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Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/12/25): This week, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to look at why he thinks Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson perpetuating a patronage scheme by steering ‘PlayStreets’ contracts away from Latino wards and into wards where Mayor Johnson is trying to curry favor. Also, Ald. Lopez also hints […]
In our second installment of Heritage and Honor, we tell you about Ray Lopez, a Kentucky Barber who helped his community one head at a time.
Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Chicago Fur Ban Fails In City Council After Black Caucus Backlash: Alderpeople rejected Ald. Ray Lopez's (15th) proposal to ban the sale of all new fur products by a 19-26 vote. Local […]
Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and founder of N'Digo, joins Lisa Dent to discuss her upcoming article. Ald. Ray Lopez has called for the the banning new fur sales in Chicago. Dr. Hartman explains that there are larger issues to worry about in the city than banning fur.
Alderman Ray Lopez of the 15th Ward joined Lisa Dent to discuss his animal cruelty ordinance that would help protect pets from cruelty in extreme weather.
Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/10/25): Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) explains the special purpose room that houses a bounty of gifts on the 5th Floor of Chicago City Call and why he thinks it will take someone special to help Chicago course-correct before it’s too late. Plus, Kasso wonders who […]
0:00 - John Anthony & Charles Thomas filling in for Dan & Amy 12:52 - American Airlines plane collides with Blackhawk Helicopter at Reagan National Airport 29:40 - Elizabeth Warren loses it at RFK Jr Hearing 43:07 - More reaction to RFK Jr Senate Confirmation Hearing 58:56 - J.D. candidate at Villanova University and a fellow with Villanova’s McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy, Ryan Silverstein: Trump’s Executive Orders Are Key to DOGE’s Success 01:15:38 - Ramsey Touchberry, Congressional Reporter for the Washington Examiner, shares the highlights and lowlights from RFK Jr's first senate confirmation hearing. Keep updated on all the senate hearings with Ramsey on X @ramsberry1 01:32:42 - 15th Ward Alderman, Ray Lopez, says Brandon Johnson will have to answer for why he refuses to address illegal immigrant crime in Chicago. For more on Ray’s work for the15th ward the15thward.org 01:46:13 - Thornton TownshipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Texas author, Ray Lopez comes onto the show to talk about his new book, "Lock Up." Get lost while reading this unique book that will breakdown some of the facts of pro wrestling and it will have you looking at it with a whole new perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/16/24): On this edition, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) discusses what it takes for Chicago Mayor Brandon “Brandito” Johnson to have his approval rating drop to 14% and whether or not Lopez & the coalition of Alders opposing Johnson’s rubberstamp agenda can protect the citizens from another ‘parking-meter-esque’ budget deal. Plus, Kasso wonders […]
0:00 - Christopher Wray is O-U-T at the F-B-I 10:58 - The Left reacts to Brian Thompson’s shooter arrest 27:51 - Dustin Grage, columnist at Townhall.com, says Tim Walz is pretty upset he messed up his chance on the national stage but has plans to try again real soon. Keep updated with Dustin on X @GrageDustin 42:13 - 15th Ward Alderman, Ray Lopez, previews a few of the tax and fee hikes included in the mayor’s budget proposal. For more on Ray’s work for the 15th ward visit the15thward.org 54:01 - Radio Manager/On Air Fundraiser – Food for the Poor, Paul Jacobs, joins Amy & John to bring awareness to life saving work of Food for the Poor and to give you the opportunity to help feed children & families in need. To give to Food for the Poor call 844-862-4673 or visit 560theAnswer.com/FoodForThePoor 01:10:24 - Chuck de Caro, CNN’s very first Special Assignment Correspondent who served with the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and as former outside consultant for the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment for 25 years, offers a look into the drones buzzing over New Jersey 01:25:42 - Chris Ferguson, professor of psychology at Stetson University in Florida: Cellphone Bans in Schools May Harm Youth. For more from Professor Ferguson, follow him on X @CJFerguson1111 and check out his substack grimoiremanor.substack.com 01:44:05 - Jennifer Sey, former President of the Levi’s brand, retired member of the US Women’s National Gymnastics Team and producer of the Emmy winning film Athlete A, wants to normalize standing up for women and girls and show that standing up is not hate. Check out Jennifer’s substack - Sey Everything - jennifersey.substack.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alderman Ray Lopez of the 15th Ward joined Lisa Dent to share the details of the small fire that began in the City Hall building during a City Council meeting. Ald. Lopez then discusses the ongoing city budget discussions as the deadline inches closer.
