We tackle my favorite band with Jay Cost.
Political Beats: Queen
Could examining the subject of the #1 movie in America make this the #1 podcast in America? Who knows! But it’s worth a shot.
Plan to block Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes could cost millions
A plan to block Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes could cost Illinois taxpayers much more than expected.
An updated proposal comes with a $778 million price tag, up from a previous estimate of $275 million.
My story for Illinois News Network.
Political Beats: Radiohead
Yes, the new episode of the National Review podcast is on Radiohead.
You can check it out here.
Political Beats: CVB/Cracker
I invite you to listen to a very special episode of @Political_Beats, as Jeff and I are joined by David Lowery to talk Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker. I love Camper, but Cracker is an all-time band for me. I own every piece of music they’re recorded. Seen them live 6 or 7 times. Hold the music in a very special place. And, as the episode illustrates, Lowery simply is *the* great, overlooked songwriter of his time.
Political Beats: Old 97s
Excited to share the newest episode of Political Beats, in which Jessie Opoien of the The Capital Times joins us to discuss one of my all-time favorite bands, Old 97’s.
Illinois News Network Stories
A new survey shows more Illinois community college students move on to complete a four-year degree than students in any other state.
An update to Illinois’ smoke detector law could force homeowners to make an upgrade.
A battle is brewing over the peer-to-peer car rental market in Illinois.
