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Two Guys on Politics Podcast

Two Guys on Politics Podcast

By Ray Hanania & Bill Lipinski

Offering weekly Reagan Democrat and Senior perspectives and discussions Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward, and in Congress from 1983-2005. Bill writes the “Right from the Center” Op-Ed column at SuburbanChicagoland.com. Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream Op-Ed columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group & Middle East columns at ArabNews.com. Subscribe to Ray's free column on Senior Concerns at SuburbanChicagoland.com For more info visit TwoGuysonPolitics.com
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09-02-21 Two Guys on Politics: Afghanistan Update; Reagan, Contras & the Orange Line

Two Guys on Politics PodcastSep 02, 2021

00:00
34:19
US-Russian prisoner swap for Brittney Griner that left two Americans in Russian prisons, and the Democrat Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema who became Independent S2 E46, 12-13-22 Tuesday

US-Russian prisoner swap for Brittney Griner that left two Americans in Russian prisons, and the Democrat Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema who became Independent S2 E46, 12-13-22 Tuesday

Two Guys on Politics: discuss the US-Russian prisoner swap for Brittney Griner that left two Americans in Russian prisons, and the Democrat Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema who became Independent

S2 E46, 12-13-22 Tuesday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressmen Bill Lipinski and Dan Lipinski, business analyst Brian Broeking and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania will discuss the prisoner exchange between Russia and the US and the controversy of criticism that Brittney Griner should not have been the priority over American prisoners Paul Whelan and Marc Fogel, and they'll discuss and the Democrat Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema who became Independent

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midwest.

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com

Dan Lipinski served in Congress from 2005 until 2020. His website is DanLipinski.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group go to www.Hanania.com; and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Brian Broeking is a young entrepreneur with experience and background in finance, and business strategies.

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.comOur Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysOnPolitics
Dec 14, 202233:56
Protests in China and Iran and what the US can do to press for freedoms and democracy S2 E45, 11-29-22

Protests in China and Iran and what the US can do to press for freedoms and democracy S2 E45, 11-29-22

Two Guys on Politics: discuss the protests in China and Iran and what the US can do to press for freedoms and democracy. Also they discuss the passing of Tim Degnan

S2 E45, 11-29-22 Tuesday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressmen Bill Lipinski and Dan Lipinski, business analyst Brian Broeking and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania will discuss the protests in China and Iran and what the US can do to press for freedoms and democracy.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midwest.

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com

Dan Lipinski served in Congress from 2005 until 2020. His website is DanLipinski.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group go to www.Hanania.com; and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Brian Broeking is a young entrepreneur with experience and background in finance, and business strategies.

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.comOur Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysOnPolitics

View the Facebook Video Stream

https://fb.watch/h6b7awL6fS/

Download the Audio Podcast

Watch Youtube Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-caYvQn7TLk

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Nov 30, 202235:04
FTX Bitcoin collapse, Chicago Elections and who will be the GOP candidate for President, with tributes to JFK and Tim Degnan S2 E44, 11-22-22 Tuesday

FTX Bitcoin collapse, Chicago Elections and who will be the GOP candidate for President, with tributes to JFK and Tim Degnan S2 E44, 11-22-22 Tuesday

Two Guys on Politics: discuss the FTX Bitcoin collapse, Chicago Elections and who will be the GOP candidate for President, with tributes to JFK and Tim Degnan

S2 E44, 11-22-22 Tuesday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski, Brian Broeking and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania will discuss FTX Bitcoin collapse, Chicago Elections and who will be the GOP candidate for President.

Topics include a discussion about the collapse of FTX Bitcoin, comparisons to Bernie Madoff and the impact the collapse of the $4 billion FTX fund will have on the challenges of making bitcoin cyber currency mainstream.

(29 MINUTE MARK)

Also discussed is the upcoming Chicago Mayor to unseat failed Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Praise for Ald. Raymond Lopez for putting Chicago first above his own self-interests, to make Chicago a better city, compared to Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia who has entered the race in what critics believe is a self-promotion opportunity to help himself rather than the city. With Lopez leaving the race, some of the leading candidates include Dr. Willie Wilson and Paul Vallas. Wilson has the money but needs a stronger campaign team focus, while Vallas has the brains and ideas but lacks the campaign skills to move voter.

(42 MINUTE MARK)

Remembering the JFK assassination and the memories of that traumatic, 59 years ago today.

(45 MINUTE MARK)

And there is a discussion about who will run for President on the Republican side. Will there be a substantive challenge to former President Donald Trump. Mike Pence, the former Vice President, is a weak contender. And what about the Democratic side, who will win.

(52 MINUTE MARK)

The discuss turns briefly to the Ukraine War and the errant missile that struck Poland with all agreeing that regardless of where the missile came from, Russia and Vladimir Putin are responsible for all the death and destruction.

(101:50 MINUTE MARK)

The show ends with a tribute to Tim Degnan, the former Chicago Streets and Sanitation commissioner who rose to be one of former Richard M. Daley's most trusted and brilliant advisors. Degnan passed away this week.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midwest.

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group go to www.Hanania.com; and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Brian Broeking is a young entrepreneur with experience and background in finance, and business strategies.

