The Real Story with Jeanne Ives and Amy Jacobson

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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