Podcast appearances and mentions of Darren Bailey

0:30 - Chris Krock fills in for Dan 17:03 - Flock Cameras 32:09 - Midterms 48:45 - Curbing Leaf Blowers 01:00:53 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights 01:03:22 - CTU v IPI 01:22:52 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon weighs in on Darren Bailey's plan to eliminate tolls, saying, "He's got some work to do on explaining how this is going to work." 01:36:54 - Texas state chair of Our Republican Legacy, Merrell Matthews, gives Three cheers for trying to end birth tourism. For more on Our Republican Legacy visit ourrepublicanlegacy.com 01:53:15 - Aaron Rodgers loves his privacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Download Gary's 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/Darren Bailey and Aaron Del Mar are entrepreneurs, business builders, and candidates running for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Darren, a third-generation farmer, trucker, and excavator operator from Southern Illinois, built his operations alongside his family through hard work, accountability, and grit. Aaron, who started as a solo entrepreneur on the North Side of Chicago, scaled his event management business into a national operation employing over 350 people across 40 cities. Together, they bring a hands-on understanding of what it takes to make payroll, navigate complex regulatory environments, and create lasting enterprise value.In this conversation with Gary Rabine, Darren and Aaron detail their campaign stances, economic plans, and vision for governance. Drawing from their experiences as "ditch-digger CEOs," they outline their strategies for capping property taxes, cutting corporate red tape, rebuilding public safety, and bringing job creators back to the state.In this episode, Gary, Darren, and Aaron discuss:The Campaign Stance: Why business owners and job creators are uniquely equipped to fix government mismanagment  The Economic Plan: Lowering property and corporate taxes to attract business and expand the overall tax base  The Three Pillars: Rebuilding communities around affordability, public safety, and educational reform  The "Team of Rivals" Model: Surrounding leadership with best-in-class experts rather than political patronage Websites: https://baileyforillinois.com/ Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEOTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEOTwitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo

Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey explains why he's running for governor again and shares his thoughts on existing policies in the state.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey's appearances in front of a major ag group and what to expect at the State Fair political days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coverage from the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable, featuring U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy, and Illinois gubernatorial candidates Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Darren Bailey."Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment highlights Henry County Young Leader Makenna Walker.  Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto looks at Illinois State Fair weather outlook and the rest of August.  

Capitol News Illinois reporter Brenden Moore joins Patrick to discuss Speaker Chris Welch's apology tour and Darren Bailey's struggling gubernatorial campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren Bailey, Republican candidate for Illinois Governor, talks about the reasons for his candidacy, how he would address the skyrocketing cost of living, ethics reform, an Illinois DOGE, property tax reform, jobs and much more. He also discusses his decision to live in Chicago to help bridge the partisan and rural-urban divide.

Shaun's got some questions that need answering...like where is Darren Bailey?? PLUS, The Heritage Foundation's Dr. EJ Antoni tells Shaun that as we are knocking on the door of $40T in National Debt, we cannot afford to be spending anymore. And Daniel Greenfield, CEO of the David Horowitz Freedom Center and author at FrontPageMag, talks to Shaun about the Squad Members' husbands cashing in, the organized crime in Medicare fraud, and the expansion of the global intifada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Brandon Gill questions ABA President Michelle Behnke on implicit bias 10:58 - Ella Frei, 17-year-old, New Richmond, WI on trans bathroom policy 28:26 - Where is Darren Bailey? 45:20 - Sports & Politics 01:02:41 - Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Richard Goldberg on what comes next with Iran: "Stay focused. No nuclear weapons. Open the Strait." He says it can be frustrating, but Admiral Cooper has a plan and a target set—let him finish it and then grade the outcome. Follow Richard on X @rich_goldberg 01:22:12 - Animal Stories 01:34:55 - Eliot Wilson, contributing editor at Defence On The Brink and senior fellow for national security at the Coalition for Global Prosperity, on Britain's new PM Andy Burnham 01:50:33 - Ammon Blair, senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation: Illegal labor isn’t farming’s future. It’s Big Ag’s crutch. Follow Ammon on X @AmmonSBlairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss the need for ethics reform at the statehouse and Darren Bailey's struggling campaign for Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Tom Demmer joins Patrick to discuss ethics issues at the statehouse and Darren Bailey's performance in the race for governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois was once considered the greatest whitetail state in America. So what happened? This week on Chasing Giants Podcast, Don Higgins and Terry Peer sit down with Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey for an in-depth discussion about the future of deer hunting, conservation, farming, and wildlife management. Topics include: • The decline of Illinois' legendary deer herd • Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) • DNR leadership and wildlife management • Bringing hunters and farmers together • Feeding hungry children through Boone Brothers • Faith, leadership, and serving others • Why conservation matters to everyone—not just hunters Whether you're an Illinois resident or simply care about the future of whitetail hunting, this conversation offers insight into how leadership and conservation intersect. Watch until the end for a powerful conversation about faith, family, and servant leadership. Subscribe for weekly deer hunting strategy, habitat management, conservation, and faith-based conversations. #ChasingGiants #Illinois #Whitetails #DeerHunting #DarrenBailey #Conservation #HabitatManagement #DonHiggins #Faith #BooneBrothers Chasing Giants TV Sponsors: Real World Wildlife Products Asio Gear Chasing Giants Podcast Sponsors: Asio Gear Real World Wildlife Products Hawke Optics Novix Outdoors Midwest Land Group 360 Hunting Blinds Mike's Mighty Micros Gingerich Tree Farms TagOut Technique Grubb Implement Brenton USA Mathews Archery Victory GMC & Auto Group Wildlife Farming WiseEye Technologies Chasing Assurance Podcast Sponsors: Heartwood Planning Group WiseEye Technologies Coonless Feeders Green Prairie Seed Company © 2026 Chasing Giants Podcast. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts during this episode are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Chasing Giants, our sponsors, advertising partners, affiliates, or associated organizations. This interview is presented for informational purposes and to encourage respectful discussion. Copyright Notice: Any unauthorized reproduction, rebroadcast, redistribution, recording, or use of this audio or video, in whole or in part, without the express written consent of Chasing Giants LLC is strictly prohibited.

