The Dialogue by Wirepoints

A thoughtful discussion about the work, research, and commentary found at Wirepoints.org with hosts Ted Dabrowski and Mark Glennon.

38 Episodes

Episode 38: Keith Pekau on his track record as mayor of Orland Park, campaign for Congress and the issues facing Illinoisans
7/7/2022
28:43
In The Dialogue's first video podcast, Mark Glennon sits down with Orland Park mayor and current GOP candidate for Illinois' 6th congressional district Keith Pekau to discuss how he got started in politics, how his policies in Orland Park could translate to the federal level and where he stands on a number of hot button issues this election cycle.
Episode 37: Pritzker for president and much more
6/17/2022
24:37
Mark and Ted discuss how Gov. Pritzker may be on his way to a presidential campaign and what that means for Illinoisans. Plus: more on the possibility of rolling brownouts coming to Illinois this summer.
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Episode 36: Illinois has lost $535 billion in income over the last 20 years thanks to outmigration
6/10/2022
36:51
Ted and Mark discuss the staggering amount of income that Illinois has lost since 2000 as well as a new poll showing a new leader in the race for the GOP nominee for Governor.
Episode 35: The Illinois machine – Pain at the gas pump, failure in the classroom
6/3/2022
41:17
Mark and Ted discuss the top stories of the week, including more record-setting gas prices and
Episode 34: Making sense of contradicting census data and what it means for Illinois
5/27/2022
42:33
Ted and Mark attempt to make sense of the contradicting census data after new information was released regarding Illinois' population. Also, a look at the first GOP debates in the race for governor and more.
Episode 33: Chicago remains a city in crisis after another mass shooting
5/20/2022
29:21
Ted and Matt discuss the continued decay of downtown Chicago after another mass shooting on State Street just blocks from the Magnificent Mile.
Episode 32: Is Chicago headed for a crime-filled summer?
5/13/2022
31:21
Mark and Ted discuss what could be in store for Chicago as crime and temperatures begin to heat up. Plus, a look at the top stories of the week including President Biden visiting Chicago, residents leaving Chicago and the upcoming primary election.
Episode 31: Fighting for freedom and opportunity with School Choice Boyz Walter Banks and Nathan Cunneen
5/3/2022
38:18
Ted and Mark sit down with Walter Banks and Nathan Cunneen from the American Federation for Children and the recently launched School Choice Boyz to discuss their own personal school choice stories and the message they hope to spread to all families searching for more education opportunities.
Episode 30: Are the University of Illinois' DEI policies, Pritzker's gas tax signage law legal?
4/22/2022
34:03
Mark sits down with Anna St. John & Adam Schulman from the Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute to discuss their legal work on free speech cases and their opinions on the legality of the University of Illinois' Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies and Gov. Pritzker's gas tax signage law.
Episode 29: The battle between free speech and censorship takes center stage in Illinois and across the country
4/15/2022
32:26
Mark and Ted discuss the ongoing battle between free speech and censorship that is occurring in the media, online and in Illinois.

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The Dialogue by Wirepoints

The Dialogue by Wirepoints

38 Episodes

Episode 38: Keith Pekau on his track record as mayor of Orland Park, campaign for Congress and the issues facing Illinoisans

Episode 37: Pritzker for president and much more

Episode 36: Illinois has lost $535 billion in income over the last 20 years thanks to outmigration

Episode 35: The Illinois machine – Pain at the gas pump, failure in the classroom

Episode 34: Making sense of contradicting census data and what it means for Illinois

Episode 33: Chicago remains a city in crisis after another mass shooting

Episode 32: Is Chicago headed for a crime-filled summer?

Episode 31: Fighting for freedom and opportunity with School Choice Boyz Walter Banks and Nathan Cunneen

Episode 30: Are the University of Illinois' DEI policies, Pritzker's gas tax signage law legal?

Episode 29: The battle between free speech and censorship takes center stage in Illinois and across the country