Capitol Cast: Illinois

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Capitol Cast: Illinois episodes

June 25, 2020 Perspectives on Progress: Rep. Tom Demmer
State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, the Deputy House Republican Leader, discusses how the Black Lives Matter movement is resonating in largely rural, white regions like his, and how he thinks Republicans can find common ground with those who are calling for broad-scale reform.
Music Credit: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
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21 min
June 24, 2020 Perspectives on Progress: Rep. Will Davis
As part of our ongoing project series, "Perspectives on Progress," Illinois state Rep. Will Davis, D-Hazel Crest, speaks with Capitol News Illinois about what tools lawmakers can use to advance racial equity in the state.
Music Credit: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
27 min
June 23, 2020 Perspectives on Progress: Rep. Lamont Robinson Jr.
As part of our ongoing project "Perspectives on Progress," Illinois state Rep. Lamont Robinson Jr. (D-Chicago) speaks with Capitol News Illinois about improvements he said the legislature needs to make, and his message for Illinoisans — that this social movement is one society needs to tackle together.
Music Credit: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
12 min
June 19, 2020 Perspectives on Progress: Sen. Jacqueline Collins
As part of our ongoing project "Perspectives on Progress," Illinois state Sen. Jacqueline Collins (D-Chicago) speaks with Capitol News Illinois about achieving racial equity in banking, how the media treats issues of racism and more.
Music Credit: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
23 min
June 18, 2020 Perspectives on Progress: Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
As part of our ongoing project "Perspectives on Progress," Illinois state Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin (D-Olympia Fields) speaks with Capitol News Illinois about the role of what she called “attitude” in changing public sentiment toward race, and how negative media portrayals of black communities do more harm than good.
Music Credit: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
19 min
June 17, 2020 Perspectives on Progress: Rep. LaToya Greenwood
Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, discusses the issue of racial inequities in the Metro East area and the mood of that community in the wake of protests that have erupted in Illinois following the killing of George Floyd.
Music Credit: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
15 min
June 16, 2020 Perspectives on Progress: Sen. Robert Peters
As part of our ongoing project, "Perspectives on Progress," Illinois state Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, shares his thoughts on the May 25 killing of George Floyd, how he thinks Illinois should move forward amid the protests, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its financial impacts, and what role the media plays in shaping the conversation.
Music Credit: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
17 min
June 15, 2020 Perspectives on Progress: Sen. Kimberly Lightford
As part of our ongoing project, Perspectives on Progress, Illinois state Sen. Kimberly Lightford talks about her source of hope and how she does not want Illinois to miss its chance to address systemic racism.
Music Credit: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
17 min
June 12, 2020 Perspectives on Progress: Rep. Maurice West
Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, talks about how Illinois can move forward in the wake of protests and demonstrations over the death of George Floyd. His key message: Listen to the voices of the unheard.
Music credit: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
15 min
June 11, 2020 Perspectives on Progress: Rep. Marcus Evans
As part of our ongoing project, Perspectives on Progress, state Rep. Marcus Evans reflects on his experiences with police and how he would like to see the conversation around policing in the U.S. and Illinois focus on “bad individuals” using police powers wrongly, rather than a condemnation of policing in general.
Music Credit: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
23 min