Most hunters hang a tree stand and hope for the best. Don Higgins explains why that's not enough. In this episode of Chasing Giants, Don shares several habitat improvements that can transform an average stand location into a consistent mature buck hotspot. Learn how simple changes—including sprayed travel corridors, habitat manipulation, and stand setup—can dramatically increase your odds this fall. We also discuss: • Why July 1st is Don's favorite time to deploy trail cameras • The upcoming world premiere of Doubting Thomas • Grubb Implement's new Kubota tractor • Darren Bailey joining Chasing Giants • Boone Brothers and feeding hungry children through donated venison • Ivermectin and deer health • Pellet feed myths • Thermal drones and modern deer hunting • Listener Questions If you're preparing for deer season, this episode is packed with practical advice you can use immediately. Podcast Sponsors Asio Gear Real World Wildlife Products Hawke Optics Novix Outdoors Midwest Land Group 360 Hunting Blinds Mike's Mighty Micros Gingerich Tree Farms TagOut Technique Grubb Implement Brenton USA Mathews Archery Victory Auto Group Wildlife Farming WiseEye Technologies © 2026 Chasing Giants Podcast. All rights reserved. This content, including audio, video, graphics, logos, and written material, may not be copied, reproduced, redistributed, or republished in whole or in part without expressed written permission from Chasing Giants Podcast.

Chicago aldermen debate the latest parking-meter debacle. Ben riffs. Christian Mitchell, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, returns. Talking Supreme Court ruling in Haitian deportation case, state police in Broadview, Darren Bailey and abortion, JB's possible presidential run, Bears stadium, lefties and centrists and more. A former state rep, Christian is Governor Pritzker's running mate in November's election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Republican strategist who is now running as an independent candidate for Illinois governor will be on the November ballot. Back on June 2, objections to nominating petitions for Collin Corbett were filed by Republican activist Kristina McCloy and Republican lieutenant governor nominee Aaron Del Mar who is Darren Bailey's running mate in the November general election. In Illinois, 25,000 signatures are required for independent and non-established party candidates to run for statewide office, and the objections challenged the validity of more than 20,000 petition signatures submitted by Corbett. After examining the documents, the Board of Elections determined Corbett filed more than 27,000 valid signatures, and the objections were withdrawn, clearing the way for him to be on the ballot.

A Republican strategist who is now running as an independent candidate for Illinois governor will be on the November ballot. Back on June 2, objections to nominating petitions for Collin Corbett were filed by Republican activist Kristina McCloy and Republican lieutenant governor nominee Aaron Del Mar who is Darren Bailey's running mate in the November general election. In Illinois, 25,000 signatures are required for independent and non-established party candidates to run for statewide office, and the objections challenged the validity of more than 20,000 petition signatures submitted by Corbett. After examining the documents, the Board of Elections determined Corbett filed more than 27,000 valid signatures, and the objections were withdrawn, clearing the way for him to be on the ballot.

