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Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan ProftSeptember 2, 20250:30 - BLM Brandon at Labor Day protest 10:14 - Pritzker message to Noem on FTN: she is inflaming passions 33:39 - MN Annunciation Catholic School church shooter 58:52 - Sports & Politics 01:14:41 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:17:53 - Former Chicago Police Lieutenant John Garrido points to CPD’s long history of working with the National Guard — and says the loudest opposition comes from neighborhoods that would be least affected. John is also President of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation – garridostrayrescue.org 01:36:25 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, weighs in on the “egr...
2025-09-022h 24Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan ProftAugust 19, 20250:30 - Rhode Island Assistant AG Devon Hogan Flanagan arrested for trespassing 13:56 - Brian Glenn (Real America's Voice and MTG beau), Trump on Zelensky suit 35:47 - Border/migrants/deportations 59:52 - Justin Logan, director of defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute, says it's time to come to the realization that one more round of sanctions isn't going to do anything - “it is very difficult to bring Russia to its knees” Follow Justin on X @JustinTLogan 01:14:13 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:17:30 - Christina Bobb, former Marin...
2025-08-192h 25Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan ProftAugust 12, 20250:00 - Trump announces "Liberation Day" in DC 9:06 - Trump on DC: It's embarrassing DC is such a disgusting pit 28:05 - Trump threatens to do the same in Chicago 53:41 - Senior writer for the Dispatch, David Drucker, on Trump's DC takeover announcement - "he takes an issue in which he might achieve broad support and he talks about it in a way that ensures that only his supporters are going to like it" Follow David on X @DavidMDrucker 01:09:01 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:11:33 - Russiagate-Schiff 01:28:15...
2025-08-122h 20Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan ProftJuly 29, 20250:00 - The Sandberg game, 4/23/84...two HRs off Bruce Sutter...Harry Caray with the call 11:30 - Bayless on Scheffler's comments on family vs. golf 32:41 - PM Starmer with Trump defensively declares free speech is alive and well in the UK 50:24 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy” Shellady, doesn’t expect much movement from Powell at tomorrow’s press conference. Catch Scott’s Market Day Report! 10:30am CT to 1pm CT- and The Cow Guy Close – 1pm CT to 1:30pm CT – both at RFD-TV 01:08:22 - In-depth History with Frank from A...
2025-07-292h 29Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan ProftJuly 22, 20250:00 - Hunter on "Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan" 15:39 - Hunter on Clooney 33:09 - Russian collusion hoax 01:01:33 - WNBA: Pay us what you owe us 01:12:42 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:15:53 - Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent, James A. Gagliano, breaks down the new revelations from DNI Director Tulsi Gabbard 01:40:22 - Sam Olson, ICE Chicago Field Office Director, reveals the mounting challenges ICE officers face on the ground—from activist pushback to political interference. For more on ICE and their work across the country ice.gov 0...
2025-07-222h 33Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan ProftJuly 15, 20250:00 - Dershowitz: no client list 12:19 - Matt Walsh on Epstein 33:07 - Relenting on the purge 56:59 - SPORTS & POLITICS 01:11:57 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:15:39 - Theodore Dalrymple, contributing editor at City Journal and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, wades into the world of rage screaming, performative politics, and the prestige of public hysteria. Theodore is also the author of many books, including Buried But Not Quite Dead: Forgotten Writers of Père Lachaise 01:32:56 - Founder and Executive Editor of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, on t...
2025-07-152h 26
Clean Power HourSolar Grid Crisis, Mega-Projects, and Balcony Solar Revolution on the Clean Power Hour LiveIn the latest Clean Power Hour Live Episode on May 2nd, Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the latest developments in the renewable energy sector. The conversation kicks off with an analysis of the recent major power outage in Spain and France, exploring how solar inverter technology may have contributed to the grid collapse and how battery storage solutions could prevent similar events in the future.The hosts also discuss exciting technological advancements in solid-state batteries, exploring Narada Power's new 783 amp-hour cell that packs 8.3 megawatt-hours of storage into a single shipping container....
