Mornings with Ray Hanania

11-20-09 David Ormsby of Illinois Observer web blog discusses Illinois election contests

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:39:00 GMT

David Ormsby of Illinois Observer web blog discusses Illinois election contests ... http://davidormsby.wordpress.com ... on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Friday Nov. 20, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

11-19-09 Michael O'Connell police chief of Tinley Park on recent hate crimes arrests

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:37:00 GMT

Michael O'Connell police chief of Tinley Park on recent hate crimes arrests involving a woman who attacked an Arab Muslim woman in a grocery store in the Chicago suburb because of the Fort Hood massacre on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday Nov. 19, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

11-19-09 Michael Del Galdo municipal and election law attorney on new laws impacting Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34:00 GMT

Michael Del Galdo municipal and election law attorney on new laws impacting Illinois on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Nov. 19, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com

11-18-09 Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman on the rollback of half of the Stroger 1 percent sales tax

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:43:00 GMT

Cook County Board Commissioner Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman on the rollback of half of the Stroger 1 percent sales tax on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Gorman discusses thehistory of her fight to repeal and then rollback the sales tax implemented by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger. Gorman also discusses tax waste in the suburbs in Orland Park and proposes consolidating the Orland Fire Protection District into the Village of Orland Park to save millions.

11-18-09 Jeff Lowenstein of the Chicago Reporter discusses his series on Nursing Home abuses and problems

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:33:00 GMT

Jeff Lowenstein of the Chicago Reporter discusses his series on Nursing Home abuses and problems on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

11-18-09 Al Hofeld Jr discusses his candidacy for the 13th Illinois Senate Seat Democrat

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:23:00 GMT

Al Hofeld Jr discusses his candidacy for the 13th Illinois Senate Seat Democrat on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

11-17-09 Dr. Victor Forys candidate for the 17th District Cook County Board Democrat

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Cook County Board candidate Dr. Victor Forys discusses his candidacy on the Democratic ticket in the 17th District on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

11-16-09 Peter Sylvestri of the Cook County Board discusses the sales tax repeal

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:15:00 GMT

Cook COunty Board commissioner Peter Sylvestri discusses the sales tax repeal expected to be moved tomorrow (Tuesday) on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Nov. 16,2 009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-16-09 Hanania taunts Gov. Pat Quinn for being afraid to come on community radio

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:12:00 GMT

Radio Host Ray Hanania taunts Gov. Pat Quinn for being a hypocrite to call community reporters when he was an "outsider" fighting the system and then ignoring the community news media now that he is governor and backed by some leaders of the state political establishment on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday Nov. 16, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-16-09 Dan Proft candidate for governor Republican on Gitmo

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:08:00 GMT

Republican candidate Dan Proft discusses President Obama's plans to place GITMO prisoners in a federal prison located in Northwestern Illinois onR adio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday nov. 16, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-16-09 Kirk Dillard candidate for Illinois Governor Republican

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:56:00 GMT

Illinois Senator Kirk Dillard a Republican candidate for governor discusses the issues in the campaign from balancing the state's budget and income tax increase proposals to ethics, health care and President Obama's plans to place GITMO prisoners in an Illinois high security prison in Northwest Illinois on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday Nov. 16, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-13-09 Ahmed alTibi, an Arab member of the Israeli Knesset discusses peace with Israel

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:46:00 GMT

Israeli Knesset member Ahmed alTibi discusses the obstacles to peace set by Prime Minister Banjamin Netanyahu's refusal to freeze settlement activity, warning that although he and others support a two-state solution the Israeli intransigence may forever block two states and result in a one-state option. Al-tibi also discusses US Senator Joe Lieberman who is denying government sponsored healthcare for American citizens but ushers through $7 billion in US Taxpayer funded aid to Israel which pays for government sponsored healthcare for all citizens of Israel, a foreign country. Lieberman is a hypocrite and obstacle to Middle East peace. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Friday Nov. 13, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

11-13-09 Anan Ameri Executive Director of the Arab American National Museum

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:37:00 GMT

Arab American National Museum director Anan Ameri discusses the museum in Dearborn Michigan and details many of its exhibits. She also discusses the history of Arabs in America on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Friday Nov. 13, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com,

11-12-09 Ray Long Springfield reporter for the Chicago Tribune discusses election issues for governor

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:09:00 GMT

Ray Long Springfield reporter for the Chicago Tribune discusses election issues for governor on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Nov. 12, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Long discusses candidates including Gov. Pat Quinn and Dan Hynes, and also Andy McKenna, Dan Proft, Bill Brady, Jim Ryan, Kirk Dillard and others.

11-11-09 Caller discusses Fort Hood massacre, Arabs and Muslims in the military and impact of my radio show

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:58:00 GMT

A caller discusses Fort Hood massacre, Arabs and Muslims in the military and impact of my radio show on helping him to better understand the issues in the Middle East. Arabs and Muslims in America need to do a better job of telling their story to American audiences and the caller says since listening to our program his attitude about Arabs, Muslims and the Middle East has changed dramatically and hsi understands the issues better and is more objective about it. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com Wednesday Nov. 11, 2009

11-12-09 Craig Maki of Maryville Jen Academy in Des Plaines

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:53:00 GMT

Craig Maki of Maryville Jen Academy in Des Plaines on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Nov. 12, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Boy's Town. Home for boys with challenges and disabilities.

11-12-09 Jon Loevy civil rights attorney on police brutality

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:40:00 GMT

Civil rights attorney Jon Loevy of Loevy & Loevy discusses the challenges of fighting police brutality cases and defending victims of police brutality on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Nov 12, 2009 Thursday www.RadioChicagoland.com. Loevy also discusses the John Burge torture case.

11-11-09 Dan Lipinski Congressman on healthcare debate

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:31:00 GMT

US Congressman Dan Lipinski discusses the healthcare debate on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Wednesday Nov. 11, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com

11-11-09 Dan Greenhouse of Village Profile Magazine on Barrington and the suburbs

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:22:00 GMT

Dan Greenhouse of Village Profile Magazine on Barrington and the suburbs on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Wednesday Nov. 11, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com WJJG 1530 AM Radio. www.VillageProfile.com

11-10-09 Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition on taxation and protests in Schaumburg Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:07:00 GMT

Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition on taxation and protests in Schaumburg Illinois (www.SchaumburgFreedom.com) on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday Nov. 11, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-10-09 Monroe Anderson discusses healthcare and President Obama's first year in office

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:03:00 GMT

Pundit and media writer Monroe Anderson discusses healthcare and President Obama's first year in office on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday Nov. 10, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-06-09 Fort Hood massacre discussion with Columnist Ali Younes, Deaborn Radio Host Laila al-Husseini and callers

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:03:00 GMT

Fort Hood massacre discussion with Columnist Ali Younes, Deaborn Radio Host Laila al-Husseini and callers on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Friday Nov. 6, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-05-09 Major Raina Coposky and Sgt First Class Keith Tunstall on veteran's Day and Military Service

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:44:00 GMT

Major Raina Coposky and Sgt First Class Keith Tunstall on veteran's Day and Military Service on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday Nov. 5, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-05-09 Bill Lipinski on President Obama's first year in office, healthcare, last weeks' GOP victories in New Jersey, Virginia

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:40:00 GMT

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski discusses President Obama's first year in office, healthcare, last weeks' GOP victories in New Jersey, Virginia on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday Nov. 5, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-04-09 Eyal Raviv Israeli publisher of MEPeace.org and a peace activist

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:28:00 GMT

Eyal Raviv, a Middle East peace activist and the publisher of MEPeace.org which brings together more than 3,200 peace activists from Palestinians and Israelis, discusses Middle East peace and the stalemate between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmound Abbas. Raviv also discusses the war crimes report by Justice Richard Goldstone (Goldstone Report) on the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-04-09 John Fritchey, state representative and running for 12th Cook County Board seat

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:23:00 GMT

State Rep. John Fritchey of the 11th District discusses his decision to retire from the legislature and his move to run for the office of Cook County Commissioner from the 12th District, a seat now held by Forrest Claypool who will be retiring next year. Fritchey has Claypool's endorsement and the endorsement of newly elected congressman and former county board commissioner Mike Quigely. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Fritchey also discusses the issues of increasing the Illinois income tax, a proposal by Gov. Pat Quinn and reform efforts.

11-04-09 Jerry Moore political editor for the Suburban Life Newspapers

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:39:00 GMT

Jerry Moore, opinions editor for Suburban Life Publications, will appear at 8 a.m. Wednesday on Ray Hanania's radio program on WJJG AM 1530 in Elmhurst. Moore will discuss severance packages being offered to school administrators at public institutions. Of particular interest will be the recent agreements reached for Richard Drury, former superintendent of Community Unit School District 200 inÂWheaton, and Richard Herman, former chancellor for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. On Radio Chicagoland's MKornings with Ray Hanania on Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-03-09 Jeff Lowenstein of The Chicago Reporter discusses Greening initiatives and impact on Minorities and jobs

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Jeff Kelly Lowenstein, a writer with The Chicago Reporter Magazine, discusses the impact of Greening on minority communities and jobs on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings With Ray Hanania on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-03-09 Mark Amtower author of "Why Ephiphanies Never Occur to Couch Potatoes"

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:57:00 GMT

Author Mark Amtower discusses his book "Why Ephiphanies Never Occur to Couch Potatoes" on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

10-29-09 Rev. Malek Rihani discusses importance of Halloween to Arabs and Christians

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:24:00 GMT

Rev. Malek Rihani discusses the importance and religious significance of Halloween to Christians and to Christian Arabs on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday Oct. 29, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-29-09 Maria Khoury on the Taybeh, Palestine OktoberFest

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:19:00 GMT

maria Khoury, a writer and author, discusses her latest books on the challenges facing children in the Middle East conflict and her new one "Witness in the Holy Land." Khoury, who comes from Taybeh Palestine, one of a few Christian villages and cities in Israel and Palestine, discusses the challenges facing Christian Arabs in the Middle East and also the production of Taybeh Beer which has been challenged by the religious extremists in the Middle East on RadioC hicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday Oct. 29, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-02-09 Roxane Assaf discusses Arab American Heritage Month in Chicago and Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:07:00 GMT

Roxane Assaf, member of the Advisory Council on Arab Affairs for the Chicago Human Relations Commission, discusses the importance of Arab American Heritage month, programs scheduled during November and the challenges Arab American faces as well as their achievements in America on Roadio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Nov. 2, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-28-09 Lorraine Forte Editor of Catalyst Chicago discusses Chicago public schools

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:29:00 GMT

Lorraine Forte, editor in Chief of Catalyst Chicago, talks about alternative schooling and problems for minorities on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday Oct. 28, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com WJJG 1530 AM Radio.

10-28-09 Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune discusses the Springfield legislative veto session and taxation

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:02:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Springfield reporter Ray Long discusses the legislative veto session and who is responsible for the rising taxation in Cook County with the lifting of the tax cap ... Long also discusses other legislation to be discussed on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Oct. 28, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com

10-27-09 Abdon Pallasch on Cook County property assessment and tax hikes

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:23:00 GMT

Chicago Sun-Times reporter Abdon Pallasch discusses increases in property taxes as a result of the increase in property assessments in Cook County and the impact of the Illinois Legislature removing the CAP on property tax increases on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Oct. 27, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-27-09 Jeff Goldblatt on his story on National Guardsmen and farmers serving in Afghanistan

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:20:00 GMT

FOX Chicago News anchor Jeff Goldblatt discusses members of the National Guard in Indiana who are farmers and who are preparing to go to Afghanistan to help the Afghanies improve their farming skills. On RadioC hicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday Oct. 27, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-27-09 Mark Smith of Wild Garden Hummus Dip

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:15:00 GMT

Wild Garden Hummus Dip National VP Mark Smith discusses his product Hummus Dip and the Mediterranean Diet, and the health benefits of both on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday oct. 27, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-26-09 Kathy Bergen on Crosstown divide North vs South Sides of Chicago

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:11:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Reporter Kathy Bergen discusses a recent study that looked at how people in the different areas of Chicago looked at themselves, showing stark differences between the North Siders versus the South Siders in Chicago on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Oct. 26, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-26-09 Dan Greenhouse of VillageProfile.com Magazine

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:08:00 GMT

Dan Greenhouse of Village Profile Magazine (www.VillageProfile.com discusses trends in suburban Chicagoland communities and focuses on St. Charles in this every other week segment on Monday mornings on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Oct. 26, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-23-09 Paul Ciolino private investigator of major crimes

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:33:00 GMT

Private investigator Paul Ciolino discusses major cases that he has investigated. Ciolino appears as a guest often on national television crime and investigation programs including CBS 48 Hours on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Friday Oct. 23, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Ciolino discusses his perspectives on the Natalee Holloway disappearance case in Aruba, the case of Amanda Knox who was charged by the government of Italy in the murder of her roommate, and his latest expose on the seven year old murder of Mike Sisco, and his fiancÃe, Karen Harkness, the subject this week of a 48 Hours Mystery (Sat. Oct. 24, 2009, 9 pm Chicago time). Ciolino also discusses the prosecution case against former Gov. Rod Blagijevich and the role of former Gov. George Ryan in suspending the death row convictions of dozens of individuals including many who were later found to be innocent.

