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Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonJune 2, 20250:00 - Letters for Madigan 12:47 - San Diego NeoMarxists blocking ICE vehicles, yelling obscenities 30:10 - The Woke Right 53:58 - Big Beautiful Bill 01:13:45 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights 01:16:14 - George Parry, former federal and state prosecutor, regular contributor to The American Spectator, on law & order and The Wages of COVID. For more from George, read his blog at knowledgeisgood.net 01:35:55 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski: Mike Maddigan “made Illinois a much worse place to live” Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:51:15 - Note...2025-06-032h 26Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonMay 27, 20250:00 - BLM Brandon celebrates Africa Day 12:03 - "we're winning" 35:34 - Scott Pelley commencement at Wake Forest...everything is under attack 55:29 - Kelly Cassidy: GOPers obsessed with children's genitals 01:09:42 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:13:05 - Ian Williams, former foreign correspondent for BBC Channel 4 News: What the next phase of Trump’s trade war with China looks like. Check out Ian’s most recent book Vampire State. The rise and fall of the Chinese Economy 01:32:18 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski: It's not identity politics causing Chic...2025-05-272h 24Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonMay 20, 2025BLM Brandon brags that he is putting blacks first for jobs, contracts 14:02- SD Gates victory party 33:20- St. Jim Comey is a victim of "the times in which we live" 52:58- Democrats lied about Biden's condition 1:09:35- In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 1:12:58- President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Times, Clifford May, points out paths to peace in Russia/Ukraine Keep updated with Cliff on X @CliffordDMay 1:30:12- Dr. Kevin O'Connor 1:32:22...2025-05-202h 25Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonMay 13, 2025Air Force One 34:35- Trump on South African refugees 57:26- UK PM Keir Stermer on reducing immigration 1:12:30- Frank’s History Minute 1:17:02- Did DOGE fail? 1:32:40- Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy" Shellady, on the China trade deal - There will be a time where things are uncomfortable. Several presidents could have done this before, but Trump is the only one willing to do it and he's doing it for America Check out Scott’s Market Day Report! – 10:30am CT to 1pm CT- an...2025-05-132h 24Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonMay 6, 2025PBS/NPR 9:07- First Durbin, now Calamity Jan 27:21- Trump on reopening Alcatraz 47:55- Your life for Fido's life 1:02:02- In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 1:06:54- Adam Kissel, visiting fellow for higher education reform in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, discusses higher ed and his new book Slacking: A Guide to Ivy League Miseducation 1:27:27- President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, on the proposed IL jobs tax Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 1:44:50- John Tamny, editor of...2025-05-062h 20
The Ray Stevens ShowReport: Zero Children Meet Math Proficiency Standards in 80 Illinois SchoolsTed Dabrowski, President of Wirepoints.org, joins Ray to share the shocking numbers of children in Illinois schools that are not meeting math and reading standards and how this trend will greatly diminish their quality of life and ability to succeed in adulthood. For the full report, visit Wirepoints.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-0109 minChicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonApril 29. 20250:00 - Axios' Alex Thompson, award recipient at WHCA dinner, spins the "errors" committed by press on Biden mental capacity 12:44 - Homan: if you impede, you will be prosecuted 30:24 - The Kiffness: Vote4Pets Tour 33:18 - SPORTS & POLITICS 50:04 - Gov Pritzker is trying to change Texas BLUE 01:08:51 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:11:05 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator, lauds Trump's first 100 days in office. Check out Scott’s novels King Of The Jungle & From Hellmarsh With Love 0...2025-04-292h 17Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonApril 22, 20250:00 - Hegseth 16:43 - Minister Dominque Alexander at Karmelo Anthony family presser 36:24 - Rep. Maxine Dexter in El Salvador on rescue mission 52:31 - Andrew Klavan, host of "The Andrew Klavan Show" at the Daily Wire, on the