2025-05-0648 min
The Shaun Thompson ShowApril 16, 2025Jerome Powell and his non-existent economics degree. PLUS, Vem Miller, founder of The America Happens Network, updates Shaun on his lawsuit against the Riverside County Sheriff's Department and Sheriff Chad Blanco (who is conveniently running for governor of California) for falsely accusing him of trying to assassinate President Trump at his Coachella rally in October 2024. And Ted Dabrowski, President of Wirepoints, discusses Chicago's growing pension problems, the State of Illinois' secessionist movement, and how to dismantle the government class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-171h 48The Shaun Thompson ShowTed DabrowskiTed Dabrowski, President of Wirepoints, discusses Chicago's growing pension problems, the State of Illinois' secessionist movement, and how to dismantle the government class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-1724 minThe Shaun Thompson ShowApril 2, 2025Happy Liberation Day!! PLUS, Dr. Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute, discusses China's potential to cripple our economy and the price of doing business in China. And Ted Dabrowski, President of Wirepoints, points out that the only job growth in Illinois has been in the government sector and updates Shaun on the over 70 counties that want to secede from the State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-031h 48The Shaun Thompson ShowTed DabrowskiTed Dabrowski, President of Wirepoints, points out that the only job growth in Illinois has been in the government sector and updates Shaun on the over 70 counties that want to secede from the State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-0320 min
The Crisis CastTed Dabrowski - How To Revive Illinois Too many voices simply complain about the struggles of our state. Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski enters our chat room with solutions for Illinois. Ted's approach is driven by 16-year career in international finance, based in Poland and Mexico. During this episode, you'll hear what compelled Dabrowski to come home to engage in public policy. Plus, we'll dive into the what can be done to change the state's power dynamics, and how to engineer a turnaround in economic growth. Ted Dabrowski is a first generation American, with a master's degree from the University of Chicago and MBA from the Wharton School. This...
2025-03-1530 min
Self EvidentThe Toxic Empathy Surrounding Illegal Immgrants (SE #108)Over Christmas break, Alyssa was joined by Eliana to have a discussion about the toxic empathy surrounding the problem of illegal immigration and how we as Christians can seek the welfare of our country that protect and love our neighbors.
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2025-02-0721 min
The Real Story with Jeanne IvesDecember 22, 2024 - Pensions, Crime & Corruption, but We Repeat OurselvesCol. Roman Golash (ret) US Army Martin Preib (retired CPD) Ted Dabrowski - wirepoints.org The Edgar County WatchdogsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-12-231h 21
Illinois in FocusIllinois in Focus Daily | December 20th, 2024 - People From Other Countries Moving to Illinois Offset People Who Moved to Other StatesThe Center Square's Greg Bishop reviews the latest U.S. Census Bureau data showing the state gaining population, but that growth was driven by people moving to Illinois from other countries. Ted Dabrowski, president of Wirepoints, provides reaction. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2024-12-2038 minIllinois in FocusIllinois in Focus Daily | December 18th, 2024 - How Can Illinois Boost State’s Sluggish Economy?The Center Square's Greg Bishop reviews recent comments about Illinois' sluggish economy from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, and Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2024-12-1834 minIllinois in FocusIllinois in Focus Daily | December 13th, 2024 - Illinois Pension Funding Ratio Grows, but So Does Total Unfunded LiabilityThe Center Square's Greg Bishop reviews a recent Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability report on Illinois unfunded pension liability and shares separate comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2024-12-1335 min
The Chicago WayChicago Way w/John Kass: Brandon Johnson is a disaster for CPS students
Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/07/24): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.org joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about how Chicago’s school system fails its students and is driving the city off a financial cliff as Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes CPS CEO Pedro Martinez out. Plus, Kasso wonders what monster will replace the Chicago Board of Education now that everyone has resigned?
