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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 13th, 2018 - Longtime friend of the show and Cook County Clerk, David Orr joins Dick in studio to talk about the upcoming mayoral race and more. Its always a great show with the listeners joining in on the discussion. Listen to Back on the Beat live every Saturday from 1-4pm on WCPT 820 and streaming worldwide at wcpt820.com

"Back On The Beat" Podcast Archives
October 6, 2018 - State Rep Lou Lang joins us this week to discuss the Gubernatorial race, the Democratic Party in Illinois, and his bill for a graduated income tax and the burden that the Illinois Constitution currently places on the middle class. Your calls with Dick and Lou and much more.

September 29, 2018 - he national issue of the Brett Kavanaugh hearings is at the forefront of the discussion this week. The listeners were a huge part of this weeks show, contributing their opinions on the many issues surrounding the history of and possible appointment as Supreme Court Justice.

September 22, 2018 - Community activist and organizer and Mayoral hopeful, Ja'Mal Green is welcomed to the WCPT studios to talk about the city, what it will take to get on the ballot, why he's getting in the race, his policy positions and more. As always, your participation really makes the show possible!

September 15, 2018 - Much to discuss on this weeks show, and plenty of time for calls on this weeks show. Our guest, Ja'Mal Green was scheduled for this week but was unable make the program. We hope to have him rescheduled for next Saturday.

September 8, 2018 - Dick welcomes to this weeks show: Cook County Circuit Court Clerk, and Mayoral candidate Dorothy Brown to the show. After the announcement that Mayor Emmanuel won't seek re-election, there are a number of Chicagoans eager to fill the opening position. We learn about Dorothy's background, policy positions and take your calls.

September 1, 2018 - Dick welcomes Troy LaRaviere, Head of the Chicago Principals Association and Candidate for Mayor of the city of Chicago Back on the Beat. Much to talk about on this weeks show, including: petition season, inspiring volunteers to engage in the process, the policies Troy supports, the problems of political corruption and more.

August 25, 2018 - Chicago Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas returns to the show, and Dick takes your calls. Listen live every Saturday from 1-4pm on WCPT 820.

August 18, 2018 - Ed Yonka, Director of Communications and Public Policy at the ACLU, joins Dick in studio. Your calls and more on this weeks show!

August 11, 2018 - The investigation into President Trumps links with Russia has been a hot topic this week, so of course Doogie covers that and more in the first hour. In the second hour, Fmr. Superintendent of the CPD and current Chicago Mayoral Candidate, Garry McCarthy joins Dick in studio to talk about the city his experience and the upcoming race.

August 4, 2018 - Reminding us all why radio is theater of the mind, Doogie is joined in studio this week by the SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players! Its another great show you will not want to miss. Catch Back on the Beat every Saturday from 1-4pm on-air and online on WCPT 820.

July 28, 2018 - Another great show for the archives! This week Dick welcomed Fred Tsao, Senior Policy Council for the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. Todays discussion focuses around the hot topics of immigration, family detention, and inform the audience of the situations many immigrants are experiencing right now in America and at the border.

July 21, 2018 - Dick was joined in studio by Chicago Mayoral Candidate/Fmr. Superintendent of the CPD, Garry McCarthy on the show about the issues facing the city and the 2019 election. Dick takes your calls and more.

July 14, 2018 - Another great show in the books, Representative Sara Feigenholtz (D-IL 12th District) joined Dick in the first hour, your calls and more on this weeks show.

July 7, 2018 - Representative Mike Quigley, (D) for IL-5th District joins Dick Kay in studio to talk national and local news, and WCPT's Antonio Correa drops in Live from the Chicago Strong Youth March to shut down the Dan Ryan. All that, your calls and more on this weeks podcast of Back on the Beat Radio!

June 30, 2018 - Chicago Mayoral Candidate, Lori Lightfoot, joins Dick in studio to talk about the kind of leadership she believes that the city of Chicago needs.