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Chicago Politics
November 15, 2024
In this special LIVE edition of Chicago Politics, hosts Hugo Balta and Andy Zopp reflect on the outcomes of the recent elections, both in Chicago and nationwide, and discuss the way forward for the community. The episode features an engaging panel with notable voices such as Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Morgan Malone from City Bureau Chicago, Daniel Ash of the Field Foundation, Sharmili Majmudar from Women Employed, Reverend Dr. Charles E. Dates from Salem Baptist Church, Democracy Now Co-host Juan Gonzales, and Chicago news icon Robin Robinson. Together, they offer expert analysis and diverse perspectives on the future of Chicago and the steps needed to move the city forward.
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Chicago Politics
November 8, 2024
In this special LIVE edition of Chicago Politics, hosts Hugo Balta and Andy Zopp analyze the recent election outcomes with a distinguished panel featuring 26th Ward Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, Francia Garcia Hernandez from Block Club Chicago, Claude Robinson, President of Onyx Strategic Partners, Darrious Hilmon, Executive Director of CAN TV, Ashley Munson from Munson Tonight, and Juatise Gathings, Co-Founder of Just Act Partners. Together, they engage in an essential community dialogue, providing deep local insights and critical analysis of the election results. This episode highlights the importance of community television in fostering informed discussions and connecting residents with the political landscape.
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Chicago Politics
August 30, 2024
On this episode of “Chicago Politics,” hosts Andrea Zopp and Hugo Balta continue their coverage of the Democratic National Convention with a focus on Day 3. They delve into the day’s key events and discussions, providing analysis and context on the evolving dynamics of the convention.
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Chicago Politics
August 30, 2024
On this episode of “Chicago Politics,” hosts Andrea Zopp and Hugo Balta continue their coverage of the Democratic National Convention with a focus on Day 2. They delve into the day’s key events and discussions, providing analysis and context on the evolving dynamics of the convention.
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Chicago Politics
August 30, 2024
On this episode of “Chicago Politics,” hosts Andrea Zopp and Hugo Balta kick off Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention. They provide comprehensive coverage of the opening events, highlighting key moments and discussing the convention’s significance for the political landscape.
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Chicago Politics
July 22, 2024
In this episode of “Chicago Politics,” host delves into the heart of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) with Natalie Edelstein Jarvis, Director of Communications for the Chicago DNC Host Committee, and Emily Soong, Press Secretary for the Democratic National Convention Committee. Together, they offer exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the DNC’s intricate planning and key elements, providing a unique glimpse into one of America’s most significant political events.
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Chicago Politics
June 17, 2024
In this episode of Chicago Politics, host Hugo Balta speaks with Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez, 25th Ward and chair of the Committee on Housing and Real Estate, about the City’s housing crisis. Lead Correspondent Samantha Lampkin visits residents of Woodlawn to talk about the failed band-aid solutions of the past. In the Voices segment, small business owner Chamille Weddington shares her lived experience about the critical need for investing in Chicago’s historically underserved communities.
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Chicago Politics
May 20, 2024
In the inaugural episode of ‘Chicago Politics,’ host Hugo Balta kicks off with a compelling dialogue featuring Cristina Pacione-Zayas, Chief of Staff for Mayor Brandon Johnson, discussing the trajectory of the BRING CHICAGO HOME initiative. This episode also includes on-the-ground insights from Samantha Lampkin, Lead Correspondent, who visits South Loop’s Issues Barber & Beauty Salon to gauge public opinion on a referendum aimed at raising certain real estate taxes to fund homelessness prevention programs. Wrapping up the episode, Jose Muñoz, Executive Director of La Casa Norte and someone who has personally experienced homelessness, shares his perspective on securing a sustainable revenue stream to assist the unhoused.
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