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The Ray Hanania Radio Show-Arab NewsRay Hanania Radio Show: Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and Dennis Denno on ElectionsRay Hanania Radio Show: Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and Dennis Denno on Elections S2 E18 The Ray Hanania Radio Show August 3, 2022 Hosted by the US Arab Radio Network and sponsored by Arab News Topics: In Segment 1: Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, on being the city's first Arab American mayor and the challenges he faces and programs he is implementing Segment 2: Election analysts and political consultant Dennis Denno examines the Michigan election results in the August 2, 2022 state primary. The Ray Hanania Show is broadcast live every Wednesday at 5 PM...2022-08-0400 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastFree Market approach to American Defense; San Francisco DA Recall; the Jan. 6, 2021 "Insurrection" S2 E22, 06-09-22 ThursdayTwo Guys on Politics: Free Market approach to American Defense; San Francisco DA Recall; the Jan. 6, 2021 "Insurrection" S2 E22, 06-09-22 ThursdayIn a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania are joined by producer Brian Broeking and discuss Free Market approach to American Defense, recall of San Francisco District Attorney, and the "Insurrection"“Two Guys on Politics” PodcastReagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest SideBill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elect...2022-06-0930 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastThe Ukraine war and divisions among the anti-Russia NATO front 6-02-22Two Guys on Politics: The Ukraine war and divisions among the anti-Russia NATO frontS2 E21, 06-02-22 ThursdayIn a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania are joined by producer Brian Broeking and discuss recent events in Ukraine and divisions in the NATO ranks.“Two Guys on Politics” PodcastReagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest SideBill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He curre...2022-06-0729 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastBit Coin, Reserve Currency and Uvalde shooting in Texas S2 E20, 05-26-22 ThursdayTwo Guys on Politics: Bit Coin, Reserve Currency and Uvalde shooting in TexasS2 E20, 05-26-22 ThursdayIn a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania are joined by producer Brian Broeking and discuss Bit Coin, Reserve Currency and Uvalde shooting in Texas“Two Guys on Politics” PodcastReagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest SideBill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes t...2022-05-2644 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastChicago Crime, Taiwan and Barry Goldwater JR visiting Orland Park, S2 E19, 05-19-22Two Guys on Politics: Chicago Crime, Taiwan and Barry Goldwater JR visiting Orland ParkS2 E19, 05-19-22 ThursdayIn a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania are joined by producer Brian Broeking and discuss Chicago Crime, Taiwan and Barry Goldwater event in Orland Park Friday May 19“Two Guys on Politics” PodcastReagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest SideBill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served t...2022-05-2037 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastBitcoin, Abortion and Roe vs Wade, and Finland joining NATO. S2 E18, 05-12-22Two Guys on Politics: Bitcoin, Abortion and Roe vs Wade, and Finland joining NATO.S2 E18, 05-12-22 ThursdayIn a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania are joined by producer Brian Broeking and discuss Bitcoin, Abortion and Roe vs Wade, and Finland wanting to join NATO“Two Guys on Politics” PodcastReagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest SideBill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served t...2022-05-1439 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTrump's GOP victory in Ohio Senate race, Roe vs Wade and Mayor Lightfoot's crime fight failureTwo Guys on Politics: Trump's GOP victory in Ohio Senate race, Roe vs Wade and Mayor Lightfoot's crime fight failureS2 E17, 05-05-22 ThursdayIn a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania are joined by producer Brian Broeking and discuss the recent victory of J.D. Vance, author of the book "Hillbilly Elegy," in the Ohio Senate Race with the backing of former President Donald Trump ... they also discuss the leak of the US Supreme Court Draft Opinion by Conservative Supreme Court Justice Sam...2022-05-0632 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastThe "threat" of Elon Musk & Twitter; Mayor Lightfoot's use of taxpayer money for her re-election; Putin's Nuclear war threatsTwo Guys on Politics: The "threat" of Elon Musk & Twitter; Mayor Lightfoot's use of taxpayer money for her re-election; Putin's Nuclear war threatsS2 E16, 04-28-22 ThursdayIn a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the Elon Musk, Gas Giveaway in Chicago, and Putin's Nuclear war threats.Bill Lipinski, Ray Hanania and producer Brian Broeking discuss the response from the news media to Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, the hypocrisy of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in taking $12.5 million in taxpayer money...2022-04-2835 min

Two Guys on Politics Podcast04-21-22 Ongoing Ukraine war, and the issue of Globalization S2E14Two Guys on Politics: Ongoing Ukraine war, and the issue of GlobalizationS2 E15, 04-21-22 ThursdayIn a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the ongoing Ukraine war, increased support from the US and NATO and the destruction of Mariupal, a warcrime ... plus we look at the issue of Globalization ... Our producer Brian Broeking joins us int he discussion.“Two Guys on Politics” PodcastReagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest SideBill Lipinski served as Democratic Commit...2022-04-2329 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastRussia ousted from UN Human Rights Council S2 E14, 04-07-22Two Guys on Politics: Russia ousted from UN Human Rights CouncilS2 E14, 04-07-22 ThursdayIn a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, our producer Brian Broeking, discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the UN Vote to expel Russia from the UN Human Rights Council. They also discuss war crimes and the possibility that Russia's warcrimes and atrocities will spread to neighboring countries if and when Vladimir Putin is indicted by the International Criminal Court. Expulsion from the UN Human Rights Council will h...2022-04-0835 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastRussia losing war; what's wrong with Republican and Democratic Parties; and, the inside scoop on Bitcoin, S2 E13, 03-30-22 WednesdayTwo Guys on Politics: Russia losing war; what's wrong with Republican and Democratic Parties; and, the inside scoop on BitcoinS2 E13, 03-30-22 WednesdayIn a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the what is looking more and more like a Russian defeat in Ukraine and Ukraine victory ... What's wrong with the Republican and the Democratic Parties? And a segment on Bitcoin with our producer Brian Broeking...“Two Guys on Politics” PodcastReagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side 2022-03-3048 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastUkraine and the growing influence of China one our economy 3-24-22Two Guys on Politics: Ukraine and the growing influence of China on our economyS2 E12, 03-24-22 ThursdayIn a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Biden's NATO tour, the UN vote on Russia's resolution to bring humanitarian relief to Ukraine ... and also China trade and what to do about it ...our new producer Brian Broeking also offers occasional Youth Perspectives on our topics and special news reports.“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast 2022-03-2531 min

