongoing legal battle against Illinois' gun ban legislation at the Supreme Court level. The lawsuit initially began in Naperville, where the City Council passed an AR-15 sale ban. Robert Bevis and his legal team expanded the lawsuit to include the statewide ban as well. They requested a temporary restraining order to block the bans from going into effect, but the district court and the seventh circuit court both denied their requests. As a result, they appealed to the Supreme Court for emergency relief. The discussion covers the impact of the bans on Bob's business, the constitutional rights protected by the Second Amendment, and the public safety arguments put forth by the opposing side. They also touch on the discriminatory nature of the bans and the damages they are seeking. The Supreme Court's decision on whether to grant the emergency relief is considered a long shot, but they discuss the surprising response from Naperville and their arguments against the injunction. The episode sheds light on the complexities of the case and the potential implications for gun rights in Illinois.

#2ndamendment #2A #illinois #gunlaws #twill #scotus #beinformed #naperville

Will Your Pension Be There When You Retire? May 08, 2023

Your Pension, Your Job, or Your Home. Pick One.

Bryce Hill, the @illinoispolicy Director of Fiscal and Economic Research joins us to discuss the looming pension crisis in Illinois and what the Illinois Policy Institute has been working on since Jeanne left the State Legislature. What can be done to avert this crisis and ensure you do not lose your pension?

If you like our podcast please hit the like and follow button and be sure to share it with your friends.

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#pensions #Illinois #beinformed #podcast #twill #Illinoispolicy

Illinois Gun Ban Update and What are the Judges' Orders? May 03, 2023

The Supreme Court gave Naperville a hard deadline, other suits around Illinois are being ruled on at the federal level.

Lockdown at Highland Park High School, and the school board ignoring pleas from parents to install metal detectors.

Susie Wahl joins Jeanne Ives to discuss these and other topics #twill #beinformed #illinois #scotus #2ndamendment

Who Wanted to Decriminalize Fentanyl? Apr 25, 2023

Jeanne hits multiple topics on our Live stream (recorded April 25, 2023). Watch to see exactly what has caught Jeanne's attention this week.

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Green Energy

ComEd

Trial Risky home loans

Fentanyl

What is "The Green Breakdown"? Apr 20, 2023

Steve Goreham joins Jeanne Ives to talk about his new book as well as the move to turn everything electric.

#twill #beinformed #illinois #greenenergy

Treason and Ukraine Apr 14, 2023

As the season turns to spring we expect the fighting to pick up in Ukraine as both Russian and Ukraine forces continue to engage each other in this bloody war. Retired Colonel Roman Golash returns to the show to give us commentary and insight into this conflict from his family and sources within Ukraine. In what appears to be an absolute failure of national security, the US Government has been running damage control over leaked intelligence documents that were distributed over a discord channel by a junior enlisted national guardsman. We look into how damaging this could be to not only the war in Ukraine but the potential rifts between the United States and her allies, as well as the risk to our human intelligence on the ground. #twill #beinformed #ukraine #nationalnews #putin #biden

Will JB Pritzker Defy President Biden? Apr 11, 2023

The Com Ed corruption trial is in full swing as more allies of former Speaker Madigan are called to the stand. While much of the corruption was known while I served as a legislator in Springfield, even I am finding out new things as this trial unfolds. Will Governor JB Pritzker defy President Biden as Illinois enters its 42nd month of emergency orders due to the pandemic? And three major public universities in Illinois are now on strike. We take a look at the status of higher education in our state. #beinformed #twill #illinois #chicago #Biden

Kane County should reject $2 Million from Leftist Non-Proft for Elections Mar 30, 2023

With large sums of money flowing into the Kane County Election department, we look into who is behind this, what is this money being used for, and is this legal?

Debbie Kanarowski from Three Headed Eagle joins us to discuss what is going on in Kane County, IL.

#illinois #twill #elections #beinformed

Are Your Children Not Graded the Same? Mar 24, 2023

New standards for grading in our schools has spurred a bit of a controversy in Illinois. Should you get a 50% grade if you do not turn in any work instead of a Zero? Is it unfair if you miss one assignment and it's weighted score makes it more difficult to pull your grades back up? These are the questions being asked in our schools right now.

Dr. Jessica Hockett, from the National Opportunity Project, returns to the podcast to give her perspective on this topic.

National Opportunity Project - https://www.nationalopportunity.org/

#Illinois #Twill #schools #DuPage #CUSD200 #beinformed

An Update on the Gun Ban Lawsuit in Illinois Mar 11, 2023

From Springfield Illinois to Vermillion South Dakota we hit the road and get the real story of the looming energy crisis that could hit Illinois. Why does Illinois have an entry problem and what are the democrats in Springfield doing to make the problem worse?

Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins joins us to talk about his pending lawsuit against Governor Pritzker's 2nd amendment ban. We talk about this and more on the Real Story with Jeanne Ives.

#twill #illinois #2ndamendment #pritzker #energycrisis

Can Illinois Find the Road to Recovery? Mar 01, 2023

Congratulations to @IllinoisChannelTV and its 20th year of covering news from Illinois to DC. Jeanne Ives joins Terry Martin to discuss things National, Illinois, and Chicago.

Governor Pritzker's State of the Budget, as well as the defeat of Mayor Lightfoot, and how this will alter the dynamics of Illinois politics. It is now Paul Vallas versus Brandon Johnson for control of Chicago.

Technology has influenced the change in culture and consumption of news and media, we discuss how things have changed and how we both have adapted to new emerging technologies.

#twill #illinoischannel #terrymartin #illinois #vallas #pritzker #JeanneIves

Pritzker Can't be That Smart? Feb 24, 2023

With the Illinois Legislature taking a hard left turn in policy, is this just a ploy to make Governor Pritzker look to be the most progressive governor in the United States? While pundits and commentators now speculate his potential attempt to upgrade his address to 1600 Pennsylvania, we look at these policies that are being pushed and championed by a new wave of far-left progressives and try to make sense of them as they pertain to the whole of Illinois.

Illinois State Representative John Cabello, one of the few active law enforcement officers to serve in The Illinois legislature, joins us today to talk about these bills and the overall atmosphere in Springfield. #Illinois #twill #beinformed #lawenforcement

Empowering Parents and the Parents Bill of Rights Feb 17, 2023

Matt Crouch of Heritage Action for America joins us from Missouri where he gives us an update on his fight for parental rights and protecting children in Missouri and Arkansas.

Arkansas’ new Governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders is moving ahead with a full revamp of the Arkansas school system, what parts of this revamp can help transform Missouri’s school system.  

And what did the congressman say? While he maybe a scientist he certainly needs a refresher course on political science and the basics of the Constitution. Can you guess the Congressman?

Heritage Action for America

Iran's Call for Freedom - The Yellow Revolution Feb 08, 2023

Join us on the Real Story with Jeanne Ives as we delve into the impact and significance of the Yellow Movement in Iran. This wave of protests and demonstrations, driven by the country’s youth, has sparked a nationwide discussion on issues ranging from economic hardship to political oppression.   

We will be speaking with Farid Kossari who is an Iranian-born American who lived the first half of his life in Iran before moving to France and eventually the United States. He will help get us a better understanding of the rights women are being denied in Iran. And the new calls for freedom in response to the deaths of young women.  

There will be a Standing Protest in Chicago on February 11th, 2023 in Chicago at the corner of Congress and Michigan Ave supporting the Women Life Freedom Movement.

#Iran #iranprotests #freedom #twill #chicago

Republican Senator Stripped From All Committees Feb 06, 2023

From the State of South Dakota, Jeanne talks South Dakota politics with Epoch Times writer Stu Cvrk.

A Senator Stripped of her committees, Democrats running as Republicans, and questionable redistricting, No we are not talking about Illinois.

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No Child Left behind to Every Child Left Behind Jan 30, 2023

Why are so many people against school choice? How do we fix our current schools from within? With Illinois’ school board elections right around the corner, we talk about the problems and hurdles that stop well-intending citizens from being able to help change the course of our school as they continue to fail our children. It is an implosion of the education system that our guests will discuss.

We are excited to have former teachers from the Chicago Suburbs, Matthew Janecek and Bob Dobosz join us on The Real Story with Jeanne Ives. Matthew Janecek - http://www.mrj-usa.com

Illinois and Chicago are Bankrupt Jan 21, 2023

As our guest said, “Pensions are the 800 pound gorilla we’ve stopped talking about”. Mark Glennon, the founder and CEO of wirepoints.org joins Jeanne Ives today to talk about the financial disaster Illinois and Chicago are in.

As Mayor Lightfoot sells special municipal bonds, who exactly is affected by the mismanagement of Chicago’s taxable entities, will this really help the people of Chicago? #twill #illinois #chicago #bankrupt #pensions

Illinois Gun Ban - They can read our objections in the court filings. Jan 19, 2023

Dan Eldridge of www.maxonshooters.com and the President of the Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois explains the Illinois gun ban. With 80 to 90 Sheriffs out of 102 refusing to enforce this law, we look at the deep impact this law has not just on local politics but on the national stage as this law looks to be on course to end up in the Supreme Court.

How many lawsuits will Illinois have to defend against as multiple gun rights advocates begin to file lawsuits? Do Illinois lawmakers have short memories and have forgotten the chaos that ensued during the passage of the concealed carry legislation.

Which Democrat in Springfield does Jeanne give credit to for their debate on the gun ban?