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2024-10-0700 minIllinois in FocusData Expert: Illinois Government ‘Bloat’ Is Unsustainable for TaxpayersMore than 140,000 Illinois government-sector workers and retirees received more than $100,000 in annual compensation in 2023, according to a new report from Wirepoints. Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski said Illinois residents are forced to pay among the nation’s highest property taxes, and one of the highest tax burdens overall, to fund the $100,000-plus government salaries and pensions of the public sector. Dabrowski explained how taxpayers paying these large salaries for a growing number of government workers is unsustainable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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2024-06-2124 minThe Real Story with Jeanne IvesJune 9, 2024: Government Lies- Gotion, Laptop, COVID & School FundingGarrett Ziegler -BIDENREPORT.COM Chris Cashman -Former CPS Teacher Ted Dabrowski -wirepoints.org The Edgar County WatchdogsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-06-101h 18
Futures Edge Show: Finance Unfiltered with Jim Iuorio and Bob IaccinoThe Challenges Facing Illinois with Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon and Ted DabrowskiIt’s no secret the state of Illinois is near and dear to the hearts of podcast hosts Jim Iuorio (@jimiuorio) and Bob Iaccino (@Bob_Iaccino), who frequently reference Illinois’ economy and government throughout the Futures Edge show. That’s why this episode focuses on the challenges facing Illinois and the efforts of Wirepoints, a think tank that provides unbiased analysis and commentary on Illinois politics and finance. Wirepoints’ Founder and Executive Editor Mark Glennon (@GlennonMarkE) and President Ted Dabrowski (@ilpoliski) break down the financial crisis in Illinois, the impact of migration on the state, the role of federal money in undermining federalism, the rise in crime and its connection to equity policies, and th...
2024-06-0454 minThe Chicago WayChicago Way w/John Kass: Can Mayor Johnson draft support for a $5B stadium?
Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/26/24): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.com joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the proposed $5 billion lakefront stadium project proposed by the Chicago Bears & Mayor Brandon Johnson. Plus, Kasso reviews Civil War and how it compares to what we know from history.
Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or on X (Twitter). Tell your friends about us. Join the great adventure. Subscribe today!
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2024-04-2600 min
Bishop On AirBishop On Air 01/04/24From Thursday's show:
Training central to state-level lawsuit against Illinois' gun ban as registration questions persist;
Illinois expands spending on intaking of non-citizen migrants;
Wirepoints on Illinois' population woes and Chicago crime stats;
Pritzker's cousin implicated in Epstein document release
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2024-01-0446 minBishop On AirIllinois giving half a billion in tax incentives to a Chinese-linked EV company
Bishop talks with Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon about Illinois giving half a billion in tax incentives to a Chinese-linked electric vehicle manufacturer.
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2023-09-1407 min
Radio WillMark Glennon Interview 9-6-23Founder of "Wirepoints" Mark Glennon joined WXAN to talk about his organizations perspective on a number of free speech cases, as they relate to recently adopted Illinois legislation.
2023-09-0619 minBishop On AirWirepoints discusses threats to First Amendment in Illinois and beyondBishop talks with Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon about the threats he says some Illinois laws pose to the First Amendment right of free speech.
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2023-08-3110 min
Education in FocusCritics: Illinois Graduation Rates Don’t Tell Full StoryIllinois saw its highest graduation rate in more than a decade last year, according to the Illinois Report Card. Yet critics are wondering if the state's schools are graduating students who aren't ready. Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski argues that the Illinois School System has become so broken even its greatest accomplishments now raise questions about its overall competency. “These school districts are not being honest with students or parents,” Dabrowski told The Center Square. “They’re looking to hide all their failures by graduating kids that are not prepared to move on.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...
2023-07-1407 minBishop On AirRecent audits of Illinois state agencies show continued deficiencies
Bishop reviews audits of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Department of Employment Security and gets reaction from state Rep. Wayne Rosenthal and Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon.
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2023-07-0713 minBishop On AirLatest Census data shows Illinois lost 146K people to other states
Bishop talks with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about the latest U.S. Census data that shows Illinois lost 146,000 people to other states.
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2023-06-1409 minBishop On AirReport shows fewer jobs in Illinois since Pritzker took officeBishop reviews a report from Wirepoints showing Illinois lost 70,000 jobs since 2019 when Gov. J.B. Pritzker took office.
