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:

December 03, 2010 12/2/10: "The Merc's Manual"
Tax-increment financing's cloak of invisibility; how developers justify public subsidies; and how a proposed affordable-housing ordinance could rob funding from public schools. Length 8.9 minutes.
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9min
November 28, 2010 11/25/10: "Do the Math"
How Cook County's property tax system pacifies the public; who or what should carry the cost of government; and which Illinois party has the right idea about taxes. Length 6.1 minutes.
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7min
November 18, 2010 11/18/10: "The Poor Pay Again"
How TIF subsidies attract development investors; whether a neighborhood's regular infrastructure upkeep depends on its inclusion in a TIF district; and a teaser for next week. Length 7.8 minutes.
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8min
November 11, 2010 11/11/10: "Whittier: What Fanned the Flames"
How local school councils came about; why Mayor Daley eviscerated local school control; and what happens when public schools lack clout. Length 9 minutes.
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10min
October 30, 2010 10/28/10: "The Practical Party"
The effect of polls on voter behavior; how we might finally get good elected officials; and those who find elections too odious or corrupt to vote. Length 8.7 minutes.
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9min
October 21, 2010 10/21/10: "Post-Stroger Politics"
How Chicagoans use county government; how formerly obscure county commissioners became visible; and how county reformers helped distract from the real power abusers. Length 9.9 minutes.
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9min
October 14, 2010 10/14/10: "No White Knight, No Silver Bullet"
How to remedy the over-reliance on property taxes; an intriguing proposal for term limits; and votes as personal statements about the system. Length 8.5 minutes.
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9min
October 08, 2010 10/7/10: "Mayoral Mayhem"
Whether Mayor Daley ever appeared in the Gay Pride parade; what will really determine whether Rahm Emanuel can run for mayor; and what the Rahm haters want. Length 8.7 minutes.
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9min
September 30, 2010 9/30/10: "The Hot New Issue"
How Mike Quigley opened the floodgates to scrutiny of tax-increment financing; how Quigley turned mayoral irritation into electoral success; and Mayor Daley's final gift to Chicago. Length 5.8 minutes.
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6min
September 28, 2010 9/23/10: "Filed Away?"
Dave and Ben discuss their co-written article on the secret "do not hire" classification of layed-off Chicago public school teachers. Length 10.1 minutes.
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11min

FAQs about Inside Chicago Government:

How many episodes does Inside Chicago Government have?

The podcast currently has 380 episodes available.