Kim Lightford's guest appearances

Kim Lightford

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain

Jimmy Carter

Amy Rubenstein

Paul Ryan

Chris Matthews

John Davidson

David Schwimmer

Lenny Bruce

Ella Fitzgerald

David Cay Johnston

Michael Dorf

Evan Osnos

Steve Bannon

Pete Souza

Michael Cohen

Laura Benanti

OwlTail

Bridget Gainer

Marie Newman

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Clarence Page

This week, Paul Lisnek goes behind the curtain with an eclectic blend of professionals to talk about Chicago politics from 2020. To kick off the conversation, Paul is joined by Illinois State Senator and Majority Leader Kim Lightford to discuss the botched police raid at the home of Anjanette Young. Senator Lightford also breaks down the Black Caucus’ 4 pillar program in place to guide their legislative efforts. Then, Congressman Raja Krishnmoorthi (IL-8) joins Paul to talk about Senator Mitch McConnell’s legislative blocks, and what has been happening in D.C.. Next, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Clarence Page joins Paul to discuss the biggest political stories of 2020. Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer joins Paul next to talk about the second stimulus check and what is happening in Cook County to assist citizens in need. To close out the program, Paul is joined by Congresswoman-Elect Marie Newman (IL-3). Listen in as Representative Newman talks about how stimulus money is tax payer’s money and how Congress should be investing it in the American people. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3805613/3805613_2021-01-02-194713.64kmono.mp3

<p>This week, Paul Lisnek goes behind the curtain with an eclectic blend of professionals to talk about Chicago politics from 2020. To kick off the conversation, Paul is joined by Illinois State Senator and Majority Leader Kim Lightford to discuss the botched police raid at the home of Anjanette Young. Senator Lightford also breaks down the Black Caucus’ 4 pillar program in place to guide their legislative efforts. Then, Congressman Raja Krishnmoorthi (IL-8) joins Paul to talk about Senator Mitch McConnell’s legislative blocks, and what has been happening in D.C.. Next, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Clarence Page joins Paul to discuss the biggest political stories of 2020. Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer joins Paul next to talk about the second stimulus check and what is happening in Cook County to assist citizens in need. To close out the program, Paul is joined by Congresswoman-Elect Marie Newman (IL-3). Listen in as Representative Newman talks about how stimulus money is tax payer’s money and how Congress should be investing it in the American people.</p> <a href="https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3805613/3805613_2021-01-02-194713.64kmono.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3805613/3805613_2021-01-02-194713.64kmono.mp3</a>

TOPIC: Chicago politics from different perspectives – Senator Kim Lightford, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Journalist Clarence Page, Cook County Board Commissioner Bridget Gainer, & Representative Marie Newman