Two Guys on Politics Podcast

11-16-23: CTU imposes agenda on Chicago; Biden meets with Chinese Pres; hypocrisy of GOP

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Two Guys on Politics

Two Guys on Politics Season 2 Episode 14 hosts former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist Ray Hanania discuss three topics:

1 - power of CTU on education and the election of Brandon Johnson as Chicago mayor: no elected school/delayed; ending the charter school program. The elimination of Charter schools also ends the tax credit programs for parents who want to send their kids to private schools. Lipinski and Hanania discuss how this might result in more parents with school-aged children fleeing the crime-plagued city of Chicago for safer suburban communities.

2 - Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting President Joe Biden, snubs him first and then meets. Jinping's comments were moderate and encouraging and Lipinski and Hanania discuss what impact that would have on US interests, the war in Israel-Gaza and the war in Russia-Ukraine.

3 - New speaker Mike Johnson passed measure to keep government open ... exactly what Kevin McCarthy did ... but no squealing from Gaetz or other GOP radicals ... Lipinski points out why the radical right led by Gaetz was willing to accept Johnson's compromise with Democrats while opposing former Speaker Kevin McCarthy for compromising with Democrats.

11 09 23 Podcast on GOP Debate flop, Abortion impact on elections, Israel Gaza war impact on Ukraine

Two Guys on Politics Season 2 Episode 14 hosts former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist Ray Hanania discuss how major international and domestic issues are impacting the upcoming race for President.

They discuss the GOP debate, the elections on Tuesday Nov. 7, 2023 in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky and a few other states and how the Democrats sept the elections on the issue of Abortion, and not on the issue of Israel-Gaza, Ukraine.

They talk about the impact the Israel-Gaza war is having on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and how the public is fast losing interest in that conflict as the debate intensifies over providing more money to Ukraine, as Congress pushes through $14.3 billion in additional funding for Israel.

They discuss Zelenskyy's decision to not hold elections in Ukraine.Lipinski and Hanania discuss how the abortion issue has more impact on many of the issues dominating the headlines and reflects how Republicans and Democrats may be too focused on foreign policy rather than on. more important issues like rising inflation and the cost of living, protecting Social Security and the needs of seniors, the needs of homeless which includes a large number of American Veterans, the rising migrant crisis.Lipinski and Hanania want to hear from you so share your views in your emails.

10-26-23 Maine massacre, gun control & crime, & the election of Rep. Johnson as the new speaker S2E12

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist Ray Hanania discuss the massacre of 18 people by a gunman in Main this past week and the politicization of "gun control" and the failure to impose harsh penalties for killers of all sorts.

And, Lipinski and Hanania discuss the appointment of ultra-conservative "evangelist" US Rep. Mike Johnson as the new Speaker of the House and what can Americans expect from Congress.

There is also a discussion about how the needs of Israel pushed the Republicans to end the Speaker stalemate to pass funding for Israel, Ukraine and other issues.

Lipinski and Hanania want to hear from you so share your views in your emails.

10-19-23 House Speaker turmoil leaves uncertainty on Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan and Migrants S2E11

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and political columnist Ray Hanania analyze the continued turmoil among Republicans to elect a new House Speaker and how that turmoil is impacting aid to Israel, Ukraine, migrants and Tiawan.

Nothing can be done until a Speaker is elected.Lipinski and Hanania want to hear from you so share your views in your emails.

10-05-23 S2E9 US Rep Gaetz and Democrats tear down Congress booting Speaker McCarthy

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and political columnist Ray Hanania analyze the ousting of US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy by extremist radical Congressman Matt Gaetz.

Although the mainstream news media is focusing on Gaetz's extremist ties to indicted former President Donald Trump the media is ignoring the fact that McCarthy wasn't ousted by Gaetz but by the Democratic Minority party which empowered Gaetz, a Florida Republican who has under investigation by the US House Ethics Committee for sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and campaign finance mismanagement.