This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the feature episode, author and wrestling historian, Ray Lopez. Host John Poz and Ray will talk about his new book, "Lock Up", how unique and different this book is compared to all other wrestling books, WWF, WWE, pro wrestling history, Shawn Michaels, the Rock, wrestling politics, and so much more!Store - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG
15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez joins Lisa Dent to discuss why thirty-plus alderpeople have requested a special meeting next week to take action to strike down Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $300 million property tax increase which would be included in the next budget. What cuts can be made in order to make up for this?
Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/13/24): Southwest Side Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) brings John Kass & Jeff Carlin up to speed on Mayor Brandon Johnson clashing with the Chicago City Council, reporters, and decorators as the city faces one financial crisis, after the next. Plus, Kasso wonders who will rise to take on Mayor Johnson in […]
0:00 - DeSantis has a message for looters 10:02 - Kamala on The View: would you have done anything differently than Biden? 28:34 - Sean O'Brien on GOP being the working man's party. 46:09 - 15th ward alderman Ray Lopez walks Dan & Amy through City Hall's battles with Brandon Johnson. For more on Ray's work for the 15th ward visit the15thward.org 01:05:18 - Republican US Senator for Indiana and candidate for governor, Mike Braun, recognizes the need for strong, state by state, governorship. Help support Senator Braun's run for Governor of Indiana - mikebraunforindiana.com 01:22:02 - Eric Hovde, running for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, shares his passion for protecting parents and children from dangerous progressive policies. For more on Eric's campaign for Senator visit erichovde.com 01:40:15 - Noted economist Stephen Moore knows that Americans love their cars and that's why only 15% percent of cars sold are EVs. Check out Steve's new book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:52:30 - Why DP is Single 01:55:06 - Musk voter reg driveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0:00 - Amy explains how to not get out of a traffic ticket 17:05 - Kamala & Oprah: What is on your heart to say to the American people? 36:08 - 15th ward alderman Ray Lopez on the ShotSpotter Saga: the mayor is "clearly unaware of what the technology does, it's benefits and what 70% of what Chicagoans want" Keep updated with Ray on X @RaymondALopez 50:31 - Dominic Green, columnist for The Washington Examiner, contributor to the Wall Street Journal and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, on Sweden's solution to their migrant problem and Meme-brained conspiracy thinking 01:06:42 - Owner of Maxon Shooter's Supply and Indoor Range, Dan Eldrige, gives an update on his fight against the Illinois assault weapon ban. For more info and to help continue the fight go to Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois (FFL-IL) - fflil.org 01:21:15 - IL State Rep & House Minority Leader, Tony McCombie, brings you up to speed on the Illinois House races. Keep updated with Tony on X @mccombieforilli 01:38:32 - OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0:00 - @janthonyspeaks & @CThomasdrum fill in for Dan & Amy 10:51 - John & Charles offer their top arguments against Kamala Harris as President 26:20 - The moment that ended Harris in '20 41:38 - Dan & Charles take calls 58:14 - 15th Ward Alderman, Ray Lopez, shares how the city is preparing for the upcoming DNC including the potential arrival of 25k immigrants from the southern border. Keep updated with Ray on X @RaymondALopez 01:14:11 - Former FBI Special Agent and Navy SEAL, Jonathan T Gilliam, says the Secret Service's timeline of events for the shooting of Donald Trump raises some troubling questions. Jonathan is