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Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap, April 4, 2025

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 46:48


The Chicago Teachers Union reaches tentative contract deal with Chicago Public Schools. Teen violence in Streeterville has alder calling for earlier curfew. Jewish students at DePaul sue the university over alleged antisemitic attack. Reset dives into these and other top local stories with ABC 7 News anchor Ravi Baichwal, WBEZ senior education editor Kate Grossman and Better Government Association president David Greising. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Special Briefing
Special Briefing: The Future of Mass Transportation under Trump and the GOP

Special Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 55:32


This Special Briefing is focused on the future of mass transportation under the new Administration and Congress. Our expert panel discusses the upsurge in construction funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as well as solutions to hundreds of billions of dollars in budgetary shortfalls facing transit networks from coast to coast. Speakers include Leslie Richards, Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design and former General Manager & CEO of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), the fifth-largest U.S. transit system; Kurt Forsgren, Managing Director and Sector Lead for Transportation, S&P Global; Randy Iwasaki, President and CEO of Iwasaki Consulting Services, Inc. and former Leader of State and Local Transportation for Amazon Web Services; Polly Trottenberg, who recently served as Deputy Secretary of Transportation under Pete Buttigieg; and David Greising, President and CEO, Better Government Association. Notable Quotes: "All new administrations when they come in, of course, set new policy priorities, but I think this is the first time an administration has tried to cancel or rescope projects in mass that have already been awarded funding through a competitive application process." - Polly Trottenberg "Septa's experienced a huge capital budget crunch as well. And obviously that comes into play with what Polly just described, with the discretionary funds and the uncertainty of what's getting paid out and will get paid out. And what's coming out through formula this year? Septa is facing over a 200 million dollars shortfall." - Leslie Richards "They're preparing for the Olympics. And Mayor Bass has said that the Olympic trips will be not by car. And so they're making a tremendous investment in transit and the airports in LA. I think we have about 85 billion dollars worth of projects ongoing in Region 9, which includes 4 States, and the the only large project that's outside of California is the heart project in Hawaii. So there's investments in California and transit." - Randy Iwasaki "The Democrats, at least on the Illinois Congressional delegation, wrote a letter to the office of management Budget a couple of weeks ago, just simply referencing the the suspension of spending on various programs already approved or anticipated. And they added it up and came up with about 1.9 billion dollars worth of programs." - David Greising "So this sort of strength in taxes and tax support by system operators and by their policymakers and legislators, you know, has been a real strength for credit quality across the sector. In fact, we raised the ratings on about 7 transit operators just in November of last year to reflect the strength and growth that we've seen in this tax support sector." - Kurt Forsgren Be sure to subscribe to Special Briefing to stay up to date on the world of public finance. Learn more about the Volcker Alliance at: volckeralliance.org Learn more about Penn IUR at: penniur.upenn.edu Connect with us @VolckerAlliance and @PennIUR on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Special Briefing is published by the Volcker Alliance, as part of its Public Finance initiatives, and Penn IUR. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the panelists and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Volcker Alliance or Penn IUR.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Dec. 20. 2024

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 47:04


Chicago's City Council finally passed the 2025 budget. Meanwhile, the Chicago School Board called a special meeting Friday night to discuss the possible firing of schools CEO Pedro Martinez. Reset breaks down those stories and much more with Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Becky Vevea, Better Government Association president David Greising and Chicago Sun-Times reporter Mitch Armentrout. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Oct. 11, 2024

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 44:36


Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson replaced the entire Board of Education, the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan got underway and the Chicago Bears head to London. Reset dives into these and other top local stories with CW26 reporter and anchor Brandon Pope, WBEZ assistant managing editor Kate Grossman and Better Government Association president David Greising. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

At Issue on WBBM Newsradio
WBBM Election Central Panel on the 2024 Presidential Race

At Issue on WBBM Newsradio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 28:41


WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore hosts some of Chicago's top political writers to discuss the future of national politics during this election year. During this week's At Issue, excerpts from WBBM's Election Central panel are showcased where the panelists discuss the Harris/Walz ticket, Trump/Vance & more.  Featured panelists: Laura Washington: a political analyst for Channel 7 in Chicago Political columnist Shia Kapos Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt Block Club Chicago's Quinn Meyers & Alex Nitkin, with the Better Government Association's Illinois Answers Project.

