Podcast appearances and mentions of Darren Bailey

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.

Greg and Phil talk with Darren Bailey, a former Illinois state senator, farmer, and the Republican nominee for Governor of Illinois in the 2026 election. He discusses the recently announced Illinois state budget, concerns about government spending, the future of the Chicago Bears in Illinois, the state’s SAFE-T Act, international trade and tariffs, and the importance of expanding export markets for Illinois agriculture and businesses. He nalso shares his perspective on the challenges facing the state and his vision for Illinois moving forward. For more information on the candidate, visit www.baileyforillinois.comSee 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.

Republican candidate for Lt. Governor, Aaron Del Mar, joins Patrick to discuss Darren Bailey's recent policy position reversals, his preparation for the office, and the entrance of an independent into the race. 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.

Democratic Lt. Governor candidate Christian Mitchell joined Patrick to discuss why he joined the ticket, if the race against Darren Bailey is competitive, and what should be done about gas taxes. 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.

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 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.

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 […]

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.

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.

Fran Spielman interviews Chicago Public Media's Tina Sfondeles and Dave McKinney about Illinois' St. Patrick's Day election, focusing on surprises and the role of money and endorsements. They discuss Juliana Stratton defeating big-spending Raja Krishnamoorthi in the U.S. Senate primary, aided by JB Pritzker's $5 million and popularity, and argue debates and messaging on ICE mattered more than fundraising. They cover key House primaries shaped by retirements and machine support (Jan Schakowsky backing Daniel Biss; Danny Davis backing LaShawn Ford), note influencer-driven candidate Kat Abughazaleh's strong showing, and examine statewide races including Darren Bailey's GOP gubernatorial nomination.

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?

Darren Bailey, Former Illinois Senator and Winner of the Illinois Primary, joins the show to discuss his major victory in the state, as well as what's next when he faces off against current governor JB Pritzker.

In hour 3, Darren Bailey, Former Illinois Senator and Winner of the Illinois Primary, joins the show to discuss his major victory in the state, as well as what's next when he faces off against current governor JB Pritzker. We also hear Ethan's Sports and Local as well as our poll results.

In hour 1, Ted Dabrowski joins the show to discuss Illinois, and we hear Ethan's America with Ryan out for the afternoon. Deroy Murdock and Jim Carafano join the show in hour #2. Hour 3 features Illinois Governor Candidate, Darren Bailey, as well as Ethan's Sports and Local!

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?

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Lisa Dent to review the results of the Primary elections. He highlights a few elections, sharing which candidates have the campaigns for the midterms in November.

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 […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago Tribune’s ‘non-endorsement endorsement’ of political candidates, why he’s not a fan of newspapers endorsing political candidates, his thoughts on Darren Bailey’s campaign for governor, Juliana Stratton’s new campaign ad featuring a number of people (including Sen. Tammy Duckworth) saying, ‘F-Trump,’ and […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago Tribune’s ‘non-endorsement endorsement’ of political candidates, why he’s not a fan of newspapers endorsing political candidates, his thoughts on Darren Bailey’s campaign for governor, Juliana Stratton’s new campaign ad featuring a number of people (including Sen. Tammy Duckworth) saying, ‘F-Trump,’ and […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago Tribune’s ‘non-endorsement endorsement’ of political candidates, why he’s not a fan of newspapers endorsing political candidates, his thoughts on Darren Bailey’s campaign for governor, Juliana Stratton’s new campaign ad featuring a number of people (including Sen. Tammy Duckworth) saying, ‘F-Trump,’ and […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the death of civil rights giant Rev. Jesse Jackson, Darren Bailey scolding the GOP for body-shaming Governor Pritkzer, and why he feels the Nancy Guthrie media coverage is being way overblown.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the death of civil rights giant Rev. Jesse Jackson, Darren Bailey scolding the GOP for body-shaming Governor Pritkzer, and why he feels the Nancy Guthrie media coverage is being way overblown.

Should Illinois Republicans renominate Darren Bailey as their gubernatorial candidate or should they choose a political newcomer to take on Gov. JB Pritzker in November? On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, STLPR's Will Bauer talks with Bailey about his second candidacy to be chief executive in the Land of Lincoln.

Ted Dabrowski trails in the latest Illinois Republican governor primary polls, but he argues sending former GOP nominee Darren Bailey into a rematch would be a mistake.