Two Guys on Politics Podcast3-16-22 Options Biden has to confront Russia in Ukraine3-16-22 Two Guys on Politics: Options Biden has to confront Russia in UkraineS2 E11, 03-16-22 WednesdayIn a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and discuss the youth perspective on the conflict with our new producer Brian Broeking.Should NATO invade Ukraine to take territory that Russia has not taken yet to stop the Russians? Should there be a No Fly Zon? What more can Biden amd NATO do to punish Putin? Are...2022-03-1828 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastBiden's response to Russia's Ukraine invasion, and our new producer Brian Broeking S2 E10 03-09-22Biden's response to Russia's Ukraine invasion, and our new producer Brian BroekingS2 E10, 03-09-22 WednesdayIn a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and introduce our new producer Brian Broeking who will also offer occasional Youth Perspectives on our topics and special news reports.“Two Guys on Politics” PodcastReagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest SideBill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elec...2022-03-1025 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics: Russia warcrimes in Ukraine; the indictment of Mike Madigan S2E9 3-3-22Two Guys on Politics: Russia warcrimes in Ukraine; the indictment of Mike MadiganS2 E9, 03-03-22 ThursdayIn a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the powerful resistance from the Ukrainian people and military and the Russian War crimes ... and they discuss the recent indictment of former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan and the hollowness of the critics ... Madigan has a legal fight on his hands but his critics have always tried to...2022-03-0434 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastToGP Pt 2: The continued collapse of the Republican Party in IllinoisToGP Pt 2: The continued collapse of the Republican Party in IllinoisS2 E7.2, 02-17-22In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the continuing collapse of the Republican Party in Illinois. We look at the history of how Pat Quinn, founder of the Coalition for Political Honesty, began the process of destroying the Two Party system in Illinois in 1980 and ending accountability by giving one political party the power to control the state. We also look at the failure of Republicans to speak...2022-02-1818 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastToGP Pt 1: Ukraine Update, Putin, Trump, Hunter Biden and President BidenToGP Pt 1: Ukraine Update, Putin, Trump, Hunter and JoeS2 E7.1, 02-17-22In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the continuing Ukraine crisis asking if there is a tie between the crisis in Ukraine with Putin and Russian and President Biden and his son and brothers multimillion dealings with Ukraine and Russian businesses. We also look at Hunter Biden's portrayal in the Miranda Devine book, "Laptop from Hell". The Ukraine crisis has given Biden an opportunity to district the public away from...2022-02-1822 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastMayor Lightfoot, CarJackers and boredom. Update on Ukraine and the culture of smoking S2E6 2-10-22Mayor Lightfoot, CarJackers and boredom. Update on Ukraine and the culture of smokingTwo Guys on Politics: Live on FacebookS2 E6, 02-10-22In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's comment that car jackers are basically young people who are bored, and news that two teenagers who is wearing a monitoring ankle bracelets were arrested for shooting another teenager ... we'll discuss updates in the Ukraine crisis ... and talk about our experiences involving smoking.“Two Guy...2022-02-1040 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastBiden to name African-American woman to Supreme Court; the Joe Rogan controversyTwo Guys on Politics: Live on Facebook Biden's plans to name a Black woman to the Supreme Court, and the Joe Rogan controversyS2 E5, 02-03-22In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss President Joe Biden's plans to name an African American woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, and the debate over free speech involving efforts by musicians like Neil Young and Joni Mitchell to censor Joe Rogan from Spotify podcast and music platform. They also touch on other topics including t...2022-02-0530 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics S2E4: Live on Facebook Ukraine, NATO and RussiaTwo Guys on Politics S2E4: Live on Facebook Ukraine, NATO and RussiaS2 E4, 01-27-22In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss Russia, the Ukraine and hesitancy of some NATO members like Germany and the lack of a solid effective strategy to respond to Russia which has a big picture perspective on its actions“Two Guys on Politics” PodcastReagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest SideBill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicag...2022-01-2727 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastLive on Facebook on Biden, Voting Rights and filibuster S2 E3, 01-20-22Two Guys on Politics: Live on Facebook on Biden, Voting Rights and filibusterS2 E3, 01-20-22In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss President Joe Biden's press conference marking his first year in office. They look at his policy on Russia and the Ukraine, and explore other issues including Voting Rights and the fight to end the filibuster. What's really behind these issues.To watch the Facebook Video click this link.Lipinski and Hanania will also take questions...2022-01-2437 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics: Russian and the need for the Threat of War S2E2S2E2Two Guys on Politics: Russian and the need for the Threat of WarSeason 2, Episode 2 Jan. 13, 2022Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania look at President Joe Biden's failure to be tough with Russia. Russia is expanding its influence in Syria, Kazakstan, the Urkaine in th eface of a weak response from Biden, and China may follow suit and threaten an invasion of Taiwan. Without the Threat of War, Russia will continue to push despite Biden's threats of more severe sanctions.Lipinski discusses his All American...2022-01-1530 min

