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The Crisis CastHanania & Lipinski - The Reagan DemocratsLissa Druss and Thom Serafin are back to do more work examining what divides us — and what might bring us together. Their guests are an award-winning columnist, and a 23rd Ward Alderman turned U.S. Congressman. Together, Ray Hanania and Bill Lipinski host the Two Guys on Politics podcast. In this episode, we answer dozens of potent questions. How do we put an end to Chicago's crime crisis? Is the city ready for the reality of the 2024 Democratic National Convention? Why is accountability so hard to find? Plus, the real story behind the money that built t...2023-10-2640 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 Side2022-03-3048 minTwo 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” Podcast2022-03-2531 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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 minTwo 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
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 minRay 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