also author of Sheep No More: The Art of Awareness and Attack Survival 01:31:01 - Former Yuma Sector Border Patrol Chief, Chris Clem, goes through VP Harris' record as "border czar" Stay informed with Chris on X @CClemOfficial 01:46:32 - Darvio Morrow, CEO of the FCB Radio Network and co-host of The Outlaws Radio Show: With Harris in the Race, Trump Should Fight Even Harder for Minority Voters. Follow Darvio on X @DTheKingpinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0:00 - President Biden tries to distract from his health questions 13:05 - I'm late, I'm late for a very important date 25:31 - Democrats divided, 6 Congressman including one from Illinois want him out 46:10 - Michele Hunter, lawyer, author, entrepreneur makes her case to be the new Illinois State Representative in the 54th District. Support Michele's campaign hunterforillinois.com 59:03 - 15th Ward Alderman, Ray Lopez, explains why Chicago needs to ban masks. Keep up with Ray at the15thward.org 01:51:52 - Chicago native and winner of the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Patrick Bertoletti, shares what drove him to competitive eating and how he trained for his big win. Check out Patrick on instagram @deepdisheats 01:23:21 - Jussie Smollett 2.0 in Idaho 01:30:03 - Steve Milloy, founder of JunkScience.com and member of President Trump's EPA transition team (2016), highlights the climate and environmental justice hypocrisy from the Paris Olympic Games. Steve is also the author of Scare Pollution: Why and How to Fix the EPA 01:46:49 - Senior Editor for HotAir.com, Ed Morrissey: The cover up is worse than the crime and that's the problem democrats are facing right now. Follow Ed on X @EdMorrisseySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are joined by Representative Ray Lopez, who was elected to the Texas Legislature in 2019 to serve HD 125, which encompasses much of San Antonio's West and Northwest Sides. We discuss his background in politics and why he got involved, emergency preparedness in Texas, the Texas Military and the border, threats from foreign nations and organizations, and more.
0:00 - Free Scottie! 10:58 - How the Trump Trial back fired on Democrats 24:33 - Who enjoys easy? 29:05 - How quickly will they reach a verdict in the Trump Trial? 48:39 - Home invasion survivor, Chris Murphy, describes being tied up and held at gunpoint in his Lakeview apartment 01:00:07 - Illinois Budget passes 01:04:56 - Heritage Foundation's vice president for the Institute for Constitutional Government, John Malcolm, breaks down the jury instructions in Trump's hush money trial. Keep updated with John on X @malcolm_john 01:21:25 - 15th Ward Alderman, Ray Lopez, explains who Ronnie Reese is and why Mayor Johnson should immediately terminate him. Follow Ray's work for the 15th ward the15thward.com 01:37:18 - MANCOWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's guests: - Ray Long - Ald. Ray Lopez, 15th Ward Laura Rodriguez, Vice President of Government Affairs at the Center for American Progress Action. - Marina Villeneuve, Staff reporterat salon.com
0:00 - John Anthony fills in for Dan 13:17 - Remember that Trans athlete who went viral for injuring female basketball players? 29:26 - Biden's Border Blood Bath increases 41:39 - 15th ward alderman Ray Lopez shares his concern that no one seems to know where the migrants will go after being vacated from Gage Park. For more on Ray and his work for the 15th ward the15thward.org 59:51 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & contributing editor at the American Spectator: Those Bashing LSU for ‘Woke' Loss Are in the Wrong. Check out Scott's most recent book Racism Revenge and Ruin 01:20:15 - NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, Kevin Simkins, breaks down everything you need to know for Monday's Solar eclipse. Keep updated with Kevin on X @KevinSimkins 01:32:52 - NY Times Best Selling author of Tucker, the biography of Tucker Carlson & contributing editor at Spectator World, Chadwick