http://www.wbez.org/ Steve Edwards hosts the best political show in Chicago. en en-us Politics, Chicago style Chicago Public Media Chicago Public Media podcasts@chicagopublicmedia.org yes http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/2011-02-25/weekly-political-roundup-february-21st-%E2%80%93-february-25th-82996 This week, it’s pretty straightforward, and you probably don’t need us to tell you: the big story came early (then, repeated often) with Rahm Emanuel’s mayoral victory Tuesday. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:15:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/2011-02-25/weekly-political-roundup-february-21st-%E2%80%93-february-25th-82996 This week, it’s pretty straightforward, and you probably don’t need us to tell you: the big story came early (then, repeated often) with Rahm Emanuel’s mayoral victory Tuesday. clean http://www.wbez.org/content/best-game-town-25-rise-latino-political-power-chicago One of the many remarkable things about the 2011 race for Chicago mayor is the fact that for the first time in the city's 174 year history, there will be two Latino candidates on the ballot. Never before has that happened. Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:41:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/content/best-game-town-25-rise-latino-political-power-chicago One of the many remarkable things about the 2011 race for Chicago mayor is the fact that for the first time in the city's 174 year history, there will be two Latino candidates on the ballot. Never before has that happened. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/2011-02-18/weekly-political-roundup-february-14th-%E2%80%93-february-18th-82524 Missed anything this week in Chicago politics? We have you covered with our weekly digest of the best game in town.We’re in the final stretch to the municipal race of the century (thus far). So read up and get ready to vote on Tuesday, if you haven’t already. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:41:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/2011-02-18/weekly-political-roundup-february-14th-%E2%80%93-february-18th-82524 Missed anything this week in Chicago politics? We have you covered with our weekly digest of the best game in town.We’re in the final stretch to the municipal race of the century (thus far). So read up and get ready to vote on Tuesday, if you haven’t already. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/2011-02-11/best-game-town-24-obama-new-reagan-82202 On this week's episode of the WBEZ political podcast The Best Game in Town, historian Rick Perlstein helps us explore the comparisons between Presidents (and Illinoisans) Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan. Perlstein wrote a recent article for Newsweek on the topic. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:13:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/2011-02-11/best-game-town-24-obama-new-reagan-82202 On this week's episode of the WBEZ political podcast The Best Game in Town, historian Rick Perlstein helps us explore the comparisons between Presidents (and Illinoisans) Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan. Perlstein wrote a recent article for Newsweek on the topic. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/2011-02-11/weekly-political-roundup-february-7th-%E2%80%93-february-11th-82182 Whew. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:56:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/2011-02-11/weekly-political-roundup-february-7th-%E2%80%93-february-11th-82182 Whew. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/2011-02-04/best-game-town-23-snowball-politics-81820 On this week's episode of the WBEZ podcast The Best Game in Town, we reflect on the politics of white stuff--and, no, we're not just talking snow. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:24:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/2011-02-04/best-game-town-23-snowball-politics-81820 On this week's episode of the WBEZ podcast The Best Game in Town, we reflect on the politics of white stuff--and, no, we're not just talking snow. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/friday-political-roundup-january-24th-28th Missed anything this week in Chicago politics? We have you covered with our weekly digest of the best game in town. Rahm’s residency reignsHaven’t we used that header before? Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:16:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/friday-political-roundup-january-24th-28th Missed anything this week in Chicago politics? We have you covered with our weekly digest of the best game in town. Rahm’s residency reignsHaven’t we used that header before? clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/best-game-town-22-rahm-residency-redux Well, it's final: Rahm Emanuel is on the ballot for Chicago mayor, thanks to a decision late Thursday by the Illinois Supreme Court. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:59:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/best-game-town-22-rahm-residency-redux Well, it's final: Rahm Emanuel is on the ballot for Chicago mayor, thanks to a decision late Thursday by the Illinois Supreme Court. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/friday-political-roundup-january-17th-21st Missed anything this week in Chicago politics? We have you covered with our weekly digest of the best game in town. Mayoral meetingsThe week started out with an air of anticipation for the first mayoral debate among all four leading candidates in the race. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:45:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/friday-political-roundup-january-17th-21st Missed anything this week in Chicago politics? We have you covered with our weekly digest of the best game in town. Mayoral meetingsThe week started out with an air of anticipation for the first mayoral debate among all four leading candidates in the race. