Dan Proft and Pat Hughes break down election results with Cole Lauterbach from the Illinois News Network and discuss the proxy fights in statehouse races between Gov. Bruce Rauner and Speaker Mike Madigan.
They also talk to Patrick DeHaan, senior analyst at GasBuddy.com, about why Illinois – and in particular Chicago – has gas prices well above the national average.
Hosts: Dan Proft & Pat Hughes
Guests: Cole Lauterbach, Patrick DeHaan

Dan Proft and Pat Hughes break down election results with Cole Lauterbach from the Illinois News Network and discuss the proxy fights in statehouse races between Gov. Bruce Rauner and Speaker Mike Madigan. They also talk to Patrick DeHaan, senior analyst at GasBuddy.com, about why Illinois – and in particular Chicago – has gas prices well above the national average. Hosts: Dan Proft & Pat Hughes Guests: Cole Lauterbach, Patrick DeHaan

Dan Proft and Pat Hughes break down election results with Cole Lauterbach from the Illinois News Network and discuss the proxy fights in statehouse races between Gov. Bruce Rauner and Speaker Mike Madigan.
They also talk to Patrick DeHaan, senior analyst at GasBuddy.com, about why Illinois – and in particular Chicago – has gas prices well above the national average.
Hosts:&nbsp;Dan Proft &amp; Pat Hughes
Guests:&nbsp;Cole Lauterbach, Patrick DeHaan

Episode 37: Proxy fights

Chicago and Illinois are at a crossroads. 

Taxes are rising, families are leaving, schools are failing, and public safety is on the line.

The Illinois Policy Podcast goes beyond the headlines to bring you candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and reformers who know what’s really happening in our state — and what it will take to change course.

Each episode delivers:

-Honest discussions about Chicago and Illinois politics

-Deep dives into education, crime, taxes, and budgets

-Stories from people directly impacted by policy decisions

-Solutions that can restore opportunity and prosperity

Hosted by the Illinois Policy Institute, this podcast is for anyone who loves Chicago and Illinois but knows our state deserves better.

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Chicago and Illinois are at a crossroads. Taxes are rising, families are leaving, schools are failing, and public safety is on the line. The Illinois Policy Podcast goes beyond the headlines to bring you candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and reformers who know what’s really happening in our state — and what it will take to change course. Each episode delivers: -Honest discussions about Chicago and Illinois politics -Deep dives into education, crime, taxes, and budgets -Stories from people directly impacted by policy decisions -Solutions that can restore opportunity and prosperity Hosted by the Illinois Policy Institute, this podcast is for anyone who loves Chicago and Illinois but knows our state deserves better. 🔔 Subscribe now for real talk about Illinois’ future.

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