WMAY Newsfeed
Full Disclosure w/ the Better Government Association - 07/16/24

WMAY Newsfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 17:05


On this episode of Full Disclosure, Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, concerning gun violence in Chicago, the state of security at both the RNC and DNC, restraint chairs, and so much more! Don't forget to subscribe and share; don't forget to keep shining that light on Illinois state government!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAY Newsfeed
Full Disclosure w/ the Better Government Association - 07/09/24

WMAY Newsfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 17:53


On this episode of Full Disclosure - recorded late this past week - Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, concerning a specific, recent Supreme Court opinion that could impact Illinois moving forward regarding guns, wetlands protection updates, a financial review of the state as fiscal year 2025 begins - and so much more! Don't forget to subscribe and share; don't forget to keep shining that light on Illinois state government!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAY Newsfeed
Full Disclosure w/ the Better Government Association - 07/02/24

WMAY Newsfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 17:00


On this episode of Full Disclosure - recorded late this past week - Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, concerning a specific, recent Supreme Court decision that could impact Illinois moving forward, some more ethics talk, plus farming and environmental issues affecting the Louisiana Delta - and so much more! Don't forget to subscribe and share; don't forget to keep shining that light on Illinois state government!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: June 28, 2024

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 45:18


Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off in a presidential debate, Chicago makes a deal with some protesters ahead of the Democratic National Convention, and NASCAR gets ready to shut down some Chicago streets. Reset goes behind these headlines and more in the Weekly News Recap. This week's panel: Jon Seidel, federal courts reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times; David Greising, president of the Better Government Association; and Carrie Shepherd, Chicago reporter for Axios. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

WMAY Newsfeed
Full Disclosure w/ the Better Government Association - 06/25/24

WMAY Newsfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 14:37


On this episode of Full Disclosure - recorded late this past week - Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, concerning numerous Supreme Court decisions that could or might impact Illinois, some insurance and ethics talk, plus some horseshoe news and so much more! Don't forget to subscribe and share; don't forget to keep shining that light on Illinois state government!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: May 17, 2024

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 46:35


We look back on Brandon Johnson's first year in office. Plus, money news! The IRS audit of Trump Chicago Tower could cost the former president $100 million, former West Side hospital executive charged with embezzlement, and lawmakers debate the state budget in Springfield as busloads of CPS teachers arrive at the Capitol to lobby legislators. Reset breaks down these stories and much more with David Greising, president of the Better Government Association, Nick Blumberg, a correspondent for WTTW News and Tessa Weinberg, city government and politics reporter for WBEZ. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Total Information AM
Is Illinois prepared for potential natural disaster flooding?

Total Information AM

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 9:10


Meredith Newman, Embed Investigative Reporter Illinois Answers Project, Better Government Association talks with Megan Lynch about flooding being Illinois most threatening natural disaster and if we are prepared for that.    Credit: © Bill Waugh / USA TODAY NETWORK

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: April 19, 2024

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 44:48


Tensions rise between Chicago's top cop and oversight agency. City Council delays vote on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's bond plan. Protesters block the road to O'Hare to raise awareness on war in Gaza. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and many more in our Weekly News Recap with Brandon Pope of CW26, Alex Nitkin of the Illinois Answers Project for the Better Government Association, and Sam Charles of the Chicago Tribune. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: April 5, 2024

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 45:40


The Johnson administration has a new chief of staff, and Chicago has its first-ever chief homelessness officer. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra named its youngest-ever conductor and music director. Plus, swimming in the Chicago River? It's happening. Reset dives into the top local news with Better Government Association president David Greising, Block Club Chicago reporter Quinn Myers and WTTW host and anchor Brandis Friedman. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap, Feb. 9, 2024: Lurie Cyberattack, IL Races To Watch And More

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 44:40


A judge rules that an Illinois challenge to former President Donald Trump appearing on the ballot won't be delayed. Meanwhile, Springfield takes up the so-called “subminimum wage” for tipped workers and Chicago's elected school board. Reset goes behind those headlines and more in the Weekly News Recap, this week with Simone Alicea, executive producer of City Cast Chicago, Alex Nitkin, reporter with the Illinois Answers Project for the Better Government Association, and Amanda Vinicky, WTTW political correspondent.