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.comOur Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysOnPolitics

Download the Audio Podcast

Watch Youtube Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTFphitfWoU

Nov 23, 202201:04:14
Guest John Kass on election aftermath, upcoming Presidential race and Chicago elections 11-17-22

Guest John Kass on election aftermath, upcoming Presidential race and Chicago elections 11-17-22

Guest John Kass on election aftermath, upcoming Presidential race and Chicago elections

Two Guys on Politics: discuss the aftermath of the November 8 General Elections, candidates in the 2024 presidential election, and well look at the race for Chicago mayor with special guest John Kass

S2 E44, 11-17-22 Thursday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, former congressman Dan Lipinski join special guest John Kass to discuss the aftermath of the November 8 General Elections, candidates in the 2024 presidential election, and well look at the race for Chicago mayor.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midwest.

Dan Lipinski served as Congressman eight terms as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 3rd congressional district from 2005 to 2021 For more information on Dan Lipinski's writings visit DanLipinski.com

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group go to www.Hanania.com; and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Guest John Kass was the former columnist for the Chicago Tribune, and left to launch his own popular news site JohnKassNews.com where he writes his regular columns on political and slice of life topics.

Brian Broeking is a young entrepreneur with experience and background in finance, and business strategies.

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.comOur Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysOnPolitics

Watch this episode on Facebook by clicking this link:

https://fb.watch/gSmZEFqy-L/

Download the Audio Podcast

Watch Youtube Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buAZc6chsXI

Nov 17, 202234:29
November 8 General Election and the deflation of Republican election expectations, President Trump's weakened influence and what comes next for America S2 E43, 11-09-22

November 8 General Election and the deflation of Republican election expectations, President Trump's weakened influence and what comes next for America S2 E43, 11-09-22

Two Guys on Politics: discuss the results of the November 8 General Election and the deflation of Republican election expectations, President Trump's weakened influence and what comes next for America

S2 E43, 11-09-22 Tuesday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, and guest former congressman Dan Lipinski discuss the November 8 General Elections, and how to curb the extremist voices on both sides, Democrats and Republicans.

Former Congressmen Bill Lipinski and Dan Lipinski and columnist and former City Hall reporter Ray Hanania the results of the November 8 General Election and the deflation of Republican election expectations, President Trump's weakened influence and what comes next for America

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midwest.

Click here to read Dan Lipinski's Chicago Tribune column

For more information on Dan Lipinski's writings visit DanLipinski.com

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group go to www.Hanania.com; and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Guest Dan Lipinski served in Congress from 2005 until 2021.

Brian Broeking is a young entrepreneur with experience and background in finance, and business strategies.

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.comOur Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysOnPolitics
Nov 10, 202246:05
Former congressmen discuss how to overcome extremist voices on both sides and bring the country together S2 E42, 11-01-22

Former congressmen discuss how to overcome extremist voices on both sides and bring the country together S2 E42, 11-01-22

Former congressmen discuss how to overcome extremist voices on both sides and bring the country together

Two Guys on Politics: discuss the November 8 General Elections challenges facing Democrats nationally

S2 E42, 11-01-22 Tuesday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, and guest former congressman Dan Lipinski discuss the November 8 General Elections, and how to curb the extremist voices on both sides, Democrats and Republicans.

Former Congressmen Bill Lipinski and Dan Lipinski and columnist and former City Hall reporter Ray Hanania explore how the country can bridge the divide of hate in America, pointing fingers at problems among the mainstream news media, and the need to have two leaders -- one from the Democrat Party and one from the Republican Party -- come together and denounce the current polarization and seek to bring everyone together around Democratic principles of respect, addressing issues not people, and restoring the concept of free speech ending censorship.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midwest.

For more information on Dan Lipinski's writings visit DanLipinski.com

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group go to www.Hanania.com; and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Guest Dan Lipinski served in Congress from 2005 until 2021.

Brian Broeking is a young entrepreneur with experience and background in finance, and business strategies.

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.comOur Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysOnPolitics

Watch this episode on Facebook by clicking this link:

https://fb.watch/gxfgQ6g5bk/

Nov 01, 202245:04
Former congressmen discuss challenges facing Democrats nationally in November 8, 2022 elections

Former congressmen discuss challenges facing Democrats nationally in November 8, 2022 elections

Former congressmen discuss challenges facing Democrats nationally in November 8, 2022 elections

Two Guys on Politics: discuss discuss the November 8 General Elections challenges facing Democrats nationally

S2 E41, 10-26-22 Wednesday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, and guest former congressman Dan Lipinski discuss the November 8 General Elections, the Fetterman and Oz Senate contest, and the elections in Illinois, and Dan Lipinski's column in the Chicago Tribune on the GOP Tsunami.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midwest.

Click here to read Dan Lipinski's Chicago Tribune column

For more information on Dan Lipinski's writings visit DanLipinski.com

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group go to www.Hanania.com; and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Guest Dan Lipinski served in Congress from 2005 until 2021.

Brian Broeking is a young entrepreneur with experience and background in finance, and business strategies.