#twill #Illinois #chicago #scotus

Did You Know These Laws Were Passed in the Middle of the Night? Jan 12, 2023

Representative Brad Halbrook gives us an update from Springfield about the laws that the lame-duck Illinois legislature passed in the middle of the night with little time to debate the laws that will affect everyone in Illinois and those visiting our state. And who is surprised that the democrat lead state legislature just gave themselves and all the state elected officials a massive pay raise.

Putin is Depleted and out of Trained Troops, Biden is Barely Giving Ukraine Enough Aid to Not Lose Jan 05, 2023

We welcome Roman Golash back to the studio to have an in-depth discussion on the nearly year-long war in Ukraine. How has this conflict changed over the year, and where does the conflict go from here? Is this a proxy war or a full-scale war between the US and Russia? Roman Golash is a retired Colonel in the US Army and has extensive knowledge of Ukraine and conflicts in post-Soviet controlled regions.

So Illinois Wants to Take Your Rights Away if You Are Under 21 Jan 03, 2023

Todd Vandermyde joins us to talk about 2nd Amendment issues here in Illinois. He is a former NRA lobbyist. Todd later represented firearm dealers, and he just recently testified in a hearing in Springfield about this latest gun grab legislation brought forward by State Representative Bob Morgan, who represents Highland Park.

We look at the news laws on the books in Naperville, and how they relate to the Supreme Court ruling of District of Columbia v. Heller.

What else is going on in Illinois and what exactly is SB 5855. How bad is this bill and how certain is it that we will see it taken to court.

#twill #Illinois #2ndamendment #scotus

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We Have Given our Boarder to the Cartels - Allen Skillicorn explains (Episode 136) Dec 27, 2022

He Left Illinois for Arizona - Allen Skillicorn in the Hot Seat at Turning Point USA America Fest.

We visited former Illinois State Representative Allen Skillicorn in his new State and get an update on what is going on in Arizona.

We talk about elections, redistricting, as well as the Arizona congressional delegation.

An American Mosaic: An Interview with Special Operations and Espionage Author Eric Wentz Dec 12, 2022

It was the Army v. Navy weekend and Jeanne went toe to toe with fellow Officer and 27-year Navy Veteran Eric Wentz in a fascinating interview that stretches from Arthurian legend to the history behind the Russian/Ukrainian War.

Eric Wentz is an author of multiple books including 'Zero Two Hundred Hours' and 'Piercing the Veil'. His expertise in subject matter and subsequent writing skill have been awarded by multiple government agencies as well as nationally and world renown publications.

We get a look at his writing inspirations, childhood memories, and amazingly humorous stories from World War II about his father.

And finally we ask the question "Who is Vladimir Putin, why is he so popular in Russia?" Was the trade of a WNBA Star for the "Merchant of Death" good for America. And what drives Putin to behave as he does.

Find Eric Wentz's books at https://www.jgalt.info/books/

Truth in Accounting - The Sad Story of Illinois’ Financial Situation (episode 134) Dec 02, 2022

Shelia Weinberg, Founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting, joins Jeanne today to talk about Illinois’ financial situation.

Truth in Accounting - www.truthinaccounting.org

#twill #illinois #budget

Warning: Explicit Content is in Your Children’s School (episode 133) Dec 01, 2022

With school board elections just around the corner, Parents of Glendbard Township High School District in #Illinois stand up to the school board and demand accountability for explicit material being placed in the schools.

Jeanne welcomes Linda Samuta and Cedra Crenshaw as they both talk about what is going on and their interaction with the D 89 school board. Cedra and Linda explain some of the more graphic imagery that is included in these books.

#twill #Illinois #chicago #schoolboard #censored

Veto Session Update with Rep. Chris Miller Nov 18, 2022

#Illinois State Representative Chris Miller joins the show and tells us of all the important updates from the Illinois legislative Veto Session as well as the second round of Veto session.

What the left side of the aisle does not understand about business in Illinois, #Caterpillar moving, and looking across the Wabash River into Indiana and wondering how can things be so different. #Amendment1 looks to have passed in Illinois, what will happen to business in Illinois once this takes effect?

#twill

Jeanne's Post 2022 Election Recap. Nov 10, 2022

With the 2022 general election over, Jeanne will look back and give her recap of what happened and what didn't happen.

He Walked off the Job After Only 30 Minutes of Being Hired - The State of Employment in Illinois. Nov 09, 2022

Jeanne is joined by Mike Flynn to talk about small business and manufacturing here in Illinois. What problems are happening for manufacturing here in Illinois and how is the labor market affecting his company. We also talk a bit about the US Navy Submarine force and the work Jeanne has done in support of the USS Illinois since the commissioning of that boat. For a bit of international discussion, we briefly look at China as a rising threat as a military power.

What exactly happens when you are an election judge? We get to hear a bit of the real story behind being an election judge.

Have you heard? The Illinois Student Scores have just been released and they are not good. Nov 01, 2022

We are excited to have Ted Dabrowski on the show today. Ted is the President of Wirepoints and an expert in finance, policy, government, and Illinois and Chicago school assessments. He is here to discuss the Illinois student scores that were just released. We'll be analyzing what these scores mean for our children. How do these scores compare to pre-pandemic levels, and are our political leaders giving you the real story behind these numbers?

What You Need to Know About Illinois’ Amendment 1 Oct 28, 2022

What exactly is Amendment 1 on your Illinois ballot this November? Jeanne and Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints talk in-depth about the misleading worker's rights talking points, how this amendment will eradicate the right to work in Illinois, and the power given to public sector unions like the Chicago Teachers Union.

Banned on Twitter, Emma Woodhouse Speaks Her Mind Oct 21, 2022

Dr. Jessica Hockett (aka Emma Woodhouse), joins Jeanne to discuss the next battle in the school district; The CDC advises COVID vaccines for children; JB and his emergency rules that are still in effect; What is being pushed in our schools and promoted by our school board members, rather than what is the function of the school board.

We discuss the tragic death of Congressman Sean Casten’s daughter. Many people requested by FOIA the results of her autopsy. We look at the Coroner’s results.

Breakthrough Ideas - https://www.Breakthrough-ideas.com

Emma Woodhouse - https://woodhouse.substack.com

Jeanne’s Farming and Agriculture Report Oct 21, 2022

With the harvest complete we are happy to welcome Chris Miller; Grandpa, Farmer, and State Legislator, to the show today to talk about farming, nitrogen prices, cattle, and food prices. As well as his annual Father/Son camp that he holds on his farm.

www.breakthrough-ideas.com

Special Coverage: Alleged Corruption in Dolton Oct 13, 2022

In this special episode of The Real Story, Jeanne travels to Dolton, Illinois, to hear from 3 women brave enough to stand up and discuss their first-hand experiences with corruption in the village. Kiana Belcher, Cheryl Collins, and Samysha Williams give their perspectives on how the current Mayor of Dolton has treated them and the rampant corruption they have experienced.

And in Studio we welcome the Edgar County Watchdogs, Kirk Allen, and John Kraft. They are here to break down exactly what is happening in Dolton and some other shocking things they have uncovered in their years of being watchdogs here in Illinois.

JB Pritzker campaign incident - Petitioning the Government for a Redress of Grievances. *Exclusive* Oct 07, 2022

An Exclusive interview with Jeanne Ives.

James DiNaso, a gym owner from Coles County Illinois, Joins us for a special interview. At a recent campaign stop for Governor JB Pritzker, Mr. DiNaso voiced his opinion over the forced shutdown of his gym while the Governor kept the gyms open in his hotels.

We discuss the incident that happened after Mr. DiNaso exercised his right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Joining us also is his Attorney, Todd Reardon.

With the White Sox out of the Playoffs, John Kass Has Time for my Podcast Oct 06, 2022

Taking a page, or more specifically the second page, out of the book from our next guest we take on the fourth estate. Jeanne Ives welcomes long-time Chicago columnist John Kass to the show. We take a quick look at the downfall of “Journalism”, the most egregious failings of our politicians, and what happened to our schools. John Kass - www.JohnKassNews.com

The Governor You Do Not Know - An Authors Interview Oct 04, 2022

Dennis Byrne, who has written for The Chicago. Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, and the Chicago Daily News; joins us today to discuss His book; The Governor You Do Not Know What Every Illinoisan Should Know. Everything you should know about Governor JB Pritzker. As an opinion writer and editorial board member, he began to be unable to defend the positions of the democrat party and his eventual agreement with more conservative viewpoints. The state of politics in Illinois and the country as a whole; what matters to voters; And our political characters that lack character.

Illinois Purge Law, How Safe is the Safe-T Act? Sep 30, 2022

Kevin Coyne, from Safe Suburbs USA PAC, joins us today to discuss the Safe-T Act from the point of a former City councilman and now head of the Safe Suburbs USA PAC.

How Was the Illinois Safe-T Act Passed? Sep 21, 2022

Illinois State Representative Tom Morrison and former State Representative John Cabello join Jeanne Ives to discuss how the Safe-T Act was passed in Illinois; As well as some of the details inside this law, and what will become law on January 1st, 2023 here in Illinois.

Law Weapons & Supply v. Naperville - Episode 119 Sep 15, 2022

Robert Bevis of Law Weapons & Supply joins Jeanne to talk about the lawsuit that was just filed against the City of Naperville in Illinois.

On August 12th, 2022 the City of Naperville enacted a ban on the sale of firearms within city limits, harming the family-owned firearm store. The question we ask in this episode is; can this law pass the Constitutional test, or has Naperville overstepped its authority?