10-22-09 Richard Silverstein of Tikun Olam blog on the upcoming JStreet conference to strengthen moderate Jewish voices

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:08:00 GMT

Blogger and moderate pro-Israel Jewish activist Richard Silverstein discusses the fight to define the moderate Jewish voice and build support for peace based on compromise and two-states between Israelis and Palestinians. Silverstein is organizing a blogger conference at the hotel at the J-Street Conference ... though not sanctioned by J Street (you can read into that) the blogging session will bring together Palestinians and Israelis to fight for peace on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Oct. 22, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Silverstein's blog is www.RichardSilverstein.com.

10-21-09 Abbey Sewell of Northwestern's Medill News Service on lobbying at the Cook County Board

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:21:00 GMT

Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism's Medill News Service reporter Abbey Sewell discusses her examination of lobbying registrations and filings with the Cook County Board on WJJG 1530 AM Wednesday Oct. 21, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-21-09 Tom Tresser formerly on No Games Chicago discusses his candidacy for the Cook County Board

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:17:00 GMT

Tom Tresser, one of the founders of No Games Chicago, discusses his decision to run for the post of Cook County Board President on the Green Party ticket next year on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Wednesday Oct. 21, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com

10-20-09 Ray Hanania talks with listeners about Gov Rod Blagojevich, reality TV and the Balloon Boy Heenes controversy

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:51:00 GMT

Host Ray Hanania and callers discusses former Gov. Rod Blagojevich appearing on The Apprentice hosted by Donald Trump, and protests from US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald seeking to prevent Blagojevich from getting his story out to the public claiming hsi appearance will "taint the jury pool." The hypocrisy of how Fitzgerald tained the jury pool when he prematurely unleashed a high profile public relations assault on then Gov. Rod Blagojevich accusing him of all kinds of crimes months before filing criminal charges. Also callers discuss the balloon boy controversy and the Heenes family hoax, and other issues in the news.

10-20-09 Yale Jaffe author "Advantage Disadvantage" fiction on high school sports and murder

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:47:00 GMT

Author Yale Jaffe discusses his book "Advantage Disadvantage," a fiction murder mystery involving high school sports, gambling and more set in Chicago. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Oct. 20, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-20-09 Ray Long discusses the issues being addressed in the Veto Session of the Illinois Legislature

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:42:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Reporter Ray Long discusses various issues being addressed by the Illinois General Assembly during the veto session, including the Cook County veto override vote, the attempt to reduce the repressive 1 percent Todd Stroger Sales Tax increase, taxation and election issues, and also a discussion of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich who will appear on The Apprentice with host Donald Trump. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Oct. 20, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Also Gov. Pat Quinn and the MAP funding issue for state colleges.

10-15-09 Thom Hartmann syndicated radio talk show host on Rush Limbaugh's racism, & Sen. Max Baucus' deficient health care plan

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:56:00 GMT

Syndicated radio talk show host Thom Hartmann discusses Rush Limbaugh's racist rhetoric and racism, and the deficient proposal on health care by U.S. Senator Max Baucus and othe rissues involving the centrist, middle American liberal agenda on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday October 15, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Thom Hartmann's host a syndicated radio show broadcast every day in Chicago on WCPT 820 AM Radio. His web site is www.ThomHartmann.com

10-15-09 Michael Del Galdo on Illinois House move to repeal Cook County sales tax, veto override and late property tax bills

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:48:00 GMT

Municipal Law attorney and election law specialist Michael Del Galdo of Del Galdo Law Group www.DLGLawGroup.com discusses the Illinois House effort to repeal the Cook County 1 percent Sales Tax proposed by County Board President Todd Stroger, the veto override vote reduction from 14 to 11, and the impact of late countywide tax bills (10 weeks late) on suburban communities. Plus, Del Galdo discusses the threat to the $31 billion capital development bill with the potential loss of the video gaming machine as the revenue source on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday October 15, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-15-09 Peter Silvestri Cook County Board on Legislative Sales Tax and veto override

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:39:00 GMT

Cook County Board Commissioner and Elmwood Park Village President Peter Silvestri discusses the unsuccessful effort by the Illinois Legislature to repeal the 1 Percent Sales Tax backed by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger, and the successful passage in the House to reduce the veto override vote from 14 to 11 in Cook County on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday October 15, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-14-09 Peter Silvestri Cook County Board Commissioner Elmwood Park Mayor

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:59:00 GMT

Cook County Board Commissioner Peter Silvestri, who is also mayor of Elmwood Park, discusses the challenges facing the Cook County board including the debate over video gaming machines, casinos, the veto override supermajority, sales taxes and County Board President Todd Stroger's re-election on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday Oct. 14, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-14-09 Rush Limbaugh, is his rhetoric racist and hateful?

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:55:00 GMT

Guests and callers discuss the racism and hate bigotry of radio personality Rush Limbaugh who bullies reason on his radio program and is seeking to purchase the St. Louis Rams football team. Should Limbaugh, a racist radio host, be allowed to purchase the team? Eric Boehlert of Media Matters for America discusses Limbaugh's track record of racist rhetoric, and callers join in to discuss Limbaugh's hate speech which foments racism on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday Oct. 14, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-14-09 Sen. Bill Brady candidate for Illinois Governor

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:52:00 GMT

State Senator Bill Brady on his candidacy for Illinois governor discusses a wide range of issues on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday Oct. 14, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-13-09 Checkpoint 303 musician SC MoCha on music as resistance

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:48:00 GMT

SC MoCha, the Tunisian member of Checkpoint 303, discusses the power of music in fighting for justice and the cause of Palestine which is a focus of his groups powerful music. The team also features a Palestinian rapper and others from the Middle East on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Oct. 13, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Also visit www.CheckPoint303.com for more information. Checkpoint 303 is an activist sonic project launched by sound-catcher SC Yosh (Palestine) and sound-cutter SC MoCha (Tunisia). Checkpoint 303 creates experimental electronic music that aims at raising international awareness about the ongoing injustice and suffering of the civilian populations throughout the Middle East. Checkpoint 303 combines field recordings performed in Palestine with electronic beats, FX and subtle oriental tunes. Checkpoint 303 has evolved into an international collective of artists, musicians, DJs and VJs including performances by Cheikh Julio, Miss K Sushi, Mehdi Douss, VH Diddy, Melski, etc. Checkpoint 303âs previous live shows include electronic performances as supporting act for UK trip-hop band Massive Attack in a series of benefit shows in the UK and in France in 2007 and 2008. CP-303 has also performed numerous shows in Sweden, Belgium, Canada, The Netherlands, Palestine, Tunisia, USA (Los Angeles), Australia (Sydney & Melbourne), Japan (Tokyo) etc.

10-12-09 Dan Greenhouse discusses the suburbs and Buffalo Grove and Village Profile Magazine

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:45:00 GMT

Village Profile Editor Dan Greenhouse (www.VillageProfile.com) talks about trends facing Chicagoland's suburban communities, the importance of the Chamber of Commerce system and Buffalo Grove on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Oct. 12, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-12-09 Columbus Day and its meaning, pro and con

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:41:00 GMT

Callers discuss the meaning of Columbus Day with proponents and critics arguing if it is a racist holiday or simply one of many American traditions built on the reality of America's ethnic and religious identity on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Oct. 12, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-08-09 Jack Lazzara of Archer Pharmacy talks pharmaceuticals, prescription drugs and healthcare with callers

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 19:06:00 GMT

Archer Pharmacy owner Jack Lazzara discusses pharmaceuticals, prescription drugs and health care issues on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Thursday Oct. 8, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-07-09 Jeff Goldblatt on his trip to Copenhagen and the IOC decision to award the 2016 Olympics to Rio and not Chicago

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 7 Oct 2009 21:20:00 GMT

FOX Chicago News reporter and anchor Jeff Goldblatt discusses his trip to Copenhagen to cover the International Olympic Committee's vote to reject Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics and instead award the bid to Rio de Janeiro on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-07-09 Tom Tresser of No Games Chicago on the 2016 Olympics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 7 Oct 2009 21:16:00 GMT

No Games Chicago founder Tom Tresser discusses the reasons why Chicago lost the bid for the 2016 Olympics and the role that www.NoGamesChicago.com and its army of volunteers played in building public awareness for the taxation issues that Chicago Mayor Richard m. Daley and AON Insurance Chief Patrick Ryan didn't want the public to discuss on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday oct. 7, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-07-09 Ramsin Canon of the Gapers Block Blog on video gaming and the Olympics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 7 Oct 2009 21:08:00 GMT

Political Editor Ramsin Canon of the Gapers Block blog (www.GapersBlock.com) discusses the Cook County Board vote to ban video gaming machines proposed by pro-Casino Commissioner Bridget Gainer, and he also discusses the failure of Chicago to win the bid for the 2016 Olympics on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-01-09 Jeff Goldblatt reports from Copenhagen on the 2016 Olympics bid

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:36:00 GMT

FOX Chicago News anchor and reporter Jeff Goldblatt discusses the 2016 Chicago Olympic bid from Copenhagen where he is covering the announcement this week. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Oct. 1, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com

10-01-09 Nick Valade and Sheila Chalmers-Currin discuss their bids for the Cook County board 6th and 5th districts

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:32:00 GMT

Candidates Nick Valade and Sheila Chalmers-Currin discuss their bids for the Cook County board 6th and 5th districts against incumbents Joan Patricia Murphy and Deborah Sims. Sims and Murphy have endorsed and advocated the largest tax increases on taxpayers in Cook County history. Murphy proposed a 2 percent addition to the county sales tax, double what was proposed by County Board President Todd Stroger and Sims fli-flopped in opposing, then supporting and then opposing the repeal of half of Stroger's repressive 1 percent sales tax. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Oct. 1, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

10-01-09 Bill Lipinski on healthcare, Afghanistan and Iran

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:28:00 GMT

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski discusses President Obama's healthcare proposals, and the compromise measure pushed by Senator max Baucus. Lipinski also discusses the challenges facing America in the War in Afghanistan and questions the real threat of Iran's loud-mouth president Ahmedinejad who he compares to a modern-day Mussolini. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Oct. 1, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-30-09 Jeff Goldblatt/Darlene Hill ... Jeff calls from Copenhagen on Olympics and Darlene discusses her Fenger HS scoop

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:56:00 GMT

FOX Chicago News anchor and report Jeff Goldblatt discusses the Chicago 2016 Olympics Bid from Copenhagen and FOX Chicago news reporter Darlene Hill discusses her scoop obtaining a video of the gang fight that caused the death of a 16 year old Fenger high school honor student last week. The video helped police to identify several of the suspects allegedly involved in killing. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday Sept. 30, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Jeff's interview is the first 15 minutes of the podcast followed by Darlene's interview.

09-30-09 Michael Del Galdo municipal/election law attorney on video gaming legislation in Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:48:00 GMT

Municipal and election law specialist attorney Michael Del Galdo (www.dlglawgroup.com) discusses the specifics and application of the state's new Video Gaming machine law and how it might impact local communities. Del Galdo also discusses the limits of its application, how it relates to municipalities, the role of Cook County government in possibly restricting or banning video gaming machines and more in this interview. Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday Sept. 30, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com

09-28-09 Dan Greenhouse of Village Profile Magazine discusses suburban communities across the nation

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:25:00 GMT

Village Profile Magazine's Dan Greenhouse (www.VillageProfile.com) discusses challenges facing suburban villages and municipalities across the nation, and focuses on Lisle in this once every two-week interview segment Monday's at 9:10 AM. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Sept. 28, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Chambers of Commerce, business communities, trends in government.