A Republican strategist who is now running as an independent candidate for Illinois governor will be on the November ballot. Back on June 2, objections to nominating petitions for Collin Corbett were filed by Republican activist Kristina McCloy and Republican lieutenant governor nominee Aaron Del Mar who is Darren Bailey's running mate in the November general election. In Illinois, 25,000 signatures are required for independent and non-established party candidates to run for statewide office, and the objections challenged the validity of more than 20,000 petition signatures submitted by Corbett. After examining the documents, the Board of Elections determined Corbett filed more than 27,000 valid signatures, and the objections were withdrawn, clearing the way for him to be on the ballot.

For 20 years, Collin Corbett helped get Republicans elected in Illinois. This spring he walked away from his party, took a leave from his firm, shut down his own political podcast, filed 37,000 signatures — and now he's running for Governor as an Independent while Darren Bailey's campaign tries to knock him off the ballot. Pete and Rick Lesser put your questions to him — the ones from the Lake Forest Lake Bluff News group: the pension crisis (yes, Squeezy the Python makes an appearance), property taxes, mental health, abortion, the Bears, and why Illinois keeps losing people, jobs, and businesses to neighboring states. He answered almost everything — and when the spoiler question came, he answered it directly. We document. You decide.

June 5, 2026 - Darren Bailey joined Byers & Co to talk about his candidacy for Governor of Illinois. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Dr D have all the news you need to know. The City Council stands up for rich people—again. Darren Bailey almost sorta blames Trump for rising gas prices. SDG takes on Michael Sacks and vice versa. And the “simmering feud” between Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson rises a few degrees as JB accuses Brandon of having no Bears plan. And Brandon says I'm the only one with a plan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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- Jennifer Oliver O'Connell explains what she's seeing around the nation and the direction that the midterms are heading. - Festus is pursuing a recall for more politicians over data centers. - Darren Bailey discusses what the plans are to dethrone JB Pritzker in the Illinois governors race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huge news for Pizza Hut fans - one major franchise owner is ditching the modern Pizza Hut motif and going old-school. They’re bringing back the red hut and Pac-Man! Love the retro! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren Bailey has a Blueprint for Illinois - he wants you to be his neighbor!! PLUS, Seth Barron, New York Post Editorial Board Member and author of WEAPONIZED: The Left's Capture, and Destruction of America's Sacred Institutions, talks about the hollowing out of our top American institutions - the border, public safety, education, and housing - to disenfranchise the thinking of the people to 'experts' and 'elites'. And Mike O'Neill, VP of Legal Affairs at Landmark Legal Foundation, goes through the serious allegations against the Southern Poverty Law Center and wonders why a 501c3 would need an off-shore account??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In dueling appearances Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican rival in the Nov. 3 election, Darren Bailey, outlined fixes for legislation intended to anchor the Chicago Bears in IllinoisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

In dueling appearances Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican rival in the Nov. 3 election, Darren Bailey, outlined fixes for legislation intended to anchor the Chicago Bears in IllinoisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Darren Bailey discusses rising costs in Illinois, criticizing state spending and policies under JB Pritzker. He covers energy concerns tied to data centers, redistricting issues, the Illinois State University strike, and debates over tax breaks and the future of the Chicago Bears.

The full show covers global tensions with Iran, federal policy debates, and major economic stories, along with local business headlines and cultural topics. Ken Cuccinelli breaks down Virginia's redistricting legal fight, while Bob Ander discusses ICE funding, reconciliation, and rural America. Darren Bailey joins to talk affordability, energy costs, and Illinois policy, and Joel Griffith weighs in on the proposed bailout of Spirit Airlines and broader free market concerns. The show also includes “Kim on a Whim” with Kim St. Onge and wide-ranging political and economic commentary throughout all four hours.

Hour 4 features Darren Bailey on rising costs, energy concerns, redistricting, and major policy issues in Illinois, including the future of the Chicago Bears and a statewide labor dispute. Joel Griffith follows with a strong stance against a proposed bailout for Spirit Airlines, defending free market principles and warning against government ownership.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about Darren Bailey, GOP candidate for governor, refusing to say that Donald Trump lost the […]

Darren Bailey displays his newfound love for Chicago by eating pizza and not putting catsup on a hot dog. Ben riffs. Paul Bruton tells you everything you need to know about the last vestiges of Chicago's Democratic Machine. A subject he knows quite well as he had the audacity to run against Alderman Marty Quinn, Michael Madigan's guy in the 13th Ward. He's also a University of Chicago graduate in history, so he knows a thing or two or three about American politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about Darren Bailey, GOP candidate for governor, refusing to say that Donald Trump lost the […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about Darren Bailey, GOP candidate for governor, refusing to say that Donald Trump lost the […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about Darren Bailey, GOP candidate for governor, refusing to say that Donald Trump lost the […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Darren Bailey refusing to tell John that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, the official trailer for the AI or DIE production, ‘PI HARD,’ and the latest on the compromise between CPS and CTU over the May Day protests.