Episode 118 - Live with Jeanne Ives Sep 09, 2022

Jeanne reflect on the life of her uncle Joe; Chief Warrant Officer 3 Joseph Remmes who served in Vietnam, was awarded the Purple Heart as well as the Bronze Star with Valor. Are electric vehicle charging stations more important than replacing lead pipes? Jeanne looks at JB Pritzker’s views on infrastructure. A look at Jackson Mississippi and the calamity of their water troubles.

Schools are back and reading and math scores are way down due to the lockdowns; you will be shocked at the scores. Why do our school districts not focus on the students?

Episode 117 - Sit down with LT. Governor candidate Stephanie Trussell  Sep 07, 2022

Illinois Lt. Governor candidate Stephanie Trussell is in the hot seat with Jeanne today and you will not believe the story that Stephanie has for us about her time on the campaign trail.

Taxes, Unions, Safe-T act, The Illinois Black Caucus, and the wasted potential of Illinois; Just some of the topics we talk about. Laurie Higgins article - https://illinoisfamily.org/media/hate-hoaxes-have-a-home-here/

Episode 116 - Parents Stand Up to Their School Board Sep 01, 2022

Illinois CUSD 200 parents take a stand against the school board and call them out on last months vote to keep a book in the school library and available to minors. Jeanne is joined by Alicia O'Connell to comment on the parents that spoke out. *Warning - Passages in a book that is available to minors in our public school are read and explained during the public discussion portion of the school board meeting.

Episode 115 - The Fentanyl Crisis Aug 30, 2022

Joining us today is one of the foremost experts on the current Opioid and Fentanyl crisis; DuPage County Coroner, Dr. Richard Jorgensen talks with Jeanne on the effect it is having on our local community, and the laws that have helped fuel the crisis.

Episode 114 - President Biden and Democrats Ransom Student Debt for Votes Aug 25, 2022

With only a month left until early voting starts, President Biden and Democrats have announced a $10,000 student loan forgiveness program. Will this political stunt help him in the mid term elections? What are the ramifications for hard working Americans that did pay off their loans; And how will this inflationary policy help move us out of the current recession? Guess what prominent government official is preparing to retire in December.

Episode 113 - Barrington Books Aug 23, 2022

Anastasia Andrews joins us to discuss Barrington 220 School district in Illinois and the recent issue regarding books that continue to remain in school library despite parental opposition.

Episode 112 - The Vote against Illinois and Business Aug 16, 2022

Mailee Smith from Illinois Policy Institute joins us to talk about Illinois Amendment 1. This will be on the ballot in November and is touted as a workers right amendment; But will this make Illinois worse for business.

Episode 111 - Mar-a-Lago Raided Aug 11, 2022

Jeanne takes a look and comments on an article from Tablet by Michael Senger called ‘Deborah Birx’s Guide to Destroying America’.

Stu Cvrk a writer and columnist for the Epoch Times joins us to discuss; The Mar-a-Lago raid; what was the purpose and what did the FBI do? US Military readiness and the emerging threat of China; Speaker Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan; and the emergence of woke military thinking during international crisis.

Episode 110 - An Interview with Dr. Carol Swain Aug 09, 2022

Dr. Carol Swain joins us on location for a brief interview. She recalls her life; her time as a professor and author; and her political career where she had run for the Mayor of Nashville. Dr. Swain was the featured guest on August 3rd at Freedom Night in Wisconsin.

Episode 109 - Counting Ballots in Chicago Aug 04, 2022

Charlene Foss-Eggemann joins the podcast today, She is a former Illinois Republican State Central Committeeman. Jeanne and Charlene discuss an ongoing election dispute involving a Cook County judicial race.

Disinformation and the economy here in Illinois, Jeanne breaks it down and explains how you are being deceived.

Episode 108 - Highland Park Strong, an Interview Jul 26, 2022

On July 4th a deranged gunman opened fire on the highland Park parade. Today we welcome Jenny Harjung, who attended that parade, to recount and reflect on the events she witnessed that day.

Thomas DeVore, the Republican nominee for Illinois Attorney General Calls into the show. We discuss the Waukegan school district looking to go back to masking children as they return to school; The change in guidance from the State to the school districts from last year to this year; Can Governor JB Pritzker stand on his record; And fraud with workman's compensation in the Governor's office.

Episode 107 - The Books Your Children Will Read in School Jul 22, 2022

Alicia O’Connell joins us in the studio to talk about her local school board located in Wheaton, Illinois, who voted to keep the controversial transgender book Gender Queer in the public schools. Hear what’s in the book including the pornographic pictures, the board member's justifications for keeping it on the shelves, and how the board hid the discussion behind closed doors.

Episode 106 - Illinois Post Dobbs Jul 19, 2022

Peter Breen, former Illinois State Representative, and Attorney for The Thomas More Society, joins us to talk about his case defending David Daleiden in California; as well as the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Dobb’s v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization; The impact on the law, society, the extreme laws passed in Illinois, and backlash in response to the ruling.

Episode 105 - Crime, Economics, and Failing Schools Jul 16, 2022

Ted Dabrowski the President of wirepoints.org joins us today as we talk about crime; Governor Pritzker’s 5 phases of restoring Illinois; The financial disaster that is Illinois' fiscal policy; The lie that Illinois is fiscally sound; How much will each resident has to pay to repay the federal government’s loan; As well as the failing education system.

Episode 104 - $2.38 a Gallon Jul 14, 2022

Jeanne heads to Downers Grove, Illinois where Americans for Prosperity helps pay the costs of the extreme gas prices and drops the price to $2.38 a gallon. We interview Brian Costin as he discusses with us the true cost of government.

Illinois Gas Prices, Are we the highest? The never-ending emergency; from the President to the Governor, we see ourselves in a perpetual emergency, and what is the reasoning behind this; The money flowing from the federal government to the state government and where is this money eventually ending up?

And the survey says how many people say the country is headed in the wrong direction; Foreclosure rates are up in Illinois; Major crimes in Chicago, yet they are refusing to prosecute these crimes; Listen to Jim Glasgow at a Safe Suburbs event tell the hard facts on what the Illinois crime bill will actually do.

Episode 103 - Highland Park, Environmental Discussions, and Missed Property Tax Jul 08, 2022

Jeanne addresses the Highland Park July 4th Parade; The shootings in Chicago over the July 4th weekend.

Steve Goreham returns to the show to break down the recent Supreme Court ruling on the EPA; Steve is the Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America, a speaker and author on the environmental issue; The perils of hydrogen-based vehicles and power; What will be powering our electric vehicles; What is the real story of CO2; What is the biggest greenhouse gas; and the energy crisis in Europe.

Cook County assessor missed out on a $1.9 million dollar property and undercharged someone how much and for how long?

Episode 102 - Throwing the Book at School Districts Jul 02, 2022

Illinois just had its primary election and the results are in, Jeanne breaks down the matchup between Darren Bailey and JB Pritzker; There are some very interesting poll numbers between the two. The Governor said what for his victory speech? Political Gerrymandering; gas taxes; property taxes; crime in Chicago.

An incident at the Barrington 220 school district caused some national news after a book was assigned for summer reading. Joining us is Anastasia, a Mother of a student in that district, to talk about what happened at this school board meeting that she was at; as well as the overall performance of the schools in the district as they continue to fail our children.

This last week Jeanne traveled from Texas to Illinois and the sticker shock from the gas pump was appalling, and then you enter Illinois. But relief is on the way as we get a $0.02 a gallon discount on gas. But with a catch, as with most election years theatrics, there is a cost to this discount and we give you the rundown of how this game is played.

Episode 101 - Citizenry is not a Spectator Sport Jun 24, 2022

Bill Graham joins us to talk about local school districts, specifically Illinois D89 and a $27 Million dollar referendum to complete routine maintenance on the facilities. As well as this school board ceding all its control to one person? Title IX in our school as pertaining to the law.

Michael FiDido calls in and gives us the rundown of the housing market. The shortage in inventory; Price reduction; and the seller's market may be turning into a buyers market as interest rates begin to climb; The great outmigration of business as well as people from Chicago. Where are the hot markets for real estate?

John Morrissey brings us an update on the voter integrity project being conducted. What are some of the things we have found; Can the county prove who voted on election day; how fluid are the voter data lists and how many databases do they use?

The Primary Election is June 28th in llinois, make sure you vote!

Episode 100 - Jeanne Celebrates Her 100th Episode Jun 23, 2022

Amy Gehrke from Illinois Right to Life joins us; Waiting for the Roe v. Wade ruling to come from the Supreme Court we talk about the Pro-Life movement in Illinois; How few people in Illinois know how radical the laws really are in Illinois; The ramifications other states could have on Illinois; Will this create a business boom? Adam Andrzejewski of openthebooks.com joins us to discuss the National Institute of Health; 3rd party royalties received from grants given out back to the NIH, and payments going back to the scientists working for the NIH; are these kickbacks? Jeanne and Adam open the books on this topic.

Thank you everyone for listening over these last 100 episodes.

Episode 099 - Today's Democrats Bear Little Resemblance to the Party of Truman Jun 20, 2022

Dusty Rhodes is the Hamilton County (Ohio) Auditor, and a lifelong Democrat. He gives his insight into how his party bears little resemblance over the years as he has been the only elected Democrat in his county. He is no longer recognized in good standing by his own party as they are demanding ideological purity. Jeanne and Dusty talk about multiple subjects; from the property tax assessments of poorer areas vs for affluent neighborhoods; Lockdowns; The cultural decline ignored by the Catholic Bishops and promoted by the politicians; And Dusty’s prolific social media presence that has angered his own Democrat party; And his problem with the Republican Party.