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Our Facebook page is:
https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysOnPolitics

Watch this episode on Facebook by clicking this link:

https://fb.watch/gpklVWPktB/

Oct 27, 202233:47
Biden restricting Chinese computer chips and a look at the partisan January 6th Committee hearings, S2 E40, 10-18-22 Tuesday

Biden restricting Chinese computer chips and a look at the partisan January 6th Committee hearings, S2 E40, 10-18-22 Tuesday

Two Guys on Politics: discuss Biden restricting Chinese computer chips and a look at the partisan January 6th Committee hearings

S2 E40, 10-18-22 Tuesday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, and producer Brian Broeking, discuss President Joe Biden's banning Chinese computer chips and we look at the partisanship of the January 6th Committee headed by the Democratic leadership.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midwest.

Resource on Biden denying Apple's efforts to use Chinese memory chips

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/10/17/apple-forced-cancel-plans-buy-memory-chips-china-bidens-crackdown/

Resource on Speaker Pelosi vetoing Republican membership on the Jan. 6 committee

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/21/pelosi-vetoes-banks-jordan-for-jan-6-select-committee-500424

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group go to www.Hanania.com; and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Brian Broeking is a young entrepreneur with experience and background in finance, and business strategies.

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Our Facebook page is:
https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysOnPolitics

Watch this episode on Facebook by clicking this link:

https://fb.watch/geQr7_9WD4/

Oct 18, 202235:02
Guest Dan Lipinski on Ukraine and the Russian threat S2 E39, 10-11-22 Tuesday

Guest Dan Lipinski on Ukraine and the Russian threat S2 E39, 10-11-22 Tuesday

Two Guys on Politics: With Guest Dan Lipinski on Ukraine and the Russian threat

S2 E39, 10-11-22 Tuesday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, and producer Brian Broeking, were joined by former Congressman Dan Lipinski in discussing the continued conflict in Ukraine and the impact it is having on Americans. Should the US continue to support Ukraine with heavy arms? How should we respond if Russia's dictator Vladimir Putin uses tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine? Should Russia's government be designated a Terrorist Group under the Federal FTO Act? Should Russia be expelled from the UN for its continued war crimes against Ukraine civilians. Two Guys on Politics discusses these and other issues during this edition of our podcast.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midwest.

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group go to www.Hanania.com; and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Brian Broeking is a young entrepreneur with experience and background in finance, and business strategies.

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Our Facebook page is:
https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysOnPolitics
Oct 11, 202239:38
Illinois and national elections, challenges facing Democrats and Republicans S2 E38, 10-04-22 Tuesday
Oct 05, 202238:06
Protests in Iran, the Russians fleeing Putin's call-up orders, and the significance of energy S2 E37, 09-27-22 Tuesday
Sep 28, 202231:26
Migrants being sent from GOP states to Democrat states, and polling on who will win the House and Senate on November 8
Sep 20, 202236:28
Rising cost of Russian war against Ukraine; facts & lies about the Illinois Safe-T Act S2 E35, 09-15-22 Thursday
Sep 16, 202225:34
the extremism on both sides of the political aisle and the failings of both Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, S2 E34, 09-09-22 Thursday

the extremism on both sides of the political aisle and the failings of both Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, S2 E34, 09-09-22 Thursday

Two Guys on Politics: discuss the extremism on both sides of the political aisle and the failings of both Donald Trump and President Joe Biden

S2 E34, 09-09-22 Thursday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, and producer Brian Broeking, discuss the extremism on both sides of the political aisle and the failings of both Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. Lipinski, Hanania and Broeking discuss how both Donald Trump and Joe Bide are acting like little children with petty personal attacks, and a news media that panders to that with no "adults" taking control. Who are those adults? They discuss that in the podcast.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midwest.

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group go to www.Hanania.com; and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Brian Broeking is a young entrepreneur with experience and background in finance, and business strategies.

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Our Facebook page is:
https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysOnPolitics

Watch this episode on Facebook by clicking this link:

https://fb.watch/fqe_lohYVb/

Sep 09, 202229:02
TGoP discuss Biden attacks against Republicans in his address to the nation S2 E33, 09-03-22 Thursday

TGoP discuss Biden attacks against Republicans in his address to the nation S2 E33, 09-03-22 Thursday

Two Guys on Politics: discuss Biden attacks against Republicans in his address to the nation

S2 E33, 09-03-22 Thursday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, and producer Brian Broeking, discuss Biden's attacks against Republicans in his recent speech tot he nation. Biden claimed he was going to try to bring the nation together, but his speech to the American people came across as a political attack against Republicans and made no effort to bring the country together. Biden's first two years are similar to Regan's last two years in office, except Biden doesn't have Nancy Reagan or a competent staff to organize his administration for him.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast presents a Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side and the Midwest.

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group go to www.Hanania.com; and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Brian Broeking is a young entrepreneur with experience and background in finance, and business strategies.