Gaetz, a long time McCarthy foe, pushed for McCarthy's removal in part because of the investigations but claimed it was because McCarthy had compromised with Democrats to prevent the shutdown of the U.S. Government. But to oust McCarthy, Gaetz had to compromise with Democrats, making Gaetz the ultimate hypocrite.

Democrats have criticized McCarthy for breaking public promises, but had no problem partnering with Gaetz, a radical.

09-14-23 Immigrant, migrants and the political exploitation of a serious challenge to America S2E7

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist Ray Hanania address the challenges of a failed immigration system and the growing problems of undocumented, illegal and migrant people who come into the country illegally.

The Rule of Law is the foundation of American Democracy and without it, our Democracy collapses. But the Far Left and the Far Right are exploiting the issues for their own political benefits. The Center Right, however, believes that the immigration system must be repaire dbecause America is a nation of immigrants, but immigrants who entered this country legally.

Today's policies that open the door to illegal immigrants and migrants without imposing requirements to be American first -- to learn the language, to be vetted for problems and criminal backgrounds, and to have a financial support foundation that doesn't put the entire burden on taxpayers to pay for the costs of illegals and migrants to enjoy the benefits of this country without workign to earn it is a mistake that is undermining the American way of life, which was created by Immigrants.

Lipinski and Hanania want to hear from you so share your views in your emails.

TGOP S2E6 9-7-23 Lipinski Hanania on Hunter Biden and the Growing Polarization and American Divide

Two Guys on Politics, Season 2 Episode 6, Sept. 7, 2023

Hanania and Lipinski discuss Hunter Biden and factors fueling the American Divide & Polarization

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and Columnist Ray Hanania discuss the media and political bias in the long delayed Hunter Biden "investigation" and how it is being dragged on to allow Biden's crimes to be extended beyond the Statute of Limitations.

Lipinski and Hanania also discuss how then ice President Joe Biden using email aliases while he was vice president to community with his son, Hunter Biden while Hunter was using his father's clout to land multi-million contracts

Lipinski and Hanania also discuss the many factors fueling the growing divide in America, the polarization of this country ad how it is undermining American strengthen internationally while empowering the evil doers like Russia's Putin, North Korea, Iran and other tyrants and dictators who hate freedom, free speech and true Democracy.

An analysis and explanation of the four Trump indictments with guest Attorney Burton S. Odelson Two Guys on Politics S2 E4 (corrected Audio file) August 17, 2023 Two Guys on Politics hosts discuss the four indictments against former President Donald Trump with an election law specialist who was involved in the voter fraud allegations made during the Al Gore-George Bush Presidential election in November 2000. Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist Ray Hanania talk with attorney Burt Odelson on the substance and significance of each of the four indictments. Burt Odelson is the founding partner of the law firm Odelson, Murphey, Frazier & McGrath, Ltd. which he started the firm in 1972. Odelson has since earned a reputation as a leading expert in governmental and election law. Burt attended Richard J. Daley College, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and received his Juris Doctorate from IIT Chicago-Kent Law School. Synopsis of the four indictments according to the New York Times: Indictment 1: Book Keeping Fraud Mr. Trump has been charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to a series of Trump Organization checks he signed in 2017 to his personal lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen. The payments were to reimburse Mr. Cohen for a hush money payoff he had made in October 2016 to a porn actress, Stormy Daniels, to cover up a potential sex scandal just before the election. But, according to the indictment, internal documents falsely recorded the checks as payments for legal work Mr. Cohen had purportedly performed in 2017 under a retainer that did not exist. Indictment: March 2023 Scheduled trial: March 2024

08-03-23 S2E2 The Trump indictments, Hillary, Hunter and J.B. Pritzker's plans for president

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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S2 E38, 10-04-22 Tuesday

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S2 E37, 09-27-22 Tuesday

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S2 E36, 09-20-22 Tuesday

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

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

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.

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.

S2 E32, 08-25-22 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 plan to forgive student loans and the income inequality distribution fallacy

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

S2 E31, 08-18-22 Thursday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, and producer Brian Broeking, Liz Cheney's loss in Wyoming, Trump and raid on his Florida estate, Tornado Cash money laundering.