Senator Ted Cruz asks questions to the justice department; Jeanne gives her take on what transpired; the Governor Whitmer case and the FBI’s involvement in this event; and more on the Jan 6th hearings.

What are we expecting for our school children next year; the continuing mandates being pushed on them; and what are employees starting to do again.

Episode 098 - Caterpillar to Leave Illinois for a More Prosperous State Jun 15, 2022

Time to talk about Inflation, yes it is here and we are now at the terminal stage of failed policy and regulations. The Biden policies are a direct cause of what is happening right now. wirepoints.org breaks down the causes of inflation at the state level. Be ready, Rolling blackout warnings are here; Wall Street Journal reports the national average of gas is now at $5 a gallon; Student debt bailout used as a political carrot.

Todd Vandermyde joins us. He is a former lobbyist in Springfield for gun licensers. He breaks down the new gun legislation in Washington as well as the laws passed here in Illinois; Straw purchases; Red flag laws; and The fears of Veterans suffering from PTSD avoiding treatment so they do not have their rights taken away.

We close the show out with breaking news, as Caterpillar is leaving Illinois after 100 years in the state.

Episode 097 - The Senator Says “Let them buy Teslas” Jun 10, 2022

Jeanne talks a bit about Illinois energy and climate; Lake Michigan water levels drop to near-normal levels; Rolling blackouts; Food shortages as we convert farmland to solar fields; What was the discussion just two years ago.

Stuck in Cook county, Jeanne had to fill up her car with gas, you have seen the prices so you won’t be surprised at how much she spent to fill up. And what is Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s response to the high gas prices? The breakdown of gas prices here in Illinois.

Early Voting has started in Illinois! Time to get out and vote, make sure your vote counts.

Episode 096 - Failing Education has Become a New Civil Rights Issue Jun 09, 2022

Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins joins us to discuss the state of public education in Illinois, focusing on Decatur Illinois; as an article written by Ted Dabrowski from wirepoints.org breaks down the details.

Our schools are denying the right of our students to learn, and it is a new civil rights issue when our students cannot read. How much are they spending per child in school? What is the excuse the schools are using to ask for more money? Where to go to find your Illinois State school report card; and The heavy burden administration plays in school costs.

Is school really K-12 or do you need K-14 just to become literate in our current school system?

Episode 095 - If You’re Conservative, it is Time to Leave Illinois Jun 02, 2022

Allen Skillicorn in the studio with us as he brings us news from Arizona. Jeanne and Allen talk about their time in Springfield and the battles they fought in the state legislature, as well as some personal interactions with other legislators; Why Allen left Illinois, the math behind leaving and taxes; Voter integrity in Illinois and Arizona, who is actually voting in our elections? Immigration, living in a border state, and the human trafficking problem. Allen makes the case for conservatives to head to red states.

Episode 094 - Pop Psychology in Education as American Culture is in Decline May 27, 2022

Adam Russo joins us, he is an author and clinical social worker. He is here to talk about what is going on in American culture; The Texas shooting; The effects of technology on our culture, understanding the internet and information age as the catalyst; Instant gratification as the new norm; pop psychology infiltrating education and children's athletics with artificially raising their self-esteem; Social Emotional Learning discussion. You can find his book “Unwritten Rules: Real Strategies to Parent Your Child into a Successful Adult” on Amazon - www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999440306

Episode 093 - Ukraine will Defeat Russia - University of Chicago Professor Emeritus Charles Lipson will Explain.mp3 May 25, 2022

University of Chicago Political Science and International Relations Professor Emeritus Charles Lipson goes in-depth with Jeanne on The Russian Ukrainian War; How exactly will Ukraine overcome the Russian invasion; And American military readiness. Charles Lipson has many articles and publications that can be found at www.CharlesLipson.com

Jeanne recalls a personal story and remembers the life of Doctor Michael Hussey. The entire Ives family as well as the Breakthrough team send our prayers to the Hussey family.

Episode 092 - Why is Illinois not a Thriving Community? May 19, 2022

Bringing us another update from the restaurant industry, Andy-John Kalkounos breaks down how his family business has fared as we progress out of Illinois's harsh lockdowns. Worker shortages have made the service industry more competitive and more focused on ensuring that returning customers are given the experience they deserve but at what cost. What is driving the return of customers, shorter workweeks, inflation, the balancing act of entertainment versus filling up your car with a tank of gas? And regionally how is the future impact of a potential move of the Chicago Bears to the suburbs looking to improve patronage? Will Illinois’ regional hubs survive or will the state policies eventually drag them down?

Permanent mail-in voting is here, what could possibly go wrong? Well, we are just starting to get reports that the DuPage County Clerk's office once again does not know who the voters are. We interview one DuPage resident as he explains what exactly is going on.

Episode 091 - You Can’t Mask the Problems in Public Education May 18, 2022

We have a special guest today, Leslie Mendoza, the Lyons township student who was refused by the school administration to be allowed to open a Turning Point USA chapter in her school. Leslie breaks down what is taught in class and what topics the school has forced into the classroom. An outrageous attack on a student at the hands of another student and the school's response to discipline, we get Leslie’s reaction to what happened. As her high school career comes to a close what does she think of the quality of education she received, what does the future hold for Leslie.

A weekly update - Illinois’ oppressive taxes, what are we paying for and are we getting value out of our taxes; Should your children go to college in Illinois? The failures of our service academies towards its students; physical unfitness in the military; and crime in Millennial Park.

Episode 090 - Are Your Kids Just a Psychological Experiment? May 13, 2022

A brief look at the top headlines right now; COVID numbers in Illinois; Find out where Kim Foxx ranks as a prosecutor; New pilot program for law enforcement.

We go on location to Glen Ellyn where Carol Davis from the Illinois Conservative Union held an election judge training seminar with Breakthrough Ideas; She talks about election integrity, being an election judge, as well as the upcoming Illinois primary election.

Kelly Laschinski joins us in the studio, She is a suburban Mom and former teacher. Today we take a look at Social Emotional Learning and what is it? Restorative justice and the fundamental lack of discipline in academics; How your kids are now a psychological experiment for educators.

Episode 089 Water, Water Everywhere; Regular and Unleaded in the Mayors Oasis of Death May 13, 2022

Mayor Lightfoot and Chicagwa, why drink city water when you can buy the Mayor's water. Infrastructure, Lead Pipes, Where are the federal grants?

Be ready for rolling blackouts, who is warning us and why we should listen; Electrical Vehicle startup given money to produce electric cars in Illinois;

Habitual criminals released by ineffective state attorneys continue to commit more crimes; Man held up at gunpoint here in DuPage county, and the crime is creeping out of the city; 188 shot and killed to date in Chicago, 209 total homicides.

Joining us is our special guest Mary Hallan-FioRito to discuss Roe v. Wade as well as the leaked Supreme Court draft ruling; We focus on the legal and ethical aspects of this topic.

Episode 088 - Live From Trump Tower, it’s the Real Story with Jeanne Ives May 08, 2022

We travel on the road to Trump Tower in Chicago to cover the official announcement of the Illinois Freedom Caucus. Joining us today are former Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina; State Representative Chris Miller; Andy Roth, president of the state Freedom Caucus Network; and Demetra DeMonte the Republican National Committeewoman for Illinois.

Episode 087 - When the Lights go out in Illinois May 04, 2022

Join Jeanne as she discusses the major energy concerns with the President of the Heartland Institute, James Taylor; How important natural gas, coal, and nuclear are to our future. What exactly is JB’s climate crisis is caused by? Illinois is being forced to pay the price of foreign actors. Blackouts in Illinois, what is in our future.

Bruno Behrend, a senior fellow with the Heartland Institute, explains what is going on in our schools. From indoctrination to furries we look at the things that have gone unchecked in our schools. Is there any hope in regaining control or changing the culture?

A quick recap of what is happening in the news; The ministry of disinformation; Illinois farmers; The price of wheat and what that means; And consumer prices.

Episode 086 - Yes, You Need to Pay Your Student Loans Apr 29, 2022

Student Debt reparations, what is the Wall Street Journal talking about? Illinois’ hidden student loan debt forgiveness program. $1 Trillion in student loan forgiveness benefiting the wealthy; What is fueling the rising costs of college?

Jeanne breaks it down with an in-depth review on Illinois higher education; attracting quality students as well as in-state students; what is fueling the high costs of Illinois universities; and why are we continuing to lose our best students. Crime in the Chicago suburbs; the housing market and interest rates; And yet again Covid information and data.

Episode 085 - Tazewell County GOP Illinois’ Governors Forum - Live Apr 27, 2022

Jeanne traveled to central Illinois where the Tazewell County Republicans held a Governors Forum on Monday and five Conservative candidates made their case for the Republican nomination.

Joining us in the hot seat are Governor candidates; Paul Schimpf, Gary Rabine, Darren Bailey and Max Solomon; As well as Secretary of State candidate Dan Brady, State Representative Candidate Mike Kirkton; And Congressional candidate Terry Martin. Thank you to the Tazewell County Chairman Jim Rule and the entire Tazewell Republican organization for putting on a wonderful event

Episode 084 - Parents Matter - Our Relentless Pushback Apr 21, 2022

Author and former teacher Laurie Higgins joins us to discuss the current cultural issues in our schools. From CRT to policies being forced into schools. While our kids are failing to achieve grade-level skills what are schools focusing on? How schools now define “Safety”; Hijacking classroom time for political purposes; Courts rule on professors' free speech and religious freedoms.