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Our Facebook page is:
https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysOnPolitics


Watch the Facebook Stream by clicking here.

https://fb.watch/fjGxm65udg/

Sep 04, 202226:44
Biden's plan to forgive student loans and the income inequality distribution fallacy S2 E32, 08-25-22 Thursday
Aug 25, 202239:01
Liz Cheney's loss in Wyoming, Federal raid on Trump's Florida estate, and Tornado Cash (money laundering) S2 E31, 08-18-22 Thursday
Aug 18, 202230:59
Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, & Biden's recent surge of bill passages S2 E30, 08-04-22
Aug 05, 202228:49
Fact checking politicians & Oak Lawn Police beating of teen suspect plus Nancy Pelosi's hypocrisies S2 E29, 07-8-22 Friday

Fact checking politicians & Oak Lawn Police beating of teen suspect plus Nancy Pelosi's hypocrisies S2 E29, 07-8-22 Friday

Jul 30, 202229:49
How many Wars did the US actually win, Democratic Natl Convention in Chicago, Speed Cameras and ChicagoStan, and the Jan 6 Hearings

How many Wars did the US actually win, Democratic Natl Convention in Chicago, Speed Cameras and ChicagoStan, and the Jan 6 Hearings

How many Wars did the US actually win; Democratic Natl Convention in ChicagoStan; Speed Cameras & Chicago Violence; and, the Jan 6 Hearings

S2 E28, 07-22-22 Friday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss a range of topics in this episode. First, how many wars has the United States actually won? Not many, apparently. And how does that impact our outlook on the Russian war in Ukraine?; Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov J.B. Pritzker want to bring the 2024 Democratic National Convention to Chicago. Why and what might happen to visitors in the ChicagoStan War Zone?; Speed cameras and Lightfoot's failure to get a handle on the increasing crime wave; and finally a frank Discussion about the Jan. 6 Congressional Hearings and where that is headed.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group go to www.Hanania.com; and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Brian Broeking is a young entrepreneur with experience and background in finance, and business strategies.

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Our Facebook page is:
https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysOnPolitics

Watch this episode on Facebook by clicking this link:
https://fb.watch/eqSttcMLez/

Download the Audio Podcast
https://anchor.fm/twoguysonpolitics/episodes/How-many-Wars-did-the-US-actually-win--Democratic-Natl-Convention-in-Chicago--Speed-Cameras-and-ChicagoStan--and-the-Jan-6-Hearings-e1litup

Watch Youtube Video
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Jul 22, 202243:07
A Look at the Second Amendment and the context that is often missing S2 E27, 07-14-22

A Look at the Second Amendment and the context that is often missing S2 E27, 07-14-22

Two Guys on Politics: A Look at the 2nd Amendment and the context that is often missing in Gun Control debate

S2 E27, 07-14-22 Thursday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania are joined by attorney Burton S. Odelson to address the meaning of the 2nd Amendment and the issue of gun rights. Does the 2nd Amendment flow through the years or should it be updated?

2nd Amendment: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group go to www.Hanania.com; and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Brian Broeking is a young entrepreneur with experience and background in finance, and business strategies.

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Our Facebook page is:

https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysOnPolitics

Watch this episode on Facebook by clicking this link:

https://fb.watch/egBtyQ3q3_/

Youtube Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt3JC4QRyaQ

Jul 15, 202233:33
Highland Park massacre, guns, and eventual Gridlock in Washington D.C. S2 E26, 07-07-22
Jul 08, 202240:08
A look at the June 28 Primary elections with special guest election law attorney Burt Odelson. S2 E25, 06-30-22 Thursday
Jun 30, 202239:37
Illinois elections and the disappearing Republicans; plus the continued collapse of crypto currency. S2 E24, 06-23-22 Thurs

Illinois elections and the disappearing Republicans; plus the continued collapse of crypto currency. S2 E24, 06-23-22 Thurs

Two Guys on Politics: Illinois elections and the disappearing Republicans; plus the continued collapse of crypto currency

S2 E24, 06-23-22 Thursday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania are joined by producer Brian Broeking and discuss the elections in Illinois, the weakening of the Republican Party, and rumors that Gov. J.B. Pritzker might run for president, and an update on cryptocurrency.

This episode has a tinge of humor as we explore the craziness of Illinois politics, in the 6th District, the race for governor, the mudslinging, and the rumors that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is thinking about running for President.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group go to www.Hanania.com; and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Brian Broeking is a young entrepreneur with experience and background in finance, and business strategies.

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Our Facebook page is:

https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysOnPolitics

Watch this episode on Facebook by clicking this link:

https://fb.watch/dQBOxGpktX/

Jun 23, 202239:28
An investigation of an "Insurrection" or more Partisan Politics? And, the collapse of Crypto Currency 6-16-22
Jun 16, 202232:16
Free Market approach to American Defense; San Francisco DA Recall; the Jan. 6, 2021 "Insurrection" S2 E22, 06-09-22 Thursday
Jun 09, 202230:36
The Ukraine war and divisions among the anti-Russia NATO front 6-02-22
Jun 07, 202229:52
Bit Coin, Reserve Currency and Uvalde shooting in Texas S2 E20, 05-26-22 Thursday
May 26, 202244:37
Chicago Crime, Taiwan and Barry Goldwater JR visiting Orland Park, S2 E19, 05-19-22
May 20, 202237:35
Bitcoin, Abortion and Roe vs Wade, and Finland joining NATO. S2 E18, 05-12-22
May 13, 202239:18
Trump's GOP victory in Ohio Senate race, Roe vs Wade and Mayor Lightfoot's crime fight failure
May 06, 202232:46
The "threat" of Elon Musk & Twitter; Mayor Lightfoot's use of taxpayer money for her re-election; Putin's Nuclear war threats

The "threat" of Elon Musk & Twitter; Mayor Lightfoot's use of taxpayer money for her re-election; Putin's Nuclear war threats

Two Guys on Politics: The "threat" of Elon Musk & Twitter; Mayor Lightfoot's use of taxpayer money for her re-election; Putin's Nuclear war threats

S2 E16, 04-28-22 Thursday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the Elon Musk, Gas Giveaway in Chicago, and Putin's Nuclear war threats.