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2023-06-0605 min
STUMP - Death and TaxesSpending Dreams of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Waking to RealityIn which I discuss some of the fiscal plans for Chicago of the new mayor Brandon Johnson and some of his political friends… and the constraints they will labor under: a population that has already shrunk and a significant revenue target that has already threatened to up stakes and move out of Illinois entirely.Episode LinksEarlier STUMP post:8 May 2023, WBBM: Brandon Johnson inheriting some of the nation’s worst-funded pensions, finance expert says1 May 2023, The 74: New Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Inherits America’s Worst Teacher Pension MessComp...
2023-05-1924 minBishop On AirWirepoints reacts to Pritzker pitching Illinois bonds to New York investors
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was in New York Monday pitching Illinois bonds to investors. Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski provides independent analysis and reaction.
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2023-04-1813 min
Bishop On AirChicago leads nation in total homicides, St. Louis second for murder rateBishop reviews the findings of a report by Wirepoints looking into the homicide rates and totals for the nation's most populated cities.
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2023-02-2306 min
Biden Goes to Ukraine & The War on MeritJoe Biden's visit to Ukraine has ignited controversy over the photo-op and the open-ended promises made. House Democrats are all worked up due to Kevin McCarthy giving 41,000 hours of Capitol surveillance footage from January 6, 2021, to Tucker Carlson. The actions of the principal and administrators of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology clearly show both a war on merit and the students they are supposed to serve. According to a report from Wirepoints, a nonprofit research organization, at 30 Illinois schools, no students can read at grade level, while at 53 schools, no student is proficient in math.
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2023-02-222h 02
"Tapp" into the TruthBiden Goes to Ukraine & The War on MeritJoe Biden's visit to Ukraine has ignited controversy over the photo-op and the open-ended promises made. House Democrats are all worked up due to Kevin McCarthy giving 41,000 hours of Capitol surveillance footage from January 6, 2021, to Tucker Carlson. The actions of the principal and administrators of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology clearly show both a war on merit and the students they are supposed to serve. According to a report from Wirepoints, a nonprofit research organization, at 30 Illinois schools, no students can read at grade level, while at 53 schools, no student is proficient in math.4Patriots...
2023-02-222h 01Bishop On AirWirepoints: Lawmakers don't deserve pay raise; Pritzker to get 'slush fund'Bishop talks with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about a bill the Illinois legislature passed to spend $1.7 billion to include pay raises for legislators, constitutional officers, executive agency directors and more
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2023-01-0909 minBishop On AirAt least one Illinois public pension fund might be impacted by FTX bankruptcyThe Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund announced this week they may have been indirectly exposed to the bankruptcy of digital currency exchange FTX. Bishop On Air got reaction from Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski.
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2022-12-0908 min
Cut the BullCut The Bull - S2-Ep. 42 - Matt RosenbergMatt Rosenberg, senior editor at Wirepoints and author of What Next, Chicago?, gives a first-hand account of 2020 in Seattle and Chicago.Support the show
2022-12-021h 00Bishop On AirWirepoints reviews Pritzker's latest COVID disaster proclamationBishop On Air talks with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about Gov. J.B. Pritzker's continued COVID-19 disaster proclamations.
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2022-11-1811 minBishop On AirLocal impacts of Illinois' SAFE-T ActWirepoints' Matt Rosenberg joins Bishop On Air to talk about the expected impacts on local jurisdictions with the implementation of [provisions of the SAFE-T Act going into effect Jan.1.
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2022-10-3111 min
The Glenn ShowMatt Rosenberg – Chicago's Drift Toward Dystopia0:00 Matt’s profile of the artist Rahmaan Statik11:26 Chicago’s “Great Unraveling” 20:41 Is Chicago slouching toward dystopia? 29:50 How will the near-end of cash bail affect crime in Chicago?33:24 The responsibilities of teachers, parents, and the police46:59 A snapshot of crime in Chicago52:26 Matt runs the numbers on Illinois’s out-of-wedlock births1:02:44 Lori Lightfoot’s prospects for reelectionLinks and ReadingsMatt’s book, What Next, Chicago?: Notes of a Pissed-Off Native SonWirepointsMatt’s profile with artis...
