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August 28th, 2020 - Elections are the hot topic on this week's program. Marisel Hernandez, Chair of the Chicago Board of Elections, along with spokesman Jim Allen give us the update on that subject. News from the week, listener discussion and more. Listen live Saturdays from 1-4pm on WCPT 820 in Chicago.

"Back On The Beat" Podcast Archives

August 8th, 2020 - Two great guests join us for this weeks show: Dan Montgomery of the Illinois Federation of Teachers on the school year...and Rep. LaShawn Ford on a stop to teaching history as it is now taught.
August 1, 2020 - Americans continue demanding change all over the country this week, while President Trump continues to tweet divisive and inflammatory rhetoric daily. He has recently gone as far as to suggest delaying the election, and falsely claim that mail-in ballots are not a legitimate way for voters to cast their votes in 2020. We have an always informed peoples advocate on this weeks show talk about these topics and more. Dick welcomes back Ed Yohnka, Communications and Public Policy Director for the Illinois ACLU to give us the latest news and his take on the issues.

July 25, 2020 - Dick Kay has two great guests for this show: US Rep Robin Kelly who will discuss more stimulus and new bills. Stacy Davis Gates the VP of the CTU joins us later in the show to discuss school openings in Chicago and other important issues.

July 18, 2020 - COVID-19 cases continue to rise in States across the country and Dick has much to talk about on that topic as he returns to the show this week. Rep. Michael Quigley joins the program to talk a number of issues including his proposal to stop the Trump Administration from launching its Citizen's Academy program, which would essentially train citizens to identify and detain undocumented immigrants. Rep. Brad Schneider gets in on the conversation later in the show. A whole lot of show packed into only three hours.

June 27th, 2020 - We are still celebrating Pride Month at WCPT...and Sat. ACLU's Ed Yohnka will cover related issues including the Supreme Court recent decisions. Dick will be taking a few weeks off, but will be back on the beat real soon!

June 20, 2020 - Dick is back this father's day weekend. We talk history of Black Wall Street and the terrorism inflicted on so many black Americans in 1921. Illinois Comptroller, Suzana Mendoza joins us in the first hour to talk about the economics of COVID on the State of Illinois. In the second hour, CTBA EX. Dir. Ralph Martire joins the program to continue talking about costs of COVID-19, spending and budgets.

June 13th, 2020 - Dick welcomes two great guests on this week's show. Senate President Don Harmon joins Dick to talk the Budget, fed. loans and more in the first hour and Rep. Pam Buckner in the second hour to discuss the Law enforcement bill.

June 6, 2020 - Progessive farmer, John Bartman, joins Dick Kay this week to discuss shortages, supply chains, and dumping food. Great discussion on important issues every Saturday on WCPT 820.

May 30th, 2020 - Dick welcomes a great guest to the show this week: is Tom Tresser of the Civic Lab, a foe of TIFs and civic activist.

May 23, 2020 - Ty Benefiel from Hero Power was Dick Kay's guest this Saturday. Alternative power, climate control, etc. Listen live on Saturdays from 1-4pm on WCPT 820 in Chicago and streaming online at wcpt820.com

May 16, 2020 - Local and national news this week, but all revolving around the same topic. COVID-19. Many states including Illinois are being pushed to open up. Some are being cautious, while other states feel the economic impact has been strong enough to warrant re-openings. A great guest, Ed Yohnka of the Illinois ACLU joins us by phone to keep us updated on the work they continue to do for the people in Illinois.

May 9th, 2020 - Dick Kay is back on the beat this week with another great show. Elliot Richardson, Co-founder and President of the Small Business Advocacy Council joins us in the second hour to talk about how small business has been effected by the COVID-19 crisis, and what programs are out there to help small businesses. Your calls and more.

May 2nd, 2020 - It's another week of remote broadcasts from home with remote guests, but drastic times call for drastic measures. Dick talks this week the local and national responses to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Paycheck Protection Program, and how some large companies have found ways to dig in to the available funds meant for small businesses. In the second hour Don Villar, Secretary-Treasurer of the CFL joins us to talk about how stay at home orders are affecting labor and more. Listener calls in the 3rd hour, so don't miss a minute.

April 25, 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic continues so we have to talk about the numbers, the responses from our politicians and more. In the first hour, Dan Montgomery, President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers. Dick takes your calls on protests over safety precautions that are being instituted in different states and much more.