Morning Shift Podcast
Johnson Administrations's ‘Do-Not-Hire' List Under Scrutiny

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 13:31


Four former employees in the mayor's office say they were improperly placed on City Hall's do-not-hire list. Reset talks with Leigh Giangreco, government and politics reporter for Crain's Chicago Business and David Greising, president, Better Government Association about those stories and how the city's do-not-hire list is supposed to work.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ Weekly News Recap: Dec. 22, 2023

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 46:30


Former alderman Ed Burke is found guilty of racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion. A months-long strike of adjunct professors at Columbia College ends. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent migrants to Chicago this week by plane. Reset goes behind those headlines and more with David Greising, president and CEO of the Better Government Association, Amanda Vinicky, WTTW political correspondent, and Jon Seidel, federal courts reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, on the Weekly News Recap.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Nov. 17, 2023

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 44:42


An earthquake rocks Illinois. Alders approve Mayor Brandon Johnson's first city budget. More than 100 people are arrested for protesting outside the Israeli Consulate. Reset goes behind those headlines and more in our Weekly News Recap with Axios Chicago's Carrie Shepherd, David Greising, president of the Better Government Association, and WBEZ investigative reporter Dan Mihalopoulos. For more on the week's top stories, check out our catalog of interviews at wbez.org/reset.

Morning Shift Podcast
Illinois Pot Growers Struggle To Raise Funding

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 15:58


Craft cannabis growers in Illinois face systemic obstacles to gaining a foothold in the industry, so Illinois is investing millions in an effort to solve the problem. Reset learns more from Alex Nitkin, reporter with the Illinois Answers Project of the Better Government Association.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Oct. 6, 2023

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 43:18


NASCAR is coming back to Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson is planning a visit to the southern border and has appointed the city's first chief homelessness officer. Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley was the only Democrat to vote ‘no' on a bill that helped avoid a government shutdown. Reset discusses these stories and more with a panel of Chicago journalists: Madison Savedra, Block Club Chicago reporter covering Pilsen, Little Village and Back of the Yards, Alex Nitkin, reporter with the Illinois Answers Project for the Better Government Association and Crain's Chicago Business political columnist Greg Hinz. If you want to check out past News Recaps or other conversations, you can see our entire catalog at wbez.org/reset.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Sept. 29, 2023

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 44:35


The auto workers' strike expands to Chicago. Hundreds more migrants arrive from the U.S.-Mexico border. The Chicago Park District quietly settles sexual misconduct cases. Plus, is a government shutdown inevitable? Reset breaks down the top stories of the week with David Greising of the Better Government Association, Rummana Hussain of the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ's Dan Mihalopoulos. And don't forget, we're bringing you conversations like this every day. Find our full catalog of interviews at wbez.org/reset.

Morning Shift Podcast
What Chicago Can Learn From Colorado On Safe, Healthy Housing

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 17:16


The Windy City's current system calls for annual inspections for some highrise apartments, but other rental units are only inspected when they're built or when there's a complaint. Dozens of people have died over the past few years in building fires in Chicago in structures the city knew had fire safety issues. Reset learns more about what issues tenants face today and where city officials can find solutions with Alex Nitkin, investigative reporter for the Illinois Answers Project at the Better Government Association, and John Bartlett, executive director of the Metropolitan Tenants Organization. You can check out more of Reset's work at wbez.org/reset.