Moore: What I don't understand about these women and their abortions. Get more Chadwick substack.com/@chadwickmoore 01:44:49 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0:00 - Amy & John with reaction to Joe Biden's State of the Union 10:23 - His speech was so hyped up it was bizarre 28:01 - More reaction to last night's SOTU 47:08 - 15th Ward Alderman and congressional candidate for IL 4th District, Ray Lopez, points out the weaknesses in Mayor Johnson's migrant policies. For more on Ray's run for congress raymondforcongress.com 01:02:52 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & contributing editor at the American Spectator, reviews last night's SOTU and Trump's "hero's journey" through the primaries. Check out Scott's most recent book Racism Revenge and Ruin: It's All Obama 01:22:56 - Chief of Police in Willow Springs and former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Garry McCarthy, looks at whether or not the CPD is prepared for the DNC and should NY Gov Hochul brought in the National Guard 01:38:38 - James Bovard, contributing editor for The American Conservative, on CTU's contract demands - Teachers Unions Have Always Been Terrible. Read Jim kick around teacher unions and more in his most recent book Last Rights: The Death of American Liberty 01:52:01 - Open Mic Friday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Alyssa is joined by John Zinn to discuss Chicago's beloved weather man but first we have some updates on Oh Malort! characters including Ed Burke and Ray Lopez. We do some follow the money. Digressions include: Chicago Rat Hole, Tamale Guy, Chance the Snappers, and Alyssa's jobs. Chicago Tribune: ‘Doozy' of a career: After nearly a half century on air, Tom Skilling nears his final forecast WGN: Colleagues Pay Tribute WBEZ: Tom Skilling has spent seven decades studying the weather. That won't stop with retirement. WGN: Chief Meteorologist will retire in February 2024 after 45 years at WGN WGN: Weiner Circle Pays Tribute WGN: Nisei Lounge New York Times: For Skilling, There Is No Such Thing as Bad Weather Chicago Magazine: The Cult of Tom Chicago Tribune: CARTOON CHARACTERS AND PUPPETS ARE GONE FROM TV WEATHER SEGMENTS. WTTW: The Groundhogs, and Tom Skilling, Have Spoken: It's Going To Be an Early Spring WGN Bio Dean Richards Interview Block Club Chicago: Tom Skilling Trading In Chicago Winters For Hawaiian Sunsets In Retirement The Atlantic: Long Live the Chicago Rat Hole Block Club Chicgao: Chance The Snapper Is Bigger Than Ever: Checking In On Chicago's Favorite Gator 3 Years Later Chicago Eater: The Saga of Chicago ‘Tamale Guy' Claudio Velez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 - Guess who else got kicked off the ballot? 12:22 - We are under ATTACK! This is the worst border crisis in American history 26:32 - Tis the sneezin 42:49 - Dominic Green, columnist for The Washington Examiner, contributor to the Wall Street Journal and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society: The hedge fund finishing school that is Harvard 58:21 - 15th Ward Alderman and congressional candidate for IL 4th District, Ray Lopez, on ending city hall corruption in the wake of the Ed Burke verdict. For more on Ray's work for the 15th ward The15thWard.org 01:17:05 - Illinois State Representative 52nd District, Martin McLaughlin, goes over the new laws for IL in '24. For more on Rep McLaughlin's work for District 52 repmclaughlin.com 01:31:10 - Senior Editor for HotAir.com, Ed Morrissey: Say, Did You Know Biden Is Old, Unpopular, and Corrupt? 