Sean Spicer is out in the Trump Administration. Is Reince next? Danny Ecker, Roger Stone and Mike Emanuel on all things political in Chicago and Washington DC. Plus, what do you do if you see a dog in a car on a hot day?
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Big John & Ramblin’ Ray 60: “The Democrats Are Better Athletes”
The Democrats won the Congressional baseball game. Bill Cosby’s trial might get ruled a mistrial. Plus, politicians know how to swear.
Big John & Ramblin’ Ray 60: “Should He Tapes Over The Tapes?”
Donald Trump talks to the press about the James Comey hearing. Remembering Oreo. Plus, should prisoners be treated to strippers?
Big John & Ray 60: “President Trump’s No Holts Barred Interview”
Donald Trump gives an interview to NBC about his decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. GOP operative Roger Stone wants to be called to Capitol Hill to testify on his ties to Russia. Plus, a radio station owner in Arizona was been running a particularly edgy PSA.
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn thinks the White Sox are in position to make a comeback in the standings
Former Illinois Governor and White Sox superfan Pat Quinn joins the show to talk about the White Sox recent skid and why he thinks the Sox can make a comeback in the standings. “We just got to hang in there,” Quinn said. “Obviously, the Minors…you’re watching all these new, young guys doing well down there. Maybe they’ll be coming up after the All-Star Break.”
Robert Costa of the Washington Post breaks down President Trump’s relationship with the Press
Robert Costa of the Washington Post joins the show to talk about President Trump’s use of Twitter to belittle the Press. “This is behavior that we’ve come to expect from President Trump,” Costa said. “He has a confrontational style with the national press corp.”
President Trump adviser Roger Stone is ready to testify on Capitol Hill
President Trump adviser Roger Stone joins the show to talk about the possibility of testifying on Capitol Hill over connections to Russia. “I am anxious to testify.” Stone said. “I am jones-ing to testify to because, if I am allowed to testify in public, I will put the lie to this total Russian collusion nonsense.”
Bill Cameron talks about the Illinois budget stalemate and funding for Chicago Public Schools.
Bill Cameron joins the show to talk about funding for the Chicago Public Schools and if Mayor Emanuel plans to ask Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan about a compromise with Governor Bruce Rauner. “Nobody tells the Speaker what to do. Are you kidding?,” Cameron said. “He’s been in control so long and his loyal followers in the House back him up so much because he funds many of their campaigns that you don’t tell Mike Madigan what to do.”
Leland Vittert from FOXNews previews the President’s trip to the Middle East from Israel
Leland Vittert of FOXNews joins the show from Israel to talk about the visit President Trump is planning to take to the Middle East and how he may try to make progress on peace between Israelis and the Palestinians. “The President has said this is the ultimate deal in the world to make,” Vittert said. “It’s been extraordinarily elusive to every President who’s ever made a real run at it. A lot of people would tell you that it’s not the Israelis that’s the issue.”
Big John & Ray 60: “Healthcare For All”
The GOP-backed healthcare passes the House of Representatives and is on to the Senate. U.S. Reps Peter Roskam and Mike Quigley talk about the bill. Plus, today’s version of a corporate error in judgment.
Big John & Ray 60 “Pre-existing Conditions”
Alderman Ray Lopez talks about the importance of giving police better weapons. Former U.S. Attorney Matthew Whitaker breaks down the James Comey’s hearing. Plus, salacious details of a young Barack Obama.
Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens on why Rosemont is a great vacation spot
Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens joins the show to talk about Rosemont’s selection as one of the top vacation places in the United States and reminds everyone that Rosemont got a higher ranking than Schaumburg. “People like coming here for the entartainment,” Stephens said.
CNBC’s Larry Kudlow breaks down the new healthcare bill
CNBC contributor Larry Kudlow joins the show to talk about today’s deliberations over the new healthcare bill. “You have to separate the healthy from the sick,” Kudlow said. “The government, I think, has a responsibility to take care of the sick.”
“In a private exchange situation, just let the government finance the insurance for the so-called pre-existing people,” Kudlow said. “It’s simple.”
Earl the Mailman delivers HOT TAKES on the Chicago Bulls
Earl the Mailman joins the show to sound off some thoughts on Bulls’ head coach Fred Hoiberg and superstar Jimmy Butler. “Are they going to go get washed up guys like Dwyane Wade, who’s just old and slow?” Earl said.
Earl also isn’t sure that Jimmy Butler wants to stay in Chicago. “He doesn’t know what they want to do,” he said. “But he knows what he wants to do. He kinds of wants to stay but I think he wants to go and play for a winner.”
Alderman Ray Lopez wants to arm the Chicago police officers with higher powered weapons
15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez joins the show to talk to his desire to give CPD officers higher powered rifles in response to the ambush shooting of police officers earlier this week. “I think this was absolutely shocking to me.” Lopez said. “I could barely contain the rage and frustration I felt that night when I was before the press.”
“Unfortunately, we see these weapons used by gang members in our community and against our community,” Lopez continued. “But the fact that they specifically turned their weapons, targeting these officers while they were doing their jobs.”
Naperville resident Leona Di Amore helped after a stabbing at the University of Texas
Leona Di Amore was at University of Texas when a stabbing happened at the University of Texas earlier this week and joins the show to talk about what drove her to jump into action as the events unfolded.
“First and foremost, my intuition that something was really not right,” Di Amore said. “Secondly, I think it’s a miracle. It’s a miracle that I decided to run out of a building and run to the opposite direction into a parking lot where there was this kid (who had been injured in the attack).”
Former U.S. Attorney Matthew Whitaker breaks down James Comey’s Senate Hearing.
Former U.S. Attorney Matthew Whitaker joins the show to talk about FBI Director James Comey’s appearance in front of Congress yesterday. “This is a very fascinating moment in history,” Whitaker opined. “Jim Comey demonstrated again the sort of type of public servant he is. He’s unaffected by partisan politics.”
“If we lived in Hillary Clinton’s world, the Atlanta Falcons would also be Super bowl Champions.” Whitaker suggested. “Hillary Clinton clearly is bitter about the results and the Trump Presidency. And probably can’t look in the mirror and have an honest conversation with herself.”
Whitaker is also the Executive Director of The Foundation for Accountability & Civic Trust.
Politico Chief Economic Correspondent Ben White breaks down the new tax bill
Politico Chief Economic Correspondent Ben White joins the show to talk about the new tax bill.
Riverside-Brookfield teacher Jill Musil talks about the school’s decision not to renew her contract
Jill Musil is a teacher at Riverside-Brookfield High School and will not have her contract renewed after she encouraged her students to speak up after racist graffiti was found at the school.
NOW: students stage sit-in for 2 hours at Brookfield Riverside H.S to protest termination of teacher Jill Musil. More at 6 @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/VRbquy0RtA
— Sandra Torres CBS 2 (@SandraTorresL) March 15, 2017
John & Ray in 60 – 12-23-16
The Vernon Hills choir sings some songs for John and Ray. James Rosen from FOXNews talks about Trump’s Twitter activity. Another episode of what not to do on social media. Plus, Eli Lake from Bloomberg talks about Russian hacking.