Morning Shift Podcast
Chicago's Rat Problem Is Out Of Control

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 21:51


Chicago is losing a war with city rats. Reset discusses the root of the rat problem and takes a close look at a recent investigation into possible solutions. We spoke with Better Government Association reporter Casey Tuner, Block Club Chicago reporter Mina Bloom and Landmark Pest Solutions' Rebecca Fyffe.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: August 11, 2023

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 45:59


We learn more about the role of fentanyl in causing opioid overdoses to reach record highs in Cook County, the nine-year-old shot while playing outside, and the woman tapped to chair the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Reset breaks down these top local stories and more with Paris Schutz, reporter and anchor, WTTW, John Fountain, journalism professor, Roosevelt University and David Greising, president of the Better Government Association.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: July 21, 2023

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 45:30


Illinois becomes the first state to eliminate cash bail. Kim Foxx publishes names on State's Attorney's “Do Not Call” list of officers they will not call to testify in court. Jesse Jackson passes the torch at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Reset goes behind the headlines of these stories and more in the Weekly News Recap. Our panel this week: Amy Guth, host of Crain's Chicago Business podcast “The Daily Gist”; Patrick Smith, WBEZ criminal justice reporter; Alex Nitkin, reporter with the Illinois Answers Project for the Better Government Association.

Simoncast
David Greising: Journalism for Better Policy and Accountable Government – Episode 02

Simoncast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 58:19


CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, talks with John Shaw about Journalism.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: June 16, 2023

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 44:50


Asylum seekers, NASCAR, a ban on book bans, and the latest from City Hall. Reset goes behind the headlines of these stories and more with David Greising with the Better Government Association, Brandis Friedman with WTTW's “Chicago Tonight,” and WBEZ reporter and editor Natalie Moore.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: June 9, 2023

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 45:46


Chicago's tourism industry rebounds, with hotels setting a record for highest occupancy rates. Meanwhile, three Chicago chefs take home the coveted James Beard Award. Reset goes behind the headlines of these stories and more with Alex Nitkin, reporter with the Illinois Answers Project for the Better Government Association, Carrie Shepherd, Chicago reporter for Axios, and Rummana Hussain, editorial board member and columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ Weekly News Recap, May 5, 2023

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 45:04


Police stations, park district buildings, closed schools being used to house migrants, as more arrive on buses from Texas. Mayor-Elect Johnson chooses an interim police superintendent. Reset goes behind the headlines on the Weekly News Recap with Mike Lowe, reporter for WGN TV News, David Greising, president of the Better Government Association and Ray Long, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter and author of The House That Madigan Built: The Record Run of Illinois' Velvet Hammer

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: April 28, 2023

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 46:18


Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announces she's not running for a third term. Plus, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson picks more members of his transition team. Reset goes behind the headlines of these stories and more with Alex Nitkin, reporter with the Illinois Answers Project for the Better Government Association, Heather Cherone, Chicago politics reporter for WTTW, and Kimberley Egonmwan, commentator for WVON and attorney.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: April 14, 2023

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 45:25


Chicago gets the DNC, staff at local universities continue to strike, and workers at the Museum of Science and Industry vote to unionize. Reset breaks down these stories and much more with Alice Yin, politics reporter for the Chicago Tribune, David Greising, president and CEO of Better Government Association, and Dave McKinney, WBEZ state politics reporter.

City Cast Chicago
Fire Safety Lags, Alders Seek Independence, and Here Come Summer Music Lineups

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 26:36


We are joined by the Chicago Reader's Social Justice Reporter Debbie-Marie Brown and from the Illinois Answer's Project & Better Government Association, Alex Nitkin. Alongside host Jacoby Cochran, the group is talking about some key stories including fire safety in buildings across the city, union efforts at Berlin Nightclub, and the push for City Council to be more independent from the mayor's office. Plus, we've got books, bands, and concert lineups for our goooooddd newssssss!!!  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morning Shift Podcast
How Culpable Are Chicago Officials For Fatal Fires In The City?