2022-10-141h 09
Illinois Freedom CaucusVirtual Town Hall on Amendment 1 with Wirepoints' Ted Debrowski 10/11/22The Illinois Freedom Caucus hosts Ted Dabrowski who will be speaking about Amendment 1 that will be on the ballot this upcoming election. . Ted is the President of Wirepoints.
2022-10-1245 min
Tom Anderson ShowTom Anderson Show Podcast (9-28-22) Hours 1 & 2HOUR 1Tom & Tom talk about checks and credit cards and who uses what in businessesWill Bed Bath & Beyond go out of business like SEARS or grow stronger like BestBuy / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2022/09/28/1125183855/bed-bath-beyond-troubles-coupon-inflationHurricane Ian grows to a powerful Category 4 storm as it nears Florida's coast / (NYT) https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/09/28/us/hurricane-ian-florida?Why move to Florida...15 reasons / (Moving.com) https://www.moving.com/tips/why-moving-to-florida-is-a-great-idea/Mark from Florida Who's negative and who isn't in the congressional race in Alaska? Tom compares two radio ads / (APE) https://www.apeonline.org/2022/09/27/whos-negative-and-whos-not/HOUR 2
2022-09-281h 25Bishop On AirWirepoints reviews crime statsBishop On Air talks with Matt Rosenberg, senior editor for Wirepoints, about what's behind increased violent crime statistics.
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2022-09-0808 minBishop On AirCOVID mitigations relaxed, but Pritzker continues disaster proclamationsBishop On Air reviews the latest in COVID-19 mitigation with Gov. J.B. Pritzker relaxing things, but continuing the disaster orders. Why? Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski offers reaction.
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2022-08-1512 min
The Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 38: Keith Pekau on his track record as mayor of Orland Park, campaign for Congress and the issues facing IllinoisansIn The Dialogue's first video podcast, Mark Glennon sits down with Orland Park mayor and current GOP candidate for Illinois' 6th congressional district Keith Pekau to discuss how he got started in politics, how his policies in Orland Park could translate to the federal level and where he stands on a number of hot button issues this election cycle.
2022-07-0728 min
Bishop On AirWirepoints election analysis on WMAYBishop On Air talks with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski with analysis of Tuesday's primary.
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2022-06-2906 min
STUMP - Death and TaxesKen Griffin and Citadel Leave IllinoisPodcast Related LinksMark Glennon at Wirepoints on Ken Griffin: The Illinois Political Establishment’s Shameful Response To The Departure Of Ken Griffin And CitadelOn a wall in Ken Griffin’s office at Citadel in Chicago, I’m told by people who worked there, hangs a thank you note from a six-year old. Like many kids that age, he was enthralled by prehistoric creatures so he wrote to thank Griffin for funding Evolving Planet, a permanent wing in Chicago’s Field Museum.The six-year old was my son, who asked if he co...
2022-06-2813 min
The Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 37: Pritzker for president and much moreMark and Ted discuss how Gov. Pritzker may be on his way to a presidential campaign and what that means for Illinoisans. Plus: more on the possibility of rolling brownouts coming to Illinois this summer.
2022-06-1724 minBishop On AirArea schools not performing well, Wirepoints reportBishop On Air shares a recent conversation with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski who unpacks recent schools report card data
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2022-06-1406 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 36: Illinois has lost $535 billion in income over the last 20 years thanks to outmigrationTed and Mark discuss the staggering amount of income that Illinois has lost since 2000 as well as a new poll showing a new leader in the race for the GOP nominee for Governor.
2022-06-1136 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 35: The Illinois machine – Pain at the gas pump, failure in the classroomMark and Ted discuss the top stories of the week, including more record-setting gas prices and
2022-06-0441 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 34: Making sense of contradicting census data and what it means for IllinoisTed and Mark attempt to make sense of the contradicting census data after new information was released regarding Illinois' population. Also, a look at the first GOP debates in the race for governor and more.
2022-05-2842 minBishop On AirCensus undercount of Illinois contradicts independent analysis of outbound migrationBishop On Air talks with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about a U.S. Census report announcing it undercount Illinois. How does that go up against previous reports the state is losing population?