Two Guys on Politics Podcast01-06-22 Two Guys on Politics: Was Jan 6 an Insurrection or a Protest gone wrong? S2E1Two Guys on Politics: Was Jan 6 an Insurrection or a Protest gone wrong?01-06-22, S2E1Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist Ray Hanania closely examine the controversy of the Jan. 6, 2021 violent protests at the Congress. Was it an "insurrection" as President Biden and his party insist or was it a Constitutionally protected act of Free Speech that went wrong?Lipinski and Hanania discuss Trump's role in failing to provide strong leadership and Biden's efforts to weaponize the Jan. 6 protest for political benefit. Were there 20,000, 30,000 or 120,000...2022-01-0624 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics S1E17: Year in Review, FEMA pays for COVID deaths, All American Essay ContestTwo Guys on Politics: Year in Review, FEMA pays for COVID deaths, All American Essay ContestS1 E17, 12-30-21Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania look back over the first 17 episodes of the podcast, discussing the assault in religious freedom in America, racism, the new Cold War with Russia and Russia's tyrant Vladimir Putin, and China's growing economic influence. Topics also included the rising crime in Chicago, and the fact that more than 75 percent of the 800,000 Americans who died of Coronavirus COVID were Senior Citizens 65 years of age...2021-12-3135 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics S1E16: The Moral Indictment of failed Cook County State's Attorney Kim FoxxTwo Guys on Politics S1E16: The Moral Indictment of failed Cook County State's Attorney Kim FoxxS1 E16, 12-21-21Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania look at the political indictment of Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx by Special Prosecutor in the Jussie Smollett criminal investigation, Dan Webb. Webb's report was released and is a scathing indictment of Foxx's failure as the Cook County State's Attorney. You can CLICK HERE to read the full Dan Webb report on Foxx's lies and the failures of her office to...2021-12-2228 min

Two Guys on Politics Podcast12-18-21 Two Guys on Politics: The Economic Threat from China S1E1512-18-21 Two Guys on Politics: The Economic Threat from China S1E15S1 E15, 12-18-21Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania look at the growing "New Cold War" this time focussing on the growing economic threat of the People's Republic of China, the world's most powerful Communist regime. China not only has attracted hundreds fo major American corporations to their country, allowing those companies to profit by exploiting China's lower wage work force but also is the largest foreign investor in American based assets from land, to c...2021-12-1833 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics: The Russia Problem, Ukraine and the New Cold War S1E14Two Guys on Politics: The Russia Problem, Ukraine and the New Cold War S1 E14, 12-03-21Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania look at the growing "New Cold War" between the United States and Russia as Vladimir Putin solidifies his power, undermines Democracy and returns his country to the old Soviet Communism. As Russian troops buildup along the Ukraine, President Biden has wanted them not to take any action. Is Biden tough enough or is Putin seeing a weakness. Russian influence has grown in Syria, in Afghanistan and i...2021-12-0427 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics S1E13: the politics of the Rittenhouse and Arbery court casesTwo Guys on Politics: on the politics of the Rittenhouse and Arbery court casesS1Ep13 11-24-21Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania analyze the reactions to the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse in the shooting deaths of two people and wounding of a third in a jury trial in Kenosha and the murder convictions of Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael and their neighbor William Bryan for the shooting death of African American Ahmaud Arbery.Take the poll on this website on both trials....2021-11-2524 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics: Eliminate Taxes for Seniors on Social Security S1E12Two Guys on Politics: Eliminate Taxes for Seniors on Social SecurityNov 20, 2021 S1E12Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania analyze the challenges facing Senior Citizens who are on fixed incomes and depending on Social Security. Hanania wrote a column detailing a program to help seniors who earn $100,000 or less to protect their social security retirements without having to pay taxes.After discussing the plan, Lipinski, a former Congressman, said that he believed the plan was workable and that some members of Congress should introduce it and...2021-11-2022 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics S1E11: Kyle Rittenhouse Trial, Veterans Day, & Cargo & inflationTwo Guys on Politics: Kyle Rittenhouse Trial, Veterans Day, & Cargo & inflationS1 Ep11, Nov. 11, 2021Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania analyze the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who when 17 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was armed and trying to protect a business from violent protestors in August 2020 following the Floyd George murder in Minneapolis. Protests had spread around. the country after George's killing in May 2020 and the protestors looted, destroyed and burned down many businesses. Rittenhouse was confronted by three protestors, two that had guns, and shot them. Two of the protestors...2021-11-1132 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics S1E10: Nov. 2 elections portend Democratic midterm losses in 2022Two Guys on Politics S1E10: Nov. 2 elections portend Democratic midterm losses in 2022Season 1, Episode 10. Nov. 4, 2021Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania analyze the surprising Nov. 22, 2021 elections in which several Republicans easily defeated incumbent Democrats setting the stage for a much stronger Republican comeback in the midterm elections in 2022.The defeat of former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe to Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin in the race for governor. The surprise victory of a New Jersey truck driver Edward Durr who spent less than $200 in his legislative campaign unseating...2021-11-0539 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics: S1E9 President Joe Biden and the fight over the national budgetTwo Guys on Politics: S1E9 President Joe Biden and the fight over the national budgetSeason 1, Episode 9, 10-29-21Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the battle in the Democratic Party to pass an annual budget for 2022 and President Biden's national address to the American people. Lipinski and Hanania discuss the divisions that have prevented the budget passage and the impact it will have on the American people and on the 2022 national elections and likelihood that the Democrats will lose control of the House and the Senate.2021-10-2932 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics S1E8: Silvana Tabares, Mayor Lightfoot, FOP's John Catanzara, crime and journallismTwo Guys on Politics S1E8: Silvana Tabares, Mayor Lightfoot, FOP's John Catanzara, crime and journallismSeason 1, Episode 8, 10-22-21Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the battle over Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's vaccination mandate, push back from City Council members including Ald. Silvana Tabares of the 23rd Ward, and the war of words by Lightfoot against FOP President John Catanzara. A pro-Lightfoot judge Cecilia Horan unethically issued a restraining order against Catanzara censoring his right to express his views on Lightfoot's vaccine mandate on Chicago Police. Horan worked...2021-10-2336 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeInterview with columnist Russ Stewart on Cook County politics S3E9Interview with columnist Russ Stewart on Cook County politics Season 3 Episode 9, Oct. 20, 2021 Ray Hanania interviews Russ Stewart who has been covering Chicagoland and Cook County Politics for more than 48 years writing for the Nadig newspaper in the