Frankly Speaking: Rich Conversations Around Politics

In 2019, Franklin Ramirez and Rich Jacobs started this podcast to help educate listener on how they can become more involved in the political process and breakdown some of its intricacies.  This podcast does not delve into issues.  We hope you enjoy.   

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Elgin (IL) Councilman Corey Dixon discusses the expectations that politicians have for voters. Those people running for office want to reach voters in every way possible and sometimes they need to reach you on multiple occasions before you remember their name!  Franklin, Corey, and Rich chat about what voters can do to engage in the process.  

The opinions expressed on the Frankly Speaking: Rich Conversations Around Politics podcast are solely the opinions of the person speaking, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of any other person, entity, or group.

Covid has changed everything - the way we present ourselves to voters and how we research candidates.  Thinking outside the box wins the race nowadays.  Rich and Franklin talk about campaigning in the shadow of COVID-19 and what it means for the November and April (Illinois) elections.   

The opinions expressed on the Frankly Speaking: Rich Conversations Around Politics podcast are solely the opinions of the person speaking, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of any other person, entity, or group.

https://www.kanecountyclerk.org/Elections

Franklin and Rich talk with Steve Andersson about his role on the Illinois Human Rights Commission and gives us a history of how it came about and where it's going. 

Steven Andersson is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 65th district. The 65th district is located in northwestern Kane County.

Andersson earned his bachelor's degree from in 1986 and his law degree in 1992, both from Northern Illinois University. He served as a trustee on the Geneva Public Library Board.

Elected in the 2014 general election, he took office two weeks earlier than the majority of the 2015 freshman class when his predecessor Timothy L. Schmitz chose to resign early.  On August 16, 2017, Andersson announced he would not seek reelection to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2018 during an appearance on Chicago Tonight.  He was succeeded by fellow Republican Dan Ugaste.  In 2018, J.B. Pritzker appointed Andersson to Powering Illinois’ Future transition committee, which is responsible for infrastructure and clean energy policies.

In June 2019, Governor J. B. Pritzker appointed Andersson to the Illinois Human Rights Commission. His appointment depends on confirmation from the Illinois Senate.

The opinions expressed on the Frankly Speaking: Rich Conversations Around Politics podcast are solely the opinions of the person speaking, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of any other person, entity, or group.

Franklin & Rich interview Greg Elsbree who was a democratic candidate for Kane County (Illinois) Chairman and he shares his first-hand experiences and insights.  

The opinions expressed on the Frankly Speaking: Rich Conversations Around Politics podcast are solely the opinions of the person speaking, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of any other person, entity, or group.

Franklin & Rich take a break from talking about all things politics and have DJ Code P (aka Jeremy Perkins) as their guest to talk about personal and community growth.  Jeremy talks about his interest in DJing and how he can grow his passion and use it to make his greater community happier given the times we face together.

https://www.facebook.com/DjCodeP/

http://sociallydistantfest.com

The opinions expressed on the Frankly Speaking: Rich Conversations Around Politics podcast are solely the opinions of the person speaking, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of any other person, entity, or group.

Franklin and Rich interview Kane County (Illinois) 16th Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth Flood on how the judiciary is handling their duties in the face of COVID-19.  

The opinions expressed on the Frankly Speaking: Rich Conversations Around Politics podcast are solely the opinions of the person speaking, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of any other person, entity, or group.

Franklin and Rich bring back guest Nick Kachiroubas to talk about the three different forms of municipal government - mayor-council, council-manager, and commission.

The opinions expressed on the Frankly Speaking: Rich Conversations Around Politics podcast are solely the opinions of the person speaking, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of any other person, entity, or group.

Franklin and Rich are back and sit down with Illinois state Representative Anna Moeller and just pick her brain about whatever Rich decides to throw at her - they have been friends for years!  Franklin says, "Anna is an example of how concerned citizens can and should take action!"  

The opinions expressed on the Frankly Speaking: Rich Conversations Around Politics podcast are solely the opinions of the person speaking, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of any other person, entity, or group.

Rich and Franklin go through how to talk about politics in a way that helps us understand each other and does not divide us - easier said than done sometimes.  

The opinions expressed on the Frankly Speaking: Rich Conversations Around Politics podcast are solely the opinions of the person speaking, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of any other person, entity, or group.