09-28-09 Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune discusses President Obama, ACORN and other national issues

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:21:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune syndicated columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner Clarence Page discusses President Barack Obama and an assortment of issues from right wing fanatics like Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh (and Anne Coulter and Michelle Malkin) to ACORN, Iran and reminiscing about past political coverage in Chicago on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Sept. 28, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-25-09 Abdon Pallasch on the process of selecting and electing judges in Cook County

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:18:00 GMT

Chicago Sun-Times reporter Abdon Pallasch discusses the process of selecting and electing judges in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois, and also the power of the Irish name in judicial elections on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Friday Sept. 25, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-25-09 Dorothy Tillman talks about her new book and her WVON radio show

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:15:00 GMT

Former Chicago Alderman Dorothy Tillman discusses her new book and her Saturday morning radio show on WVON 1690 AM Radio on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Friday Sept. 25, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-24-09 Hussein Ibish discusses President Barack Obama's bold initiative to bring peace to Israelis and Palestinians

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:33:00 GMT

Scholar and author Hussein Ibish discusses the bold initiatives proposed by President Barack Obama that have stymied Israel's extremist leadership Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and could push Israel back into genuine peace negotiations with Palestinians and President Mahmoud Abbas. Ibish, who publishes the www.Ibishblog.com discusses the precedent setting efforts by Obama in his speech to the United Nations and Security Council demanding that Israel halt all illegal settlement expansion and re-inserting Jerusalem as a negotiating point in peace talks, a topic Israel has tried to exclude from peace discussions. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Sept. 24, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Ibish is the author of the new book "What's Wrong with the One-State Agenda," a brilliant analysis of why the One-state argument jeopardizes Palestinian statehood goals and even undermines the end of the Israeli occupation of the West bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip as a foundation for ending the conflict.

09-22-09 Oak Lawn Board Meeting exchange between Mike and Mark Slinkman and Trustee Robert Streit

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:37:00 GMT

Oak Lawn building owners Mike and Mark Slinkman addressed the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting Tuesday Sept. 22, 2009 accusing village officials including Manager Larry Deetjen of racism. The Slinkman's own three buildings renting to 84 families. The racial breakdown, they said, is 40 percent Black, 20 percent Hispanic, 20 percent Arab and 20 percent White. This is the audio from the meeting in which the Slinkman's spoke and then Village Trustee Robert Streit, reading from a prepared statement, blasted the Slinkman's accusing their tenants of an endless list of criminal behavior. Streit later says he was trying to say the "poor management" of the building is drawing a kind of people who engage in criminal behavior. Also read a story about it in the Suburban Blog Sept. 23, 2009 (http://swside.blogspot.com/2009/09/owners-of-apartment-building-complex.html) and the Daily Southtown Newspaper Sept. 24, 2009 (http://www.southtownstar.com/news/1788209,092409feud.article.). This is a recording taken from a public meeting and an interview with Streit and then Mike Slinkman immediately after the meeting.

09-22-09 Suburban Neighbors battle it out -- is violence in the suburbs a trend?

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:34:00 GMT

Radio host Ray Hanania takes calls and discusses a growing trend of violence in the suburbs, neighbors battling neighbors, and reasons and causes. Recent shoot-out in Orland Park in Chicagoland's southwest suburbs and the arrest of one neighbor who threw his neighbor into a pond behind their homes in an argument that got violent over one wife complaining and a swimming pool. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on AM 1530 WJJG Tuesday Sept. 22, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Check out the suburban stories on the Chicago Suburban Blog at http://swside.blogspot.com.

09-17-09 Abdon Pallasch on Cheryle Jackson's candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:54:00 GMT

Chicago Sun-Times reporter Abdon Pallasch discusses Cheryle Jackson's candidacy for the U.S. Senate in the Democratic primary race Feb. 2, 2010 challenging Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulis. Pallasch discusses Jackson's background and her former ties as the spokesperson for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich and how that might impact her race. The Republican candidate is U.S. Congressman Mark Kirk. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Sept. 17, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-17-09 Roland Burris US Senator on healthcare and public option

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:51:00 GMT

U.S. Senator Roland Burris, former Illinois Comptroller and Illinois Attorney General, discusses his fight to preserve the public option proposal for President Barack Obama's health care reform package and why the public option is so important to Americans On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Sept. 17, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-17-09 Calvin Morris exec director of the Community Renewal Society

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:45:00 GMT

Dr. Calvin Morris, executive director of the Community Renewal Society and publisher of The Chicago Reporter and Catalyst, discusses a drive to promote support for the children of incarcerated children. Legislation is being discussed to provide that support. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Sept. 17, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-16-09 Tom Tresser of No Games Chicago challenges the 2016 Olympics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:42:00 GMT

Tom Tresser the founder of No Games Chicago takes on Mayor Daley and the Chicago City Council and the claim that taxpayers will not be left holding the bag for any overcosts related to the 2016 Olympics on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland AM 1530 WJJG Radio, Wednesday Sept. 16, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. www.NoGamesChicago.com.

09-16-09 John Kalven publisher of Progress Illinois on Daley's popularity, City Council vote on Olympics, and Mark Krik

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:27:00 GMT

Progress Illinois (www.ProgressIllinois.com) publisher Josh Kalven discusses Mayor Daley's plunging popularity, the battle for the U.S. Senate race with Mark Kirk, Alexi Giannoulias and Cheryle Jackson and others, the Cap and Trade issue and more on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland AM 1530 WJJG Radio, Wednesday Sept. 16, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-15-09 Anisa Mehdi Muslim American TV producer discusses her new series on American Ramadan

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:55:00 GMT

Anisa Mehdi, an award winning TV producer for PBS and other projects discusses Ramadan, Islam, Muslims in America and her new series on "American Ramadan" on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Sept. 15, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Mehdi is the daughter of renown American Arab journalism pioneer Dr. M.T. Mehdi. She calls using SKYPE from Amman Jordan for the interview.

09-15-09 Ramson Canon of the Gapers Block Blog's Mechanics Political Section on Illinois and Chicago politics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:52:00 GMT

The Gapers Block political editor Ramsin Canon discusses Illinois and Chicago politics, including the race between Gov. Pat Quinn and Comptroller Dan Hynes, the fate of County Board President Todd Stroger, and Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Sept. 15, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-15-09 Callers discusses Congressman Wilson, Kanye West, Oprah, Suicide of Chris Kelly, health care and more

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:45:00 GMT

Callers discusses Congressman Wilson, Kanye West, Oprah, Suicide of Blagojevich fundraiser and confidant Chris Kelly, President Obama's health care and more on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Sept. 15, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-14-09 Ray Long of the Chicago tribune discusses Springfield, Blagojevich, Madigan, Hynes and the death of Chris Kelly

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:42:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Springfield Reporter Ray Long discusses Springfield, the legislature, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's book, former Blagojevich's top fundraiser and aid Chris Kelly's death and more on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Sept. 14, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-14-09 Emil Guillermo on Congressman Wilson and another Kanye West outburst

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:39:00 GMT

San Francisco based columnist Emil Guillermo (www.Amok.com) discusses a range of issues from Congress Joe Wilson's outburst against President Barack Obama during the special Joint Session of the Congress last week to another outburst by Kanye West at the MTV music awards on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Sept. 14, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-14-09 John Tillman of the Illinois Policy Institute on taxation

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:37:00 GMT

Illinois Policy Institute Director John Tillman discusses taxation in Illinois on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Sept. 14, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-14-09 Michael J. Collins, MD, on his new book "Blue Collar, Blue Scrubs"

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:34:00 GMT

MD Michael J. Collins discusses his new book "Blue Collar, Blue Scrubs." The Chicago native addresses an audience Tuesday at Oak Park Library to discusses his new book. on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Sept. 14, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-10-09 Jeff Goldblatt FOX Chicago News and callers

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:28:00 GMT

FOX Chicago News anchor Jeff Goldblatt discusses reaction to President Barack Obama's health care insurance reform, the Chicago City Council vote to guarantee losses for the 2016 Olympic Plan, the council as a "rubber stamp" for Mayor Daley and other issues on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG AM 1530 Radio Thursday Sept. 10, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-10-09 Gregory Tejeda and Ald. Manny Flores discuss Mexican Americans, health care and the 2016 Olympics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:23:00 GMT

Chicago Argus Blogger Gregory Tejeda and later Chicago Alderman Manny Flores (1st Ward) discusses issues ranging from Mexican American empowerment, to President Obama's healthcare reform plan, and Mayor Daley's bid for the 2016 Olympics. On Radio Chicagoland's AM 1530 WJJG Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday Sept. 10, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-09-09 Sam Alame of Protection and Finance discusses tip for the best investments and insurance protection

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:01:00 GMT

Protection and Finance owner Sam Alame discusses the best strategies for improving insurance and investments on Radio Chicagoland WJJG AM 1530 Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday Sep. 9, 2009.

09-08-09 Monroe Anderson discusses the hatred against President Barack Obama and his speech to school children

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 8 Sep 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Media writer Monroe Anderson defends President Barack Obama's speech to the nation's school children today denouncing the extremists and discussing how extremists have been able to distort facts on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Sept. 8, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-08-09 Tony Peraica responds the slander from Cook County Commissioner Deborah Sims who supports excessive taxation

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 8 Sep 2009 17:22:00 GMT

Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica responds to the slanderous attacks from irresponsible County Commissioner Deborah Sims who alleged that Peraica and Commissioner Larry Suffredin are responsible for "fueling" an alleged racist telephone call Sims played for the media after she flip-flopped and voted in favor of protecting the repressive 1 percent Todd Stroger sales tax. Sims claims she received a racist phone call criticizing her vote to support Stroger's sales tax, which has been roundly denounced, and uses racism as a diversion to distract voters from the real issue, her failure to be responsible and supportive of what's best for taxpayers on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Sept. 8, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-08-09 Ray Hanania talks about meeting Mark Kirk and leaning towards supporting him for US Senate

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 8 Sep 2009 17:18:00 GMT

Host Ray Hanania discusses meeting Mark Kirk at a parade in Lemont and liking him, and also discussing the need for Kirk to "moderate himself more" in order to win the "centrist" Illinois vote (Democrats and Republicans). Kirk could be a far better option than Alexi Giannoulias who is a former banker and has no sympathy for the consumers burdened and raped by the credit card companies and banks with excessive mob-style interest rates on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG AM 1530 radio www.RadioChicagoland.com Tuesday Sept. 8, 2009.

09-07-09 Barack Obama addresses school children Ray Hanania rant

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 7 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Host Ray Hanania discusses President Barack Obama's plans to address school Children Tuesday and the outcry of hatred and racism fromt he far right trying to stop him by calling him "socialist." Hanania discusses the rising level of demagoguery from the far right in their attacks against Obama. Hanania also talks about Cook County Board commissioner Deborah Sims who helped protect the 1 percent sales tax imposed by Board President Todd Stroger on Monday Sept. 2, 2009 on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG AM 1530 Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

09-07-09 William Bill "Doc" Walls discusses his candidacy for Illinois Governor

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 7 Sep 2009 15:57:00 GMT

Gubernatorial candidate William Bill "Doc" Walls discusses his candidacy for Illinois Governor in the February 2, 2010 Democratic primary against incumbent Gov. Pat Quinn on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG AM 1530 Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com, Monday Sept. 7, 2009.

09-07-09 Anne Kavanaugh of FOX Chicago News continues her discussion on former Cicero Town President Betty Loren-Maltese

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 7 Sep 2009 15:51:00 GMT

FOX Chicago News reporter Anne Kavanaugh comes to the Radio Chicagoland studios and discusses her interviews with convicted felon and racketeer former Cicero Town President Betty Loren-Maltese who just completed a 7 year jail term and is now in a halfway house in La Vegas (across the street from the Circus Circus Casino) where she will be until the end of January. Kavanaugh brings in a copy of Betty's book: Guilty: A Chicago Story in which she blames everyone else except herself for her problems. Kavanaugh and host Ray Hanania -- a former media and political consultant to Loren-Maltese (before she was charged with federal corruption and stealing $10 million from Cicero taxpayers) discuss the viability of Betty's proposed book and takes calls from radio listeners. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG AM 1530 Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com Monday Sept. 7, 2009. Ed Vrdolyak. Mike Madigan. Mayor Rich Daley. Jack O'Malley, Jim Ryan, Judy Baar Topinka. Rocco Infelise. The Chicago Outfit, Mafia, crime syndicate, Al Capone. Oak park Ernest Hemingway.