failures of "elite" universities and the lessons they teach "concocted in the fever pits of marxism" For more from Andrew check out thenewjerusalem.substack.com and his new book The Kingdom of Cain: Finding God in the Literature of Darkness – available May 6 01:08:41 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:12:00 - CEO of in...2025-04-222h 16Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonApril 15, 20250:00 - The Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing another high schooler at a track meet was released from jail Monday after posting a reduced $250,000 bond 10:48 - The ladies have landed 20:43 - Tariff confusion 31:02 - Gov Gretchen Whitmer was trying to hid behind two blue folders while in the Oval Office last week 49:56 - Director of Coalitions & Outreach for the Project 21 black leadership network, Terris Todd, breaks down why the Dept of Ed needs to be eliminated - "We should not allow Washington to dictate what we do at the local/state...2025-04-152h 19Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonApril 8, 20250:00 - Chris Krock fills in for Dan 19:32 - Finance and Economics Editor for Breitbart, John Carney: "We can't give the stock market a veto over the democratic process" Follow John on X @carney 37:16 - Middle American mother fighting for justice for our children, Michelle Peterson, discusses her struggle to have her son’s groomer incarcerated and the laws she is working to pass to protect children from further victimization. For more on Michelle and her work michellepeterson.org 56:44 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, on what we are getting with the new teachers co...2025-04-081h 43Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonApril 1, 20250:00 - Election Day 12:03 - Meanwhile...kids being silly 32:27 - Democrat Brand 47:47 - TCU's Hailey Van Lith after win into the Sweet 16 50:50 - Why DP is Single: Zoe… 01:08:24 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:12:14 - CAMPUS BEAT 01:24:54 - Life as a member at a private golf club 01:32:03 - President at Wirepoints,Ted Dabrowksi, on the accelerated decline of Illinois. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:48:11 - Chicago injury attorney, Richard Craig, discusses the lawsuit he filed on behal...2025-04-012h 23Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonMarch 25, 20250:00 - The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans 14:38 - HOW THE NEW YORK TIMES IS KILLING AMERICA - John Kass 34:23 - Kaylee Whitebrook, mother of 2, in Fairfax Co, VA…should I send my kid to govt preschool? 49:36 - Jim Iuorio is the host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about how the economy is responding to President Trump’s tariffs. 01:08:56 - Frank’s History Minute 01:13:09 - Judge orders Pentagon to allow transgender troops, calls Trump ban ‘unabashedly d...2025-03-252h 23Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonMarch 18, 20250:00 - Trump on Biden's autopen 13:27 - Dems are "in this moment" 34:07 - Tom Homan on the "old law" Trump is using for deportations 55:21 - Nicole Georgas discusses the civil rights complaint she filed on behalf of her 13 year old daughter who was forced to change clothes in front of a male student in the girls locker room at Alan B. Shepard Middle School in Deerfield, Illinois 01:12:19 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:15:09 - Lavender Bunde Leaders 01:35:26 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, on the “DEI...2025-03-182h 13Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonMarch 4, 2025Zelensky needs to make public apology 14:55- Zelensky/Ukraine continued 35:06- Rahm not done yet 53:13- Former First Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump, KT McFarland: Ukraine is not winning the war, Ukraine is losing the war and will continue to lose the war Check out KT’s book Revolution: Trump, Washington and "We the People" 1:11:38- In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 1:14:10- BLM Brandon's big hearing tomorrow 1:31:30- President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowksi, uses Illinois as prime example for why a "refo...2025-03-042h 27Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonFebruary 25, 20250:00 - DOGE 11:54 - Polling BLM Brandon 30:04 - Any 85 Bears left that can run for governor or mayor? 