Frankly Speaking: Rich Conversations Around Politics

Franklin and Rich bring on Amanda Gracia, Trustee with the Gail Borden Public Library District, to talk all things books, librarians, duties, and responsibilities.  To check out what's happening at one of Illinois' largest library district, head to gailborden.net.  

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The Honorable Judge John Dalton walks us through the 16th Circuit Court's roles and responsibilities of their circuit and associate judges.  

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Jamie Mosser peels the onion back a bit and explains how the State's Attorney's office works through the eyes of a former deputy state's attorney.  We also explore how state's attorney offices are and can handle the opioid crisis.  

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Crystal Lake City Clerk (and associate teaching professor in the School of Public Service at DePaul University in Chicago) Nick Kachiroubas defines pure democracy and representational democracy and the history behind how our government has evolved into what it is today.  

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Franklin and Rich bring on Ed Mullen as their guest to talk about how election law attorneys can help candidates navigate the political waters and shed some light on some of the obstacles they have to dodge and weave as well.

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Last episode was all about Franklin so this episode is all about why Rich loves what he does ... check it out and learn about what is really crawling around inside of his head and heart.

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Franklin peels back the onion a bit on the emotional side of his job and shines some light on to why he does what he does.  This is a two part episode.    

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Franklin and Rich talk about the various differences between civic and community engagement and examples on how you can influence change in your community.  

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Tish Calhamer with the Gail Borden Public Library joins the show to give us some direction for those individuals who are looking to sift through all the "news" out there to find trustworthy and accurate information.  

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https://issuevoter.org
-Tracks how your representatives votes and will send you email alerts
-Requires opening a free account

https://www.vote411.org
-League of Women Voters sponsored 
-Non-partisan
-Online Candidates guides
-Search by state and get local customized ballot 

https://www.politifact.com
-Fun truth meter

https://www.ballotedia.org/elections
-Great for local ballot measures, state and local judges, referenda, etc.
-Searchable by state
-Jam-packed with information

https://www.rockthevote.org/understanding-voting-rights/
-Aimed at younger voters and getting their turnout
-Persuasive appeals mixed with information

So you are thinking about running for office but have no idea where to start?  Between the two, Franklin & Rich have over 55 years of political know-how and get into the questions someone should be asking themselves when deciding to run for office.  Pull up a chair and let's have coffee ... 

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