09-04-09 Anne Kavanaugh of FOX Chicago News talks about her interviews with betty Loren-Maltese

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 21:51:00 GMT

FOX Chicago News reporter Anne Kavanaugh talks about her one-on-one interviews with convicted felon and former Cicero Town President Betty Loren-Maltese who was just released from a seven year prison sentence for participating in a mob-related theft of more than $10 million from the Town of Cicero's insurance program while she was president. Maltese is now serving the remainder of her time at a Los Vegas half-way house, across the street from Circus Circus. Kavanaugh accompanied Maltese as she went from the California prison to the half-way house and she talks about their conversations. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Friday Sept. 4, 2009 WJJG AM 1530 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-03-09 Bill Lipinski on national and regional news

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 17:40:00 GMT

Former U.S. Congressman Bill Lipinski discusses President Barack Obama's Health care troubles, the challenges facing poor judgment by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger and the repressive Stroger 1 percent sales tax increase, Judy Baar Topinka's interests in running for Comptroller, and Mayor Daley and the excessive costs of the 2016 Olympics. Lipinski also discusses former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland's WJJG AM 1530 Radio Thursday Sept. 3, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Lipinski also discusses the race for Gov. and Dan Hynes' challenge against beleaguered Gov. Pat Quinn.

09-03-09 Kathy Bergen of the Chicago Tribune discusses the poll on the 2016 Olympics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 17:37:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune reporter Kathy Bergen discusses the newspaper's poll which shows a dramatic loss of public support for Mayor Daley's 2016 Olympics plan on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday Sept. 3, 2009, WJJG AM 1530 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-03-09 John Kass on the body odor problem that will caused by the 2016 Olympics in Chicago

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 17:32:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Columnist John Kass discusses his column on the protential threat of excessive body odor from tourists coming to Chicago for the 2016 Olympics if the city wins the Olympic bid. There are 3 million people in Chicago (including 250,000 ghost voters), 2 million suburbanites who will come to Chicago and 3 million foreigners who will also come for the olympics if they are held in Chicago. That's a lot of people in a town that can barely hold its share of convicted felons. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland's WJJG AM 1530 Thursday Sept. 3, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Also, Kass lampoons Mayor Daley and talks about challenges with the CTA. he also talks about Labor Day and hsi Greek barbecuing skills.

09-02-09 Jeff Goldblatt of FOX Chicago news discusses the 2016 Olympics and Betty Loren-Maltese

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:34:00 GMT

FOX Chicago News anchor Jeff Goldblatt discusses the final evaluations of the four cities competing for the 2016 Olymics and Chicago's chances, and also discusses the FOX News exclusive interview with convicted felon Betty Loren-Maltese by reporter Anne Kavanaugh on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland's WJJG AM 1530 Radio Wednesday Sept. 2, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-02-09 Victor Forys Democratic candidate for the Cook County Board 17th District

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:32:00 GMT

Victor Forys a Democratic Candidate for the Cook County board in the 17th District discusses his candidacy and the issues on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland's WJJG AM 1530 Radio Wednesday Sept. 2, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-02-09 Adam Woodworth Oak Lawn Children's Museum Director

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:28:00 GMT

Oak lawn Children's Museum Director Adam Woodworth details the expansion of the new museum which opened five weeks ago and describes the new programs offered for Children in the region on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland's WJJG AM 1530 Radio Wednesday Sept. 2, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-02-09 Stroger Sales Tax fight -- Commentary on the Tax-Trio Deborah Sims, Joan Murphy and Todd Stroger

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:24:00 GMT

Radio Chicagoland host Ray Hanania rants on the failure of the Cook County Board to repeal the 1 percent repressive Todd Stroger Sales Tax after Commissioenr Deborah Simms fli-flopped to help Stroger sustain his veto of the Liz Gorman proposal to cut the sales tax hike back down by half. WJJG 1530 AM Radio "Mornings with Ray Hanania" Wednesday Sept. 2, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-01-09 Mike Miner of the Chicago Reader examines challenges facing Chicagoland's mainstream news media

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 16:44:00 GMT

The Chicago Reader's Hot Type columnist and media analyst Mike Miner discusses challenges facing his newspaper as well as other mainstream print media outlets on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland WJJG 1530 AM Tuesday Sept. 1, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

09-01-09 Liz Gorman on the Cook County Board effort to override half of President Todd Stroger's sales tax hike

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 16:41:00 GMT

Cook County Board Commissioner Liz Gorman discusses the override of County Board President Todd Stroger's repressive 1 percent sales tax hike. Under a move sponsored by Gorman, the county would scale back the tax by half. The vote is this morning. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland WJJG 1530 AM Tuesday Sept. 1, 2009. www.RadioChicagoland.com

09-01-09 Ray Long of the Chicago tribune discusses Rod Blagojevich, Gov. Pat Quinn, chances for reform and more

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 16:34:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Springfield bureau reporter Ray Long discusses former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's new book and what is and isn't in it, and Blagojevich's troubles. He also talks about Gov. Pat Quinn and his decision to veto a reform measure that would put limits on campaign fundraising by state elected officials and if the issue will return for re-adoption during the upcoming veto session. Long also talks about the probe of the University of Illinois academic admissions scandal and who is or isn't involved in the probe on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland, Tuesday Sept. 1, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

08-31-09 Iymen Chehade playright and author of the Gorilla Tango Theater play "Garden of the Three"

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:40:00 GMT

Chicago playright Iymen Chehade discusses his play "Garden of the Three" a look at Palestinians during the brutal military oppression of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in 2002. The play opens at the Gorilla Tango Theater in Chicago Sept 4 and runs on the weekends through Sept. 3. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland WJJG 1530 AM Monday August 31, 2009 www.radiochicagoland.com.

08-31-09 Mark Brown of the Chicago Sun-Times talks about Daley's "apology" and Gov Quinn's "reform"

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:37:00 GMT

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mark Brown discusses the un-apology "apology" from Mayor Daley over the screw-up of the parking meter contract, and dissects Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of the campaign finance reform legislation on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland WJJG 1530 AM Monday August 31, 2009.

08-28-09 Dan McLaughlin Mayor of Orland Park on Greening initiatives

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:37:00 GMT

Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin comes in to the radio studio and discusses initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint in the village and help the economy, and reduce costs for homeowners with Open Land strategies and Greening Initiatives, making the village and its residents and businesses more environment friendly on Friday August 28, 2009 on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. Global warming, prairie growth, saving energy, water conservation, strategies to reduce environmental consumption. Chicago, Illinois, Southwest Suburbs.

08-27-09 Hussein Ibish on the Miss Universe Pageant and the Arab World, Obama's dedication to peace, Israeli-Palestinian peace

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:21:00 GMT

Pundit and Middle East analyst Hussein Ibish (www.IbishBlog.com) discusses a wide range of issues and takes phone calls from radio show listeners on: the absence of Arab countries in the Miss Universe Pageant, is it extremism or modesty; Middle East peace and President Barack Obama, the dynamics of Obama's Middle East strategies; status of Palestinian-Israeli and Arab peace. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday August 27, 2009. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

08-24-09 Ali Younes on Miss Universe, Libyan terrorist, Lockerbie bombing and Ramadan

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:37:00 GMT

Columnist Ali Younes discusses Ramadan, the absence of Arab contestants in the Miss Universe Pageant and is it significant that only 2 of 22 Arab countries participate, and also a discussion of the backlash against Libya by the West over the Scottish release of Abelbaset al-Megrahi, convicted in the bombing of PAN AM Flight 103 over Lockerbie. on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday August 24, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

08-24-09 Emil Guillermo on PETA and the protection of Animals

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:34:00 GMT

Award winning columnist Emil Guillermo author of www.Amok.com blog discusses PETA and his wife's activism as a PETA leader to protect animals from abuse on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday August 24, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

08-20-09 Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition and other topics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:27:00 GMT

Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition discusses his battle in Schaumburg to hold down taxation and also the fight in Cook County and Illinois on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday August 20, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Also, open telephone discussion with callers on healthcare and President Barack Obama.

08-20-09 Stephen Franklin on American Arabs and the US Census

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:23:00 GMT

Former Tribune Journalist Stephen Franklin discusses the significance of the US Census and the exclusion of American Arabs from the official census tally on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday August 20, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

08-04-09 Discussion on President Barack Obama's birthday and the birth certificate controversy

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:10:00 GMT

Discussion with listeners on the rightwing conspiracy to falsely accuse President Barack Obama of not being born in America on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday August 4, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

08-04-09 Dane Placko of FOX Chicago News on the Board of Tax Appeals controversy

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:08:00 GMT

FOX Chicago News reporter Dane Placko discusses his investigation into the office of the Cook County Board of Tax Appeals and Commissioner Joe Berrios and State Rep. Froehlich on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday August 4, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

08-04-09 Hussein Ibish on challenges facing American Arabs

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:01:00 GMT

Blogger, spokesman, media pundit and columnist Hussein Ibish discusses the challenges American Arabs have in America from bias in the news media to stereotypes of Muslims and Arabs on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday August 4, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-29-09 Steve Johnson media columnist for the Chicago Tribune

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:53:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune media columnist Steve Johnson discusses the headlines and trends on the Internet on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday July 29, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-29-09 John Kalven and Ramsin Canon discuss the week's news in This Week in Chicagoland

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:49:00 GMT

Progress Illinois Publisher Josh Kalven and The Gapers Block politics writer Ramsin Canon discuss the week's news events in this weekly segment This Week in Chicagoland from the race issue in the Henry Louis Gates arrest in Cambridge Mass, to healthcare, the Mark Kirk versus Alexi Giannoulias race for the U.S. Senate, and the growing field of candidates in the 10th Congressional district include Julie Hamos and Dan Seals on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday July 29, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-28-09 Ray Hanania rants on the nutjobs challenging President Obama's birth certificate -- the "birthers"

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Radio Chicagoland Host Ray Hanania rants on the "Birthers," nut-jobs who claim that President Barack Obama does not have a birth certificate, was not born on America territory and therefore does not have the right to be president. Do ya thunk it is because Obama is Black? And callers. On Radio Chicagoland's "Mornings with Ray Hanania" Tuesday July 28, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com

07-28-09 Stacy St. Clair of the Chicago Tribune on the College Admissions Clout story at U of I

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:43:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune reporter Stacy St. Clair discusses the story focused on the College and University admission clout scandal where underqualified students were enrolled in colleges because of clout from their political sponsors. The University of Illinois is a state college and funded by taxpayer money and therefor must abide by legal processes that cannot be compromised by clout and political interference. St Clair discusses the story and the issues involved. On Radio Chicagoland's "Mornings with Ray Hanania" Tuesday July 28, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com

07-27-09 Emil Guillermo on the Gates-Crowley-Obama Police-Black confrontation in Cambridge and also Mike Royko

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:23:00 GMT

Award winning columnist Emil Guillermo joins us from San Francisco to discuss the controversy involving the arrest of Black Harvard Scholar Henry Louis Gates by Cambridge, Mass Police Sgt. James Crowley and the comments made by President Barack Obama during a health care press conference in which he said the Cambridge police acted stupidly. The confrontation involving a man in his own home and namecalling that provoked the white officer to arrest Gates has reminded everyone that racism in America is still alive and well. And although race is no longer the critical issue, race was the fuse that started the conflict. The real issue is police arrogance and not wanting to be challenged by anyone. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday July 27, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-24-09 Brian Costin on Schaumburg and fighting traffic light cameras; including Hanania rant on anti-Obama birthers

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:55:00 GMT

Ray Hanania rants on the anti-Barack Obama "birthers" and the racism behind the movement to disparage the president followed by an interview with Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition www.SchaumbrugFreedom.com on how to fight and stop the placement of red light traffic intersection cameras, something achieved in the west suburb. On RadioC hicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Friday July 24, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com

07-23-09 Jeff Goldblatt of FOX Chicago news on the Road to Recovery series and Libertyville, Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:47:00 GMT

FOX Chicago News reporter and anchor Jeff Goldblatt talks about the station's Road to Recovery series which each Thursday night at 9 pm focuses on one Chicago neighborhood or one Chicago suburb to discuss their challenges and the impact of the economy. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday July 23, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Plus after the Goldblatt interview (first 25 minutes) the audio clip includes callers talking about the economy and a discussion on traffic light cameras and health care.