50:22 - Jasmine Crockett on The Breakfast Club: not that much waste, fraud, abuse 01:02:11 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:05:05 - British journalist, former bureau chief for Daily Telegraph’s Moscow office, Julius Strauss: What Putin Wants. And what America will do. For more from Julius backtothefront.substack.com 01:26:56 - Ted Dabrowksi, president at Wirepoints, is green with envy as Ron DeSantis ponders scrapping property taxes. Get Ted’s lates...2025-02-252h 17Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonFebruary 18, 20250:00 - Ousting Adams? 13:14 - The Church 31:40 - Rick Warren 51:56 - William Edwards, attorney for a federal agency where he specializes in employment law and procurement: DoGE will only work when government agencies compete 01:06:53 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:09:17 - Liel Leibovitz, editor at large for Tablet and host of the “Rootless” podcast, on the Israel-Hamas and Trump's "noble" approach to the ceasefire agreement. Follow Liel on X @liel 01:22:35 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski: Illinois shouldn’t dismiss Indiana’s overture to snap up “separ...2025-02-182h 10Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonFebruary 11, 20240:00 - Blago on pardon 14:14 - Dismissal of case against Eric Adams 27:35 - Margaret "We have so much to get through" Brennan interviews USAID worker whose identity is concealed...targeted by a billionaire 50:13 - National political reporter, Salena Zito, reflects on her decade of covering President Trump. To get Salena’s latest SalenaZito.com 01:03:42 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:07:26 - Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney & Contributing Editor at National Review, Andrew McCarthy: The Courts Are Slowing Trump Down, Not Necessarily Stopping Him. Follow Andy on X @And...2025-02-112h 12Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonFebruary 4, 20250:00 - Trump: if Canada, Mexico don't stop the fentanyl, tariffs will get worse 10:59 - Tom Homan: I'll prosecute Murphy and Trump will end sanctuary cities 26:45 - USAID 53:58 - Rapist/murder trans-es in prison, now living his best life 01:06:18 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:10:28 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy" Shellady, believes that trade is good but agrees with Trump that things just haven’t been fair. Check out Scott’s Market Day Repor...2025-02-042h 17Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonJanuary 28, 2025Vance with "We have so much to get to" Brennan: on Tulsi Gabbard 12:10- Former Army Corps of Engineers employee does not feel sorry for federal workers having to go back into the office 30:35- Tom Homan's post-mortem from the weekend 49:14- Former U.S. Border Patrol Chief, Deputy Commissioner and Director of ICE, Ron Vitiello: The Trump effect is in full scale activity across the country For more on Ron’s work at the border ronvitiello.com 1:02:36- In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 1:05:50- Christo...2025-01-282h 09Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonJanuary 21, 20250:00 - The Golden Age of America begins right now 10:07 - Biden pardons 27:50 - J6 pardons 44:28 - Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School, William Jacobson: DEI in the federal government is dead. Or so we think. Professor Jacobson is also founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation 59:53 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:02:21 - Bob Woodson, founder and president of the Woodson Center, is a strong...2025-01-212h 05
Illinois 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.2024-06-2124 min
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 min
The 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.
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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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-01-0446 minThe Chicago WayChicago Way w/John Kass: A visit with migrants living in a police station
Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/22/23): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.com joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss his recent visit to a Chicago Police Station at Division & Larrabee to talk with migrants who have been recently bused from the US/Mexico border and forced to live in tents (if they’re lucky) or outside the police station. Ted also offers up his take on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s massive budget proposal.
Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or on X (Twitter). Tell your...2023-10-2300 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-09-1407 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-08-3110 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.”