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

S2 E30, 08-04-22 Thursday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, and producer Brian Broeking, discuss Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, & Biden's recent surge of bill passages.

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

S2 E29, 07-8-22 Friday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, and producer Brian Broeking, discuss a range of topics including: the Oak Lawn beating of an armed Arab American teenager with a Raven Arms P25 with an ammunition clip and three rounds., and how it's harder for politicians to lie in office

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

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.

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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.

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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 massacre in Highland Park and the impending gridlock in Washington D.C..

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Two Guys on Politics: A look at the June 28 Primary elections with special guest election law attorney Burt Odelson

S2 E25, 06-30-22 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 results of Illinois' Primary elections on June 28 with our guest election law specialist and attorney Burt Odelson.

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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.

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Two Guys on Politics: An investigation of an "Insurrection" or more Partisan Politics? And, the collapse of Crypto Currency

S2 E23, 06-16-22 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 Jan. 6, 2021 Hearings or "Insurrection" and a discussion on the collapse of crypto currency, the stock market and soaring interest rates

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Two Guys on Politics: Free Market approach to American Defense; San Francisco DA Recall; the Jan. 6, 2021 "Insurrection" 

S2 E22, 06-09-22 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 Free Market approach to American Defense, recall of San Francisco District Attorney, and the "Insurrection"

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Two Guys on Politics: The Ukraine war and divisions among the anti-Russia NATO front

S2 E21, 06-02-22 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 recent events in Ukraine and divisions in the NATO ranks.

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Two Guys on Politics: Bit Coin, Reserve Currency and Uvalde shooting in Texas

S2 E20, 05-26-22 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 Bit Coin, Reserve Currency and Uvalde shooting in Texas

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Two Guys on Politics: Chicago Crime, Taiwan and Barry Goldwater JR visiting Orland Park

S2 E19, 05-19-22 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 Chicago Crime, Taiwan and Barry Goldwater event in Orland Park Friday May 19

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Two Guys on Politics: Bitcoin, Abortion and Roe vs Wade, and Finland joining NATO.

S2 E18, 05-12-22 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 Bitcoin, Abortion and Roe vs Wade, and Finland wanting to join NATO

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Two Guys on Politics: Trump's GOP victory in Ohio Senate race, Roe vs Wade and Mayor Lightfoot's crime fight failure

S2 E17, 05-05-22 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 recent victory of J.D. Vance, author of the book "Hillbilly Elegy," in the Ohio Senate Race with the backing of former President Donald Trump ... they also discuss the leak of the US Supreme Court Draft Opinion by Conservative Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito overturning Roe vs Wade. And they discuss Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's failure to deal with the rising crime rate in Chicago ...

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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.

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Two Guys on Politics: Ongoing Ukraine war, and the issue of Globalization

S2 E15, 04-21-22 Thursday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the ongoing Ukraine war, increased support from the US and NATO and the destruction of Mariupal, a warcrime ... plus we look at the issue of Globalization ... Our producer Brian Broeking joins us int he discussion.

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Two Guys on Politics: Russia ousted from UN Human Rights Council

S2 E14, 04-07-22 Thursday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania,  our producer Brian Broeking, discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the UN Vote to expel Russia from the UN Human Rights Council. They also discuss war crimes and the possibility that Russia's warcrimes and atrocities will spread to neighboring countries if and when Vladimir Putin is indicted by the International Criminal Court. Expulsion from the UN Human Rights Council will have an impact on the war crimes charges and investigation making certain Putin will be indicted and charged with the massacre of civilians at many cities in Ukraine including Bucha and Mariupal.

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Two Guys on Politics: Russia losing war; what's wrong with Republican and Democratic Parties; and, the inside scoop on Bitcoin

S2 E13, 03-30-22 Wednesday

In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the what is looking more and more like a Russian defeat in Ukraine and Ukraine victory ... What's wrong with the Republican and the Democratic Parties? And a segment on Bitcoin with our producer Brian Broeking...

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