07-23-09 Bill Lipinski on President Obama's healthcare plan, and the battles for Illinois Governor and U.S. Senate

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:42:00 GMT

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski discusses President Barack Obama's health care proposal for the public and his speech the night before to the American people pushing for health care reform. Lipinski aslo discusses the battle for the U.S. Senate between Congressman Mark Kirk and Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and the possible run of State Comptroller Dan Hynes. And Lipinski discusses the race for Governor of Illinois and potential challengers to Gov. Pat Quinn, predicting that Quinn can be re-elected despite the income tax hike proposal. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday July 23, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-22-09 Elizabeth Doody Liz Gorman discusses the Cook County Board fight to repeal the Stroger Sales Tax

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:25:00 GMT

Cook County Board Commissioner Elizabeth Doody "Liz" Gorman discusses her fight to repeal the Todd Stroger 1 percent sales tax and the battles on the board, plus updates us on the Charles Flowers controversy and the Regional Superintendent of Schools fiscal financial waste mismanagement on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday July 22, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-22-09 Hussein Ibish on the resistance in the US and West to the hijab and berqa

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:21:00 GMT

Columnist and media pundit Hussein Ibish (www.IbishBlog.com) discusses the growing public opposition to Muslim Women wearing the Hijab (and veil or Berqa) and why the American Muslim community is emphasizing the wrong defense that it is a religious issue rather than a cultural issue on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday July 22, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-21-09 Sam Alame discusses insurance and investing issues

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:18:00 GMT

Protection and Finance Inc owner Sam Alame discusses best practices for insurance and investment on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday July 21, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-21-09 Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson debate the issues

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:14:00 GMT

Pundits Dan Proft, who is running in the Republican Primary for Illinois governor, and Monroe Anderson, who is running from his critics only (LOL) discuss and debate the Obama Health Plan, the strengths of the Republican Party and more on RadioChicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Tuesday July 21, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-20-09 Emil Guillermo author of Emil Amok! in Asian Week and at Amok.com on ethnicity, the census and more

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:29:00 GMT

Columnist Emil Guillermo talks about ethnicity, the US Census, politics and more on this weekly segment beginning every Tuesday at 9 am next week. The author of Emil Amok! in Asian Week Newspaper and www.Amok.com news blog on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday July 20, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-20-09 Joe Boyle on Sports

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:24:00 GMT

Southwest News-Herald Editor and sports columnist Joe Boyle discusses the week's sports and banters with host Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday July 20, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, and softball.

07-17-09 Tom tresser of No Games Chicago battling the 2016 Olympics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:16:00 GMT

Tom Tresser of No Games Chicago (www.NoGamesChicago.com) discusses growing opposition to Mayor Daley's proposal for the 2016 Olympics on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Friday July 17, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-16-09 Sheila Weinberg

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:11:00 GMT

Sheila Weinberg of the Institute for Truth in Accounting review indicates each Illinois family's share of state debt is now more than $20,000. Northbrook, IL - On Friday Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes finally issued the State's financial report for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Thursday July 16, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM, www.RadioChicagoland.com. "As they saying goes, 'better late than never,'" commented Sheila Weinberg, founder & CEO of the Northbrook-based Institute for Truth in Accounting. "Just as Gov. Quinn committed the State to spending another $32 billion, the State financial report indicated that we were more than $82 billion in the hole." The report, which was issued more than a year after the State's fiscal year end, indicated that each Illinois family's share of the State's debt is $20,850.During fiscal year 2008 the amount owed to the State employees' retirement plans funds increased by more than $12 billion.Illinois pension funds are underfunded by more than $54 billion.The financial report indicated that only $1.2 billion has been put away to pay for the $23.9 billion of health care benefits promised state retirees. These underfunding amounts do not include the massive downturn experienced in the market value of pension assets. The financial report was issued more than a year after the fiscal year end."Public corporations are required to issue their financial statements two and half months after their year end," said the Institute's chairman, Roger Nelson. "The federal government lives up to this standard, why can't the state of Illinois?" Even though Governor Blagojevich and the legislature claimed the FY 2008 budget was balanced, the income statement reported a deficit $3.5 billion. Weinberg noted, "For more than twenty years Illinois' governors and legislators have been saying the state's budgets have been balanced." She questioned, "Then how can we be more than $82 billion in the hole? How much further will the current 'balanced' budget put us in debt?" For more information, contact Darlene Porteus at 847-835-5200 or visit www.truthinaccounting.org. About the Institute for Truth in AccountingThe Institute for Truth in Accounting (IFTA) is dedicated to promoting honest, accurate, and transparent accounting at all levels of government. As a non-partisan, non-profit organization, the IFTA works to expose accounting deficiencies while promoting better, more accessible delivery of accurate government financial data-and, in turn, providing a foundation for more informed public policy. The IFTA provides its expertise to develop more effective accounting standards and deliver accurate government financial information to policymakers, opinion leaders, and citizens so that they can work for a more secure financial future. To learn more, please visit our website at www.truthinaccounting.org. #####

07-16-09 Craig Wall of FOX Chicago news on Naperville

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:08:00 GMT

FOX Chicago News reporter Craig Wall discusses his news report on Naperville in the west suburbs, a weekly segment called "Road to Recovery" airing every Thursday night at 9 pm. Wall discusses how residents in Naperville, where he lives, are coping with the economy and how the economy is impacting the community. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday July 16, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-15-09 Josh Kalven and Ramsin Canon on This Week in Chicagoland

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:15:00 GMT

Josh Kalevn publisher of Progress Illinois (www.ProgressIllinois.com) and Ramsin Canon, editor of The Mechanics political section of The Gapers Block blog (www.GapersBlock.com) discuss issues in the news in this weekly segment every Wednesday morning including the budget battle in Springfield and the performance of the Chicago Public schools and cuts on teachers and principals. They also discuss Daley's political missteps, the 2016 Olympics and take questions from callers on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday July 15, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-14-09 Hanke Gratteau Exec Dir of the John Howard Association

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:02:00 GMT

Hanke Gratteau, executive director of the John Howard Association which monitors the situation of jails, prisons, juvenile detention centers, and juvenile prisons in the state of Illinois, discusses the impact budget cuts in the state will have on the system and also clarifies some public misperceptions about early release programs and jail overcrowding. www.john-Howard.org. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Tuesday July 14, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-14-09 John Shustitzky CEO of The Pillars social services organization in Chicagoland

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:47:00 GMT

John Shustitzky, president of The Pillars community service organization on the impact that cuts will have on his agency. John Shustitzky is the President/CEO of Pillars, a community mental health and social services agency in our west and southwest suburban communities. John is a psychologist who grew up in the western suburbs and has served a variety of community organizations in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Oregon. For the past eight years heâs been with Pillars. John is also a member of the faculty of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where he helps train the next generation of helpers for our community organizations.â www.PillarsCommunity.org. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Tuesday July 14, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-13-09 Adam Shapiro discusses the hijacking of the SPirit of gaza by the Israeli Military

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:58:00 GMT

Adam Shapiro, a Jewish peace activist and co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) describes the ordeal face by the volunteers who sought to bring food, clothing and medicine to the besieged civilians living in the Gaza Strip aboard the boat the Spirit of Gaza. Among the passengers arrested with Shapiro and imprisoned for nearly 10 days were former U.S. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Mairead Maguire and 15 others, many American Citizens. The US Government and President Barack Obama avoided addressing the issue and the mainstream American news media boycotted and blacklisted story coverage. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday July 13, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com

07-09-09 Mike Prusinski of Lifelock of Identity Theft

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:09:00 GMT

Mike Prusinski spokesman for LifeLock (www.LifeLock.com) discusses how the public can protect their identity in the age of the Internet on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Thursday July 9, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM< www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-09-09MarkSaxenmeyerFOX

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:05:00 GMT

FOX Chicago News reporter Mark Saxenmeyer discusses his segment on Road to Recovery focusing on Lincoln Park in Chicago. The weekly FOX series explores the challenges of local Chicago neighborhoods and Chicagoland suburban communities, and the attitudes and feelings of local residents every Thursday night at 9 PM. Each Thursday morning, a FOX Chicago news reporter comes onRadio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, to discuss their findings. Radio Podcast taped Thursday July 9, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM< www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-09-09 Bill Lipinski discusses politics: Lisa Madigan, Barack Obama in Russian and more

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:01:00 GMT

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski discusses the impact of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan withdrawing fromt he race for governor and U.S. Senator, and also analyzes challenges facing President Barack Obama in this bi-weekly series every other Thursday at 8 am on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Thursday July 9, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM< www.RadioChicagoland.com

07-08-09 Mike Houlihan, comedian, author and performer on his new book Hooliganism and other performances

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:53:00 GMT

Author, comedian and entertainer Mike Houlihan discusses his new book "Hooliganism" and his upcoming comedy schedules at the Chicago Irish Festival and his movies and DVD productions on Radio Chicagoland's "Mornings with Ray Hanania" Wednesday July 8, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM, www.RadioChicagoland.com. www.MikeHoulihan.com. Mike joins the show about 10 minutes into this segment which includes some discussion with host Ray Hanania and callers

07-08-09 Josh Kalven and Ramsin Canon, editors at Progress Illinois and the Gapers Block blogs in this weekly discussion series

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:41:00 GMT

Josh Kalven, the publisher of Progress Illinois news and opinion blog (www.ProgressIllinois.com) joins Ramsin Canon, editor of the Gapers Block news and opinion blog (www.GapersBlock.com) take on the issues in this weekly series "This Week in Chicagoland" broadcast every Wednesday morning at 8 am on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wed July 8, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Josh and Ramsin discuss the budget impasse in Springfield, the 2016 Olympics bid by the city of Chicago and the race to replace Cook County Board President Todd Stroger. Josh and Ramsin also give Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down reviews on each topic during the discussion from will Chicago win the Olympics bid to who is leading in local election contests.

07-07-09 Ali Younes on Hamas and the Middle East, Israel and Cynthia McKinney

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 7 Jul 2009 15:39:00 GMT

Host Ray Hanania rants on Hamas and extremism in the Middle East, followed by a discussion (22 minutes into the segment) with veteran journalist and commentator Ali Younes discusses the crackdown of Hamas in the Gaza Strip of individual freedoms. Also Youness discusses the arrest and detention of former US Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, Israel's resistance to genuine peace and the Arab World. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday July 7, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-07-09 Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune discusses the failure of reform in Springfield Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 7 Jul 2009 15:35:00 GMT

Springfield Bureau Reporter Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune discusses the failure to enact real reform legislation in the Illinois General Assembly and why reform failed or stopped short of the teeth required and how incumbents protected their interests. He also discusses the feud between Gov. Pat Quinn in the wake of the ouster of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich and House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday July 7, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-06-09 Jeff Junkas candidate for 37th Illinois House District State Representative

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:03:00 GMT

Jeff Junkas discusses his candidacy for the 37th Illinois House District state representative seat against 12 year incumbent State Rep. Kevin McCarthy on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday July 6, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

07-03-09 Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:01:00 GMT

brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition discusses increased taxation and the removal of a controversial traffic light camera following protests from local residents on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Friday July 3, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-26-09 Ray Long and Christine Radogno each discuss the challenges facing the Illinois budget

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:01:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Springfield Correspondent Ray Long, followed by State Sen. Christine Radogno each discuss what they see as the challenges of balancing the Illinois budget. Long discusses the political aspects of the issue during the first 20 minutes and then Radogno discusses what she feels is the blame that falls squarely on the shoulders of Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and the Illinois Democratic party on Radio Chciagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Friday June 26, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-25-09 John Daley Cook County Commissioner on the effort to compromise on a sales tax roll-back

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:03:00 GMT

Cook County Board Commissioner and Finance Chairman John Daley discusses efforts to roll back the 1 percent sales tax imposed by President Todd Stroger, and also discusses the challenges facing elected officials in the county blaming them for failing to do their part to off-set the county deficit. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Thursday June 25, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-25-09 Anita Padilla on stakeout at the home of former Gov Rod Blagojevich

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Fox Chicago News and Fox Good Day Chicago reporter Anita Padilla on stakeout at the northside Chicago home of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich as word comes that Patti Blagojevich will be returning from the reality TV series taping of I'm a Celebrity, Get Me out of Here. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Thursday June 25, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-25-09 Bill Lipinski,f ormer congressman, on Iran, President Obama's reaction, South Carolina Gov. Sanford and Health care

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:55:00 GMT

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski discusses the protests in Iran and the response from President Barack Obama, international relations including China and Russia; President Obama's health care program and the controversy surrounding South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday June 25, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-24-09 Andy Shaw of the Better Government Association on his plans to strengthen the watchdog group

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:56:00 GMT

Andy Shaw executive director of the Better Government Association discusses his plans to give the watchdog organization more teeth, expand online and on radio, and include more monitoring of the suburbs on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday June 24, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-24-09 Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition on more taxes and lack of transparency in Schaumburg

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:53:00 GMT

Brian Costin the publishers of the popular suburban Chicagoland web blog Schaumburg freedom Coalition (www.SchaumburgFreedom.com) discusses events in Schaumburg and the fight for transparency there. on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday June 24, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-24-09 Aaron Freeman on Iran and protests there against President Ahmadinejad