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At Issue on WBBM NewsradioConservatives on Mayor JohnsonNew Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was inaugurated at the Credit Union 1 Arena on Monday May 15th 2023. While many were excited to hear his plans for the city, some do share that excitement. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore sits down with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski & Illinois Policy Institute President Matt Paprocki to discuss the points of view on Mayor Johnson's speech, his plans for the city of Chicago and much more. 2023-05-2128 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-04-1813 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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"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 01
Bishop 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-01-0909 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 show2022-12-021h 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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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 22022-09-281h 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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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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2022-06-2906 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2022-06-1406 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 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2022-04-1415 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 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 min
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 minBishop 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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https://www.pewtrusts.org/-/m...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 Illinois2021-11-1347 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 challenges2021-10-1644 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 min
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 Data2021-04-0558 min
Coffee and a MikeTed Dabrowski #233Ted Dabrowski’s is the President of Wirepoints.org, an independent, nonprofit company delivering original research and commentary about Illinois’ economy and government. He comes on the podcast to discuss his recent article on wirepoints.org “Politicizing the classroom: 9 things to know about Illinois’ pending ‘culturally responsive’ K-12 teaching mandate,” how these lockdowns have impacted these kids, and what the future of the education system may be.2021-02-1158 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
Coffee and a MikeMark Glennon #210Mark Glennon, the Executive Editor and founder of wirepoints.org is back on the podcast to discuss how big tech censorship flipped countless down-ballot elections, how they make no effort to hide methods of spreading propaganda while suppressing competing speech, whether honest or not, his take on a recent article “President Trump Invokes 2018 executive order, authorizing military response to cyber warfare,” and his partner Ted's article “25 times more Chicago youth have died from homicide than from COVID."2020-12-071h 29
Coffee and a MikeMark Glennon Wirepoints #194Mark Glennon, the Executive Editor and founder of wirepoints.org. returns to the podcast to discuss his recent article posted on October 25th, 2020 “Was Thomas Jefferson right? New study quantifies flight from America’s big cities during pandemic,” the Hunter Biden laptop scandal, the corruption of the federal government, and the role these large tech companies play.2020-10-261h 49
Coffee and a MikeTed Dabrowski Wirepoints #191Ted Dabrowski’s knowledge of finance, policy and government stems from his international career in finance and management. Now the President of wirepoints.org, an independent, nonprofit company delivering original research and commentary about Illinois’ economy and government. He comes on the podcast to discuss his recent article “Desperate Illinois To Borrow From Fed's "Lender Of Last Resort" Facility A Second Time,” how this problem started 30 years ago, and why bankruptcy might not be a bad thing.2020-10-191h 39
Coffee and a MikeMark Glennon Wirepoints #186Mark Glennon is the Executive Editor and founder of wirepoints.org. Wirepoints is an independent, nonprofit company delivering original research and commentary with a particular focus on the state and local fiscal crises. He comes on the podcast to discuss his recent article posted on September 27th, 2020 “New CDC Estimates: Fatality Rate For COVID-19 Drops Again And May Surprise You,” why the people are leaving major cities, and how some major cities might take years to come back.2020-10-071h 32
Upstream IdeasIL RISING: Escaping Illinois' Property Taxes<p>Illinois' high property taxes are crushing middle and lower income earners. But the problem is even creeping into affluent areas, too, and more and more homeowners are looking for an exit and seeing their home values destroyed – like, say, NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen. On this edition of Illinois Rising, Dan Proft and Wirepoints' President Ted Dabrowski discuss how the state's high property taxes are affecting all homeowners – rich, poor, middle class, famous and not. And they discuss the political status quo that wants to keep it this way.</p>2018-10-1608 minUpstream IdeasWIND: State Sen. Dan Biss Takes A Page Out Of Maxine Waters’ Playbook<p>Maxine Waters' harassment protocol has been adopted by one Socialist IL politician, State Sen. Dan Biss. Why do IL politicians think they can do whatever they want and get away with it? Is this how they treat anyone who gets in their way in continuing to bankrupt the state? Was he emboldened by comments from Maxine Waters or still mad he didn’t win the Democratic gubernatorial race? President of <a target="_blank" href="http://wirepoints.com/">Wirepoints.com</a>, Ted Dabrowski joins Dan and Amy to discuss his co...2018-10-0208 min
Anti-NEA PodcastEpisode #10 - Promises vs. Reality - Teacher Pension Costs are UnsustainableI wrote a blog post back in October of 2017 about the state of teacher pensions.Teachers unions need to stop demanding so much in their negotiations with states.My conclusion:“Teachers will need to be super flexible in negotiations if they want to save the [pension] system. Taking a hard line is selfish, and will simply destroy the retirement system sooner rather than later.”Unfortunately, the NEA is anything but “super flexible” when it comes to this issue:“NEA strongly supports protecting public defined benefit plans. Such plans provide a defined, p...2018-10-0213 min
Stephanie TrussellStephanie Trussell Show (2-10-18) Hour 1Stephanie talks this hour with Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints, Marcel Bright, Democrat for Cook County Commissioner, and Tio Hardiman, Democrat candidate for governor.2018-02-1042 min