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2022-05-2308 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 33: Chicago remains a city in crisis after another mass shootingTed and Matt discuss the continued decay of downtown Chicago after another mass shooting on State Street just blocks from the Magnificent Mile.
2022-05-2129 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 32: Is Chicago headed for a crime-filled summer?Mark and Ted discuss what could be in store for Chicago as crime and temperatures begin to heat up. Plus, a look at the top stories of the week including President Biden visiting Chicago, residents leaving Chicago and the upcoming primary election.
2022-05-1331 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 31: Fighting for freedom and opportunity with School Choice Boyz Walter Banks and Nathan CunneenTed and Mark sit down with Walter Banks and Nathan Cunneen from the American Federation for Children and the recently launched School Choice Boyz to discuss their own personal school choice stories and the message they hope to spread to all families searching for more education opportunities.
2022-05-0338 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 30: Are the University of Illinois' DEI policies, Pritzker's gas tax signage law legal?Mark sits down with Anna St. John & Adam Schulman from the Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute to discuss their legal work on free speech cases and their opinions on the legality of the University of Illinois' Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies and Gov. Pritzker's gas tax signage law.
2022-04-2234 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 29: The battle between free speech and censorship takes center stage in Illinois and across the countryMark and Ted discuss the ongoing battle between free speech and censorship that is occurring in the media, online and in Illinois.
2022-04-1532 minBishop On AirWirepoints on Illinois' COVID grade; guaranteed incomeBishop On Air talks with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about a recent reporting grading states for COVID-19 outcomes and about looming guaranteed income programs in certain communities across the state.
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2022-04-1415 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 28: Another year, another state budget full of record-breaking spendingTed and Mark dissect the more than $46 Billion budget recently passed by lawmakers that spends more taxpayer revenue than any other state budget in Illinois history.
2022-04-1236 minThe Bruce St. James ShowWill mass student loan forgiveness work?Why are people coming out of retirement to work? The Bauke Group President & Chief Career Strategist Julie Bauke explains why. More break ins are happening on the Mag Mile. Bruce and Judy try to figure out where the City of Chicago should go from here. Should taxpayers make up for Illinois' pension money mismanagement? Ted Dabrowski, President at Wirepoints, recaps the latest.
2022-04-061h 47The Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 27: Crime in Illinois, from the streets to the courts, remains a persistent problemMark is joined by Wirepoints' newest writer Matt Rosenberg to break down how crime in Illinois and Chicago is a problem from the streets to the courts and even the legislature.
2022-04-0132 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 26: What do unemployment debt, outmigration and energy inflation have in common? They're all bad for Illinois.Mark and Ted dive into three of the biggest problems Illinois is facing: a wonky unemployment insurance fund, people leaving the state and the rising cost of energy around the nation and the world.
2022-03-2542 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 25: Matt Rosenberg, Wirepoints' new Senior Editor, talks about Chicago crime, schools and moreChicago native Matt Rosenberg officially joins the Wirepoints team as Senior Editor. Ted, Mark and Matt discuss what is next for Wirepoints' coverage and some of the issues Matt will be tackling in his new role.
2022-03-1438 min
The Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 24: Steve Malanga on how Illinois stacks up against other statesSteven Malanga, George M. Yeager Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and City Journal’s senior editor, joins Ted and Mark to discuss how Illinois compares to other states when it comes to issues like crime, outmigration and pension debt.
2022-03-0550 minThe Bruce St. James ShowWho is watching the kids tonight?Over 2 million Americans quit their jobs in 2021, but where did they go? Google's Jocelyn Runice shares the most googled job with Bruce and Judy. Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was indicted on racketeering and bribery charges. Political Analyst Pat Brady and Wirepoints' Ted Dabrowski recap the latest. Bruce reminisces about his times as a Boy Scout.
2022-03-031h 30
The Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 23: Attorney General candidate Tom DeVore on his successful school mask lawsuit and moreMark and Ted interview Illinois Attorney General candidate Tom DeVore on his court victory against Gov. Pritzker's school mask mandate, his campaign and more.