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:50:00 GMT

Media pundit and commentator Aaron Freeman discusses events in Iran and protests against President Ahmadinejad's re-election. And, discusses President Obama's response on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday June 24, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-24-09 Barbara Nimri Aziz on he rnew book

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:48:00 GMT

Author and Radio Tahrir host Barbara Nimri Aziz discusses her new book "Swimming up the Tigris" and also events in Iraq and Iran. Aziz hosts Radio Tahrir on WBAI Radio (www.RadioTahrir.org) on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday June 24, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-24-09 Dan Proft on his GOP candidacy for Governor in 2010

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:45:00 GMT

Pundit and media consultant and writer Dan Proft, a regular on Radio Chicagoland and also WLS with Don and Roma, announced his candidacy for Governor in the Republican Primary in February 2010 on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday June 24, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-23-09 Dave caller discusses tax assessment increase on homes bought since 2005 in Cook County

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:44:00 GMT

A caller, Dave, discusses the special tax on homes purchased in Cook County since 2005 under a plan approved by the Illinois General Assembly and pushed by County Assessor Jim Houlihan that the caller has been fighting for the past year on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Tuesday, June 23, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com

06-23-09 Heather Alderman of Pillars community and social services

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:39:00 GMT

Heather Alderman, Vice President for Advancement, General Counsel and spokesperson for The Pillars, a social and health care service center, discusses the state's social and human resources services on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday June 23, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Illinois Legislature. Gov Pat Quinn. Cut backs in human services, health care, sexual assault, headstart, children and family services, budget crisis, $9-$12 billion deficit

06-23-09 Tim McCarthy Orland Park Police Chief on new red light cameras and statistics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:34:00 GMT

Orland Park Police Chief and former Reagan Secret Service Guard Tim McCarthy discusses the effectiveness of the new red light cameras in the southwest suburb and data already reviewed on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday June 23, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-22-09 Tom Tresser, NoGamesChicago.com publisher on his trip to oppose the 2016 Olympics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:24:00 GMT

Tom Tresser, publisher of NoGamesChicago.com and leading opponent of the 2016 Olympics, talks about his campaign to lobby against the Chicago Olympics and his recent trip with a delegation from his organization to Laussanne, Switzerland where Mayor Daley and AON's Patrick Ryan were lobbying the International Olympic Committee with a coterie of supporters. There, Daley acknowledged for the first time that Chicago taxpayers will have to foot the bill for any losses, breaking a promise he made three years ago in launching the 2016 Olympic Committee bid. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Monday June 22, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-22-09 Jonathan Vanderbrug of the Illinois Committee for Better Health Care on Obama's healthcare plan

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:18:00 GMT

Jonathan Vanderbrug Jonathan Vanderbrug, Health Care Justice Director, Illinois Campaign for Better Health Care on President Obama's health care program. The Illinois Campaign for Better Health Care is a grassroots coalition of more than 300 local and statewide organizations representing consumers, health care workers and providers, community organizations, seniors, religious, labor, disability rights organizations and other citizens concerned about health care and wellness. These groups share the vision laid out in our Mission Statement. The Campaign for Better Health Care (CBHC) was founded in 1989 on the belief that accessible, affordable, quality health care is a basic human right. Since then, we have become the state's largest health care coalition. In 2002, we launched the Health Care Justice Campaign (HCJC) to continue the fight for health care for all Illinois residents. The HCJC is made up of an array of diverse organizations that have coalesced around this vital issue: the Illinois Hospital Association, Illinois AFL-CIO, the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians, the Metropolitan Healthcare Council, the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago, United Healthcare and over 100 other organizations. http://www.cbhconline.org/index.html. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Monday June 22, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-19-09 John Kunich, co-author of the book "Cub's Fans Leadership Secrets"

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:58:00 GMT

John Charles Kunich, a Cubsâ fan since birth, is the author of five books (including co-author of Survival Kit for Leaders) and numerous professional articles. Kunich also wrote the script and music for Marva!, a musical about famed Chicago educator Marva Collins. He is a tenured professor of law at Charlotte School of Law in Charlotte, North Carolina. His co-author is Richard I. Lester, co-author of Survival Kit for Leaders, has written textbooks for the U. S. Air Force and published widely in both national and international journals. Dr. Lester currently is Dean of Academic Affairs at the Eaker College for Professional Development at Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Kunich and Lester are authors of "Cubs' Fans Leadership Secrets" and Kunich joins the radio show to discuss the book. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Friday June 19, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Plus phone calls from listeners on the Cubs, health insurance, Iran and the Middle East and more.

06-18-09 Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Media pundits Monroe Anderson and Dan Proft discuss everything from President Obama's health care proposals to the battle between Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and Gov Pat Quinn on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday June 18, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, wwww.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-17-09 Aaron Freeman discusses the protests against Ahmadinejad in Iran

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:57:00 GMT

Media columnist and pundit Aaron Freeman discusses the issues facing protestors in Iran challenging the re-election of President Ahmadinejad, with callers. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wednesday June 17, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-17-09 Liz Gorman County Commissioner on the Stroger Sales Tax, Charles Flowers and budget management

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:53:00 GMT

Cook County Board Commissioner Liz Gorman discusses the 1 percent sales tax by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger, and the controversy surrounding Regional Schools Supt. Charles Flowers who, according to a state audit, has mismanaged the state agency's $1 million budget. Gorman opposed last year a county board proposal to give Flowers a $190,000 loan and this week her colleagues voted to call for an investigation into Flowers and his mismanagement of the office acknowledging Gorman was right. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wednesday June 17, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-17-09 Chris Geovanis spokesperson for Cook County Board President Todd Stroger

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:48:00 GMT

Chris Geovanis, spokesperson for Cook County Board President Todd Stroger, discusses his proposal and the battle to keep the 1 percent sales tax increase he sponsored, efforts to compromise, and other issues from the controversy involving Tony Cole to the battle to force the resignation of controversy-plagued Regional Schools Supt. Charles Flowers, who is accused of mismanaging millions of dollars in his state agency's budget. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wednesday June 17, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-16-09 Dave McKinney, Springfield Bureau Chief Chicago Sun-Times

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:53:00 GMT

Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney discusses a wide range of issues including the controversy surrounding Regional Schools Supt. for Cook County Charles Flowers and the scandals involving his hiring of relatives, borrowing of government funds of unaccounted expenditures, unpaid loans, and a deficit of $1 million, equal to his department's budget; the growing rift between Gov. Pat Quinn and Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan over the income tax hike proposal and the call for a special session to approve a new budget; and more. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Tuesday, June 16, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, http://www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-16-09 Bill Corcoran, president of the American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA)

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:49:00 GMT

Bill Corcoran, president and CEO of ANERA, American Near East Refugee Aid, www.ANERA.org, discusses the findings of his recent visit to the besieged Gaza Strip, reporting on the destruction of more than 22,000 civilian homes and the desperation for food, medical assistance, work and more. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Tuesday, June 16, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, http://www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-16-09 Nick Valadez, candidate 6th Cook County District

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:45:00 GMT

Attorney Nick Valadez discusses his anticipated candidacy in the Democratic primary against incumbent Joan Murphy in the 6th Cook County District in spring 2010 for the Cook County Board. Valadez is critical of Murphy who not only sponsored the 1 percent Todd Stroger Sales Tax hike, but had originally sought to adopt a 2 percent increase instead. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Tuesday June 16, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, http://www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-15-09 Tim Novak of the Chicago Sun-Times on the probe into the Pension Fund investment in Vanecko's realty firm

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:34:00 GMT

Chicago Sun-Times reporter Tim Novak discusses the grand jury probe of the Chicago Pension fund investment of $68 million in a firm owned by Robert Vanecko, the nephew of Mayor Richard M. Daley. Vanecko created DV Urban Realty only months before the pension boards invested in the company's land deals. His partner is Allison Davis, a former partner with Tony Rezko, the convicted influence peddler. Novak also discusses Vanecko's ties to the Hired Truck Scnadal. And Novak discusses the Rezko case and the case of others involved in the Rezko scandal with former Gov. Rod blagojevich including partner Ali Ata on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday June 15, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-15-09 Andye Friedman on the Netanyahu response to President Obama

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:30:00 GMT

Israeli journalist and commentator on on reaction and response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to the Israelis Sunday night. Friedman is currently a senior news correspondent for Mishpacha magazine, a weekly news journal aimed at the Orthodox Jewish community, and is a former senior editor at Ynetnews on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday June 15, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-11-09 Aaron Freeman on the probe of war crimes by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:56:00 GMT

Media pundit and comentator Aaron Freeman discusses in detail the war crimes investigation by the United Nations of Israelim military actions in the Gaza Strip and the background behind its lead investigator Richard a South African judge who prosecuted war crimes in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday June 11, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-11-09 John Kass Tribune columnist on the many personalities of Mayor Daley and the Vanecko pension board controversy

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:53:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Columnist John Kass discusses the many personalities of Mayor Richard M. Daley and the ridiculous defense by some media of the outrageous $68 million pension fund investment in a realty firm partnered by Mayor Daley's nephew Robert Vanecko. Allison Davis. DV Urban Realty. Antoin Tony Rezko. Sweetheart deals. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday June 11, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.Radiochicagoland.com.

06-11-09 Ray Hanania rants on Patti Blagojevich and the Holocaust Museum killer

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:45:00 GMT

Ray Hanania rants on the rising image of Patti Blagojevich, noting how her appearance on NBC's "I'm a celebrity, get me out of here" has helped show a more positive side to her personality much to the chagrin of her detractors in Illinois cesspool of hypocritical politics. Hanania defends Patti Blagojevich and speculates she could win the reality show and dramatically improve her public image and help the case of her husband, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. And, Hanania blasts the rightwing extreme media and conservative talkshow demagogues like Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and Charles Krauthammer balming their political extremist views with feeding the fanaticism that drives people like James W. von Brunn the 88 year old White Supremicist, racist, Arab and Muslim hater, and anti-Semite who murdered one guard and wounded another in a gun assault on the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. Why aren't those fanatics being held responsible for their hate speech which foments hatred of Blacks, Jews, Arabs, Muslims and more? On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday June 11, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.Radiochicagoland.com.

06-10-09 Joe Lucas on coal energy efficiency and need for better legislation

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:50:00 GMT

Joe Lucas Sr. Vice President of ACCCE (American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity) and former DOE official in the Clinton administration on alternative energy sources on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wednesday June 10, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-10-09 DelMarie Cobb on defense of US Senator Roland Burris

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:46:00 GMT

Political Strategist and spokesman DelMarie Cobb discusses and defends U.S. Senator Roland Burris exploring the controversy and the real issues he faces as the junior senator from Illinois and the relationships to former Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wednesday June 10, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-10-09 Hanania rant on BGA, and the disparaity in commentary between the Pension fund scandal and Cicero

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:39:00 GMT

Better Government Association (BGA), it's head Andy Shaw, and political pundit and City Club emcee Paul Green, seem to have taken a major pass on the sweetheart deal controversy involving Robert Vanecko, the nephew of Mayor Daley, and the $68 million investment his company with Allison Davis DV Urban Realty received from several city pension funds. Green says it's not that big of a story (???) and Shaw hasn't issued any releases demanding that the pension board members resign in disgrace. But, Shaw is all over the sexual harrassment lawsuits filed by several politically motivated activists in the Town of Cicero against Town President Larry Dominick. Why is there this imbalance. Ray Hanania rants on the topic in this opening salvo for his radio show RadioChicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday June 10, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Antoin Tony Rezko, former partner with Davis.

