Governor Bruce Rauner and JB Pritzker waste no time starting their race for Governor a day after the primaries end. The first banned prom dress story of the Spring season. Plus, computer viruses are down in Catholic cities…John and Ray wonder why.
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Big John & Ramblin’ Ray in 60 : “John’s Not Afraid”
John is not afraid of the North Koreans. Matt Lauer is fired after an allegation of sexual misconduct. Plus, you’re arresting me for what?
Big John & Ramblin’ Ray 60: “Tough Battle For Senator McCain”
John McCain has a brain tumor. If you want fly, control your kids. Plus, today’s edition of “Do You Know Who I Am?”
Big John & Ramblin’ Ray 60: “Remix To Abduction”
One of R. Kelly’s female companions says she is not being held captive. Governor Rauner’s new “body man” is already out of a job after a few hours. Plus, lasers, mosquitoes and cell phones… Oh my.
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.
Charles Thomas talks about the future of state of Illinois as the race for Governor starts; Uber and Lyft do battle with cabs – 3/27/17 (Hour 2)
Former ABC7 Political Reporter Charles Thomas joins the show to talk about the race for the Governor’s office. Uber and Lyft continue their battle with cabs.