Darren Bailey, GOP candidate for Illinois governor, joins John Williams to talk about why he and his wife are renting a house in Chicago, his reaction to Rick Pearson’s piece in the Tribune over the weekend, his effort to bring unity to Democrats and Republicans, if he believes the 2020 election was stolen, how much […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Darren Bailey refusing to tell John that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, the official trailer for the AI or DIE production, ‘PI HARD,’ and the latest on the compromise between CPS and CTU over the May Day protests.

Darren Bailey, GOP candidate for Illinois governor, joins John Williams to talk about why he and his wife are renting a house in Chicago, his reaction to Rick Pearson’s piece in the Tribune over the weekend, his effort to bring unity to Democrats and Republicans, if he believes the 2020 election was stolen, how much […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Darren Bailey refusing to tell John that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, the official trailer for the AI or DIE production, ‘PI HARD,’ and the latest on the compromise between CPS and CTU over the May Day protests.

Darren Bailey, GOP candidate for Illinois governor, joins John Williams to talk about why he and his wife are renting a house in Chicago, his reaction to Rick Pearson’s piece in the Tribune over the weekend, his effort to bring unity to Democrats and Republicans, if he believes the 2020 election was stolen, how much […]

Aaron Del Mar chairs the Cook County Republican Party. Now, he's Darren Bailey's running mate in the November election. He gives his take on taxes, criminal justice, and Republicans' ability to win statewide elections in Illinois.

Ben and Dr D cover the country. Local, state and national politics. Mayor Rahm's latest dumb idea. Darren Bailey inches away from MAGA. And Donnie fights Chicago's pope. And much more…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's that time of the week. Ben and Dr D cover it all. Maria Pappas. Property Taxes. Darren Bailey goes on Fox. JB. And so much more…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does the governor of Illinois deserve a promotion to President? He thinks so. Darren Bailey is running to be the next governor, and he joins the AFS this hour.

Right now, there's a supermajority of Democrats in Illinois government. Next year, there will be a supermajority of Democrats in Illinois government. Darren Bailey is the one chance to have balance.

Darren Bailey, running for IL governor, Deroy Murdock on the SAVE ACT, and Jim Carafano with an update on Iran, and who is actually allies with Iran anymore? Spare the rod, spoil the child, this is the Annie Frey Show.

(The Center Square) – Illinois voters will have a rematch in the race for governor after Darren Bailey beat out three other candidates in Tuesday evening's Republican primary election. Just as votes were being counted and before the race was called for Bailey, during a campaign event in Chicago, incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker predicted that Republicans would select the same candidate as they did four years ago. “Illinois Republicans are offering voters a destructive alliance of cowardly, doomed grifters who recklessly embrace ruin,” Pritzker said. “Yes, folks, this is the fight of our future.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After months of campaigning – and millions and millions of dollars spent from outside interests like AIPAC and cryptocurrency – several hotly-contested races for the U.S. Senate, governor and the U.S. House came to a close on Illinois' Primary Day. We'll dig into everything you need to know with a panel of political experts: who won, who came up short, and how the results could shape up the general midterm election in the fall. Our panel to help us break it all down: WBEZ's Clare Lane, Mariah Woelfel and Mawa Iqbal; Jaime Dominguez, professor at Northwestern University; Connie Mixon, professor of political science at Elmhurst University; and Jim Durkin, former Minority Leader, Illinois House of Representatives. We'll also hear from candidates themselves, including: Daniel Biss, mayor of Evanston, Democratic nominee for Illinois' 9th Congressional District Don Tracy, Illinois Senate Republican nominee Darren Bailey, Illinois Governor Republican nominee Juliana Stratton, Lt. Governor of Illinois, and Senate Democratic nominee For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

Darren Bailey joins John Williams to talk about winning the GOP nomination for Illinois governor and how he plans to defeat Governor Pritzker in November. What does he plan to do differently this time?

Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/10/26): Dan Proft, co-host of “The Morning Answer” radio program 5-9 a.m. on WIND AM 560, is this week's guest joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the Illinois governor’s race, specifically the Republican primary that has seen second-time candidate Darren Bailey take umbrage with Dan being paid to work […]