April 18, 2020 - We talk once more with the ACLU's Ed Yohnka Is there a privacy threat in tracking for virus? Congress is having more stimulus discussions on how to handle the economics of isolation so there is much to talk about. All that and more this week as we go back on the beat!

April 11, 2020 - While stay at home orders continue, the news never stops. There is much to talk about on this weeks show: including discussion on local and national responses to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Our guest early in the program is someone you're probably very familiar with, a candidate running for US House in Illinois' 3rd Congressional District, Marie Newman. Tune in to WCPT 820 Saturdays from 1-4pm (Central) to catch the show live.

April 4, 2020 - We are happy to have Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle join us to start this week's program. We discuss financial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, federal SBA loans, social distancing practices and more. The beat goes on with your calls and more discussion on state lockdowns, social distancing, and updates from the week.

March 28, 2020 - We have some great guests on the program this week: Jim Conwell from the Chicago Food Depository joins the conversation at 1pm and Ty Benefiel co-founder of Hero Energy joins us in the 2pm hour.

March 21, 2020 - Dick Kay is back this week, after a one week hiatus. It's a whole new world with this COVID-19, and for safety sake, the Doogieman will be broadcasting from home for a while. Our guest this week is Margaret Croke, who recently won the primary for State Representative for Illinois 12th District. Much to talk about this week with listeners and our guest, you won't want to miss this one!

March 14, 2020 - Dick Kay is out this week, testing the ability to do the show remotely during the current pandemic. Luckily, we have a great guest host filling in this week. Longtime Chicago journalist Andrea Darlas will handle hosting duties and take your calls on the current state of the country and more.

March 07, 2020 - 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin joins Dick Kay this week to talk about what is happening in his ward, your calls and more. Follow Dick Kay on Facebook to get that most up to date information on the show.

February 29, 2020 - Donna More, Democratic candidate for State's Attorney joins us closing out our interviews for that race. Local and national discussion are never in short supply here on Back on the Beat!

February 22, 2020 - Lots to talk about on this week's show: Trump commuted the sentence of Fmr. Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich this week, the Nevada caucus results are in and we welcome another local candidate to the show, Mike Cabonargi, running for Circuit Clerk joins us.

February 15, 2020 - Dick welcomes two great guests back to this week's show: Illinois Representative for the 14th District, Lauren Underwood joins us, and Ed Yohnka of the ACLU comes back to give us an update.

February 8, 2020 - The big story this week was who won Iowa? Dick discusses the caucus process and the news this week. Bill Conway, candidate for State's Attorney is our guest for this program. We talk about the race, his opponents, his legal career, and his take on issues: the cash bail system, low level offenses and how he would respond to these issues if elected. Local and national news, your calls and more.

February 01, 2020 - The Senate has done the unthinkable this week, by refusing to hear witnesses or view documents in the Trump Impeachment hearings. In turning a blind eye to the evidence, the GOP has basically made acquittal a certainty. We take your calls and get your thoughts on this story and more.

January 25, 2020 - The Trump Impeachment hearings continue, and we will talk all about it with the callers in the first hour. In hour two, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins us to talk state and local politics. Listen to Back on the Beat live on Saturdays! Tune in to WCPT 820 in Chicago, and stream live at wcpt820.com

January 18th, 2020 - Dick welcomes two great guests to todays program: Former Alderman Bob Fioretti joins us to talk about the State's Attorney race and State Senator Iris Martinez stops in to discuss her next endeavor, running for the Circuit Clerk of Cook County. State and local news are definitely on tap this week, and we touch on the national issues as well.

January 11, 2020 - Snow returns to Chicago, and Joan Esposito updates us from Australia where wildfires continue to rage. The pot issues continue to burn in Chicago as the mayor has proposed an ordinance that would allow cigar shops and clubs to get a license allowing for the consumption of cannabis in their facilities. Ed Yohnka of the Illinois ACLU joins us for our monthly discussion. Your calls on these topics and more!

January 4th, 2020 - A year and a new show! This weeks guest is running for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Jacob Meister stops by the studio.

December 28, 2019 - We are pleased to welcome back longtime friend of the show, Chicago journalist and commentator Monroe Anderson. We take your calls and discuss the Impeachment hearings, Chicago news and more as we close out our last show of 2019. Thank you all for listening on the radio, streaming or downloading the podcast, and calling with your thoughts and insight, you all contributed to making 2019 a great year for Back on the Beat!