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Below is Dick's weekly featured radio Podcast along with show archives. Please visit often and enjoy more of the "Back on the Beat" radio show.

October 14, 2017 - Illinois State Rep. Robyn Gabel visits WCPT to talk about Gov. Rauner, Education, and more.

"Back On The Beat" Podcast Archives

October 7, 2017 - Chicago Teachers Union VP, Jesse Sharkey stops by the studio to give us an update on school funding and Chicago Public Schools.

September 30, 2017 - Acclaimed writer and friend of the show, Carol Felsenthal stops by the studio to talk Puerto Rico, Trump and more.

September 23, 2017 - U.S. Representative from Illinois 5th District, Mike Quigley calls in to talk policy and politics with Dick, your calls and more.

September 16, 2017 - Illinois State Senator Kwame Roaul joins Dick Kay in studio to talk the Governor's race, Lisa Madigan's decision not to seek re-election. Will Senator Raoul make a run for her seat?

September 09, 2017 - U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL 2nd District) joins Dick in studio to talk about Trump's plan to end the DACA program, as well as the state of Congress during these divisive political times..

September 2, 2017 - We are talking Labor Day, Hurricane Harvey, and IL Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang stops by the studio to talk about the school funding bill.

August 26, 2017 - Dick is back from a well-deserved week off & IL 9th District Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky stops by the show to talk politics and the current state of affairs in Illinois and across the country.

August 19, 2017 - Chris and Miz Lady B try to fill the shoes of Dick Kay. We spoke with a number of listeners and had discussions about protesting, rights, racism, history and more.

August 12, 2017 - Clem Balanoff, Chairman of Our of Our Revolution Illinois/Chicago and Co-Chair Abdelnasser Rashid.

August 5, 2017 - Scott Drury, Former Assistant US Attorney, and Illinois State Rep. Running for Governor of Illinois.

July 29, 2017 - Kady McFadden, Deputy Director for the Sierra Club Illinois Chapter- Speaking on women in government, the upcoming political races, and how far we have come in politics.

July 22, 2017 - Ed Yohnka, Director of Communications and Public Policy for the Illinois ACLU stops by the studio to give us an update on what the Trump administration has been up to and what to expect looking ahead.

July 15, 2017 - Bob Daiber, IL Gubernatorial Candidate from down-state IL.

July 8, 2017 - Will Guzzardi, IL 39th District Rep. stopped by the show to talk about our state, our school funding formula and more.

May 13, 2017 - Dick has an in-depth discussion with Democratic Gubernatorial candidate J B Pritzker about his campaign and stance on issues facing Illinois.

May 6, 2017 - Dick discusses Memorial Day and commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Republic Steel Massacre with Scott Marshall and Victor Scorino of the Retired Steel Workers Organization.

April 29, 2017 - Dick talks with Illinois State Senator and Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Daniel Biss about his overview of his campaign platform and issues.

April 22, 2017 - Dick talks with Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Kennedy about his overview of his campaign platform and issues. Dick also discusses the bond rating cut for Illinois Universities by rating agencies with Tony Johnston of the Cook County College Teacher's Union and John Miller of University Professionals of Illinois Local 4100.

April 15, 2017 - Dick discusses the fight for a minimum wage increase and worker's rights both in Illinois and nationally with Tom Balanoff, President of Illinois SEIU Local 1.