01:45:56 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0:00 - Dan & Amy react to the resignation of UPenn President Liz Magill 10:10 - POTUS '24: CNN's unsanctioned GOP debate 26:26 - Biden CDC Dir Mandy Cohen: get vaxed, wear a mask 47:22 - Now that's enough! Pro-Palestinians, even a few with HAMAS green flags, shut down the inbound Kennedy 01:02:36 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, tries to square the circle with the Biden admins foreign policy 01:19:20 - Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, Mark Morgan, is not impressed by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' visit to the border 01:33:11 - George Parry, former federal and state prosecutor & regular contributor to The American Spectator, reviews the latest in Biden inc and the Hunter Biden indictment. Get George's latest at knowledgeisgood.net 01:47:10 - 15th Ward Alderman and congressional candidate for IL 4th District, Ray Lopez, joins Latino families in opposing sexually explicit, racially offensive reading material at CPS Excel Englewood Academy. For more on Ray's work for the 15th ward The15thWard.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Chicago Politics there are people who benefit from graft and those people who investigate it. These are their stories. This week Alyssa tells John about Alderman Ed Burke's corruption. They decide in the Dick Wolf Chicago series needs to add “Fraud” to the lineup. John likens it to mobster movies—he isn't wrong. They share an inside joke where they laugh until they cry. Alyssa updates John on Ray Lopez. A weird R. Kelly digression which involves Trump Tower A lot of names from the past. Show Notes: FBI: Operation Graylord FBI: Chicago History Reason: Chicago Aldermen Dismayed Not by Corruption, but by One of Their Own Cooperating With the Feds Washington Post: TASKS VARIED FOR ALLEGED 'GHOST EMPLOYEES' WTTW: The Week in Review: Fallout from Ald. Ed Burke's Corruption Charge WTTW: The Week in Review: Legal Pot Advances, Ald. Burke Indicted Chicago Reader: Defending the indefensible Chicago Tribune: Who is Ed Burke? Alderman. Former cop. Ex-Trump attorney. Chicago Reader: Council Whores CST: Ald. Burke Keeping Mum on Shovel, Ghost Probes CST: Ed Burke Brother Says He Rejected Money From Mole CST: Burke Faults Dead Staffer in Payroll Scandal CST: City Remap Bill Tops $5 Mil. - Big Legal Team Battles Aldermen's Suit CST: Scandal hits close to home CST: Cloud above Burke doesn't worry supporters CST: Tighten ethics rules CST: Curing corruption CST: City remap history gets rewritten CST: Stop this shameful parade CST: Facts about Burke CST: Daley won't push to get Burke ou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 - Amy & John share Israel-Gaza reaction from DC 9:59 - More reaction to Israel Garza from Harvard, Chicago & Trump 25:39 - Is Climate Change a bigger threat, still then Nuclear War? 38:58 - Director of the Center for National Defense at The Heritage Foundation, Robert Greenway, has a few ideas on what Biden could be doing besides holding BBQs in the Rose Garden. For more on Robert's work with The Heritage Foundation heritage.org 53:00 - History Minute with Frank from Arlington Heights 54:23 - U.S. representative for Illinois's 12th congressional district, Mike Bost, breaks down the search for a new speaker of the house. For more on Mike's work for Illinois' 12th district bost.house.gov 01:10:13 - 15th Ward Alderman, Ray Lopez, discusses Chicago's migration crisis, the underwhelming NASCAR return and why he's decided to run for Chuy's congressional seat. For more on Ray's work for the 15th ward and his run for the 4th district seat @RaymondALopez 01:24:47 - Founder and Executive Editor of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon: Don't believe Pritzker & Johnson when they talk about enforcing the border. Get Mark's latest at wirepoints.org 01:39:15 - Senior Editor for HotAir.com, Ed Morrissey: it's time to call a lid on unseriousness. Get more Ed @EdMorrisseySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crain's nonprofits reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about how the Art Institute is once again under fire over the disputed ownership of an art piece. Plus: Wells Fargo plans major retail push in Chicago, investors say severe crash is coming for U.S. office properties, Oakbrook Center owner gets big windfall from new mortgage and Ald. Ray Lopez launches a congressional campaign against Chuy Garcia.
