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The first Mayor Daley, Richard J. Daley, died 47 years ago on December 20th. Bill Cameron went into his archives to find the best audio of one of the most powerful political figures in the 20th century from Bill's time covering Daley. Hear his funniest, angriest and most memorable lines and rants.

Ed Burke was an alderman when Daley was mayor and his corruption trial wrapped up this week. The round-table with Ray Long, Greg Hinz, Heather Cherone and Dave Stewart discussed the trial. Was it a good move for the defense to call government mole, Danny Solis? What are the chances of a hung jury?

The first Mayor Daley, Richard J. Daley, died 47 years ago on December 20th. Bill Cameron went into his archives to find the best audio of one of the most powerful political figures in the 20th century from Bill's time covering Daley. Hear his funniest, angriest and most memorable lines and rants.
Ed Burke was an alderman when Daley was mayor and his corruption trial wrapped up this week. The round-table with Ray Long, Greg Hinz, Heather Cherone and Dave Stewart discussed the trial. Was it a good move for the defense to call government mole, Danny Solis? What are the chances of a hung jury?

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 (12-17-2023) - Mayor Richard J. Daley, On the Record

This week, Bill is joined by Pat Brady, a moderate Republican who used to be the Chairman of the Illinois GOP. They preview the Republican National Convention which begins Monday. Brady discusses why Trump is so popular right now, and why Joe Biden is the opposite. Is it time Biden steps out of the race? Brady also correctly predicted that Kathy Salvi would become the new chair of the Illinois Republican Party. The vote on that happened on Friday. Also, why aren't Illinois Republicans talking about property taxes?

The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Dave Stewart and Heather Cherone talked about three Illinois Democrat politicians calling on Joe Biden to step aside as the presidential candidate. They talk Donald Trump's popularity in the Republican Party. Is the media doing a bad job of focusing on Biden's mental acuity and not Trump's? They are almost the same age. If Biden, steps down, what are the chances J.B. Pritzker becomes the nominee? Ed Burke will not appeal his corruption conviction and Mike Madigan won't ask for a delay in his corruption trial.

And finally, Governor Pritzker gets emotional talking about changing healthcare laws in Illinois

This week, Bill is joined by Pat Brady, a moderate Republican who used to be the Chairman of the Illinois GOP. They preview the Republican National Convention which begins Monday. Brady discusses why Trump is so popular right now, and why Joe Biden is the opposite. Is it time Biden steps out of the race? Brady also correctly predicted that Kathy Salvi would become the new chair of the Illinois Republican Party. The vote on that happened on Friday. Also, why aren't Illinois Republicans talking about property taxes?
The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Dave Stewart and Heather Cherone talked about three Illinois Democrat politicians calling on Joe Biden to step aside as the presidential candidate. They talk Donald Trump's popularity in the Republican Party. Is the media doing a bad job of focusing on Biden's mental acuity and not Trump's? They are almost the same age. If Biden, steps down, what are the chances J.B. Pritzker becomes the nominee? Ed Burke will not appeal his corruption conviction and Mike Madigan won't ask for a delay in his corruption trial.
And finally, Governor Pritzker gets emotional talking about changing healthcare laws in Illinois

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (07-14-2024) - Pat Brady

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 (12-17-2023) - Mayor Richard J. Daley, On the Record

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