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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.

July 19, 2014 - Dick talks with George Goehl, Executive Director of the National Peoples Action Campaign about his organization's latest efforts for national political, ethical and financial reforms.

"Back On The Beat" Podcast Archives

July 12, 2014 - Dick discusses the issues surrounding the recent 2nd Amendement ruling by the Supreme Court and gun violence in Chicago with Michael Waldman, President of the Brenan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law.

July 5, 2014 - Dick celebrates the 4th of July holiday week-end and chats with Cook County Clerk David Orr about the impacts of the changes in Illinois voting laws. Dick also discusses the Supreme Court rulings on the Voting Rights Act and Hobby Lobby.

June 28, 2014 - Dick discusses the trend of utility rate scams, slams and possible investigations of alternative suppliers by the Illinois Commerce Commission with Jim Chilsen, Communications Director for the Citizens Utility Board.

June 21, 2014 - Dick hosts a "free-range" discussion of our national and local issues with WCPT listeners.

June 14, 2014 - Dick discusses a number of relevant topics including Iraq and gun violence with Illinois 2nd District Congresswoman Robin Kelly.

June 7, 2014 - Dick talks with Jim Ruddle, former NBC anchor and author about his new novel "My Name is Luke". Dick also talks with Michael Perry Ladin, Rhonda Bogardus and Dr. Robert Brannigan about prostate cancer and the 11th annual "Havanah Daydreaming", a fundraiser for prostate cancer research.

May 31, 2014 - Dick has an in-depth discussion with Julie Woestehoff, Executive Director of P.U.R.E. Chicago about the issues surrounding Charter Schools in Illinois and updates on the Charter Schools Bill.

May 24, 2014 - Dick celebrates Memorial Day 2014 and talks with Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon about her efforts in reforming Military Education in Illinois. Dick also talks about the Illinois economy and tax reforms with Allen Wesolowski of ONE Nothside and Toby Chow of The People's Lobby.

May 17, 2014 - Dick hosts a lively show and discusses utility rate increases and scams with Jim Chilsen, Communications Director for the Citizens Utility Board. Dick also discusses food insecurity, or hunger with Jim Conwell, Communications Director for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

May 10, 2014 - Dick discusses the issues surrounding Public Education and the Chicago Public Schools with Julie Woestehoff, Executive Director of PURE (Parents United for Responsible Education).