06-09-09 Tom Tresser of No Games Chicago discusses opposition to the 2016 Chicago campaign

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 9 Jun 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Tom Tresser, publisher of www.NoGamesChicago.com, discusses the reasons whyC hicagoans and Chicagoland suburbanites should oppose and reject the 2016 Olympics Plan proposed by Mayor Daley and Pat Ryan of AON Corporation on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Tuesday June 9, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-08-09 Andye Friedman, Israeli journalist on Obama's speech and Lebanon

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 8 Jun 2009 17:03:00 GMT

Andye Friedman Israeli journalist and commentator on President Obama's speech to the "Muslim World," the recent elections in Lebanon involving the Hariri-Hezbollah rivalry, and other Middle East topics. Friedman grew up in Southern California but has spent his adult life in Israel. He is currently a senior news correspondent for Mishpacha magazine, a weekly news journal aimed at the Orthodox Jewish community, and is a former senior editor at Ynetnews, the English language edition of Israelâs largest news website. His work has been published in the US, Australia and Israel, and he has lectured about Middle East affairs in Israel, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Monday June 8, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-05-09 Warren David of Arab Detroit on Obama's speech

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 6 Jun 2009 11:25:00 GMT

Warren David, the publisher of Arab Detroit, discusses the reaction and response of the American Arabs in Detroit, one of the nation's largest concentrations of Arabs, to the speech made by President Barack Obama at Cairo University to the Arab and Muslim World. David's web site www.ArabDetroit.com is a central hub for the American Arab community. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Friday June 5, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-04-09 Ali Younes on Arab World reaction to President Obama's speech to the Arab and Muslim World

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 4 Jun 2009 18:01:00 GMT

Arabisto.com columnist Ali Younes discusses his reaction and analysis of President Barack Obama's speech to the Arab and Muslim World during his appearance at Cairo University in Egypt . On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday June 4, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-04-09 Sam Bahour on Arab World reaction to President Obama's speech to the Muslim World

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 4 Jun 2009 17:59:00 GMT

Sam Bahour, an American peace activist in El-Bireh Palestine just north of Ramallah and Jerusalem, discusses Arab World reaction to President Barack Obama's precedent-setting speech to the Muslim World and Arab World during an appearance at Cairo University in Egypt. . On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday June 4, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-04-09 Phil Tourney USS Liberty Survivor and Hanania Rant on what it means to be an American

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 4 Jun 2009 17:40:00 GMT

Phil Tourney, a survivor of the USS Liberty which was deliberately attacked by Israel on June 8, 1967, discusses the campaign to force the US Government and Israel to admit the conspiracy to cover this tragedy up and acknowledge the heroic efforts of 34 American sailors murdered by Israel's straffing. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday June 4, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Also Hanania rants on the true meaning of the American Flag and the true definition of "patriotism" in an American finally freed by a true Patriot President Barack Obama from the intimidation of hatred and demagoguery. (Hey, when Dick Cheney, Sean Hannity AND Osama Bin Laden hates Obama, then just maybe Obama is the best thing this country has ever seen.)

06-03-09 Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson debate Obama in MidEast, Cheney, Sotomayor, GM and more

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:13:00 GMT

Media commentators Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson debate and discuss issues ranging from President Barack Obama in the Middle East, Middle east peace, the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the US Supreme Court, the General Motors bailout, and what's upw ith former Vice President Dick Cheney on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday June 3, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-03-09 Ray Hanania rants on Flag Day and the American Flag

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Host Ray Hanania rants on the abuse of the American Flag, Old Glory, by those claiming patriotism on all sides and laments about how people ignored the flag until after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorism tragedy, and how today the flag is being forgotten again on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday June 3, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-02-09 Aaron Freeman on torture, gitmo and more

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 3 Jun 2009 11:08:00 GMT

Commentator, comedian and pundit Aaron Freeman discusses torture, gitmo and more on a special afternoon edition of Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday June 2, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com. (Ray substitute hosts for Judy Baar Topinka).

06-02-09 Callers on Patti Blagojevich, General Motors and more

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 3 Jun 2009 11:06:00 GMT

Callers discuss Patti Blagojevich on I'm a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here and the General Motors bailout and more on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday June 2, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-02-09 Ryan grim of the HuffingtonPost.com on GM, Sotomayor, Obama and more

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 3 Jun 2009 11:03:00 GMT

HuffingtonPost.com senior editor Ryan Grim discusses the bailout of General Motors, the controversy surrounding Sonia Sotomayor's appointment to the US Supreme Court, President Obama, former Vice President Dick Cheney (what is he doing and is he running for something) and more on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday June 2, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-01-09 Jay Kelly Lowenstein on the death of a resident at an Alden care center on Chicagp's South Side

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 1 Jun 2009 17:26:00 GMT

Jay Kelly Lowenstein of the Chicago Reporter discusses his investigation into the death of a senir resident at an Alden care center on Chicago's South Side. Was it an accident or was it the result of neglect on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday June 1, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

06-01-09 Ray Long Chicago Tribune on Quinn's proposal to raise taxes

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 1 Jun 2009 17:16:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Springfield reporter Ray Long explores the dynamics of the failed effort to pass the income tax increase proposed by Gov Pat Quinn and the political balance between Republicans and Democrats on the issue on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday June 1, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-29-09 Aaron Freeman on how torture was and wasn't used at Gitmo

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:20:00 GMT

Media Commentator Aaron Freeman discusses the facts behind how the U.S. Government did and did not use torture, the effectiveness and ineffectiveness of the "enhanced interrogation" techniques (torture) and resources in which Americans can find more accurate information. Among the details, The Bush administration replaced propofessional interrogation techniques that resulted int he identification of Padilla and Khaled Sheik Mohammed, with torture to force prisoners to make the non-existent connection between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaeda in March 2003 before the US Invasion. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Friday May 29, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-28-09 Burt Constable Arlington Heights Daily Herald Columnist on regional issues

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:37:00 GMT

Arlington Heights Daily Herald columnist Burt Constable discusses a wide range of issues from casino gambling to video gaming machines, to local stories on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday May 28, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-28-09 Jim Tobin on the fight to prevent excessive taxation in Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:34:00 GMT

National Taxpayer's United of Illinois President Jim Tobin discusses the fight to oppose taxation in Illinois and Gov. Pat Quinn's excessive 50 percent increase in the Illinois income tax on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday May 28, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Tobin also discusses excessive pension payments.

05-28-09 Bill Lipinski discusses politics: Roland Burris, Springfield Reform, Sonia Sotomayor, US Supreme Court, Auto Industry

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:27:00 GMT

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski discusses political issues from local to regional to state to national to international on this bi-weekly series (every other Thursday morning). Topics include US Senator Roland Burris, Illinois Legislative reform efforts, the bailout of the auto industry, President Barack Obama's nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court, and more on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday May 28, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-27-09 John Daley Cook County Commissioner on Todd Stroger and budget dilemma

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:35:00 GMT

Cook County Board member and Finance Committee Chairman John Daley discusses the challenges of the county's budget and why the 11 county officeholders need to step up to the plate. He also discusses Stroger's apparent failure to lead properly on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday May 27, 2009, on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

05-27-09 David Astor on Bushisms and likely Obama-isms

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:32:00 GMT

Huffington Post columnist David Astor discusses the lighter side of the news reflecting back on Bush-isms and likely Obama-isms if President Obama were to re-state some of the funny things President Bush had said on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday May 27, 2009, on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

05-26-09 Judy Baar Topinka on local and national politics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:28:00 GMT

Former Illinois Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka discusses President Barack Obama's selection of a new member of the US Supreme Court, including Sonia Sotomayer, the likely contender, and follow-up on former Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Wednesday May 26, 2009, in a special edition substitute hosting for Judy Baar Topinka (who calls in from home) on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

05-26-09 Ted Cox Arlington Heights Daily Herald Radio-Entertainment writer

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:22:00 GMT

Arlington Heights Daily Herald TV and Entertainment writer ted Cox discusses his reflection on the 30th anniversary of the crash of American Airlines DC 10 Flight 191 at O'Hare Airport on May 25, 1979 killing 273 people including two people on theground just outside of the airport in a field at Elk Grove Village Illinois on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wednesday May 26, 2009 during a special edition substitute hosting for Judy Baar Topinka on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. Read Ted's story on the reflection back 30 eyars ago: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=295190&src=1

05-26-09 R. Bruce Dold Editorial Page Editor of the Chicago Tribune on Freedom of Information

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:09:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Editorial Page Editor R. Bruce Dold discusses the newspaper's high profile front-page campaign to force Illinois and local governments to release all public records to the public on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday May 26, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-26-09 John Kass Chicago Tribune Columnist on Judge Lopez and attorney Nancy Murphy

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:06:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Columnist John Kass discusses the strange case of family practice attorney Nancy Murphy who was jailed abruptly and without explanation by Associate Judge Mark Lopez. Murphy was humiliated and Lopez refuses to answer reporters' questions. on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday May 26, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-26-09 Sam Alame on best practices for investments, retirement and insurance

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:03:00 GMT

Protection & Finance Inc. President Sam Alame discusses best practices and tips for investments, retirement and insurance needs on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday May 26, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-25-09 Jim Tobin of National Taxpayers United of Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:59:00 GMT

Jim Tobin of National Taxpayers of Illinois criticallya nalyzes the state's pension crisis and also discusses the effort to prevent Gov. Pat Quinn from increasing the income tax 50 percent on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday May 25, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-21-09 Dane Placko Fox Chicago News reporter on loafing at the Cook County Highway Department

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:10:00 GMT

FOX Chicago News investigative reporter Dane Placko discusses his most recent story investigating loafing on the part of employees of the Cook County Highway department on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday May 21, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-21-09 Lisa Nelson writer and columnist on life and Farrah Fawcett

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:06:00 GMT

Columnist and writer Lisa Nelson talks about her writings, her column on pop culture icon and actress Farrah Fawcett and her battle with cancer, and other topics about life on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday May 21, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-21-09 Joel Brodsky attorney for Drew Peterson

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:02:00 GMT

Attorney Joel Brodsky discusses the situation of his client accused murderer Drew Peterson who was jailed awaiting trial in the murder of his 3rd wife Kathleen Savio, and also news that the remains of a female victim were found in the Des Plaines river this morning that police suspect could be the remains of either Stacy Peterson, Drew Peterson's 4th wife, or Lisa Stebic, another suburban housewife many believe was also murdered on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday May 21, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-21-09 Elizabeth Brackett on her new book Pay to Play

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:57:00 GMT

Longtime Chicago journalist Elizabeth Brackett discusses her new book "Pay to Play" on the rise and fall of disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Brackett discusses Blagojevich's background and childhood, the impact of his Serbian and Bosnian immigrant parents and his personality growing up in an ethnic background in Chicago on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday May 21, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-20-09 Mo and Rush of RiseUp Radio

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:59:00 GMT

Mo and Rush of RiseUp Radio (www.RiseUpShow.com) discuss their new format addressing American Arab issues broadcast every Sunday at 10 am on 750 AM Radio. The hosts Rush Darwish and Mo Hammad push the envelope to help American audiences better understand the Arab people. On RadioC hicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Wednesday May 20, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-19-09 (Video) Steve Johnson Chicago Tribune pop culture columnist and writer on Jerry Springer

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:25:00 GMT

Video of Chicago Tribune pop culture columnist Steve Johnson being interviewed on RadioC hicagoland's "Mornings with Ray Hanania" on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday May 19, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. The video is broadcast on Friday's on TV Chicagoland, hosted by Ray Hanania, on Comcast Cable TV Channel 19 every Friday night at 7 PM or 8:30 PM depending on your suburb. TVC hicagoland is broadcast in 145 suburban Chicagoland communities. Visit www.TVChicagoland.com for times and more videos and information.

05-19-09 Steve Johnson Chicago tribune pop culture columnist and writer on Jerry Springer

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:21:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune pop culture columnist and writer Steve Johnson discusses the decision by TV celebrity talk show host Jerry Springer to relocate his TV show from Chicago to Connecticut on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Tuesday May 19, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. This segment is also broadcast on Comcast Cable TV in audio-video format on Ray's weekly TV show "TV Chicagoland" Friday nights on Channel 19 on Comcast Cable in 145 suburban Chicagoland locations at 7 PM or 8:30 PM depending on your community. Visit www.TVChicagoland.com to check the showtimes in your Chicagoland suburb.

05-18-09 Barbecue culture and discussion of this family favorite

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:10:00 GMT

Callers talk about barbecuing and barbecues during this open line as we move towards the Memorial Day weekend and backyard barbecues on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday May 18, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. How to cook meat. Barbecues are more than just about eating. They are about family.

05-18-09 John Phelan on the auto industry and closure of car dealerships

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:06:00 GMT

John Phelan, chairman of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) on the decision by Chrysler and General Motors to force the closure of thousands of dealerships across the country in the face of the auto industry's economic challenges on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday May 18, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-15-09 Natasha Korecki, Chicago Sun-Times Federal beat reporter and Eye on Rezko blogger

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:57:00 GMT

Natashaa Korecki, the Chicago Sun-Times federal beat reporter and the writer for the newspaper's popular "Eye on Rezko" blog which follows the exploits of former fundraiser and political influencer Antoin "Tony" Rezko, discusses the Rezko case and his expected role testifying in the criminal prosecution of disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Friday May 15, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Ali Ata. Tony Rezko, Stuart Levine, Ed Vrdolyak, Patti Blagojevich, President Barack Obama.

