Sunday, August 11th is the 14th anniversary of the death of former Chicago Congressman Dan Rostenkowski.  Bill Cameron recalls his time covering Danny with his archive audio from this era in "Chicago Machine" politics.

The second half of this episode has the full Reporter Round Table with Greg Hinz, Ray Long, Dave Stewart and Heather Cherone discussing the news of the week in politics.

Sunday, August 11th is the 14th anniversary of the death of former Chicago Congressman Dan Rostenkowski.  Bill Cameron recalls his time covering Danny with his archive audio from this era in "Chicago Machine" politics.
The second half of this episode has the full Reporter Round Table with Greg Hinz, Ray Long, Dave Stewart and Heather Cherone discussing the news of the week in politics.

Legendary Chicago political reporter Bill Cameron is the producer and host of “Take 1 with Bill Cameron” a weekly interview program and podcast. Cameron retired from full-time reporting in August 2021 after more than a half century of covering Chicago politics. 
“Take 1 with Bill Cameron” will present unedited interviews with Chicago newsmakers and discussions about breaking local news. 

Legendary Chicago political reporter Bill Cameron is the producer and host of “Take 1 with Bill Cameron” a weekly interview program and podcast. Cameron retired from full-time reporting in August 2021 after more than a half century of covering Chicago politics.  “Take 1 with Bill Cameron” will present unedited interviews with Chicago newsmakers and discussions about breaking local news.

Take 1 with Bill Cameron

Legendary Chicago political reporter Bill Cameron is the producer and host of &ldquo;Take 1 with Bill Cameron&rdquo;&nbsp;a weekly interview program and podcast. Cameron retired from full-time reporting in August 2021 after more than a half century of covering Chicago politics.&nbsp; &ldquo;Take 1 with Bill Cameron&rdquo;&nbsp;will present unedited interviews with Chicago newsmakers and discussions about breaking local news.&nbsp;

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (08-10-2024) - Remembering Dan Rostenkowski

marker 1

marker 2

Forrest Claypool joins Bill Cameron to discuss his new book, The Daley Show: Inside the Transformative Reign of Chicago's Richard M. Daley.  They discuss several notable events that occurred during the mayoral era of Richard M. Daley.  The Reporter Round Table with Greg Hinz, Ray Long, Dave Stewart and Heather Cherone discussing the news of the week in politics, including Chicago Mayor Johnsons comments about the city's budget deficit.  Can the mayor keep his promise that he won't raise taxes?  Ray updates us on events in the Mike Madigan pre-trial proceedings.  The panelists have some solutions to fight political corruption in Illinois.

Forrest Claypool joins Bill Cameron to discuss his new book, The Daley Show: Inside the Transformative Reign of Chicago's Richard M. Daley.  They discuss several notable events that occurred during the mayoral era of Richard M. Daley.  The Reporter Round Table with Greg Hinz, Ray Long, Dave Stewart and Heather Cherone discussing the news of the week in politics, including Chicago Mayor Johnsons comments about the city's budget deficit.  Can the mayor keep his promise that he won't raise taxes?  Ray updates us on events in the Mike Madigan pre-trial proceedings.  The panelists have some solutions to fight political corruption in Illinois.

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (09-01-2024) -Forrest Claypool, Author - The Daley Show

This week, Bill recaps the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. WLS reporters Scott Childers and Jonathan Bregman covered the DNC and gave their thoughts on the 4 days. From breakfast with the Illinois delegates to the speeches made at the United Center to the protests outside the UC. 

The reporter roundtable with Dave Stewart, Ray Long and Heather Cherone broke down more of the DNC. Was this a good week for Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson? Did the police do a good job at handling protestors? What are the chances that Kamala Harris beats Donald Trump in the election now?

And finally hear J.B. Prtizker go after a fellow "billionaire" in Donald Trump when he was on stage at the United Center

This week, Bill recaps the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. WLS reporters Scott Childers and Jonathan Bregman covered the DNC and gave their thoughts on the 4 days. From breakfast with the Illinois delegates to the speeches made at the United Center to the protests outside the UC. 
The reporter roundtable with Dave Stewart, Ray Long and Heather Cherone broke down more of the DNC. Was this a good week for Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson? Did the police do a good job at handling protestors? What are the chances that Kamala Harris beats Donald Trump in the election now?
And finally hear J.B. Prtizker go after a fellow "billionaire" in Donald Trump when he was on stage at the United Center

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (08-25-2024) - DNC Chicago Recap

Senator Dick Durbin joins Bill Cameron just before the 2024 Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago.  Safety and violence are discussed along with the future possibility of full democratic control of Congress and the White House.  The Round Table with Ray Long, Heather Cherone and David Stewart pickup on the convention conversation reflecting on the two previous events held in the city of Chicago and what happened there.  Bill closes his convention preview with words from Chicago's Police Superintendent, Larry Snelling who addressed the City Club of Chicago this week on how police will handle DNC protesters.

Senator Dick Durbin joins Bill Cameron just before the 2024 Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago.  Safety and violence are discussed along with the future possibility of full democratic control of Congress and the White House.  The Round Table with Ray Long, Heather Cherone and David Stewart pickup on the convention conversation reflecting on the two previous events held in the city of Chicago and what happened there.  Bill closes his convention preview with words from Chicago's Police Superintendent, Larry Snelling who addressed the City Club of Chicago this week on how police will handle DNC protesters.

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (08-10-2024) - Remembering Dan Rostenkowski

In 1 playlist(s)

Take 1 with Bill Cameron

Follow podcast

Recent clips