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 17:19


At least 53 people have died in residential fires in Chicago since 2021. An investigation from the Better Government Association and the Chicago Tribune shows the city could be doing more in response to complaints about faulty wiring, missing smoke detectors and other safety issues. It also shows that inspections have been lagging. Reset learns why the city has failed to prevent these deaths and discusses potential solutions with Better Government Association reporter Alex Nitkin and former City of Chicago Inspector General Joe Ferguson.

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #855: How the City Council spends its work time, Joe Rian's new music, The Secret History of G.L. Crockett

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 42:27


Mike Stephen discusses an analysis about the substance of Chicago City Hall meetings with Better Government Association policy analyst Geoffrey Cubbage, talks to local musician Joe Rian about his new tunes, and discovers the Secret History of blues and soul singer G.L. Crockett.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Feb. 24, 2023

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 45:41


The race for Chicago's next mayor is in its final stretch. Who is in the lead, and what did voters this week say is the top issue on their minds? Also: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Chicago and a favorite local show gets the ax. Reset breaks down these stories and much more with Jacoby Cochran, City Cast Chicago host, Tiffany Walden, editor-in-chief and co-founder of The Triibe, and Rachel Hinton, enterprise reporter for Illinois Answers Project with Better Government Association.

Morning Shift Podcast
What's Next For Chicago's City Council?

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 46:30


Unprecedented turnover among alderpersons, new ward boundaries and — possibly — a new mayoral administration could usher in a major sea change in how the Chicago City Council does business. Reset explores the challenges and opportunities for the legislative body after the Feb. 28 election with Alex Nitkin, Better Government Association reporter, Erin Hegarty, city hall reporter for The Daily Line, Jamie Nesbitt Golden, Bronzeville reporter for Block Club Chicago and Joe Ferguson, former City of Chicago Inspector General.

Morning Shift Podcast
The Chicago Reader Looks To The Future

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 16:54


After a tumultuous few years, the Chicago Reader moved to non-profit status in 2022. A six-month nationwide search for the right person to lead the new organization led to tapping a homegrown talent with experience at the Better Government Association and other Chicago-based organizations. Reset checks in with the former publisher and the publisher-to-be who starts in mid-February.

City Cast Chicago
'Cop Academy' Opens, Kenwood Fire Raises Questions, and We Love Books!

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 27:30


This week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot cut the ribbon on a controversial police and firefighter training facility on the West Side. Officials say the 34-acre, $170 million site is needed to modernize the city's first response service, while opponents have called it a poor investment of city resources in an already under-resourced community. Freelancer Siri Chilukuri, producer Simone Alicea, and host Jacoby Cochran are breaking down this story and more including an ethics probe into the mayor's reelection campaign, a recent fire in the Kenwood neighborhood, and a wrongful termination lawsuit against CTA. We've also got some great book-based good news for you! Better Government Association and Chicago Tribune Investigation: The Failures Before the Fires City Cast Chicago: Fight Back Against Book Bans Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Jan. 13, 2023

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 46:00


Reset dives into the biggests stories and behind the headlines from local stories with Brandon Pope, reporter and anchor at CW 26, Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune state government reporter and Alex Nitkin, Better Government Association reporter.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ Weekly News Recap: Dec. 23, 2022

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 50:19


Students hold a walkout after shooting at a high school in Pilsen; COVID cases rise as holidays approach; Frigid temps hit Chicago; and a new round of marijuana licenses is announced. Reset goes behind those headlines and with Amy Guth, host of Crain's Chicago Business podcast, “Daily Gist”, David Greising, president, CEO Better Government Association, and Becky Vevea, bureau chief, Chalkbeat Chicago, on the Weekly News Recap

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Dec. 9, 2022

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 46:07


Five mayoral candidates face challenges that could remove them from the ballot. Chicago holds its largest citizenship ceremony on record. Faculty at the University of Illinois at Chicago announce a potential strike date. A Chicago-based architect is awarded one of the highest honors in the profession. Meanwhile, details continue to be revealed about plans for Chicago's casino. Reset goes behind those headlines and more on the Weekly News Recap with Better Government Association reporter Alex Nitkin, WBEZ senior education editor Kate Grossman and WTTW political reporter Heather Cherone.

Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson

(0:00-12:06): IL/GOV:  Illinois Shocking Report Card (12:06-29:37): Remembering Olga Maria Calderon (29:37-45:55): Campus Beat: Prof fired for class being too difficult (45:55-1:05:53): Charles Thomas, retired ABC 7 political reporter, shares why he's getting involved in the Illinois Gubernatorial race and supporting “a farmer from southern Illinois” You can watch Charles' ad for the PBR PAC “Real Talk with Charles Thomas” here  (1:05:53-1:23:15): Bob Fioretti, two-term Chicago 2nd ward Alderman and now candidate for Cook County Board President: “maybe Chicago's not a hell hole but it sure is a war zone” For more info on Bob's run for Cook County Board President visit  fiorettiforcook.com (1:23:15-1:37:30): Noted economist Stephen Moore on Green Stagflation and the ever rising energy prices Check out Steve's most recent and timely book   Govzilla: How the Relentless Growth of Government Is Devouring Our Economy—And Our Freedom (1:37:30-1:54:25): David Greising, president and chief executive of the Better Government Association, debates merits of traditional journalism and the definition of fake news  Recommended to read David's op-ed Strengthening journalism is the best antidote for the scourge of fake news also Dan's A rehash of the Democrats' playbook on SAFE-T Act: Discredit, disparage, pivot for reference  (1:54:25): Phoebe Maltz Bovy, co-host of the Feminine Chaos podcast, joins Dan for a discussion on The curse of Miserable Older White Women  Be sure to check out Phoebe's book The Perils of “Privilege”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Sept. 9, 2022

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 38:04


As football season kicks off, Bears release plans for a new stadium in Arlington Heights. Plus, aldermen feel the pressure over a near ten percent pay raise, while more announce they're leaving City Council. Reset goes behind the headlines on the Weekly News Recap with Paris Schutz, correspondent and anchor, WTTW-TV, Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune reporter, and Alex Nitkin, Better Government Association reporter.

Dear Accountant
S5 E7. Your Favorite Mentor series with Tom Golden: Advice on life, relationship, career, writing books etc

Dear Accountant

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 47:54


*Earn free CPE credit for listening to this episode! Visit EarmarkCPE.com to sign up for free! Tom Golden has a national reputation in forensic accounting and fraud investigation. He has been quoted in major world-wide publications including Journal of Accountancy, USA Today, The Financial Times, Business Week, Chicago Tribune, and The Age (Melbourne, Australia). He has extensive testifying experience and is a frequent presenter having conducted numerous fraud investigation training seminars for both U.S. and foreign corporations, and the Federal Government including the FBI and IRS. Tom was the lead author of the award-winning John Wiley & Sons book A Guide to Forensic Accounting Investigation, now in its 2nd Edition. He is a CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, former chairman of the Board of Regents for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and has been given this organization's highest honor being name Regent Emeritus, and former Chairman of the Better Government Association, a citizen watch-dog group operating in Chicago since 1922. Tom was also an adjunct professor at DePaul University, Chicago after he developed and taught the school's first Forensic Accounting graduate course in 2002. Tom's presentation style is indeed unique and can be tailored to each specific audience. Whether he speaks from a podium or freely moves around an open stage he delivers simple techniques which auditors and financial executives can use to spot and avoid fraud. Visit: http://www.tomgoldenbooks.com Previous episode with Tom Golden - S2 E1: Numbers can tell very exciting stories: https://dearaccountant.libsyn.com/numbers-can-tell-very-exciting-stories ABOUT CECE LEUNG, CPA Cecilia "Cece" Leung is a finance executive and CFO advisor to growing businesses who are ready to scale up financially and get ready for next-level opportunities. Cece is the founding partner of The Entrepreneur CFO, a global professional advisory firm helping growing companies with strategic decision making as they become financially and operationally ready for their next big thing. With fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese and English, paired with two decades of international financial services experience in New York, London, Switzerland, Hong Kong and China, Cece has worked with prominent firms including JP Morgan, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Ernst & Young, offering the best in-class solutions to Fortune 500 and growing companies worldwide. Cece is the author of the book Dear Accountant: Stories, Advice and Explorations, which offers up-and-coming professionals valuable insights and perspectives about the many career paths and opportunities under the accounting and finance umbrella. Personal Website: www.ceceleung.com Book Website: www.dearaccountantbook.com The Entrepreneur CFO website: www.ecfopro.com Financial Planning: https://www.ecfopro.com/financial-planning-advisory/ Coaching, Training and Workshop: https://www.ecfopro.com/training-and-coaching/ PR, Media and Collab: https://www.ceceleung.com/media Podcast Blog: https://www.ceceleung.com/blog Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceceleung/

