Join WLS-AM 890 for Take 1 with Bill Cameron. This week was the anniversary of the death of former Chicago Congressman Dan Rostenkowski and Bill reminisced about his time as a politician in the "Chicago Machine"

You'll hear the Reporter Round Table with Greg Hinz, Ray Long and Heather Cherone.

And historian David McCullough died this past week. Bill played a little uplifting snippet from him.

Podcast available now! Listen live Sunday at 5pm on WLS-AM 890.

Join WLS-AM 890 for Take 1 with Bill Cameron. This week was the anniversary of the death of former Chicago Congressman Dan Rostenkowski and Bill reminisced about his time as a politician in the "Chicago Machine"
You'll hear the Reporter Round Table with Greg Hinz, Ray Long and Heather Cherone.
And historian David McCullough died this past week. Bill played a little uplifting snippet from him.
Podcast available now! Listen live Sunday at 5pm on WLS-AM 890.

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 &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;

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Take 1 with Bill Cameron (08-14-2022) - Reminiscing about Dan Rostenkowski

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This week, Bill is joined by Arne Duncan who is the former CEO of Chicago Public Schools and the United States Secretary of Education in the Obama Administration. Duncan is also the founder and leader of the anti-violence organization, Chicago CRED. He and Bill talk about the problems of violence on the south and west sides and why it keeps continuing even though, with the help of Chicago CRED, is getting better. They also got into politics and Joe Biden's performance at the debate with Donald Trump. Does Duncan think Biden is the best candidate for the Democrats?

The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart and Ray Long talked about Joe Biden's poor showing at the presidential debate. Can he recover? Ed Burke was sentenced to 2 years in prison and a $2 million fine and the roundtable thought he got off lightly. And the Supreme Court made a ruling that will seemingly make it easier for politicians to be corrupt.

Finally, hear from Alderman Brendan Reilly Chicago's "zero based budgeting"/

This week, Bill is joined by Arne Duncan who is the former CEO of Chicago Public Schools and the United States Secretary of Education in the Obama Administration. Duncan is also the founder and leader of the anti-violence organization, Chicago CRED. He and Bill talk about the problems of violence on the south and west sides and why it keeps continuing even though, with the help of Chicago CRED, is getting better. They also got into politics and Joe Biden's performance at the debate with Donald Trump. Does Duncan think Biden is the best candidate for the Democrats?
The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart and Ray Long talked about Joe Biden's poor showing at the presidential debate. Can he recover? Ed Burke was sentenced to 2 years in prison and a $2 million fine and the roundtable thought he got off lightly. And the Supreme Court made a ruling that will seemingly make it easier for politicians to be corrupt.
Finally, hear from Alderman Brendan Reilly Chicago's "zero based budgeting"/

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (06-30-2024) - Arne Duncan

This week, Bill wonders again why Chicago and Illinois politicians are so corrupt as Ed Burke will be sentenced on Monday. Hear Bill play some of the best explanations as to why politicians are always stealing.

The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart and Ray Long talked about how long they expect Ed Burke to be in prison. What does this mean for Mike Madigan's trial? And the leader of the Illinois Republican Party will be stepping down.

Finally, hear Missouri Senator Josh Hawley going after the CEO of Boeing Dave Calhoun about all of Boeing's issues with plane safety and the accusations that Boeing retaliates against whistleblowers.

This week, Bill wonders again why Chicago and Illinois politicians are so corrupt as Ed Burke will be sentenced on Monday. Hear Bill play some of the best explanations as to why politicians are always stealing.
The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart and Ray Long talked about how long they expect Ed Burke to be in prison. What does this mean for Mike Madigan's trial? And the leader of the Illinois Republican Party will be stepping down.
Finally, hear Missouri Senator Josh Hawley going after the CEO of Boeing Dave Calhoun about all of Boeing's issues with plane safety and the accusations that Boeing retaliates against whistleblowers.

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (06-23-2024) - Why Do They Keep Stealing?

This week, Bill talks with author and journalist Steven Brill whose new book, "The Death of Truth: How Social Media and the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen and Demagogues the Weapons They Needed to Destroy Trust and Polarize the World--And What We Can Do" was just released. They discuss how hard it is to find the truth in news stories and what we can do to fight disinformation. 

The reporter roundtable with Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart, Ray Long and Greg Hinz talk about the argument between a couple of Chicago aldermen over ShotSpotter. Also, Mayor Johnson made some comments that makes it seem like Bally's Casino deal may be in jeopardy. 

And finally, hear from Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren. How is he feeling about the Illinois Statehouse not taking up a vote on public funding for a new domed stadium on the lakefront before their summer break?

This week, Bill talks with author and journalist Steven Brill whose new book, "The Death of Truth: How Social Media and the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen and Demagogues the Weapons They Needed to Destroy Trust and Polarize the World--And What We Can Do" was just released. They discuss how hard it is to find the truth in news stories and what we can do to fight disinformation. 
The reporter roundtable with Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart, Ray Long and Greg Hinz talk about the argument between a couple of Chicago aldermen over ShotSpotter. Also, Mayor Johnson made some comments that makes it seem like Bally's Casino deal may be in jeopardy. 
And finally, hear from Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren. How is he feeling about the Illinois Statehouse not taking up a vote on public funding for a new domed stadium on the lakefront before their summer break?

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