The Powers that Power Illinois; Energy bills and their consequences; Shutting down natural gas in Illinois? Be Ready for power prices to increase in Illinois and rolling blackouts.

How much money has been raised by politicians? The top 10 Congressional fundraisers. Illinois Democrat congressional candidates are in lockstep with Nancy Pelosi; Illinois’s gas tax and the election-year tax schemes that attempt to electioneer with tax gimmicks; The sticker JB wants on the gas pumps.

Episode 083 - The Media is in Control of What We Think Apr 19, 2022

Tax day was April 18th, what is Savers Credit, the claim of lower taxes in neighboring states of Illinois? SALT deductions and how it impacts Illinois high taxes, What did the Supreme Court rule of the SALT deduction lawsuit?

What is happening with our universities? The University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana is admitting students but are the top students in Illinois getting a fair shot at attending our in-state universities? Does two plus two equal four in the academic world, maybe our students are better off going out of state for college.

The media is in control of what we think, or at least that is what they think; Elon Musk taking over Twitter; Local media not reporting the facts; Ohio University Professor refuses to use a student’s pronoun, guess what happened.

Episode 082 - Where is Illinois headed? Senator Darren Bailey in the Hot Seat Apr 14, 2022

Where is Illinois headed in 2022? Jeanne sits down with State Senator Darren Bailey to talk about the State of Illinois; what has been going on in Springfield; current policies and how they impact the people of Illinois; keeping our communities safe; The cost of living and inflation; And a firsthand account of how important farming is to our economy here in Illinois.

Episode 081 - The Governors Bloated Budget Marathon Session Apr 13, 2022

After a late-night and into the early morning marathon session, Illinois State Representative Brad Halbrook breaks down the 3000 page last-minute budget. Increased spending, largest budget ever, the false assumption of revenue, and Covid relief funds. Tax relief in Illinois, it must be an election year. The false claims State Senator Laura Elleman is pushing to say that she has supported police when her voting record says different. Another pay raise for Illinois politicians.

A comprehensive study of how states reacted to the Covid crisis, what state got it right and where did Illinois stand?; How the statistics tell the real story rather than what the authorities are telling us. Questioning authority, From the Spectator an article written by Peter Wood we look at how this has given the rise to wokeness. Authority of the woke corporate, Covid, Scientific, and Military. What has the next generation learned from this authority?

Episode 080 - Ukraine Defense Surprises the World Apr 11, 2022

We welcome Our Ukrainian expert, Col. Roman Golash, as he joins the show to give us an update on the war in Ukraine. The world is shocked to see Ukraine mounting such a fierce defense; the brutality of Putin and Russia; the dismal morale plaguing the Russian Army.

Illinois and the 3000-page budget; The special interests behind the budget; The Super Majority and how it shapes the budget and policy in Springfield.

Immigration and the troubles on the southern border; The numbers are a huge problem and how Governor Abbott plans to address this unprecedented level of border crossings; The ending of title 42.

Episode 079 - Is JB Pritzker Trying to Buy Your Vote? Apr 08, 2022

Democrats now claim they are in favor of funding law enforcement, it must be election season; What was in the criminal reform bill and how this Democrat sponsored bill has hurt our police and safety; What are the real numbers on crime; The repercussions of the SAFE-T act.

We welcome Illinois State Representative Blaine Wilhour as he gives us a rundown on the closing days of the 2022 Illinois legislative session; Has opportunity been destroyed in Illinois?; Title IX debate on the house floor as questions upset Democrats; Big budgets and pay raises again.

In the Chicago Sun-Times, Arnie Duncan writes what Chicago really thinks of police, Is mayor Lightfoot trying to buy the vote with giveaways? Is JB Pritzker trying to buy the vote with tax dollars and rebates? WBEZ Chicago breaks the Vendor Assistance Program business model and how much they have made from Illinois not paying bills on time.

Episode 078 - Is Springfield really done for the year? Mar 30, 2022

Recorded Live 03/25/2022

It is hard to believe that the Illinois state legislature is almost done for the year, so what is going on in Springfield. How much did Illinois really borrow in COVID relief funds? How did the state legislators try to solve the unemployment insurance fiasco? What is the deal with Illinois Economic Border zones? How much will the Lisle township referendum cost you when the tax levy is increased? The Chicago Tribune breaks down the Illinois Student bailout and Jeanne explains what this bill does.

Episode 077 - I Should Have Left Illinois 10 Years Ago Mar 22, 2022

Governor Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot heckled and booed out of the South Side Irish Parade; Dishonor at West Point from leadership to Cadet; Russian escalation near the Polish border incites worry over a NATO response; We look at Putin’s failure and China’s future. Our guest today is Alan Skillicorn, former Illinois State Representative; We talk about our shared experiences with Mike Madigan, The dirty tricks played in Springfield, The Speakers total power over legislators, and stealing good legislation from Republicans; Alan gives his opinions on moving out of Illinois and political migration; And an Illinoisians take on the Free State of Arizona.

Episode 076 - The Catalyst of Energy with Steve Goreham Mar 15, 2022

We dive right into the facts behind Florida’s “Anti-child grooming” Bill; at Edison Middle School here is CUSD200 what is going on with the Panthers in Black; And a concerned mothers comments at the CUSD200 school board meeting. Joining us is Steve Goreham, author of “The Mad, Mad, Mad World of Climatism: Mankind and Climate Change Mania”; We discuss rising gas prices, climate predictions from 30 years ago, the high demand for hydrocarbon energy, industries shutting down due to the energy crisis, as well as the German and European Union dependency on Russian oil and natural gas.

Episode 075 - Ukrainian American Perspective on the Russian Invasion Mar 10, 2022

Retired Colonel Roman Goulash talks about his parents who fought the Germans and the Soviets in the 1940s for the Ukrainian resistance; The history of resistance and determination of the Ukrainian people; The current status of the Russo/Ukrainian war; Putin’s irrational actions; and the destruction and reawakening of the Ukrainian language.

Our good friend Iurii Shuvara, Ukrainian born and new Citizen of the United States of America, joins the discussion; He explains how he became an American citizen, and his deep ties to Ukraine; With his family still in Ukraine Iurii helps us get an understanding of what life is like under the siege of Russian forces.

Episode 074 - Madigan Charged with Racketeering Mar 08, 2022

Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan indicted on 22 counts; Jeanne Ives breaks down the criminal behavior by the political machine here in Illinois; Who has benefited from the tenure of the disgraced former speaker.

Kirk Allen, the co-founder of the Edgar County Watchdogs, joins us to dig deeper into the Madigan indictments and corruption rampant in Illinois; Kirk points out the “Other” names in this indictment; How prevalent is corruption here in Illinois and how local it really is; Jeanne talks about the first bill she tried to pass.

Episode 073 - The Next Cold War has Started Hot Mar 03, 2022

As the convoy approached Illinois we saw the heavy hand of Governor JB Pritzker as he used the Illinois State Police to intimidate; CPS ends controversial school rating, And a signature hotel in Chicago goes into foreclosure.

As the war rages in Ukraine, we welcome Dr. John Prunskis, Honorary Consul for Lithuania, to talk about international politics and the ramifications of Vladimir Putin’s aggressive posturing towards NATO. Next up we discuss issues of Ukraine and Russia with Stu Cvrk, writer for the Epoch Times, and talk about his article “Good Cop, Bad Cop: The Future of the Joint Russia-China Declaration”; We dive deep into the conflict that Russia has waged on the Ukrainian people; as well as the misinformation from both sides.

Episode 072 - New Rock, No Masks, No Problem… Mar 01, 2022

We welcome Illinois State Representative Andrew Chesney to the show as we get an update from Springfield and what exactly our elected officials are up to; The mask uproar in the legislature; Hot issue bills that are being voted on here at the end of the session; Representative Chesney explains the absurdity of these bills. With Russia invading Ukraine we break down the early news of what has happened; as well as some historical context stemming from the Cold War. Jeanne talks about her Military service in West Germany when the Berlin Wall fell; as well as a high school trip to Eastern Germany in 1981.

Episode 071 - Go ask your Father – I’m Busy Feb 22, 2022

We welcome guests Tom Dobbertin and Rich Bennema to the studio for today’s discussion about the inconsistencies of the rules for our students; The punishments handed out to those students standing up to the administration; And how the teachers and school administrators have a blatant disregard towards due process. As well as a reaction to some State Representatives causing an uproar in Springfield; And the JCAR debacle.

Episode 070 - If You're Facing the Same Direction Feb 15, 2022

Jeanne recaps the week, and what a whirlwind of a week it was; A Governor doubling down, his administration tripling down, and local school districts showing full hypocrisy; Glenbard District 87 Superintendent Larson says basketball games are safe because fans are "facing one direction", we call a Technical Foul on this claim.

Episode 069 - Live with Paul Vallas (prerecorded) Feb 15, 2022

Today we welcome Paul Vallas back to our show as we talk about what is going on in our schools. Joining him is Chris Warden, the Father of a Glenbard West student. This episode was broadcast live on February 11th, 2022.

