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Episode 016 - Masking Hypocrisy Aug 03, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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