2022-02-2639 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 22: The impact of inflation on IllinoisansMark and Ted discuss rising inflation, why it's happening and where we are headed in Illinois.
2022-02-1839 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 21: Dissecting Pritzker's "balanced" budgetFresh off the latest State of the State/Budget address, Mark and Ted dissect Gov. Pritzker's claims of a balanced budget.
2022-02-0543 minThe Bruce St. James ShowBrawl at the Golden Corral: What happen to common decency?Remember to give plows extra room on the roads today! IDOT's Maria Castaneda shares how to keep yourself safe in the snow today! Today, Governor Pritzker will give his virtual State of the State Address. Founder of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, shares his insight into Pritzker's possible future of Illinois. Would you take a pay cut to work from home? Should parents decide if their children will participate in mask and vaccine mandates at school? Bruce and Judy talk to a Mom with four students in the Barrington School District.
2022-02-021h 44Bishop On AirWirepoints reviews COVID-19 dataBishop On Air talked with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about some new COVID-19 data.
2022-01-3111 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 20: RealClear founder Tom Bevan on media censorship and moreMark and Ted sit down with Tom Bevan, founder of popular news and information aggregator RealClear to discuss changes in the media landscape, media censorship and more.
2022-01-2851 minBishop On AirWirepoints reacts to retired teachers suing the stateBishop On Air talked with with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about a retired teachers group suing the state over health care costs.
2022-01-2508 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 19: From Liberation Theology to School Choice: Robert Enlow of EdChoiceMark and Ted sit down with Robert Enlow of EdChoice to discuss the importance of School Choice for all communities.
2022-01-2241 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 18: Steve Cortes on the dramatic shift to the right by Latino votersMark and Ted speak with political analyst Steve Cortes about the dramatic shift to the right by Latino voters across the country.
2022-01-1540 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 17: COVID policies wreak havoc on schools and the rights of ordinary individualsMark and Ted kick off 2022 by talking about the ongoing affects of Illinois and the nation's COVID policies.
2022-01-0854 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 16: What to expect in 2022 (Part 2): COVID, "Mama Bears" and crime in ChicagoTed and Mark continue their discussion on what to expect for Illinois in 2022 including more COVID measures and mandates, parents pushing back on school board meetings and crime in Chicago.
2021-12-3026 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 15: What to expect in 2022 (Part 1): Pritzker, the elections, and the union power amendmentTed and Mark discuss some of the biggest issues facing Illinois in 2022. In Part 1 they cover Gov. Pritzker, the upcoming elections, and the new union power ballot initiative.
2021-12-2326 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 14: Waukegan history teacher takes on CRTMark and Ted sit down with Frank McCormick, a history teacher from Waukegan that is fighting back against a wave of CRT and other progressive politics that are starting to infiltrate public school curriculums in Illinois and around the country.
2021-12-1856 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 13: What next, Chicago? "Pissed-Off" native son Matt Rosenberg proposes a rescue plan for ChicagoMark and Ted sit down with Author Matt Rosenberg to discuss his new book What Next, Chicago? Notes of a Pissed-Off Native Son.
2021-12-1156 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 12: New variant, new thinking as Omicron prompts response from governmentTed and Mark discuss the latest COVID-19 data, including a look at the new Omicron variant, breakthrough cases and vaccine effectiveness.
2021-12-0436 min
The Money GPSTHIS is Why Pension Funds Can’t SurviveTOPICS AND TIMESTAMPS:
Freedom 75? 0:00
PENSION FIASCO 0:59
COMPANIES PRICES 7:16
YOUR COFFEE 9:30
$GPS INSIGHTS
#1 PENSIONS ARE RESORTING TO LEVERAGE TO ACHIEVE RETURNS
#2 PENSIONS HAVE NO POSSIBLE WAY TO ACTUALLY PAY UP
#3 DON’T RELY ON FIXED INCOME. REDUCE EXPENSES, INCREASE INCOME
The State Pension Funding Gap: Plans Have Stabilized in Wake of Pandemic | The Pew Charitable Trusts
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2021-11-2215 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 11: Illinois passed the $500 billion mark for pension debtIllinois just reached an alarming milestone: each Illinois household is now on the hook for, on average, $110,000 in government-worker retirement debts. That figure is the result of dividing Illinois’ $530 billion in state and local retirement shortfalls among the state’s 4.9 million households. In 2019, the burden was $90,000 per household.