Bill Lipinski, Ray Hanania and producer Brian Broeking discuss the response from the news media to Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, the hypocrisy of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in taking $12.5 million in taxpayer money to distribute $150 gas cards to residents in Lightfoot's core voting constituency base, and the wild threats of Russia's Vladimir Putin that the Western response to the war he started could result in a nuclear War.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at www.SuburbanChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group and Middle East column and news at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Watch the podcast on Facebook Streaming by clicking this link:

https://fb.watch/cGLVvngBMk/

Apr 28, 202235:42
04-21-22 Ongoing Ukraine war, and the issue of Globalization S2E14
Apr 23, 202229:29
Russia ousted from UN Human Rights Council S2 E14, 04-07-22

Russia ousted from UN Human Rights Council S2 E14, 04-07-22

Apr 08, 202235:60
Russia losing war; what's wrong with Republican and Democratic Parties; and, the inside scoop on Bitcoin, S2 E13, 03-30-22 Wednesday
Mar 30, 202248:54
Ukraine and the growing influence of China one our economy 3-24-22
Mar 25, 202231:05
3-16-22 Options Biden has to confront Russia in Ukraine
Mar 18, 202228:15
Biden's response to Russia's Ukraine invasion, and our new producer Brian Broeking S2 E10 03-09-22
Mar 10, 202225:56
Two Guys on Politics: Russia warcrimes in Ukraine; the indictment of Mike Madigan S2E9 3-3-22
Mar 04, 202234:53
ToGP Pt 2: The continued collapse of the Republican Party in Illinois

ToGP Pt 2: The continued collapse of the Republican Party in Illinois

ToGP Pt 2: The continued collapse of the Republican Party in Illinois

S2 E7.2, 02-17-22

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the continuing collapse of the Republican Party in Illinois. We look at the history of how Pat Quinn, founder of the Coalition for Political Honesty, began the process of destroying the Two Party system in Illinois in 1980 and ending accountability by giving one political party the power to control the state. We also look at the failure of Republicans to speak to the issues facing the public in Illinois, especially around Chicago and Cook County. And we look at one crucial battle in Cook County between Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison, a GOP extremist, in the 17th District who is facing a challenge from centrist Republican stalwart Liz Gorman, who held the seat before appointing Morrison to the seat. Morrison barely won re-election four years ago holding on the the seat with only 1,377 votes over an unknown Democratic challenger. If Morrison wins the Republican Party nomination on June 28, 2022, the Republicans will lose the seat to a Democratic challenger in November 2022.

This podcast is the 2nd of two parts. The first part addresses the continuing crisis in Ukraine and how it is helping and hurting President Biden (S2 E7.1) Click here to listen to Part 1.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at www.SuburbanChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group and Middle East column at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Watch this episode on Facebook by clicking this link:

https://fb.watch/bft18w_rhp/


Feb 18, 202218:56
ToGP Pt 1: Ukraine Update, Putin, Trump, Hunter Biden and President Biden

ToGP Pt 1: Ukraine Update, Putin, Trump, Hunter Biden and President Biden

ToGP Pt 1: Ukraine Update, Putin, Trump, Hunter and Joe

S2 E7.1, 02-17-22

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the continuing Ukraine crisis asking if there is a tie between the crisis in Ukraine with Putin and Russian and President Biden and his son and brothers multimillion dealings with Ukraine and Russian businesses. We also look at Hunter Biden's portrayal in the Miranda Devine book, "Laptop from Hell". The Ukraine crisis has given Biden an opportunity to district the public away from two of his worst failures, the withdrawal from Afghanistan and his inability to pass the Build Back Better economic recovery plan. It might even help him reduce the expected wins of the Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.

This podcast is in two parts. The second part addresses the continued collapse of the Republican Party in Illinois (S2 E7.2) Click here to listen to Part 2

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at www.SuburbanChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group and Middle East column at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Watch this episode on Facebook by clicking this link:

https://fb.watch/bft18w_rhp/

Feb 18, 202222:18
Mayor Lightfoot, CarJackers and boredom. Update on Ukraine and the culture of smoking S2E6 2-10-22
Feb 10, 202240:00
Biden to name African-American woman to Supreme Court; the Joe Rogan controversy
Feb 05, 202230:17
Two Guys on Politics S2E4: Live on Facebook Ukraine, NATO and Russia
Jan 27, 202227:21
Live on Facebook on Biden, Voting Rights and filibuster S2 E3, 01-20-22

Live on Facebook on Biden, Voting Rights and filibuster S2 E3, 01-20-22

Two Guys on Politics: Live on Facebook on Biden, Voting Rights and filibuster

S2 E3, 01-20-22

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss President Joe Biden's press conference marking his first year in office. They look at his policy on Russia and the Ukraine, and explore other issues including Voting Rights and the fight to end the filibuster. What's really behind these issues.