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Aug. 12, 2022

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 33:09


From a budget forecast to what's believed to be the biggest mass exoneration in U.S. history, it's been a busy news week in Chicago and Illinois. Reset digs deeper into those stories and more on the Weekly News Recap with Chicago Tribune reporter A.D. Quig, City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran and David Greising of the Better Government Association.

Morning Shift Podcast
Gov. JB Pritzker, Rep. Darren Bailey To Face Off In November

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 42:37


Reset breaks down everything you need to know about the race for Illinois governor with WBEZ state politics reporter Dave McKinney, Chicago Sun-Times Washington bureau chief Lynn Sweet and David Greising, president and CEO of the Better Government Association. Plus, we check in with GOP strategist Chris Robling about what Republicans are prioritizing ahead of the midterm elections.

The Ben Joravsky Show
Live At The Hideout--Rachel Hinton & Tina Sfondeles

The Ben Joravsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 84:55


For the June 7, 2022 First Tuesdays Show, Ben & Maya talked politics. I mean, folks, this is a deep dive for serious students of the political game. Sorry, rookies--no hand-holding here. Lots of talk about the Republican primary for governor and the Democratic primary for secretary of state, followed by and excursions into congressional and statehouse races. Rachel is an investigative reporter for the Better Government Association. And Tina is chief political reporter for the Sun-Times. Maya Dukmasova is, of course, a senior reporter for Injustice Watch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

City Cast Chicago
What the City's New Casino Can Learn From Cabrini-Green's Broken Promises

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 14:40


Yesterday, we explored the history of disinvestment and displacement at Cabrini-Green, Chicago's infamous public housing complex on the Near North Side. The city began demolishing the high-rises in the 1990s, and the last one went down in 2011. But former Cabrini-Green residents are still fighting for what the city promised them: a chance to return to their community. Host Jacoby Cochran led a panel in January with journalists who investigated these broken promises, local historians, and others connected with Cabrini-Green to talk about where the community is now. This episode was originally published Feb. 1, 2022. Guests: Carol Steele — Cabrini-Green resident and public housing advocate Charles Price — Housing activist and former resident liaison at Cabrini-Green Alejandra Cancino — Reporter, “Cabrini-Green: A History of Broken Promises” This panel was put on in partnership with the Better Government Association. You can find the full conversation on their website.  Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 5.4.22: Roe v. Wade, police punishing school students, and ‘Chicagwa'

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022


The Mincing Rascals are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Brandon Pope from WCIU, and Rachel Hinton from the Better Government Association. The Rascals discuss the leaked Supreme Court draft that shows the court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, how the candidates running for Illinois governor have responded to the possible […]

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: April 15, 2022

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 29:54


Illinois lawmakers pass a $46 billion budget plan over the weekend after a marathon session in Springfield. Meanwhile, another candidate enters the 2023 mayoral race. Plus, Mayor Lori Lightfoot's pick for Chicago's next inspector general passes a key test. Reset goes behind the headlines on the Weekly News Recap with The Daily Line reporter Erin Hegarty and David Greising, president and CEO of the Better Government Association