0:00 - Sox shooting – confirming jelly roll 12:07 - Trump vs. Biden, McLaughlin poll 31:33 - THE PURGE/THE REVOLT: Vanguard School in CO - Gadsden flag sparks uproar 50:56 - President of the Heritage Foundation, Kevin Roberts: Congress must not hold hurricane funds hostage for more Ukraine War money. For more on the Heritage Foundation visit heritage.org 01:02:06 - Ray Lopez, 15th Ward Alderman, says as much as he and Lightfoot did not get along at least he knew where she stood. For more on Ray's work for the 15th ward visit the15thward.org 01:17:38 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: Climate Change? More like Climate Improvement, if it's getting warmer. For more Steve @StephenMoore 01:31:56 - Why we're all bored 01:50:16 - M. Anthony Mills, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a senior fellow at the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, and a scholar associate of the Society of Catholic Scientists: The Masking Debate We Didn't Have 02:02:04 - Explaining “nounself” pronounsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Ald. Ray Lopez, 15th Ward, joins John Howell to share his thoughts on immigration in Chicago. • Steven Portnoy reports that Trump's attorneys and the Fulton County DA are expected to meet next week. • Calen Carr, former Chicago Fire Player and MLS Season Pass announcer, previews this weekend's game against Orlando. • Jason Nathanson has the story of “Blue Beetle,” the first live action Latino superhero movie in theaters this weekend. • Plus, Annie Krall from our own WLS AM newsroom joins us again from Olympia Fields Country Club to give more analysis of the BMW Championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0:00 - Hell no. They might house migrants at the Armory on Broadway 11:11 - Investigation over with no suspects found. Another White House Cover Up? Secret Service says they found NO fingerprints on the bag, no DNA found on the bag.NO surveillance video found, NO LEADS so far. *** The entrance used for private tours. ** Hunter Biden doesn't get the plea deal if he gets connected to this case. 19:22 - I was told that he's a good person, a “grandpa”. But he's a Grandpa who is denying his 7th grandchild. He's a fraud. He's not POOR or Middle class. He's been making it rain for decades. “It's seven Grandkids, Mr President” 27:50 - The media's bizarre “Sound of Freedom Freakout.” Human trafficking is a 150 Billion dollar a year business. It is real so why would this be the hill liberal media dies on? If you go see Sound of Freedom, a true story about child sex trafficking, then you must be a right-wing conspiracy nutjob. THIS IS WHAT'S HAPPENING In some movie THEATRES TAHT ARE SHOWING ‘Sound of Freedom.' 47:55 - Jacqueline Toboroff, author of Supermoms Activated, discusses her book that charts the journey of 13 mothers from across the nation and the approaches they've taken to fight back against Marxism on all fronts. For more on Jacqueline and her book visit jacquelinefornyc.com 57:25 - Today we salute you, Mr Really Really Bad Transgender 01:00:27 - 15th Ward Alderman, Ray Lopez, criticizes Mayor Johnson's decision to get rid of the Gang Database. For more on Ald Lopez' work for the 15th ward visit the15thward.org 01:18:01 - Mike Bost, U.S. representative for Illinois' 12th congressional district, responds to Darren Bailey' challenge for his seat. For more on Congressman Bost's work for Illinois' 12th district visit bost.house.gov 01:33:21 - Co-founder of Right Books 4 Kids and co-author of Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation, Bethany Mandel: Dems are showing their misogyny by calling concerned moms like Casey DeSantis ‘Karens' For more from Bethany, check out her substack rightbooks4kids.substack.com 01:50:45 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a contentious debate, Chicago's divided city council approves of a $1 million dollar settlement to compensate the mother of a 26-year-old man shot and killed by the Chicago police. John Howell welcomes Alderman Ray Lopez from Chicago's 15th Ward to discuss his thoughts on what he calls the city's "knee-jerk" propensity to settle lawsuits alleging police misconduct. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0:00 - John Anthony fills in for the vacationing Dan Proft 11:03 - ROYAL DRAMA : More DRAMA from the Harry and Meaghan.(The Duke and Duchess of Sussex) They claim they were chased by the paparazzi in New York for 2 hours and that it was “near catastrophic” and could have resulted in death 29:48 - An emotional send off to Officer Preston and why was the Mayor there. He should be ashamed of himself after comparing her Parents tears to that of Adam Toledo's parents 50:49 - Jim Iuorio, host of “The Futures Edge Podcast”, explains that high taxes = lower tax revenues and why Branson Johnson's financial blueprint won't work. For more Jim and updates on “The Futures Edge Podcast” @jimiuorio 01:06:19 - Liberal cities are freaking out over the migrants being sent to their sanctuary cities. Mayor Eric Adams is trying to abandon the sanctuary city asking for a judge to re-visit the law. Gov Hochul is also complaining about how out of control it is. NYC is putting unvetted migrants near our children! 