To watch the Facebook Video click this link.

Lipinski and Hanania will also take questions on their Facebook page during the live streaming broadcast from the audience during the podcast, which will also be uploaded to the podcast site on iTunes, Spotify and at www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at www.SuburbanChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group and Middle East column at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Jan 24, 202237:29
Two Guys on Politics: Russian and the need for the Threat of War S2E2

Two Guys on Politics: Russian and the need for the Threat of War S2E2

S2E2Two Guys on Politics: Russian and the need for the Threat of War

Season 2, Episode 2 Jan. 13, 2022

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania look at President Joe Biden's failure to be tough with Russia. Russia is expanding its influence in Syria, Kazakstan, the Urkaine in th eface of a weak response from Biden, and China may follow suit and threaten an invasion of Taiwan. Without the Threat of War, Russia will continue to push despite Biden's threats of more severe sanctions.

Lipinski discusses his All American Essay Contest for students in 6th, 7th and 8th Grade with the topic for this essay competition "Who was the greatest president?" Any student in those grades can enter the contest. The rules and awards for this essay competition is as follows: the essay must include the student's name, address, phone number, the name of the student's school, the school's phone number, grade and room number. The essay must be at least 400 words but no more than 700 words. Awards are given to the First and Second Place winners in each of the three grades, 6th, 7th and 8th grades. In addition, a cash prize will be given to the First Place winner in each grade, 6th 7th and 8th grade. There is also a cash prize for the school that has the most student entries. Entries should be mailed to Bill Lipinski, 5305 Lawn Avenue, Western Springs, IL. 60558. For more information about this new All American Essay Contest, please email me at BillLipinski@hotmail.com.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at www.SuburbanChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group and Middle East column at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Jan 15, 202230:11
01-06-22 Two Guys on Politics: Was Jan 6 an Insurrection or a Protest gone wrong? S2E1

01-06-22 Two Guys on Politics: Was Jan 6 an Insurrection or a Protest gone wrong? S2E1

Two Guys on Politics: Was Jan 6 an Insurrection or a Protest gone wrong?

01-06-22, S2E1

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist Ray Hanania closely examine the controversy of the Jan. 6, 2021 violent protests at the Congress. Was it an "insurrection" as President Biden and his party insist or was it a Constitutionally protected act of Free Speech that went wrong?

Lipinski and Hanania discuss Trump's role in failing to provide strong leadership and Biden's efforts to weaponize the Jan. 6 protest for political benefit. Were there 20,000, 30,000 or 120,000 protestors at the Congress. So far, 800 have been arrested and charge and police officials say they expect 400 more will be arrested and charged with violent acts. But do those 1,200 violent protestors represent the 20,000 to 120,000 protestors who had a constitutional right to express their opinions? How much did Trump contribute to the violence that took place.

Also, Lipinski and Hanania discuss Biden and what appears to be his failure to achieve what he said he would do, to bring the country together. Biden's speech only served to incite the divisions and make the polarization of American more rigid.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at www.SuburbanChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group and Middle East column at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Subscribe to Ray Hanania's free eNewsleter by clicking this link.

Jan 06, 202224:44
Two Guys on Politics S1E17: Year in Review, FEMA pays for COVID deaths, All American Essay Contest

Two Guys on Politics S1E17: Year in Review, FEMA pays for COVID deaths, All American Essay Contest

Two Guys on Politics: Year in Review, FEMA pays for COVID deaths, All American Essay Contest

S1 E17, 12-30-21

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania look back over the first 17 episodes of the podcast, discussing the assault in religious freedom in America, racism, the new Cold War with Russia and Russia's tyrant Vladimir Putin, and China's growing economic influence. Topics also included the rising crime in Chicago, and the fact that more than 75 percent of the 800,000 Americans who died of Coronavirus COVID were Senior Citizens 65 years of age and older and how seniors are pandered to by the government. They compared how Russia is threatening a takeover of the Ukraine to the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939. Lipinski and Hanania also discussed how many "Democrats" in Chicago were actually more conservative especially in statewide and national elections going back to the 1950s.

Also discussed is how issues of discrimination have become bludgeons for political purposes and how many people are burdened with being racist even though they are not racist. Why can't Americans discuss and debate controversial issues like race, Gay Rights, women's rights, and minority rights without becoming disagreeable, or without accusing people of racism just for having a different voice. People who respond to issues by making personal attacks are basically admitting they can't defend their positions.

Muslims, Lipinski said, are the minority group that face the highest level of discrimination and racism in America.

They also discussed how the so-called Spanish Flu was blamed on Spain but in fact it began in a military training camp in the heartland of the United States.

Finally, Lipinski discusses his All American Essay Contest for students in 6th, 7th and 8th Grade with the topic for this essay competition "Who was the greatest president?" Any student in those grades can enter the contest. The rules and awards for this essay competition is as follows: the essay must include the student's name, address, phone number, the name of the student's school, the school's phone number, grade and room number. The essay must be at least 400 words but no more than 700 words.