Northwest Side of Chicago. In this podcast, Stewart talks with Hanania about the Cook County Democratic Organization slating that took place this past week and focuses on two key races, challenges to County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and to Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart. Kaegi is vulnerable but Dart seems pretty strong. A total of 72 people appeared...2021-10-2040 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics: Joe Biden's failures and the impending threats of China and Russia10-14-21 Two Guys on Politics: Joe Biden's failures and the impending threats of China and RussiaSeason 1 Episode 7Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the failures of the administration of President Joe Biden. Biden seems to be responding to the political polarization rather than leading the nation as hundreds of cargo ships remain stuck in harbors faround the country including off the shores of Los Angeles. Lipinski proposes a unique idea. If he were president, he would order the U.S. Military to fill the void of...2021-10-1426 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeTwo Columns: Congress cares more about Israel than the American People: the war against Christopher ColumbusTwo Columns: Congress cares more about Israel than the American People: the war against Christopher Columbus Season 3, Episode 10, October 13, 2021 Columnist and author Ray Hanania looks at two issues. The first is the battle to pass a $3.5 billion budget to address the needs of the American infrastructure and the social welfare needs of the American people. That bill has been bogged down in bitter internal Democratic and partisan Republican versus Democrat debate. But as it became clear that the package would not be approved as quickly as President Biden had hoped, Biden and the Democrats decided...2021-10-1318 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastAssault on Religious freedom, Foxx fails to fight crime, Lightfoot turns to politics10-10-21 Assault on Religious freedom, Foxx fails to fight crime, Lightfoot turns to politicsSeason 1, Episode 6Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania dive deep into several controversial topics beginning with the assault on religious freedom in America. The discuss is based in part on Lipinski's column this week at www.AllAmericanEagles.com, and explores the hypocrisies of how religious freedom is restricted based no on religious issues but on political issues and hypocrisy. The two podcasters also speak about Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx's failure to fight...2021-10-1035 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics: from Chicago Mayor Mike Bilandic to President Joe BidenTwo Guys on PoliticsSeason 1, Episode 5, Sept. 30, 2021Former U.S. Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania reminisce about politics and journalism under the administration of former Mayor Michael A. Bilandic from December 1976 when Bilandic succeeded Mayor Richard J. Daley, through May 1979 when Bilandic was ousted by Jane M. Byrne.The first segment discussion addresses the real power in the Bilandic Administration, Tom Donovan, and how the political dynamics from under Richard J. Daley to Michael Bilandic shifted. In the second segment discussion Lipinski and Hanania talk about the c...2021-10-0228 min

Two Guys on Politics Podcast09-18-21 Two Guys on Politics on Mayor Daley and his successor Mike Bilandic Part 109-18-21 Two Guys on Politics on Mayor Daley and his successor Mike Bilandic Part 1Season 1, Episode 4Two Guys on Politics, offering a Reagan Democratic perspective on news and politics with former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania.Lipinski and Hanania talk about life under former Mayor Richard J. Daley. Lipinski talks about how he entered politics with Daley's backing and discusses the Mayor's primary chief of staff Tom Donovan. The two discuss working together at City Hall under Bilandic and the transition after Daley died on Dec. 20, 1976.2021-09-2037 min

Two Guys on Politics Podcast09-09-21 Two Guys on Politics: Biden, Afghanistan, Media Bias and China09-09-21 Two Guys on Politics: Biden, Afghanistan, Media Bias and ChinaSeason 1, Episode 3The “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast: Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest SideIn this episode, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall political columnist discuss the failings of the Biden administration on Afghanistan, the news media partisan blindness to Biden's missteps and mistakes, the meaning of the term "Reagan Democrats," the impact Afghanistan will have on the midterm elections in 2022 which could cost DDemocrats control of th eHouse and Senate, and the threat of China that n...2021-09-0936 min

Two Guys on Politics Podcast09-02-21 Two Guys on Politics: Afghanistan Update; Reagan, Contras & the Orange Line09-02-21 Two Guys on Politics: Afghanistan Update; Reagan, Contras & the Orange LineSeason 1, Episode 2Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest SidePodcast featuring former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall Report Ray Hananiahttps://anchor.fm/twoguysonpoliticshttps://anchor.fm/s/698f5ffc/podcast/rssIn this episode, Lipinski and Hanania assess the bungled and embarrassing withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, and in the second segment look at the real story behind how Lipinski's support for President Reagan's war against the Sandinistas a...2021-09-0334 min

Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys on Politics Podcast: What happened in Afghanistan, who's to blame?Two Guys on Politics PodcastTwo Guys Podcast: What happened in Afghanistan, who's to blame?August 28, 2021, Season 1, Episode 1"Two Guys” on Politics Podcast: Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest SidePodcast featuring former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall Report Ray HananiaBill Lipinski served as the Democratic Committeeman and Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward, which generated one of the largest voting pluralities in Chicago’s elections. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at Su...2021-08-2929 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeAld. Lopez says Mayor Lightfoot's failures empower street gangsAlderman Lopez says Mayor Lightfoot's failures empower street gangs Special Column/Podcast Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 Season 3, Episode 9 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez in an interview this week told me that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has not only failed to confront street gangs but has empowered them with her rhetoric and failed policies. Coupled with States Attorney Kim Foxx's failed policies, street gangs are emboldened and the Chicago Police have been weakened. Ald. Lopez said that must change. By Ray Hanania Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez said that Mayor Lori Lightfoot sudden concern...2021-08-1718 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeHow Jackie Mason missed an opportunity to promote peaceJackie Mason and how he missed the punchline of his life July 26, 2021 Season 3, Episode 5 (Retaped as Episode 8 -- 8-8-21) Ray Hanania looks back at his fight with Jewish Comedian Jackie Mason when Hanania was booked to perform at Zanies Comedy Club in August 2002, nearly one year