Inside Chicago Government

By Inside Chicago Government

Hear government insiders, activists, and journalists dive deep into the dark corners of Chicago government--driving shadowy deeds into the light. If you want to hear voices--voices that clue you to th... more

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How many episodes does Inside Chicago Government have?

The podcast currently has 380 episodes available.

Inside Chicago Government episodes:

September 19, 2012 9/13/12: "Why Chicago Teachers Hate Rahm"
How at-home investigators can analyze Chicago Public Schools payroll; one of the phoniest issues in the education debate; and why South Side teachers might not want to end the strike. Length 15.2 minutes.
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16min
September 09, 2012 9/6/12: "With Democrats Like These, Who Needs Republicans?"
The possible collusion between former Pres. Bush and former Mayor Daley; the normalization of Alderman Joe Moore; and predictions on whether Chicago teachers will strike. Length 16 minutes.
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17min
September 05, 2012 8/30/12: "Akins in Our Midst"
The surprising requirements of state law for sex education; when not to blame voters for bad election results; and the People's Rights Amendment. Length 11.9 minutes.
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12min
September 05, 2012 8/16/12: "Prentice Preservationists Put Rahm in a Bind"
A rundown of the members of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks; the most rubber-stamp-like body in city government; and the public expense for saving Prentice. Length 15.2 minutes.
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16min
August 22, 2012 8/9/12: "The Grow House Next Door"
The two forms of justice; why prosecutors stay tight-lipped; and what made this a hard story to write. Length 9.5 minutes.
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10min
August 07, 2012 8/2/12: "Say It Ain't So, Joe"
Why the mayor controls who chairs city council committees; Ben's defense of Alderman Moore; and an elected school board--a bad idea? Length 13.8 minutes.
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14min
July 25, 2012 7/19/12: "As the Slush Fund Shrinks, the Mayor Dips In Anyway"
Why property taxes go up when property values go down; how taxing bodies come up with the tax levy; and the different ways of structuring a tax-increment financing deal. Length 10.3 minutes.
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13min
July 18, 2012 7/5/12: "How Chicago Said Yes to Pot"
Whether Chicago police will start ticketing more white marijuana users; what'll come next in Mick and Ben's marijuana-law reporting; and the schizophrenia of American marijuana laws. Length 6 minutes.
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6min
July 15, 2012 7/5/12: "The Rahmney Plan for Schools"
The game of comparing schools via test scores; the Democratic Party's drift toward charter schools; and why Mayor Emanuel wants a teachers' strike. Length 10.9 minutes.
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13min
July 09, 2012 6/28/12: "The Mayor's Millionaire Club, Part II"
When Mayor Emanuel acts in opposition to his conservative leanings; whether city officials' planning conversations should remain confidential; and the mysterious CME Group meeting. Length 12.5 minutes.
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13min

FAQs about Inside Chicago Government:

How many episodes does Inside Chicago Government have?

The podcast currently has 380 episodes available.