Awards given to the First and Second Place winners in each of the three grades, 6th, 7th and 8th grades. In addition, a cash prize will be given to the First Place winner in each grade, 6th 7th and 8th grade. There is also a cash prize for the school that has the most student entries.

Entries should be mailed to Bill Lipinski, 5305 Lawn Avenue, Western Springs, IL. 60558.

For more information about this new All American Essay Contest, please email me at BillLipinski@hotmail.com.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at www.SuburbanChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group and Middle East column at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Dec 31, 202135:21
Two Guys on Politics S1E16: The Moral Indictment of failed Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx

Two Guys on Politics S1E16: The Moral Indictment of failed Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx

Two Guys on Politics S1E16: The Moral Indictment of failed Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx

S1 E16, 12-21-21

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania look at the political indictment of Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx by Special Prosecutor in the Jussie Smollett criminal investigation, Dan Webb. Webb's report was released and is a scathing indictment of Foxx's failure as the Cook County State's Attorney. You can CLICK HERE to read the full Dan Webb report on Foxx's lies and the failures of her office to fight crime. 

Lipinski and Hanania also talk about Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the rising crime.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at www.SuburbanChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group and Middle East column at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Read a story on the podcast by clicking this link

Dec 22, 202128:13
12-18-21 Two Guys on Politics: The Economic Threat from China S1E15
Dec 18, 202133:46
Two Guys on Politics: The Russia Problem, Ukraine and the New Cold War S1E14

Two Guys on Politics: The Russia Problem, Ukraine and the New Cold War S1E14

Dec 04, 202127:20
Two Guys on Politics S1E13: the politics of the Rittenhouse and Arbery court cases
Nov 24, 202124:07
Two Guys on Politics: Eliminate Taxes for Seniors on Social Security S1E12

Two Guys on Politics: Eliminate Taxes for Seniors on Social Security S1E12

Two Guys on Politics: Eliminate Taxes for Seniors on Social Security

Nov 20, 2021 S1E12

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania analyze the challenges facing Senior Citizens who are on fixed incomes and depending on Social Security. Hanania wrote a column detailing a program to help seniors who earn $100,000 or less to protect their social security retirements without having to pay taxes.

After discussing the plan, Lipinski, a former Congressman, said that he believed the plan was workable and that some members of Congress should introduce it and make seniors the priority.

Seniors need to blobby for this plan. Here's the basic proposal:

SENIOR TAX WAIVER $100,000 Limit

The goal is to protect Social Security income and allow the senior to do some work to a total combined taxable income of $100,000, and benefit from other tax and healthcare and prescription benefits.

Category 1:

Seniors 65 and older earning under $100,000 in total combined income, including married couples with one spouse under 65 who is not collecting social security.

Eliminate all taxation up to $100,000. No income taxes (Federal and state), and no property taxes (or a property tax reduction of 50 percent to a ceiling of $3,500 a year).

Provide free healthcare and prescription drugs for senior, and reduced costs for spouse under 65.

Encourage utility companies to reduce charges by 50 percent for (electricity, water, telephone, gas, cable TV, WiFi.)

Category 2:

Married couple both over 65, both collecting social security and earning combined taxable income under $150,000

Eliminate all taxation for the first $150,000. No income taxes (Federal and state), and no property taxes (or a property tax reduction of 50 percent to a ceiling of $3,500 a year).

Provide free healthcare and prescription drugs for both seniors, and reduced costs for spouse under 65.

Encourage utility companies to reduce charges by 50 percent.

Category 3:

Seniors 65 and older earning combined taxable income under $250,000 (including married couples with one spouse under 65)

Eliminate taxation on income up to $100,000 and resume tax on income above $100,000.

Category 4:

Married couples, both over 65, both collecting social security and earning combined taxable income under $250,000.

Eliminate taxation on combined income up to $150,000 and resume tax on income above $150,000.

About “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at www.SuburbanChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group and Middle East column at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Nov 20, 202122:17
Two Guys on Politics S1E11: Kyle Rittenhouse Trial, Veterans Day, & Cargo & inflation

Two Guys on Politics S1E11: Kyle Rittenhouse Trial, Veterans Day, & Cargo & inflation

Two Guys on Politics: Kyle Rittenhouse Trial, Veterans Day, & Cargo & inflation

S1 Ep11, Nov. 11, 2021

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania analyze the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who when 17 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was armed and trying to protect a business from violent protestors in August 2020 following the Floyd George murder in Minneapolis. Protests had spread around. the country after George's killing in May 2020 and the protestors looted, destroyed and burned down many businesses. Rittenhouse was confronted by three protestors, two that had guns, and shot them. Two of the protestors died and one was injured. But the focus is on Rittenhouse who defend himself and the case has become a political cause celebrate among the biased mainstream news media.

Lipinski and Hanania talk about Veteran's Day and also their own military service, Lipinski in the U.S. Army and Hanania in the U.S. Air Force.

And, they discuss the continued stagnation of cargo ships at American ports and the impact on goods and products and on inflation.