after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Hanania explains how he turned to comedy as means of helping Americans to better understand Arabs, Palestinians and Muslims and talks about his background. He also discusses how humor is a fundamental talent of great journalists and one of the most...2021-08-0922 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeWe need to get tough with the criminals, not worry about their rightsWe need to get tough with the criminals, not worry about their rights Season 3, Episode 7 Recently on a Frontier Airline Flight from Philadelphia to Miami, a passenger who may have been drinking too much got physical and violent against the flight attendants. He allegedly groped two female flight attendants grabbing their breasts and then punched a male flight attendant in the face when that flight attendant urged him to settle down. During the flight, the unruly violent passenger was restrained in his seat and was arrested but released when he arrived in Miami. But...2021-08-0609 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeJackie Mason and how he missed the punchline of his life July 26, 2021Jackie Mason and how he missed the punchline of his life July 26, 2021 Ray Hanania looks back at his fight with Jewish Comedian Jackie Mason when Hanania was booked to perform at Zanies Comedy Club in August 2002, nearly one year after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Hanania explains how he turned to comedy as means of helping Americans to better understand Arabs, Palestinians and Muslims and talks about his background. He also discusses how humor is a fundamental talent of great journalists and one of the most powerful forms of effective communications. Zanies had been working...2021-07-2622 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeThe Crisis at the US Postal Service is bringing this country to its knees 7-09-21The Crisis at the US Postal Service is bringing this country to its knees 7-09-21 Opinion Columnist Ray Hanania takes on the topic that so few members of the U.S. Senate, the U.S. Congress and the Biden White House don't want to address, the failure of the US Post Office to do its work, in this episode of Ray Hanania on Politics, July 9, 2021. Hanania talks about what he has learned from talking to some of the few USPS employees who are still working who complain that many of the USPS employees are...2021-07-0911 min

The Ray Hanania Radio Show-Arab News05-05-21 Ray Hanania Show on anti-Arab Discrimination; and Women Guards at Prophet's Mosque05-05-21 Ray Hanania Show on anti-Arab Discrimination; and Women Guards at Prophet's Mosque Host Ray Hanania interview leaders of the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) Samer Khalaf, President, and Abed Ayoub, Legal Counsel, on rising anti-Arab discrimination in America and how it has transformed in the 20 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In Segment 2, Hanania interviews Arab News reporter Deema al-Khudair on her story detailing the new contingent of a security guards at the Prophets Mosque in Medinah, who are all women and providing security, assistance and support to women pilgrims at the mosque...2021-05-0500 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & Life04-23-21 Election for Secretary of State & past races in Orland Park & Palos TownshipThe election for Secretary of State: Past races in Orland Park and Palos Township Ray Hanania on Politics April 23, 2021: Season 3, Episode 2 Award winning Political Opinion Columnist and Radio Talk Show Host Ray Hanania looks at the upcoming election battle for Illinois Secretary of State and the recent hotly contested battles in Orland Park and Palos Township in this latest podcast episode. Alexi Giannoulias, the former Illinois State Treasurer, is leading the field of candidates hoping to succeed popular Secretary of State Jessie White who is retiring. The election is in...2021-04-2510 min

The Ray Hanania Radio Show-Arab News04-07-21 The Ray Hanania Radio Show: Arab American Heritage Month04-07-21 The Ray Hanania Radio Show: Arab American Heritage Month Season 1, Episode 2 Arab News US Special Correspondent Ray Hanania interviews officials of the U.S. State Department on plans to expand diversity and include Arab Americans, during a tribute to Arab American Heritage Month (April, 2021) Segment 1 Guests: Jalina Porter is the Principal Deputy Spokesperson at the U.S. Department of State working under Secretary of State spokesperson Ned Price and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Nadia Farra is the Senior Syria Desk Officer leading a team of six...2021-04-0700 min

The Ray Hanania Radio Show-Arab NewsThe Ray Hanania Radio Show PromoThe Ray Hanania Radio Show promo Hi everyone … this is Ray Hanania, Arab News US Special Correspondent and veteran Chicago-based columnist covering news and politics in America and in the Middle East … I want to invite you to listen to my new, live radio show which is broadcast every Wednesday morning at 8 AM EST in Detroit and Washington DC to a wide region including Michigan, Ohio, Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland and parts of Pennsylvania … “The Ray Hanania Show” is broadcast on the US Arab Radio Network and is sponsored by Arab News Newspaper, the Middle...2021-04-0630 min $Ray Hanania\'s The Arab street Podcast$ Ray Hanania's The Arab street Podcast03-12-21 Hadar Susskind of Americans for Peace Now03-12-21 Hadar Susskind of Americans for Peace Now Hadar Susskind of Americans for Peace Now guests on the Ray Hanania Show on the US Arab Radio Network with host Ray Hanania discussing Israeli-Palestinian peace, anti-Semitism versus criticism of Israel, and the Israeli elections in this live radio interview broadcast on WNZK AM 690 Radio in Detroit. “The Ray Hanania Show” is brought to you live on WNZK AM 690 in Detroit Michigan and beginning on Wednesday March 31 we will also be broadcasting on WDMV AM 700 in Washington D.C. … at 8 AM in Detroit, (1 PM London...2021-03-1444 min $Ray Hanania\'s The Arab street Podcast$ Ray Hanania's The Arab street Podcast02-12-21 Arab Radio with Ray HananiaArab Radio: Trump impeachment, mayoral election in Dearborn, Biden and Palestine Its Friday Feb 12, 2021 … and this is the “The Ray Hanania Show,” … and I am Ray Hanania, special US Correspondent and Op-Ed columnist for the Arab News Newspaper … “The Ray Hanania Show” is brought to you live on WNZK AM 690 in Detroit Michigan and on WDMV AM 700 in Washington D.C. …at 8 AM in Detroit, (1 PM London, 3 PM Jerusalem 4 PM Riyadh and 5 PM Dubai), on the US Arab Radio Network. The shows are rebroadcast the same evening at 5 PM. Our show is simulcast live on the US A...2021-02-1400 min $Ray Hanania\'s The Arab street Podcast$ Ray Hanania's The Arab street Podcast01-15-21 Arab Radio on DC Protests, BLM, Biden, Trump & News Media Bias01-15-21 Arab Radio on DC Protests, BLM, Biden, Trump & News Media Bias #ArabRadio #Censorship #DCProtests #JoeBiden We talk about the censorship of social media and the news media, the protests in Washington D.C., and the upcoming Biden administration’s commitment to #ArabAmericans and #MuslimAmericans … can he deliver and what can he deliver? We broadcast live on WNZK AM 690 Radio in Detroit and we’ll stream live on USArabRadio Facebook page at at 8 AM EST (7 AM Chi) View the Zoom video on the US Arab Radio Facebook page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/USArabRadio For more