Episode 068 - A Protest with a Smile Feb 15, 2022

As news spread across Illinois of the defeat of the Governors unlawful mandate some schools stand in defiance of a judge's order. We interview Mallory, a student at Downers Grove North, and her father Tom, as she courageously stands up for her rights. Mallory explains how the teachers and students are reacting, and how she has been treated.

Episode 067 - The Real Story with Jeanne Ives Feb 15, 2022

Breakthrough Ideas wishes Kathleen Murphy luck as she was selected to run for Lt. Governor; We break down the judicial ruling against Governor JB Pritzker, and Tom DeVore defeats the Governor's unlawful mandate; And don't forget all those politicians that demanded you comply as they flaunt their own rules.

Episode 066 - A Budget Governor Feb 08, 2022

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker gives his State of the State and Budget to a hand-picked crowd as State Legislators have the day off, but don’t worry, we have comments; Ted Dabrowski, President of Wirepoints.org, joins us for a discussion on the State of Illinois’ budget; and we talk with Andre Smith, Running for Cook County Commissioner, about the violence, crime and unequal justice his community faces every day.

Episode 065 - Complete Fail Feb 04, 2022

Mom and activist Jessica Hockett aka Emma Woodhouse joins the show; An Aurora Teacher Caught Having Sex during a Zoom Class; Brownstone Institute Gives Pritzker a 'Complete Fail" worse than 'F' for his COVID handling, and Canadian Truckers protest the vaccine mandate.

Episode 064 - 'The Worst It's Ever Been' Feb 01, 2022

In this episode, State Representative Brad Halbrook joins the show with an update from Springfield ahead of the Governor's Budget Address; Pritzker & unions give vaccinated teachers extra, paid days off if they get Covid; "We're Angry Because We Saw It Coming!": NYPD Union President's cri de coeur; Leaked Audio: Mayorkas says the Border is "the worst it's ever been."

Episode 063 - Unresolved Conflict Jan 28, 2022

After an 8-year old was shot in Chicago, will Chicago politicians finally get tough on crime?; IL Air National Guard Members discharged for refusing the vaccine; The conflict on Ukraine's border heats up; The Cook County Treasurer says vacant and abandoned properties are sucking up property tax revenue, and another teacher caught taping a mask to a kid's face.

Episode 062 - The Dam is Breaking Jan 25, 2022

IT'S OVER: England drops vaccine passports, mask mandates, and work restrictions; Florida is banning woke curriculum; a young, citizen journalist joins the show to talk about his experiences challenging local government operations on their stance on COVID mitigations; And is the Green M&M too sexy for 2022?

Episode 061 - Springfield and Satan Jan 20, 2022

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) joins the show to give us the scoop on what's happening (and what's not happening) this week in Springfield; Shake-ups in the IL Governor's race; The Younkin Administration is not messing around (it could be us, IL!): Could it be... SATAN in your kids after-school club?; and NEW SEGMENT: Mudslinging: Dissecting Hyperbole and Lies on the Campaign Trail.

Episode 060 - Abuse Jan 18, 2022

Andy John Kalkounos, owner of Chicago Prime Steakhouse and Chicago Prime Italian, weighs in on how Cook County's vaccine passports are impacting the restaurant business; After 23 months of Pritzker's emergency orders parents and teachers are frustrated; In Chicago, small business owners are robbed by criminals and the city's bureaucrats (but I repeat myself); Pornography in schools; SCOTUS strikes down the vaccine mandate.

Episode 059 - The Truth Is.... Jan 13, 2022

In this episode, we talk about schools with Ty Smith, the Modern Renaissance Man, who went viral over the summer for exposing the truth about CRT, and Waukegan teacher, Frank McCormick, who pulled back the curtain on his own school district; Covid Misinformation from the Supreme Court; It's coming out of your pocket: Just how much interest do Illinois lenders collect on the state's bills?; Humble pie: Vaxx-ed and Boosted Sean Casten, AOC and Geraldo have COVID.

Episode 058 - It's Getting Bad Out There Jan 11, 2022

Lori Lightfoot threatens demotion if CPD doesn't solve murders and make more arrests. Politico guest writer argues the U.S. Constitution is the enemy of democracy; CPS teachers walk out on students, and another Democrat is caught maskless in Florida.

Episode 057 - Dignity, Discrimination, Drugs, Dominion and Doc Dollars Jan 06, 2022

In this episode, Executive Director of weDignify and March for Life organizer Kevin Grillot joins the show to discuss the Midwest's largest pro-life event; Vax discrimination in the suburbs; New reports show that more fentanyl has been seized at US Border than heroin for the first time in US History; Jeanne takes South Dakota; and an 'Open the Books 'Investigation reveals that Fauci's retirement pay will exceed $350,000 per years - the largest in U.S. Federal Government history.

Episode 056 - So this is Christmas... Dec 23, 2021

Joe Manchin saves Christmas; Covid cancels the Rockettes; JB Pritzker's Christmas message to parents: You Don't Matter, as he repeals parental notification of abortion; Lori Lightfoot's Holiday Spending Spree; and a man is thrown off plane for attempting to wear a (festive?) red thong as a face mask.

Episode 055 - Grinch(es) and Grace Dec 21, 2021

Biden warns the unvaxed of a winter of severe death and illness (Merry Christmas to you too); IEA to Parents: You Don't Matter. We know what's best for your kids; a Waukegan teacher pulls back the curtain; Pritzker for President? ; and Amazing Grace: Shelby Houston's eulogy for her father, a fallen police officer.

Episode 054 - Through the Roof Dec 16, 2021

Pastor Corey Brooks joins the show from the rooftop of a replica of the future Leadership and Economic Opportunity Center to talk about ProjectHood's capital campaign to end gun violence in the inner city; So transparent: the Illinois Budget Allows JB to spend billions in federal COVID-19 aid without any legislative input; Tornadoes devastate midwest communities and the Left can't set aside politics long enough to clear the rubble; Los Angeles schools to push back vax deadline for nine months + other COVID news; and MSNBC says Biden's low polls are ... wait for it... Trump's fault.

Episode 053 - Smash and Grab Dec 14, 2021

Biden's vax mandate shot down (again); Jussie Smollett's attacker is brought to justice; Clash of the parents: our local school board report; In response to Chicago's rising crime. Lori Lightfoot places the blame on retailers; State Rep. Jonathan Carroll's (D-Northbrook) attempt to punish people with whom he and his base disagree.

Episode 052 - A Wake Up Call for the Woke Dec 09, 2021

The woke get a wake up call in Oak Park River Forest; Why Australia's nightmare-ish COVID lockdowns matter in the US; An Illinois official (a Pritzker appointee) who is falsifying overtime reports is under renewed scrutiny after collecting more than $71,000 in workers’ compensation and disability benefits tied to her unsubstantiated allegations of sexual assault is the picture of the mess Democrats have created; DC Mayor's former Spox converting to GOP (not a moment too soon) and RIP Bob Dole.

Episode 051 - The End of Roe? Dec 08, 2021

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the Supreme Court's deliberations on abortion laws with Steve Jacobs, an attorney, author and Program Director at Right to Life Illinois; Omicron Is in the US; Chicago sets out on another spending spree, and a review the Fauci / Psaki clown show.

Episode 050 - Smollett, Stocking Stuffers and "Science" Dec 02, 2021

As the Jussie Smollett trial begins, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss media narratives and the politics surrounding them; Crime continues unabated in Chicago; The Illinois State Board of Education moves to rate schools by "equity status;" "I did that!" Are the new Biden Gas Pump Stickers the perfect stocking stuffer this Christmas? (Yes); The Mid-Term Election Variant is here. It's called "Omicron" and Fauci declares that he is science.

Episode 049 - You Didn't Just Say That... Nov 25, 2021

Jeanne and Kathleen cover the Left's unhinged reaction to the Rittenhouse verdict; The DuPage Democrats' Social Media Director Says the Quiet Part Out Loud; Fauci Parties Maskless in DC; A courageous Illinois history teacher exposes the truth about CRT: It's in your schools - and yes, they are lying to you about it; and America celebrates is 400th Thanksgiving.

Episode 048 - Shouting into the Void Nov 23, 2021

A court orders the Biden Administration to stand down on the Vaccine Mandate for businesses; Co-Founder of the Edgar County Watchdogs, Kirk Allen joins the show to discuss Auditor General Frank Mautino and Illinois corruption; After Kevin McCarthy's marathon floor speech, the US House passed Joe Biden's "Build Back Better Plan anyway; And while schools prepare to start vaccinating the age 5-11 set, one of our heroes Bob from Glen Ellyn stands up to his school board.

Episode 047 - This Week In Tyranny... Nov 18, 2021

In his twenty-first month of tyranny, Gov. Pritzker defends keeping his mask mandate in place; NBC's very own Marie Antionette shares a 'Dirty Little Secret': People Can Afford Inflation Just Fine (quit complaining); Creep Alert: an Arizona school board president is keeping a Google Drive file full of private information about outspoken parents, And Twitter is testing Trigger Warnings... the irony is lost on them.

Episode 046 - In Your Backyard Nov 16, 2021

"It's time for YOU to stand up." A seven year old drops a lot of truth on her school board; District 200 School board member Mary Yeboah issues a statement calling for the board to reject "the myth of American Exceptionalism;" The lawyer for the Edward Hospital patient who is now recovering after taking Ivermectin; And an update on the door-to-door efforts in Breakthrough Ideas ballot integrity project. The results reveal the validity of our data and the untrustworthiness of the media.