01:26:50 - 15th Ward Alderman, Ray Lopez, takes Amy & John cand what the first 100 days of Mayor Johnson could look like. For more on Ald Lopez work for the 15th ward visit the15thward.org 01:44:09 - Managing Editor at HotAir, Ed Morrissey, offers his take on the Durham Report and the left's Supreme Court smear. For Ed's latest and updates on his podcast @EdMorrissey 02:01:49 - Battalion Commander, FDNY (Ret.) & member of the board at Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Jack Oehm, shares the Tunnel to Towers Mission and get's you geared up for our Annual Golf Outing - 6/22 at Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington. For more on Tunnel to Towers - providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families - visit t2t.org To register for the Annual AM 560 Golf Outing go to 560theAnswer.com/golf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ald. Ray Lopez weighs in on the state of emergency in Chicago with how we got here, solutions to the problem, and how we can turn it around with accountability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/06/23): On this episode, Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin in a discussion about the challenges facing mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and how the more progressive landscape on the City Council will deal with these issues. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com […]
Joan's guests today are: - Kerry Leigh, executive director at Natural Land Institute, on the Bell Bowl Prairie / Rockford Int'l Airport expansion - 9th Ward Ald. Anthony Beale - Randy Kim - 15th Ward Ald. Ray Lopez
0:00 - Dan & Amy Review last night's Chicago mayoral election - round 1 12:04 - Let's Go Brandon: most radical thing we can do is love all Chicagoans 31:30 - Dan & Amy react to the FBI's, Chris Wray, interview with Bret Baier 49:49 - Why Dan Proft is Single: Whatever 01:08:57 - Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School also founder of LegalInsurection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation, William Jacobson, shares his new Equal Protection Project - EqualProtect.org - Launched To Fight Equity Discrimination 01:24:09 - Noted economist and Chicagoland native, Stephen Moore, explains why it's the end of Chicago as we know it if Brandon Johnson wins the runoff. For more from Steve @StephenMoore 01:38:57 - 15th Ward Alderman, Ray Lopez, believes it was Lightfoot's failure to tell the hard truths that cost her the election “because Chicagoans can smell BS a mile away.” For more on Ray's work for the 15th Ward @RLopez15thWard 01:56:45 - President of Freedom's Journal Institute, Eric Wallace, previews the Fifth Annual Black Conservative Summit and weighs on the last night's election. For more on the Black Conservative Summit visit freedomsjournalinstitute.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0:00 - Could all former POTUSes check their garages, please? 13:07 - Willie Wilson gets Tucker Carlson's endorsement 34:12 - Project Veritas' James O'Keefe confronts Jordon Trishton Walker and chaos ensues 52:52 - NYT columnist Charles Blow on Tyre Nichols case and need for “systemic” police reform 01:09:56 - 15th Ward Alderman, Ray Lopez, explains why he is endorsing Willie Wilson for mayor. For more on Ray and his work for the 15th ward visit the15thward.org 01:27:20 - American economist, author, professor, and co-director of the Program on the American Economy and Globalization at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, Donald Boudreaux, discusses whether or not the pre-Trump republican party sold out America. For more from Don, check out his blog at cafehyek.com 01:44:40 - Robby Soave, senior editor at Reason and host of “Rising” on Hill TV, takes us Inside the Facebook Files. For more from Robby @robbysoave 01:59:51 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HRRN's Betting with Bobby. Bobby Neuman brings you handicapping, betting strategies, and live racing from around the country. Featuring an interview with takes Coordinator at prairie Meadows, Ray Lopez.
Also in the news: Chicago Alderman and former mayoral candidate Ray Lopez endorsed Willie Wilson for mayor; DuPage County is reporting its first pediatric flu death; Lincoln Park Zoo lion is expecting and more.
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/02/2022): On this edition, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) discusses dropping his bid for mayor, what that means for the race to unseat Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023, and running a race for the redrawn 15th ward. Plus, Kasso wonders if the late legend of WLS radio morning drive Don Wade would […]
15th Ward Ald. Ray Lopez joins John Williams to talk about why he made the decision to drop out of the race for Chicago mayor, why he doesn’t believe Mayor Lightfoot deserves another term, if he think the casino deal was a mistake, and what he thinks of the remaining candidates still in the race.