2021-11-2041 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 10: Former head of Chicago Public Schools Paul Vallas joins us to discuss the path to school choice in IllinoisMark and Ted sit down with former head of Chicago Public Schools Paul Vallas to discuss the path to school choice in Illinois
2021-11-1347 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 9: Wirepoints welcomes former Tribune editor Kristen McQuearyMark and Ted sit down with former Chicago Tribune editorial page editor Kristen McQueary to talk about the state of journalism in Illinois.
2021-11-0553 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 8: The crisis hits home: Illinois' local pension problemMark and Ted attempt to simplify and make sense of the situation involving the some 650 local pensions across Illinois.
2021-10-2938 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 7: Think COVID deaths among the vaccinated are rare? Listen here.Mark and Ted dive into the available data regarding "breakthrough" COVID cases in individuals who have already been fully vaccinated.
2021-10-2137 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 6: Chicago South Sider and conservative black Devin Jones on Chicago’s inner city challengesChicago South Sider and conservative black Devin Jones shares his views on Chicago’s inner city challenges
2021-10-1644 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 5: Flying Blind: Bad Covid data leads to bad Covid decisionsJoin Wirepoints for the fifth episode of its podcast: The Dialogue. They discuss how Illinois and the nation have been flying blind on COVID thanks to inadequate data.
2021-10-0831 min
The Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 4: Unlimited federal money: Many in power actually believe in it.Join Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski and Founder Mark Glennon for the fourth episode of Wirepoints' podcast: The Dialogue. They discuss the viewpoint prevalent in Washington that is radically changing the role of state and local governments.
2021-09-3019 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 3: Critical Race Theory now drives everything in Chicago area governmentTed and Mark discuss Mayor Lori Lightfoot's latest budget for the City of Chicago, one which she claims puts “equity and inclusion at the center of all our work.”
2021-09-2325 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 2: What is outmigration and why is it happening in Illinois?Mark and Ted discuss one of the most noticeable signs of a state failing it's residents - outmigration.
2021-09-1624 minThe Dialogue by WirepointsEpisode 1: COVID-19's impact on State GovernmentIn this debut episode, Mark and Ted discuss the widespread impact COVID-19 has had on state governments.
2021-09-1028 minThe Bruce St. James ShowOne week until we are wide open!!!In one week we are back to #oldnormal?ABC News Chief Legal Analyst Dan Abrams talks about his new book "Kennedy's Avenger: Assassination, Conspiracy, and the forgotten Trial of Jack Ruby" WLS's own Rob Martier talks about the NFL Race Norming scandal. Author Todd Furniss talks about why bribing people to get the vaccine might not be a good idea. Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski gives us the stats on the Illinois exodus. Entrepreneur and Author John Rossman talks about the Amazon Way and Time-Out Market CEO Didier Souillat gives us the line-up at this year's market!!
2021-06-041h 55
The Vance Crowe PodcastTed Dabrowski: How will Illinois Government Survive Corruption?Ted Dabrowski is a political analyst and writer with Wirepoints a foundation designed to reveal the data and facts that the Illinois government hasn't been straightforward with revealing. In this conversation with Vance Crowe, Ted discusses what happens if Illinois doesn't get a Federal Bailout, how legalized corruption became so ingrained in Illinois politics and what he thinks happens if we keep printing money to get out of the problem.https://wirepoints.org/Chapters:3:09 Start6:40 Who controls IL media?8:07 What is Wirepoints?11:21 IL COVID Data
2021-04-0558 min
DOA - Decisions, Opinions and AnalysisEpisode 17: It's About The Kids?: Education Reform in Illinois (Part III of IV)In part 3 of our 4-part series, we speak with Ted Dabrowsi, Founder and President of non-partisan think tank Wirepoints, about proposed educational reforms in the State of Illinois.
2021-02-1032 min