Episode 045 - Out of Touch Nov 11, 2021

Even Democrat governors are now rejecting Biden's vaccine mandate; As gas prices soar, the Biden Administration considers shutting down another pipeline; Illinois: Crazy It's Ever Been, And a major daily newspaper openly ponders whether Americans should "tolerate burglaries."

Episode 044 - Parents Win! Nov 09, 2021

The Red Wave begins in Virginia, where parents reminded politicians exactly who works for who; Another Day, Another Guilty Illinois Politician; Better late than never, Ted Wheeler announces a plan to rehire police; and an admin in Indiana's largest school district reveals 'what we mean when we tell you that we aren't teaching [CRT] (Yes, they're lying to you).

Episode 043 - Mischaracterization, Misdirection and Meltdowns Nov 04, 2021

Democrats try and fail to mischaracterize Glenn Youngkin supporters as white supremacists; Biden admin sidesteps the question of US commitment to defend Taiwan; Energy policy expert, Steve Goreham, weighs in on Biden's COP26 performance and promises; Insane liberal activists crash a wedding Kyrsten Sinema is attending; Pilot sends the left into a collective meltdown.

Episode 042 - Bye! Nov 02, 2021

He's gone (for now)! Adam Kinzinger announces his retirement from the US House after Illinois Democrats gerrymander him into an impossible race; Reviewing the first week of Veto Session in Springfield; How bad do you have to be the patsy for the Biden Administration? Lori Lightfoot Booed On Stage at the Plumbers' Unions, and the Biden Administration presents a depressing vision for women.

Episode 041 - Special Edition- Samy Gemayel, President of Lebanon's Kataeb Party Nov 01, 2021

The Lebanese Government is being taken over by Hezbollah. Samy Gemayel, President of Lebanon's Kataeb Party, resigned from Parliament following the Port of Beirut bombing and has been leading the sovereign opposition to the corruption in his government. Gemayal and his wife are in the United States on a tour to build international relationships and support for his party. We were honored to have the opportunity to sit down with him to discuss the conditions in Lebanon and the necessity of a strong American presence in the world.

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Episode 040 - Shut Up, Be Happy Oct 28, 2021

Governor Pritzker's Tyranny Continues; The NSBA is forced to admit that labeling parents "domestic terrorists" was just a tad much; Illinois' Congressional Maps are out and we are thrilled to no longer be represented by Sean Casten; Dr. Fauci's is a professional-grade ghoul; and a review of the 1987 Dead Kennedy's track that predicted the dystopia in which we find ourselves today.

Episode 039 - Falling Apart Oct 26, 2021

A court takes control of Illinois' legislative maps, signaling the slow, but steady unraveling of ILDems; Pro-Mandate Parents lose it on school board members, FOIA-Ed emails reveal; our supply chain is falling apart, Vickie Reilly, founder of Reilly International, shares her insights; and In-And-Out Burger isn't falling for the big government narrative that they are responsible for policing their customers' vax status. The pushback continues.

Episode 038 - Who Ya Gonna Call? Oct 21, 2021

The most sought-after lawyer in Illinois, Tom Devore, joins the show to talk about his work in the fight against Governor Pritzker's tyranny. Pilots, Police and Parents on the frontlines of the debate over mandatory Covid vaccination; The Supply Chain Disruption is reaching crisis level and the US Secretary of Transportation is on extended paternity leave ("Out of the Office" is starting to look like a Biden Administration crisis strategy); What do JB Pritzker's Tax Returns tell us; and Illinois #5 in the nation for .... ghost sightings?

Episode 037 - Confronting the Leviathan Oct 19, 2021

Evita Duffy joins the show with a report on Chicago's effort to coerce students' physical and ideological submission. Partisan congressional maps and repealing Illinois' Healthcare Right of Conscience Act and parental notification of abortion are just a few of the Democrat's rumored agenda items as the ILGS heads back to Springfield for Veto Session; District 200 rolls out Comprehensive Sex Ed and 'Portrait of Graduate,' but do they have anything to say about the National School Board Association's attempt to characterize parents as domestic terrorists?; And Lori Lightfoot flinches in the battle over vaccinations with the FOP.

Episode 036 - Grounded Oct 14, 2021

Southwest Airlines cancels 1800 flights; Chicago business owners say the city's crime rates are forcing them out of the city; Jim Acosta's latest hot take; Nancy Pelosi's Audience with the Pope and OpentheBooks.com founder Adam Andrewski joins the show to talk about the sky-rocketing federal payroll and his efforts to bring about more transparency in government.

Episode 035 - Recounts and Fact-Checks Oct 12, 2021

In this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen recount the DuPage County Auditor's race recount, fact-check Politifact, and expose the local government emails that hint at the beginnings of a political machine in the suburbs.

Episode 034 - Lies and Incivility Oct 08, 2021

"Everything is free" and other leftist lies plaguing modern politics; The US has one of the strictest policies for masking kids in the nation; the National School Board Association wants parents labeled "domestic terrorists"; Left-wing diplomacy leads activists to follow Krysten Simena into a bathroom and record her, And Eric Zorn surrenders to the cancel mob.

Episode 033 - Power Struggles Oct 05, 2021

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen react to Biden's Education Secretary telling Congress that he doesn't think that parents should be the ‘primary stakeholder’ of their child’s education; Nearly 600 United Airlines Employees Face Termination for Defying Vaccine Mandate; Peter Breen, a former State Representative and attorney for the Thomas Moore Society joins the show to discuss employees' and parents' legal options when it comes to vaccine mandates; Are we headed for a government shut down? The Biden / Pelosi Infrastructure Bill has stalled; And Governor Pritzker would be disappointed if the Chicago Bears moved outside of the city of Chicago.

Episode 032 - What's Next? Oct 01, 2021

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the worsening border crisis; the 3T spending bill that may destroy the Democrat Party before it destroys America; Dr. Susie Warden joins the show to talk about why she hasn't given up the fight with her local school board and neither should you; Could the Taliban get nuclear weapons?; and AOC "explains" her "present" vote.

Episode 031 - Malarkey, Mandates and Marvel Sep 28, 2021

District 200's 'Portrait of a Graduate' is met with mixed (and mixed up) reactions; Here he comes again: Sean Casten channels Dolly Parton; Former DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan joins the show to talk about the next steps in his recount and election integrity; Pfizer Vaccine now safe for children under five - that must mean it's time for the government to mandate it, and Marvel Studios could drop the ‘Men’ from ‘X-Men.’ Welcome to the New World Order.

Episode 030 - Leadership Matters Sep 23, 2021

In this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen talk to Esther Joy King, a former humanitarian aid worker in Afghanistan, a JAG Officer and Congressional Candidate, about the successful operation she led to get families out of Afghanistan in the midst of the fall of Kabul. Also, Lori Lightfoot plans to increase Chicago’s property tax levy by $76.5M in 2022; Joe Biden heads to the beach as the nation burns; Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen calls for accountability for the botched Kabul drone strike that killed civilians, and officials plead with Biden for more resources as southern border worsens.

Episode 029 - Going for Bold Sep 21, 2021

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen set the record straight on Glen Ellyn protests (again); as IL communities brace themselves for Governor Pritzker's Comprehensive Sex curriculum, an Ohio Mayor demands his school boards' resignation over a sexually explicit writing assignment; Unapologetic Nicki Minaj cancels cancel culture (and we love every minute); General Milley's calls to China; And USA Gymnasts are the gold-standard in courage, a review of their Congressional testimonies.

Episode 028 - Misdirected Sep 16, 2021

Joe Biden's 9/11 misses and the fall-out from his tyrannical vaccine mandate; Illinois has constantly missed the mark on reforming pensions. Where does that leave us? Actuary and Forbes columnist Elizabeth Bauer joins the show to discuss; A Glenbard North teacher who called a student a "piece of sh--" resigns; and A Weinstein accuser blasts the #MeToo Movement for missing their moment.

Episode 027 - Political Will Sep 14, 2021

In this episode of In the Spotlight, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss Political WIll: The will continue to bring the battle for commonsense to school boards; The will to stand up for reason in the face of the state's powerful special interests on a new energy deal; the will to defy a narrative to protect your city; and the will to stand up against the woke ideologies that seek to undermine the documents that unite us. They also talk with Parkview Christian Academy President Jed Davis about the school's courageous decision to enter into a David v. Goliath battle against ISBE over Governor Pritzker's mask mandate.

Episode 026 - Miseducation Sep 07, 2021

Suburban districts quarantining healthy kids, while a third-grade teacher in Glen Ellyn makes parents want to keep them home. There is some good news, 40 Academics are pushing back on woke history. Jeanne and Kathleen discuss this, as well as recap the special session with State Rep. Dan Ugaste (did the legislature get to vote on COVID mitigations yet?) and the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. Also, there is some good news, 40 academics are pushing back on woke history.

Episode 025 - A Battle on Many Fronts Sep 03, 2021

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen review the battles currently being waged: On Twitter, failed former Education Secretary Arne Duncan compares people who oppose mask mandates to ACTUAL Taliban terrorists; In the courts, a mother lost custody of her son because she wasn't vaccinated; One county in Illinois is challenging Governor Pritzker's mask mandate (we know how much he likes a challenge...); and Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Episode 024 - Failure of Leadership Aug 31, 2021

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the unfolding tragedy in Afghanistan and calls for Biden's resignation. Tonia Khouri, Vice President of In Defense of Christians, a human rights organization that advocates for the Middle East in which the rights of every person are protected regardless of religious creed, joins in to discuss the situation in Kabul. AM560 host Amy Jacobson joins the show to discuss Pritzker's penchant for mandates and aversion to questions that challenge his authority.