15th Ward Ald. Ray Lopez joins John Williams to talk about why he made the decision to drop out of the race for Chicago mayor, why he doesn’t believe Mayor Lightfoot deserves another term, if he think the casino deal was a mistake, and what he thinks of the remaining candidates still in the race.
Alderman of the 15th ward, Ray Lopez has announced that he will no longer be running for mayor. He states that he feels he can do more as alderman and improving his ward and running for his own ego would not be the right move. Alderman Lopez, although no longer running for mayor, believes that no matter what Lori Lightfoot can not remain the mayor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0:00 - John Anthony fills if for Dan Proft 11:38 - COVID vindication 26:44 - Downtown Chicago residents not feeling the need for speed 48:31 - Bob Fioretti, two-term Chicago 2nd ward Alderman 2007-2015 and 2nd ward Democratic Committeeman 2008-2016, wants to be your next Cook Co Board President. For more on Bob's run for Cook Co Board President visit @BobFiorettiChi and fiorettiforcook.com 01:02:53 - 15th Ward Alderman and candidate for mayor, Ray Lopez, takes on crime, rejects aldermanic raises and tries to save a lost puppy. For more on Ray's run for mayor visit raymondlopezchicago.com 01:20:30 - Ted Dabrowski, president of Wirepoints, describes an “appalling video justifying burning and looting” featured on the CPS website. Check out Ted's latest at wirepoints.org 01:33:00 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker: Did the FBI rig the 2020 election? More of John's work at Powerline here 01:50:11 - Garry McCarthy, interim Chief of Police in Willow Springs and previous Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, explains what needs to be done to curtail the surging crime in ChicagoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mayoral candidate and 15th Ward Ald. Ray Lopez joins John Williams to talk about why he wants to be Chicago’s next mayor, how the city needs to start addressing crime, what should be done with Chicago monuments, if he believes Chicago City Council members deserve a 9% raise, and why no TIF money should go to the […]
0:00 - Mass shooting at State & Chicago on first night of curfew at Millenium Park 11:57 - Campus Beat: the cases of Joshua Katz and David Sabatini 32:08 - FOX Business analyst, Jim Iuorio, explains exactly why the Biden administration is to blame for skyrocketing gas prices. Follow Jim on twitter @jimiuorio 50:32 - Chicago criminal defense lawyer, adjunct professor at DePaul University College of Law, and founder of the Leonard C. Goodman Institute for Investigative Reporting, Leonard C. Goodman, shares the events that lead to his cancellation from The Chicago Reader. Read the article that got Leonard canceled, Vaxxing our kids, and his response to being forced to undergo, post publication, an anonymous “fact check” Beware of the Fact-Checkers 01:08:22 - Host of Special Report on FOX News, Bret Baier, defends his network's commentary and gives his pick for this weekend's PGA Championship. Check out Bret on Special Report, weeknights at 5pm CT on FOX News 01:21:00 - 5th Ward Alderman and candidate for mayor, Ray Lopez, believes Lightfoot's curfew causes more problems than it solves. For more on Lopez' run for mayor raymondlopezchicago.com 01:35:36 - Sports & Politics: Skateboarder Taylor Silverman 01:55:19 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/11/2022): During the COVID-19 pandemic, John Kass & Jeff Carlin continue to podcast socially distanced from secure locations. On this edition, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) discusses his candidacy in the 2023 mayoral race, including how he plans to improve public safety, working with an elected school board, and whether or […]
Shaun is tired of this puppet show - are you?? Ray Lopez is! Alderman Ray Lopez officially runs for Chicago mayor and is ready to give the street thugs and the suit thugs a run for their money! PLUS, Capitalist Pig Jonathan Hoenig says we need voices in capitalism now more than ever and Ted Dabrowski, President of Wirepoints, says Illinois is the biggest loser...in everything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.