info...2021-01-1559 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeAnalysis of the 2nd Trump-Biden Debate 10-22-20Analysis of the 2nd Trump-Biden Debate 10-22-20 S2 E9 Season 2, Episode 9 Who won the 2nd Debate, President Donald Trump or former Vice President Joe Biden "The Ray Hanania Show" sponsored by the Arab News Newspaper on US Arab Radio Network broadcast live in a special edition report on the Arab News Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/TheArabNews. The Panel discussion features experts: Ed Gabriel, the former U.S. Ambassador to Morocco, activist with the American Task Force on Lebanon, and with Arabs for Biden Dalia...2020-10-2400 min $Ray Hanania\'s The Arab street Podcast$ Ray Hanania's The Arab street PodcastPost Debate analysis 10-22-20 Trump Vs BidenPost Debate analysis 10-22-20 Trump Vs Biden Arab Radio with Ray Hanania "The Ray Hanania Show" sponsored by the Arab News Newspaper on US Arab Radio Network broadcast live in a special edition report on the Arab News Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/TheArabNews. The Panel discussion features experts: Ed Gabriel, the former U.S. Ambassador to Morocco, activist with the American Task Force on Lebanon, and with Arabs for Biden Dalia Al-Aqidi, conservative columnist and former Minnesota Congressional candidate Jeff Davis, president of Victory...2020-10-2458 min $Ray Hanania\'s The Arab street Podcast$ Ray Hanania's The Arab street Podcast10-21-20 Experts discuss 50th California & 3rd Illinois Congressional races10-21-20 Experts discuss 50th California & 3rd Illinois Congressional races Ray Hanania hosts his weekly Arab Radio show on "The Ray Hanania Show" sponsored by the Arab News Newspaper and broadcast live on the Arab News Facebook Page at www.Facebook.com/TheArabNews Guests include Shadin Maali on the 3rd Congressional District contest in Illinois with candidate Marie Newman, a progressive Democratic who unseated conservative Democrat Dan Lipinski. Maali also discusses the power of the Arab American Vote in the election. The 3rd DIstrict has the 8th largest Arab American population and the largest Palestinian...2020-10-2457 min $Ray Hanania\'s The Arab street Podcast$ Ray Hanania's The Arab street Podcast10-16-20 Arab Radio Vicki Robb of Life for Relief1o-16-20 Arab Radio Vicki Robb of Life for Relief Journalist Ray Hanania Interviews Vicki Robb the National/International Programs Manager at Life for Relief and Development about all the great projects LIFE did around the world to assist those suffering during the pandemic. Also, Hanania discusses the impact of the pandemic, and th eupcoming Trump-Biden electionJoin journalist Ray Hanania this Friday October 23, from 8- 8:30 Am East via Zoom. The interview is available on Hanania's Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/rghanania Vicki Robb is the Programs Manager at Life f...2020-10-2449 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeAssault on John Kass and the hypocrisy of the LeftThe assault of John Kass and the hypocrisy of the Left July 29, 2020, Season 2, Episode 7 I did not know that George Soros, the billionaire who uses his money to influence American politics from the left, is Jewish. Apparently, accusing George Soros of manipulating politics is "anti-Semitic" according to the far left which is attacking Columnist John Kass whose column is being moved under the guise of a reformatting of the newspaper from its Page 2 prominence to deep inside the paper with other columnists. I don't read the other columnists. I read @JohnKass...2020-07-2912 min $Ray Hanania\'s The Arab street Podcast$ Ray Hanania's The Arab street PodcastEd Sarpolus, Dennis Denno on Michigan 13th District Congress electionPollsters Ed Sarpolus and Dennis Denno discuss Michigan's 13th District Congress election Season 3, Episode 12 Rashida Tlaib versus Brenda Jones in the August 4, 2020 Democratic Primary election for the 13th Congressional District We have two guests on the show today, both pollsters and political analysts from Greater Detroit and we will talk about the hot contest between Rashida Tlaib and Brenda Jones … Tlaib won the 13th District seat in 2018 and Jones is the Detroit City Council president … both have worked with political candidates and clients First Ed...2020-07-2500 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeThree weeks of the Corona Virus Stay at Home order and I'm already climbing walls, S2 Ep6Three weeks of the Corona Virus Stay at Home order and I'm already climbing walls S2 Ep6 April 27, 2020 The Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic has put a lot of pressures on relationships. News reports show that domestic violence is increasing as are tensions in homes between husbands and wives who normally have great relationships. Op-Ed Columnist talks about his experiences in this column that ran in the Southwest News Newspaper Group (The Regional, The Des Plaines Valley News, the Reporter, the Southwest News-Herald Newspaper, and at SuburbanChicagoland.com online news.) I hope you...2020-04-2706 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeThe politics of viruses Trump vs Obama, March 15, 2020, S2 E4The politics of viruses Trump vs Obama March 15, 2020, Season 2 Episode 4 Syndicated political columnist Ray Hanania examines the political hypocrisy and partisan manner in which the news media is reporting not he Coronavirus or COVID-19 virus and how they are treating President Trump differently from how they treated President Obama. Although President Trump responded to the Coronavirus faster than President Obama responded to the Swine Flu (H1N1) virus, the media is slamming Trump not because he is not doing what needs to be done but because the mainstream news media is willing to...2020-03-1506 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeSarah Gad's compelling story, running for Congress 1st Illinois DIstrict March 17, 2020Compelling story on Sarah Gad - convicted of prescription drug use - who is running for Congress in the 1st Dist. Mar. 17, 2020 Special Edition of The Arab street Radio/Ray Hanania on Politics podcast and radio show. Feb. 14, 2020, broadcast on WNZK AM 690 live radio in Detroit. Sarah Gad is running in the 1st District against Bobby Rush, who has the worst absenteeism rate of any of the 435 members of congress She has this compelling story of how she was hit by a DUI in 2011, seriously injured and put into an induced coma...2020-02-1449 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & Life02-13-20 Kim "The Fixx" Foxx, Jussie Smollett and the March 17 Democratic PrimaryKim "The Fixx" Foxx, Jussie Smollett and the March 17 Democratic Primary Seasons 2 Episode 2, February 13, 2020 Ray Hanania on Politics looks closely at the abuse of power by Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx, or "Kim The Fixx Foxx," & her decision to drop charges against Jussie Smollett, the mediocre TV actor who lied about being the victim of a racist homophobic attack in January 2019 to bolster his sagging public image. Foxx didn't "mishandle" the Smollett case. She intentionally handled it putting politics and celebrity friendship above her job to enforce the Rule of Law. 2020-02-1319 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeState Dept official details expanded Sanctions against Iran S2E1State Dept official details expanded Sanctions against Iran S2E1 Season 2, Episode 1 President Trump’s Senior Policy Advisor and Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook offered details Friday on the expanded sanctions on Iran announced by the White House that target eight senior Iranian leaders as well as Iran’s metals industry which he said is funding Iran’s foreign policies. The sanctions were announced earlier by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin but Hook provided more details explaining the expanded sanctions will include Iran’s construction, manufacturing, textiles and mini...2020-01-1115 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeChicago Police Chief Eddie Johnson let the people downChicago Police Chief Eddie Johnson let the people down Season 1 Episode 21, Dec. 3, 2019 The "Ray Hanania on Politics" podcast Eddie Johnson was fired Monday (Dec. 2, 2019) by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Lightfoot said Johnson misled her, and also misled the people of Chicago. I give Lightfoot credit for doing the right thing because Eddie Johnson did mislead the people of Chicagoland, setting a poor example that goes against everything that we expect from someone who serves to protect the public. Johnson has not been truthful about what happened to him on Oct. 16, 2019 and...2019-12-0415 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeThe problems with "Made in China" and Mayor Lori LightfootThe problems with "Made in China" and Mayor Lori Lightfoot Season 1, Episode 19 Sept. 16, 2019 Veteran Chicago City Hall reporter and political columnist Ray Hanania talks about why Americans need to push back against the increasing influence of China in America's economy. And, he also discusses the failings of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in this double segment that explores to of his most recent newspaper columns. For more information on Ray Hanania's writings visit www.RayHananiaonPolitics.com 2019-09-1617 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeMassacres in America; Great Moments; and Symbols of Racism S1 Ep18Massacres in America; Great Moments; and Symbols of Racism August 6, 2019 Season 1, Episode 18 Back from vacation Ray Hanania takes on three important topics. The first is how the mainstream news media ignores the massacres that take place every week in Chicago. This past weekend, though, the media focused on massacres on Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas, pretty much ignoring the ongoing massacres in Chicago. Why? It's politics. The news media doesn't want to make the Chicago massacres politics -- they take place every week and you would have to blame it on the...2019-08-0622 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeAnother battle in the 3rd Congressional District: Lipinski, Newman, Darwish ... S. 1 Ep. 17Another battle in the 3rd Congressional District: Lipinski, Newman, Darwish Season 1, Episode 17, June 17, 2019 Award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter, and syndicated political columnist Ray Hanania offers a preview of the upcoming battle brewing in the 3rd Congressional District, a seat held by Congressman Dan Lipinski since 2005 when he was appointed to the seat by his father, Bill Lipinski a former Chicago alderman from the powerful 23rd Ward in Chicago who held the congressional seat for over 20 years. Lipinski was challenged in the March 20, 2018 Democratic Primary election by Marie Newman, a southwest sider...2019-06-1823 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeJB Pritzker's Massive assault on Illinois taxpayers -- S1 Ep16JB Pritzker's Massive assault on Illinois taxpayers June 4, 2019 Season 1, Episode 16 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has launched what appears to be a successful and massive assault on the taxpayers of Illinois. And Illinois taxpayers are doing nothing about it. We're just rolling over. Maybe Illinois taxpayers are tired of complaining or fighting against tax increases and seeing nothing happen. Politicians increase taxes to cover the benefits that they give themselves, and to cover the massive pension hikes they give themselves, their relatives, their cronies ands their contributors. But there is a psychology...2019-06-0411 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeGames of Thrones comes to an end, S1 Episode 15Games of Thrones comes to an end May 20, 2019. Series 1, Episode 15 The popular HBO Series Game of Thrones came to a pretty lame ending if you ask me on Sunday May 19, 2019. But what? Are we going to jump out of windows now? No. We soldier on like good Lannisters and Starks ... not so much the Targaryens or the UnSullied. But we live on. Here's a quick look at how Game of Thrones can be applied to Chicago and Illinois politics, and probably to politics in your city or state, too. ...2019-05-2010 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeGov. Pritzker disrespects Lt. Gov. Stratton by creating Deputy Governor Spots S1 Ep 14Gov. Pritzker disrespects Lt. Gov. Stratton by creating Deputy Governor Spots Season 1 Episode 14 05-18-19 Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker disrespect Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton by creating the "Deputy Governor" posts to undermine his pronise to give her a strong voice This episode of Ray Hanania on Politics looks at the stumbling policies of Illinois Gov, J.B. Pritzker in undermining the powers promised to Juliana Stratton, an African American woman who he said would paly a significant role in his administration. That's not the case of course. After Pritzker...2019-05-1912 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeGame of Thrones has been a "Thrilling Disappointment" - S1 Ep 13Game of Thrones has been a "Thrilling Disappointment" May 9, 2019 Season 1, Episode 13 I have been watching Game of Thrones on HBO for more than 8 years. This is Season 8 and there are only 2 episodes left as it comes to a crashing end. I love the series so much I would watch any level of quality and I have an excitement about this final season that is unmatched with many other season finales. But despite my thrill, the fact is the producers and writers of this last season 8 of Game of Thrones have really been disappointing.2019-05-1011 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeThe Hate Show with Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert - S1 Ep12The Hate Show with Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert May 9, 2019 Season 1, Episode 12 It used to be that after working real hard to take care of our families, we could come home at night and relax in front of the TV set and watch Late Night talk show hosts entertain us with humor and fun. We had Johnny Carson and the Jay Leno and David Lettermen. They were phenomenal. But today, all that talent is gone from late night television. It has been replaced by vicious, politically-driven, selfish hatred against President...2019-05-0910 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeGov. Pritzker's "Fair Tax" isn't Fair at all - S1 Ep11Gov. Pritzker's "Fair Tax" isn't Fair at all Monday May 6, 2019 Season 1 Episode 11 This is the Ray Hanania on Politcs podcast hosted by former CHicago City Hall Reporter and award-winning columnist Ray Hanania. In this podcast we look at the hypocrisy of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's "fair tax" which isn't really fair at all. The swicth he is proposing from the Flat Tax to a graduated income tax is intended to agive him the ability to target tax income segments