Episode 023 - Fraud and Force Aug 26, 2021

In this episode of 'In the Spotlight, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the State of Illinois Threating a doctor's medical license over his opposition to mask mandates; Pritzker Signs Comprehensive Sex Ed (SB 818); While Afghanistan burns and your kids are forced to wear masks back to school, Nancy Pelosi, Stephen Colbert, and other elites party maskless in Napa Valley; An American mom trapped in Afghanistan pleads to Joe Biden for Help; and a majority of Americans don't find Biden competent (and they're not too thrilled with Kamala, either).

Episode 022 - Coercion, Compliance and Cowardice Aug 24, 2021

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the on going disaster in Afghanistan; a recent local school board meeting at which the police were involved; IL School Districts on probation from non-compliance; Tom Devore weighs in on what school districts can do about it; and a new report reveals the total failure of ISBE

Episode 021 - Biden's Afghanistan Aug 19, 2021

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the Biden Administrations inept leadership as Kabul collapses and the Taliban establishes a caliphate; CPS spends more, despite declining enrollment; Former DuPage Auditor gives an update on his recount efforts; The latest offering from the "Shut Up and Obey" crowd: Fauci Tells Americans to "Put aside concerns about personal Liberties"; and the Taliban spokesman has a Twitter platform.

Episode 020 - The Battle in Your Backyard Aug 17, 2021

In this episode: Timothy Christian feels the full coercive power of the state, and the fight for parental rights takes another blow; law enforcement officer and former state representative John Cabello shares his perspective on the Ella French shooting; Are the League of Women Voters are in bed with Antifa? A Rolling Meadows resident has the scoop and is naming names; Illinois goes full 1984 with their Vax Verify system; and Breakthrough Ideas' week-in-review.

Episode 019 - The Murder of Ella French Aug 12, 2021

In this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the horrific murder of police officer Ella French and the Chicago politics that made it possible; the FOP pushes back on Pritzker's vaccine mandate; President Obama's birthday and ruling class double standards; And Team USA Basketball players push back on American media.

Episode 018 - Parents React to Pritzker's Mask Mandate Aug 10, 2021

In this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen discuss Pritzker's tyrannical decision to override local districts and mask all students this school year. They contrast his authoritarian tendencies with the practical freedom-focused decisions of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Episode 017- Tyranny, Tirades, Trump and the Truth Aug 05, 2021

In this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen review the new laws Gov. Pritzker just signed; Pelosi, AOC and the fractures in the Democrat Party; the CDC's BS guidance and what it means for you; IL orders a $1 million tax refund for Trump, Cook County objects (of course they do); and why be a journalist when you can be an advocate?

Episode 016 - Masking Hypocrisy Aug 03, 2021

On this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the CDC's New Covid Guidelines: The Threats, The Rumors, and The Facts; Lollapalooza: Masking Hypocrisy; State Representative Dan Ugaste joins the show to talk about his bill to rein the Governor's emergency powers; Exelon, a major player in IL politics, announces it is closing 2 of its IL plants; And Chris Cuomo messes with the wrong restaurant owner.

Episode 015 - 17 months of Tyranny Jul 29, 2021

Pritzker issues his 17th emergency edict. Can nothing save us from this tyrant? A 20-year teacher in Palatine was fired over comments denouncing the riots last summer. Jeanne and Kathleen talk with her lawyer. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Marie Newman (Democrat, IL-03) seems to be escaping any accountability for bribing a potential primary opponent and The United States is off to its best Olympic start in recent memory, picking up ten medals in the Games’ opening days but their ratings are the worst in 33 years.

Episode 014 - School Board Report Jul 27, 2021

What doesn't Wheaton Warrenville District 200 want you to know? Jeanne and Kathleen discuss in this episode of 'In the Spotlight; Also, Glenbard D87 board members decide they have to "run the experiment" on your kids; Elgin U-46 shuts out parents. One of the U-46 organizers joins us to discuss; Michigan reins in Governor Whitmer; and Congressman Slim Shady shows up on the floor of the US House.

Episode 013 - Miseducation, Misinformation, Misdirection and Misadventures Jul 23, 2021

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss why Florida spends less on education but scores higher than Illinois; The media narrative about parents standing up to school boards: IL pols reject term limits (again). We discuss with Wirepoints.com Founder Mark Glennon; Chicago Violence continues unabated, and an update on the misadventures of the Texas Democrats.

Episode 012 - Fights, Blights, Plights and Flights Jul 20, 2021

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen review D200's reasonable back-to-school Covid Mitigation policy and the unreasonable reaction to it. In the wake of Illinois Democrats' phony Ethics Reform, the state has lost another Legislative Inspection General (it's as if they planned it...). State Rep. Dan Caulkins joins Jeanne and Kathleen to discuss. Over 70,000 Illinoisans are facing eviction as a result of an ill-conceived policy that hurt tenants and landlords. And Texas House Democrats hop a flight to DC in a junket that highlights the over-the-top, hyperbolic rhetoric we have come to expect from modern-day Democrats.

Episode 011 - What Will Back-To-School Look Like? Jul 15, 2021

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the CDC's guidance on going back to school, which leaves a great deal up for interpretation on local school boards. The good news is parents have an opportunity to influence their local board decisions. Also in this episode, Chicago's crime continues unabated; Congressman Sean Casten goes all-in on Critical Race Theory - nevermind that he doesn't seem to understand what Critical Race Theory is; And unemployment claims are crippling Illinois businesses, while a WalletHub report finds cities in Blue States have worse labor market rebounds than those In Red States.

Episode 010 - Defining CRT Jul 06, 2021

IL Congressman Sean Casten ranted about those who oppose CRT in school on Twitter. In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss Casten's rant and talk to Derrick Crenshaw, a teacher at Glenbard South and his wife Cedra about why they oppose CRT in classrooms. Cedra defies the narrative that opponents can't even define CRT by offering a detailed description of the theory. Also, over 600 new laws go into effect in IL in July. What do you need to know? And Lori Lightfoot blames 99% of the criticism of her on racism and sexism... and (of course) Chicago Tonight host Phil Ponce doesn't have any follow-up questions **eye roll.**

Episode 009 - Edicts, Audits, and Elections Jul 02, 2021

In this episode of In the Spotlight, Jeanne and Kathleen talk to former DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan about election fraud and his lawsuit to ensure the veracity of the 2020 election. Also, Illinois pols cashing out on their campaign funds; George Floyd's brother triggers leftists; and the Woke Whisperer.

Episode 008 - You Can't Make It Up Jun 29, 2021

In this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the DuPage County Clerk's outrageous demands in the Auditor's Race Recount and Illinois Credit Rating. They talk with newly elected ILGOP Chairman Don Tracy; review AOC's unionized tree planting force and other stories you just can't make up.

Episode 007 - Apologies Jun 25, 2021

Jeanne and Kathleen discuss Pritzker's sorry curbside voting law; the apology Lin Manuel Miranda shouldn't have made; the unapologetic Alderman Lopez; and the apology Joe Biden owes Catholics.

Episode 006 - Parent Push Back Jun 22, 2021

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen review the meeting that forced one school district to hit pause on their Deep Equity program with a local grandfather who was part of the pushback; Becky Swan - who went viral for standing up to her school board on state-mandated Sex Ed curriculum - shares her insights on the divide between local boards and parents; the report on Lori Lightfoot's emails deserves to be repeated... and repeated and repeated; and a recap of everything that died, stalled or fell apart in the General Assembly. Are Democrats losing their grip without Mike Madigan in charge?

Episode 005 - Reopened! Jun 18, 2021

In this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the $250 gift cards the Lightfoot administration has hidden around the city; why the Pritzker administration hates landlords; Andy John Kalkounos, owner of Chicago Prime and Chicago Prime Italian joins the show to give an update on the challenges local restaurants are facing; and Jeanne and Kathleen analyze the week's Best Response (Charles Lipson, Professor Emeritus at UChicago) and the Worst Response (Joe Biden, President of the United States)

Episode 004 - Energy, Infrastructure and Illinois Jun 15, 2021

In this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen discuss Biden's Energy Plan with New Mexico Congresswoman Yvette Herrell, Illinois' Energy Infrastructure, and the best and worst of what they heard at a recent school board meeting.

Episode 003 - Springfield Wrap-Up Jun 11, 2021

State Rep. Brad Halbrook joins Jeanne and Kathleen in this episode to give the inside scoop of all that went on during session.

Episode 002 - Illinois Redistricting Jun 08, 2021

Pritzker extends his edicts as Chicago prepares to fully open on Friday. Kathleen and Jeanne talk redistricting with State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi. You won't believe what Dems did in her district! Illinois bureaucrats butcher the Pledge of Allegiance while Texas Republicans Pass ‘Star Spangled Banner Protection Act;' Dissecting the Fauci Emails, And a conversation with UChicago Student Leader Evita Duffy about standing up to the Cancel Culture.

Episode 001 - Surveying the Damage Done in Springfield Jun 04, 2021

Welcome to our first podcast! This week on “In the Spotlight,” Jeanne and Kathleen recap the end-of-session madness in Springfield and get to the bottom line on the state budget with Ted Dabrowski. Also, Daily Caller Sues Lori Lightfoot Over Racism, the Changing Narrative on COVID's Origin and The Good News: HB2789 Stopped in the Senate

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