“Two Guys on Politics” Podcast: Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at
www.SuburbanChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group and Middle East column at the Arab News Newspaper www.ArabNews.com

Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com

Nov 11, 202132:41
Two Guys on Politics S1E10: Nov. 2 elections portend Democratic midterm losses in 2022
Nov 05, 202139:27
Two Guys on Politics: S1E9 President Joe Biden and the fight over the national budget
Oct 29, 202132:26
Two Guys on Politics S1E8: Silvana Tabares, Mayor Lightfoot, FOP's John Catanzara, crime and journallism
Oct 23, 202136:51
Two Guys on Politics: Joe Biden's failures and the impending threats of China and Russia
Oct 14, 202126:34
Assault on Religious freedom, Foxx fails to fight crime, Lightfoot turns to politics
Oct 10, 202135:16
Two Guys on Politics: from Chicago Mayor Mike Bilandic to President Joe Biden
Oct 02, 202128:20
09-18-21 Two Guys on Politics on Mayor Daley and his successor Mike Bilandic Part 1
Sep 19, 202137:06
09-09-21 Two Guys on Politics: Biden, Afghanistan, Media Bias and China

09-09-21 Two Guys on Politics: Biden, Afghanistan, Media Bias and China

09-09-21 Two Guys on Politics: Biden, Afghanistan, Media Bias and China

Season 1, Episode 3

The “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast: Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

In this episode, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall political columnist discuss the failings of the Biden administration on Afghanistan, the news media partisan blindness to Biden's missteps and mistakes, the meaning of the term "Reagan Democrats," the impact Afghanistan will have on the midterm elections in 2022 which could cost DDemocrats control of th eHouse and Senate, and the threat of China that no one is talking about.

Podcast featuring former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall Report Ray Hanania

https://anchor.fm/twoguysonpolitics

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Bill Lipinski served as the Democratic Committeeman and Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward, which generated one of the largest voting pluralities in Chicago’s elections. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at SuburbanChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes opinion columns for the Southwest News Newspaper Group on Chicagoland’s Southwest side. The recipient of four Lisagor Awards and the Sigma Delta Chi Award, Hanania also write for the Arab News Newspaper in the Gulf.

The “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast offers opinion commentary on issues in the news on local, regional and national American politics from the perspective of Reagan Democrats. Lipinski and Hanania For more information on their podcast visit SuburbanChicagoland.com

Tags: Reagan Democrats, politics, Chicago, Chicagoland, suburban Chicago, opinion, commentary, news, Bill Lipinski, Ray Hanania, Podcast

Sep 09, 202136:08
09-02-21 Two Guys on Politics: Afghanistan Update; Reagan, Contras & the Orange Line

09-02-21 Two Guys on Politics: Afghanistan Update; Reagan, Contras & the Orange Line

09-02-21 Two Guys on Politics: Afghanistan Update; Reagan, Contras & the Orange Line

Season 1, Episode 2

Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Podcast featuring former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall Report Ray Hanania

https://anchor.fm/twoguysonpolitics

https://anchor.fm/s/698f5ffc/podcast/rss

In this episode, Lipinski and Hanania assess the bungled and embarrassing withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, and in the second segment look at the real story behind how Lipinski's support for President Reagan's war against the Sandinistas a support of the Contras built the Chicago Transit "Orange Line" linking the Chicago Loop to Chicago's Midway Airport on Chicago's Southwest Side.

Bill Lipinski served as the Democratic Committeeman and Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward, which generated one of the largest voting pluralities in Chicago’s elections. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at SuburbanChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes opinion columns for the Southwest News Newspaper Group on Chicagoland’s Southwest side. The recipient of four Lisagor Awards and the Sigma Delta Chi Award, Hanania also write for the Arab News Newspaper in the Gulf.

The “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast offers opinion commentary on issues in the news on local, regional and national American politics from the perspective of Reagan Democrats. Lipinski and Hanania For more information on their podcast visit SuburbanChicagoland.com

Tags: Reagan Democrats, politics, Chicago, Chicagoland, suburban Chicago, opinion, commentary, news, Bill Lipinski, Ray Hanania, Podcast

Sep 02, 202134:19
Two Guys on Politics Podcast: What happened in Afghanistan, who's to blame?

Two Guys on Politics Podcast: What happened in Afghanistan, who's to blame?

Two Guys on Politics Podcast

Two Guys Podcast: What happened in Afghanistan, who's to blame?

August 28, 2021, Season 1, Episode 1

"Two Guys” on Politics Podcast: Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side

Podcast featuring former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall Report Ray Hanania

Bill Lipinski served as the Democratic Committeeman and Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward, which generated one of the largest voting pluralities in Chicago’s elections. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at SuburbanChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes opinion columns for the Southwest News Newspaper Group on Chicagoland’s Southwest side. The recipient of four Lisagor Awards and the Sigma Delta Chi Award, Hanania also write for the Arab News Newspaper in the Gulf.

The “Two Guys” Podcast offers opinion commentary on issues in the news on local, regional and national American politics from the perspective of Reagan Democrats. Lipinski and Hanania For more information on their podcast visit SuburbanChicagoland.com

For more information on the podcast visit SuburbanChicagoland.com where you can also read the Op-Ed columns of both former Congressman Bill Lipinski and syndicated columnist Ray Hanania

Tags: Reagan Democrats, politics, Chicago, Chicagoland, suburban Chicago, opinion, commentary, news, Bill Lipinski, Ray Hanania, Podcast

Aug 29, 202129:17