of our society like the...2019-05-0615 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeThe Mueller Report, biased media & Trump April 18, 2019, S1, Ep10The Mueller Report, biased media & Trump April 18, 2019, Season 1, Episode 10 Ray Hanania on Politics analyzes the media bias in the coverage of the release of the Report on Alleged Collusion with Russian by Donald Trump prior to and after his election as President. The Mueller Report was completed after a staggering 22-month long investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller that resulted in a finding that there is no evidence to support the allegations that have been made against the President. Podcast host Ray Hanania discusses the real problem and how national mainstream American news media...2019-04-1808 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeS1 Ep9: How Uber and Lift are destroying an immigrant driven industryS1 Ep9: How Uber and Lift are destroying an immigrant driven industry This is the Ray Hanania Podcasta weekly overview of all my opinion columns, my radio interviews, and my reports on Middle East topics and on Mainstream American politics. This episode of Ray Hanania on Politics looks at impact that Uber and Lyft are having on the Taxi Cab industry. The Taxi Cab industry is an immigrant driven industry and for the life of me, I don’t understand why the liberals who claim to care about immigrants are not standing up to de...2019-04-1114 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeRemembering the 1979 election that changed everything in ChicagoRemembering the 1979 election that changed everything in Chicago -- April 2, 2019 This is the "Ray Hanania on Politics" Podcast, a look at Chicagoland politics past and present ... This episode of Ray Hanania on Politics looks at the 1978 campaign and 1979 Chicago Mayoral Election. We talk about the first African American mayor being either Lori Lightfoot or Toni Preckwinkle, but we can’t forget the action-paced newsmaking four year term of Chicago’s first woman Mayor Jane M. Byrne and how she defeated the Chicago Machine, and ended up taking it over … That was my fir...2019-04-0237 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeChicago Mayoral Election, Lightfoot vs PreckwinkleChicago Mayoral Election, Lightfoot vs Preckwinkle Opinion Commentary April 1, 2019 This is the Ray Hanania Podcasta weekly overview of all my opinion columns, my radio interviews, and my reports on Middle East topics and on Mainstream American politics. This episode of Ray Hanania on Politics looks at the race for Chicago mayor between Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle. Although the polls and many media pundits have already called this election for Lightfoot, I don’t believe you can rule Preckwinkle out and I believe she has a shot at winning. A good shot....2019-04-0113 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeRichard Silverstein on Israel, Palestine Omar, AIPAC & peace, March 25, 2019Richard Silverstein on Israel, Palestine Omar, AIPAC & peace, March 25, 2019 This is the Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast, we talk about everything from the Middle East to Mainstream issue, recorded on March 25, 2019. Our guest online with us is Richard Silverstein, a longtime Jewish American progressive. Richard and I talk about the AIPAC Conference in Washington D.C. this week, the absurdity of calling Minnesota Congresswoman Ihlan Omar "anti-Semitic" for criticizing congressmen who put Israel's interests above American interests, and criticizing Israel PAC stranglehold on American politics. Richard's website is RichardSilverstein.com for more information and...2019-03-2556 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeThe truth about the failed Mueller probe into Russian meddling and collusionThe Fake Mueller investigation into Russian meddling into the election ... 03-24-19 This is the Ray Hanania on Politics podcast … I’ve covered politics for nearly a half century, including covering City Hall from 1978 until 1992 working there every day morning until night ands covering the administrations of 7 Chicago mayors from Daley to Daley … that includes the two week stint by David Orr as interim mayor between Mayor Washington’s death and the City Council appointment of Eugene Sawyer as acting mayor … I write three weekly syndicated columns on mainstream and Middle East politics every week for t...2019-03-2513 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeIllinois Taxes, Mosque Massacres, Israeli election chicaneryIllinois Taxes, Mosque Massacres, Israeli election chicanery Podcast Illinois Taxation, Mosque Massacre in New Zealand and Israel, and Israel's election chicanery, March 24, 2019 This is Ray Hanania's Podcast, The Middle East & Mainstream Podcast, which explores every issue under the sun, from mainstream to the Middle East, politics, everyday life, society and more with hard-hitting opinions and insight and even humor. In this episode of Ray Hanania's Podcast, Ray explains talks about his columns published this week in the three main syndication carriers. First is his mainstream column published in the Southwest News...2019-03-2426 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeEndorsing Toni Preckwinkle over Lori Lightfoot for Mayor of ChicagoFormer Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania endorses Toni Preckwinkle for Mayor of Chicago over Lori Lightfoot in the April 2, 2019 Chicago Mayoral election and he explains why in this podcast. This is Ray Hanania's Podcast, Slice of Life, which explores every issue under the sun, from mainstream to the Middle East, politics, everyday life, society and more with hard hitting opinions and insight and even humor. In this episode of Ray Hanania's Podcast, Ray explains why he is supporting Toni Preckwinkle for Mayor of the City of Chicago in the April 2, 2019 general election. Hanania...2019-03-2224 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & LifeLarry David’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Stole my Life March 16, 2019Larry David’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Stole my Life, March 16, 2019 Some people in society define themselves based on the role models they admire. Tom Hanks. Amal Clooney. Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton. Brad Pitt. Adam Sandler. Meryl Streep. I can say with absolute certainty that my role model, the person I most identify with and see so many parallels is Larry David, the TV and Hollywood comedian who is the creator of the hit comedy series “Seinfeld,” and the even hipper HBO sitcom “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” There is no way I can curb my enthusiasm...2019-03-1614 min

Ray Hanania on Politics, Media & Life03-12-19 Suburban taxpayers must stand up to ChicagoIn this episode of Ray Hanania on Politics (formerly the Slice of Life) Podcast (03-12-19), former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania talks about how many of the 14 candidates who ran for Mayor of Chicago have proposed that the city impose taxes on suburbanites to help off-set the city's mounting debts from wasted spending, corruption and sky-high pensions. Hanania urges elected officials in the suburbs to organize a coalition to standup to the Chicago politicians and prevent these taxes from being imposed. And he explores the idea of separating suburban Cook County from Chicago. The suburbs have the...2019-03-1215 min