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/best-game-town-21-counting-cash In this installment of WBEZ's political podcast The Best Game in Town, we take a dive into the giant pool of money that is campaign cash: How much, where from, to whom and how to.First: a primer on new campaign finance rules in the Prairie State, with Cindi Canary of the Illinois Campaign f Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:18:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/best-game-town-21-counting-cash In this installment of WBEZ's political podcast The Best Game in Town, we take a dive into the giant pool of money that is campaign cash: How much, where from, to whom and how to.First: a primer on new campaign finance rules in the Prairie State, with Cindi Canary of the Illinois Campaign f clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/long-weekender-january-10th-17th-political-roundup Who knew Fridays could be so short? Better late than never, we’re here on a holiday with your weekly digest of the best game in town. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:06:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/long-weekender-january-10th-17th-political-roundup Who knew Fridays could be so short? Better late than never, we’re here on a holiday with your weekly digest of the best game in town. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/best-game-town-20-talking-taxes On this week's episode of the WBEZ political podcast The Best Game in town, we talk taxes, from Springfield to the race for Chicago mayor. First, Illinois Public Radio's Amanda Vinicky takes us behind the scenes as the deal went down to raise taxes in Illinois. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:13:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/best-game-town-20-talking-taxes On this week's episode of the WBEZ political podcast The Best Game in town, we talk taxes, from Springfield to the race for Chicago mayor. First, Illinois Public Radio's Amanda Vinicky takes us behind the scenes as the deal went down to raise taxes in Illinois. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/friday-political-roundup-january-3rd-7th Mayoral money, tax talk, and a new Congress commences.Missed anything this week in Chicago politics? We’re back after a holiday hiatus with your weekly digest of the best game in town. Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:05:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/friday-political-roundup-january-3rd-7th Mayoral money, tax talk, and a new Congress commences.Missed anything this week in Chicago politics? We’re back after a holiday hiatus with your weekly digest of the best game in town. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/bgit-19-bbc-examines-chicagos-culture-corruption Chicago's reputation for hardball politics and public corruption is legendary.  But who knew that reputation was global? We didn't have a clear idea of it ourselves until the BBC World Service called to ask if we'd be willing to collaborate with them on a documentary examining the history Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/bgit-19-bbc-examines-chicagos-culture-corruption Chicago's reputation for hardball politics and public corruption is legendary.  But who knew that reputation was global? We didn't have a clear idea of it ourselves until the BBC World Service called to ask if we'd be willing to collaborate with them on a documentary examining the history clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/best-game-town-18-politics-year-review This week on WBEZ's political podcast The Best Game in Town, we recap the biggest stories of the year and get the dish on the top political players of 2010 (hint: one of them is pictured above). Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:00:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/best-game-town-18-politics-year-review This week on WBEZ's political podcast The Best Game in Town, we recap the biggest stories of the year and get the dish on the top political players of 2010 (hint: one of them is pictured above). clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/best-game-town-17-forums-forums-forums-and-more-rahms-residency This week on our political podcast "The Best Game in Town," we talk with NPR's David Schaper, Democratic political strategist Kitty Kurth, and the Chicago Sun-Times' Laura Washington about mayoral forums, and the dominating political news item this week: Rahm's residency. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:08:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/best-game-town-17-forums-forums-forums-and-more-rahms-residency This week on our political podcast "The Best Game in Town," we talk with NPR's David Schaper, Democratic political strategist Kitty Kurth, and the Chicago Sun-Times' Laura Washington about mayoral forums, and the dominating political news item this week: Rahm's residency. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/friday-political-roundup-december-13-17th Rahm’s residency, Meeks on minorities, and a Ryan request Missed anything this week in Chicago politics? Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:45:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/friday-political-roundup-december-13-17th Rahm’s residency, Meeks on minorities, and a Ryan request Missed anything this week in Chicago politics? clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/best-game-town-16-rahms-residency-and-extreme-corruption This week on our political podcast The Best Game in town, Sam Hudzik takes us inside a preliminary hearing on the challenges to Rahm Emanuel's mayoral candidacy. And a visitor from abroad examines Chicago's corruption. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:25:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/best-game-town-16-rahms-residency-and-extreme-corruption This week on our political podcast The Best Game in town, Sam Hudzik takes us inside a preliminary hearing on the challenges to Rahm Emanuel's mayoral candidacy. And a visitor from abroad examines Chicago's corruption. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/friday-political-roundup-december-6-10th Debating debates, DREAM Act, and DADTMissed anything this week in Chicago-area politics? Never fear! WBEZ elections producer Kristin Moo here, and I’ve beefed up my Google Reader and perked up my ears to keep track for you. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:40:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/friday-political-roundup-december-6-10th Debating debates, DREAM Act, and DADTMissed anything this week in Chicago-area politics? Never fear! WBEZ elections producer Kristin Moo here, and I’ve beefed up my Google Reader and perked up my ears to keep track for you. clean http://www.wbez.org/content/best-game-town-14-big-issues-race-mayor In our latest installment, we turn from style and sizzle to steak and, er, turkeys. Yes, we took a big bite out of the major issues and key challenges facing the next mayor of Chicago this week - from pensions to police redeployment, from parking meters to public housing and education. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 23:16:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/content/best-game-town-14-big-issues-race-mayor In our latest installment, we turn from style and sizzle to steak and, er, turkeys. Yes, we took a big bite out of the major issues and key challenges facing the next mayor of Chicago this week - from pensions to police redeployment, from parking meters to public housing and education. clean http://www.wbez.org/story/chicago-mayor/best-game-town-13-staging-and-waging-mayoral-campaign This week on our Illinois political podcast Best Game in Town:Mayoral campaigns tout their own diversity, and what's in a petition signature? More than you might think. We find out all the tricks of the trade when it comes to bouncing candidates off the ballot. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:45:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/story/chicago-mayor/best-game-town-13-staging-and-waging-mayoral-campaign This week on our Illinois political podcast Best Game in Town:Mayoral campaigns tout their own diversity, and what's in a petition signature? More than you might think. We find out all the tricks of the trade when it comes to bouncing candidates off the ballot. clean http://www.wbez.org/story/best-game-town-12-race-chicago-mayor This week on our Illinois political podcast Best Game in Town: We talk with the Reverend Jesse Jackson about finding a consensus candidate for Chicago mayor in the African-American community, and political scientist Maria de los Angeles Torres gives us the breakdown on Latino candidates and concerns Fri, 12 Nov 2010 22:06:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/story/best-game-town-12-race-chicago-mayor This week on our Illinois political podcast Best Game in Town: We talk with the Reverend Jesse Jackson about finding a consensus candidate for Chicago mayor in the African-American community, and political scientist Maria de los Angeles Torres gives us the breakdown on Latino candidates and concerns clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/best-game-town-11-final-countdown This week on our Illinois political podcast Best Game in Town: We meet up at Gene & Georgetti for a conversation about the final stages of the campaigns for governor, senate and the Illinois house. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:46:00 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town/best-game-town-11-final-countdown This week on our Illinois political podcast Best Game in Town: We meet up at Gene & Georgetti for a conversation about the final stages of the campaigns for governor, senate and the Illinois house. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/justin-kaufmann/best-game-town-10-chris-matthews-local-congressional-races This week on Best Game in Town: MSNBC’s Chris Matthews brought his popular cable talk show Hardball to Chicago this week and host Steve Edwards caught up with him to talk about Illinois’ congressional races and a status report on President Obama. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:02:00 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/blog/justin-kaufmann/best-game-town-10-chris-matthews-local-congressional-races This week on Best Game in Town: MSNBC’s Chris Matthews brought his popular cable talk show Hardball to Chicago this week and host Steve Edwards caught up with him to talk about Illinois’ congressional races and a status report on President Obama. clean http://www.wbez.org/jkaufmann/2010/10/best-game-in-town-9-political-advertising-overload/39930 This week on the Best Game in Town: We gather three political consultants to talk about the week that was. And this week was all about ads. Dave Kohn, Jeff Leitner and Delmarie Cobb join host Steve Edwards to talk through the final weeks of the various campaigns. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:42:00 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/jkaufmann/2010/10/best-game-in-town-9-political-advertising-overload/39930 This week on the Best Game in Town: We gather three political consultants to talk about the week that was. And this week was all about ads. Dave Kohn, Jeff Leitner and Delmarie Cobb join host Steve Edwards to talk through the final weeks of the various campaigns. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town-8-presidential-stumping-attack-ad-culture-and-hope-factor This week on Best Game in Town: We're less than a month away from the state-wide election. Host Steve Edwards brings together a panel of political insiders to give us a gut-check on the status of some of the tight races, including U.S. Senate and Illinois Governor. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:34:00 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town-8-presidential-stumping-attack-ad-culture-and-hope-factor This week on Best Game in Town: We're less than a month away from the state-wide election. Host Steve Edwards brings together a panel of political insiders to give us a gut-check on the status of some of the tight races, including U.S. Senate and Illinois Governor. clean http://www.wbez.org/jkaufmann/2010/10/best-game-in-town-7-rahm-rahm-rahm/38587 This week on the Best Game in Town: We head to Chicago's Daley Plaza to talk about the resignation of White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and the rest of the week's political news with NPR's David Schaper and Crain's Chicago Business Columnist Greg Hinz. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:44:00 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/jkaufmann/2010/10/best-game-in-town-7-rahm-rahm-rahm/38587 This week on the Best Game in Town: We head to Chicago's Daley Plaza to talk about the resignation of White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and the rest of the week's political news with NPR's David Schaper and Crain's Chicago Business Columnist Greg Hinz. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town-6-daley-nixon-and-mad-dash-cash It's Friday, which means it is time for our political program, Best Game in Town. As the race for mayor becomes the race to raise dollars, a quirk in the new fundraising law may make holiday parties an expensive proposition. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:47:00 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town-6-daley-nixon-and-mad-dash-cash It's Friday, which means it is time for our political program, Best Game in Town. As the race for mayor becomes the race to raise dollars, a quirk in the new fundraising law may make holiday parties an expensive proposition. clean http://www.wbez.org/jkaufmann/2010/09/best-game-in-town-5-campaigns-conservatives-and-corned-beef/37259 This week on Best Game in Town: It is all about campaigns and corned beef. We broadcast from the legendary Manny's Deli on Chicago's near South Side. Chicago City Clerk Miguel De Valle and State Senator Ricky Hendon join Steve Edwards to discuss their candidacies for Chicago mayor. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:32:00 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/jkaufmann/2010/09/best-game-in-town-5-campaigns-conservatives-and-corned-beef/37259 This week on Best Game in Town: It is all about campaigns and corned beef. We broadcast from the legendary Manny's Deli on Chicago's near South Side. Chicago City Clerk Miguel De Valle and State Senator Ricky Hendon join Steve Edwards to discuss their candidacies for Chicago mayor. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town-4-shot-heard-round-wards Here is our weekly podcast "Best Game in Town." This round-up of the week in Illinois politics airs every Friday on WBEZ. No offense to the Bears' home opener, but the best game in town this week is at City Hall. Daley is out, a million people want in. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town-4-shot-heard-round-wards Here is our weekly podcast "Best Game in Town." This round-up of the week in Illinois politics airs every Friday on WBEZ. No offense to the Bears' home opener, but the best game in town this week is at City Hall. Daley is out, a million people want in. clean http://www.wbez.org/jkaufmann/2010/09/best-game-in-town-3-the-billy-goat-tavern/36223 The third episode of our political podcast is ready for your consumption. Each week, we wrap up the political news of the week with reporters, analysts, pundits and political junkies. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:25:00 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/jkaufmann/2010/09/best-game-in-town-3-the-billy-goat-tavern/36223 The third episode of our political podcast is ready for your consumption. Each week, we wrap up the political news of the week with reporters, analysts, pundits and political junkies. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town-2-lundys-luncheon  Every Friday, we produce a political segment called "The Best Game in Town." This week, we take a trip over to the famed Chicago steakhouse Gene & Georgetti for a political luncheon with 40+ political analysts, pundits, reporters and politicians. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:39:00 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town-2-lundys-luncheon  Every Friday, we produce a political segment called "The Best Game in Town." This week, we take a trip over to the famed Chicago steakhouse Gene & Georgetti for a political luncheon with 40+ political analysts, pundits, reporters and politicians. clean http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town-1-illinois-state-fair We are launching a new segment today called "Best Game in Town." It's a segment covering the 2010 election and will be aired on WBEZ every Friday. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:25:00 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/blog/best-game-town-1-illinois-state-fair We are launching a new segment today called "Best Game in Town." It's a segment covering the 2010 election and will be aired on WBEZ every Friday. clean