05-14-09 Mark Brown Chicago Sun-Times on teacher pensions

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:23:00 GMT

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mark Brown discusses his recent column on Chicago Public School teacher pensions and the feedback from teachers that he received, and political pensions of elected officials. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday May 14, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-14-09 John Daley Cook County Board Finance Committee Chairman

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:21:00 GMT

Cook County Board Commissioner John Daley, chairman of the County Finance Committee, discusses the challenges facing County Board President Todd Stroger and the need to force the county's elected officials to take responsibility for the county's financial problems and propose cuts in their budgets. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday May 14, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-14-09 Josh Kalven editor of the online magazine Progress Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:11:00 GMT

Josh Kalven, editor of the online magazine Progress Illinois (www.ProgressIllinois.com) discusses the array of candidates running for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Roland Burris. Candidates include leader Lisa Madigan, Jan Schakowski, Alexi Giannoulias, Chris Kennedy and Bill Daley, and also Mark Kirk on the republican side. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday May 14, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Kalven also updates us on the Hartmarx bankruptcy and closing and battle with Well Fargo.

05-13-09 Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune on issues in this Illinois Legislative session

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:33:00 GMT

Ray Long, Springfield bureau chief for the Chicago Tribune, discusses the issues that are anticipated in this Spring Session of the Illinois Legislature, the fate of Gov. Pat Quinn's 50 percent income tax increase, healthcare, unemployment and growing debt. Long also talks about the impact of House Speaker Michael Madigan's plan to trim 3,000 jobs fromt he state payroll Madigan says are tied to the administration of disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Radio Chicago's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday May 13, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-13-09 David Sapsted The National reporter on Muslim chef suing over pork menu

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:29:00 GMT

A Muslim Chef in London sues the British Police Department claiming he was forced to prepare pork-based food which is against his religion, for the UK Police Department. David Sapsted, the London correspondent for The National Newspaper based in the United Arab Emirates reports on this controversy and discusses the increasing clashes between religion and government in England on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday May 13, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-12-09 Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson on Cook County Board President Todd Stroger and sales taxes

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:09:00 GMT

Media pundits and commentators Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson discusses the ramifications of Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's veto of the 1 percent sales tax, and the repeal by the county board on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Tuesday May 12, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-12-09 Einat Wilf Israeli Labor Party former adviser to Shimon Peres

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:05:00 GMT

Einat Wilf, Israeli Labor Party member Einat Wilf in Jerusalem, Israel and former foreign policy adviser to Shimon Peres, discusses peace in the Middle East, the visit of Pope Benedict to the region, proposals by President Barack Obama and Kind Abdullah II of Jordan on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Tuesday May 12, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-11-09 Brian Costin on the controversy surrounding State Rep. Paul Froehlich

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:40:00 GMT

Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition (www.SchaumburgFreedom.com) discusses the controversy surrounding State Rep. Paul Froehlich and his association with County tax Appeals Board Chairman Joe Berrios and the lowering of assessments in exchange for campaign support and campaign donations on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday May 11, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-11-09 Charley Warady and Tony Taouk of AlHurra Arab Satellite TV on comedy in the Middle East

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:37:00 GMT

Tony Taouk reporter with Alhurra Arab Satellite TV joins the radio show in the studio with Israeli Comedian Charley Warady on SKYPE discussing the power of humor and relations between Palestinians, Israelis, Lebanese and the Arab World on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday May 11, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-07-09 Kayed Akkawi Chicago Sister Cities Program Amman Jordan Summer Camp

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 7 May 2009 19:24:00 GMT

Kayed Akkawi, Dean of the Business School at Robert Morris College and a member of the Chicago-Amman, Jordan Sister Cities Program, discusses a program to bring Chicago area kids 10-13 to spend a week in Jordan learning about the Arab World, Jordan and the Middle East on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday May 7, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. The program is Sponsored by the Mayor of Chicago Richard M. Daley.

05-07-09 Robin Robinson Fox Chicago News: The Road to Recovery, Waukegan Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 7 May 2009 19:09:00 GMT

Fox News Chicago anchor Robin Robinson talks about this week's focus on Waukegan as a part of the Fox Chicago News segment "The Road to Recovery on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday May 7, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. Robinson also discusses regional news issues from bedbugs to police and more, and takes calls from listeners. www.MyFoxChicago.com

05-07-09 Josh Kalvan of Progress Illinois Magazine on regional politics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 7 May 2009 19:04:00 GMT

Josh Kalvan, editor of Progress Illinois Magazine (www.ProgressIllinois.com) discusses regional political issues from Sen. Dick Durbin's fight against banking influence in Washington D.C., to the battle by 3,000 employees of Hart Schaffner and Marx to save their company from the clutches of Wells Fargo Bank on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday May 7, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-06-09 Courier News Reporter and Elgin Deputy Police Chief discuss sex and slave trade in Chicagoland region

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 6 May 2009 23:08:00 GMT

Erin Calandriello of the Courier News in Elgin Illinois and Elgin's Deputy Police Chief Jeff Swoboda discuss the growing problem of the sex and slave trade in Elgin and Kane County and in the Suburban Chicagoland region. Calandriello featured the topic in a story she wrote May 3, 2009 for the Courier News in Elgin, Illinois on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday May 6, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-06-09 Fadi Zanayed President American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee ADC

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 6 May 2009 23:02:00 GMT

Fadi Zanayed, the president of the Chicago Chapter of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC, www.ADCChicago.com) discusses the groups fight against anti-Arab bigotry in the Chicagoland region and the upcoming ADC Media Awards Dinner May 12 at the Drury Lane Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois honoring five journalists including WBBM TV Reporter Jay Levine, Arlington Heights Daily Herald Columnist Burt Constable, Community Media Workshop Ethnic Media Director Stephen Franklin, The Future News Newspaper Publisher Mansour Tadros and The Arab Horizon News Newspaper publisher Amani Ghouleh on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday May 6, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. (The first 60 seconds of the introduction and discussion of the awards, to Stephen Franklin who speaks fluent Arabic was damaged in the audio recording)

05-05-09 Liz Gorman and Larry Suffredin on repealing the Todd Stroger Sales Tax today

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 5 May 2009 22:14:00 GMT

Ray Hanania substitute hosts for regular host Judy Baar Topinka on WJJG 1530 AM Radio. Judy's show airs every Tuesday from 4 to 5 pm. Guests during this one hour special include Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth Doody Gorman (Liz Gorman) and Larry Suffredin discussing their successful effort to repeal the Todd Stroger 1 percent sales tax at a board meeting only hours before on Mornings with Ray Hanania Special Edition Radio Chicagoland, Tuesday May 5, 2009 (4 - 5 pm) on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

05-05-09 Karen Shultz on the AWEA Wind Power Conference at McCormick Plack

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 5 May 2009 22:11:00 GMT

Karen Shultz of WALCO and Chicagoland tool company reports from the Association of Wind Energy Conference at McCormick Place which attracted some 17,000 people and 12,00 exhibitors addressing alternate energy using natural resources such as wind on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicago Tuesday, May 5, 2009 (Morning show) at WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-30-09 Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson on President Obama's 1st 100 Days

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:31:00 GMT

Commentators and pundits Monroe Anderson and Dan Proft discuss the achievements and failings of President Barack Obama during his first 100 days in office on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland Thursday April 30, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. Economy. Banks. Appointments. US Senator Arlen Specter's conversion from Republican to Democrat.

04-30-09 Robin Robinson of FOX Chicago News on their weekly suburban segment: Schaumburg

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:27:00 GMT

FOX Chicago News co-anchor Robin Robinson discusses this week's segment on Chicagoland's challenges "The Road to Recovery" which focuses on Schaumburg, Illinois and is broadcast Thursday night on the Fox Chicago 9 PM News with Robin Robinson and Jeff Goldblatt on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland Thursday April 30, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-30-09 Liz Gorman Cook County Board Commissioner

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:24:00 GMT

Cook County Board Commissioner Liz Gorman discusses the beleaugured administration of Cook County Board President Todd Stroger and the scandals that have plagued his administration, and the effort to repeal the repressive Todd Stroger Sales Tax on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland Thursday April 30, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-29-09 Renana Raz Israeli Dance Choreographer

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:38:00 GMT

Israeli dancer and choreographer Renana Raz discusses her performance to help at-risk children, brought to you by the Consul General of Israel Chicago and Hadassah Chicago on Mornings with Ray Hanania on RadioChicagoland WJJG 1530 AM Wednesday April 29, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Power of entertainment, music, dance, positive Middle East images. Arabic, Jewish, Israeli, Druze, Muslims, Christians.

04-29-09 Rich Prusinski on the legend of Resurrection Mary

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:34:00 GMT

Rich prusinski owner of Chet's Melody Lounge at 7400 S. Archer Road in Justice, Illinois, discusses the legend of Resurrection Mary, the ghost of a woman that folklore says was killed in a hit-and-run accident and buried at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland Wednesday April 29, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Ghost. Apparition. Spirits. Orbs. Hauntings. Supernatural.

04-28-09 John Ambrose Dep US Marshall alternate juror discusses conviction of Ambrose of leaking info to mob on Nick Calabrese

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:01:00 GMT

Deputy US Marshall John Ambrose was convicted of stealing and leaking information on the whereabouts of mob informer Nick Calabrese in a federal trial that ended today Tuesday April 28, 2009. My guest, not named, served as an alternate juror in the federal case and was allowed to discuss the court trial once the formal jury returned its guilty verdict today on two of four counts -- Ambrose was found not guilty of two other counts of lying to federal authorities on Mornings with Ray Hanania Radio Chicagoland WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. This is a special show with Ray Hanania substitute hosting for Judy Baar Topinka Tuesday April 28, 2009 4-5 pm.

04-28-09 Joel Brodsky on his client Drew Peterson in the death of Kathleen Savio and disappearance of Stacy Peterson

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:44:00 GMT

Attorney/Lawyer Joel Broadsky discusses his client Drew Peterson and the recent civil suit filed against him by the father and sister of his 3rd wife, Kathleen Savio, who was found dead in their home and the death was recently listed as a homicide. Brodsky of Brodsky & Odeh (www.BrodksyOdeh.com) also discusses the public's dislike of Peterson in the wake of the disappearance of his 4th wife Stacy Peterson and how he handles the controversy on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland Tuesday April 28, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-28-09 Toni Preckwinkle on her candidacy for Cook County Board President

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:41:00 GMT

Chicago Alderman Toni Preckwinkle discusses her decision to run for the office of Cook County Board President in the Democratic Primary in 2010 against beleaguered and controversy-plagued Board President Todd Stroger on Mornings with Ray Hanania -- Radio Chicagoland, Tuesday April 28, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-27-09 Dick Durbin US Senator on the Economy and Credit Card Bank abuses

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:01:00 GMT

US Senator Dick Durbin discusses President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office, and the economic stimulus plan. Plus, he talks about the move to curb credit card interest rate abuses by the banking industry in some tough words on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Radio Chicagoland on Monday April 27, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-24-09 Jim Davis Lisle DuPage Editor for the Daily Herald Newspapers

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:54:00 GMT

Jim Davis, editor for the Daily Herald based in Lisle and DuPage County, discusses a recent forum in Naperville on gun control taken over by gun rights advocates and also discussion on suburban politics, on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Radio Chicagoland on WJJG 1530 AM Friday April 24, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-24-09 Discussion on Barack Obama and Dick Cheney and torture and war crimes

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:51:00 GMT

Discussion with callers on the use of torture by the military on orders from former vice president Dick Cheney and possible war crimes prosecution, President Barack Obama, and the issue of principles versus war crimes on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Radio Chicagoland on WJJG 1530 AM Friday April 24, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-24-09 Ali Younes on Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi and Obama on torture

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:47:00 GMT

Commentator and media analyst Ali Younes discusses the imprisonment in Iran of Iranian American journalist Roxana Saberi and also the possibility of prosecuting former Vice President Dick Cheney for torture and war crimes on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Radio Chicagoland on WJJG 1530 AM Friday April 24, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-23-09 Richard Silverstein of Tikun-Olam blog on the Liberal Jewish American perspective

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:58:00 GMT

Writer Richard Silverstein of the popular Tikun-Olam blog, discusses the challenges facing Jewish American and American Arab pursuit of peace between Palestinians and Israelis in the Middle East on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland Thursday April 23, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. Silverstein's blog is www.RichardSilverstein.com.

04-23-09 Ald. Joe Moore on parking meter controversy

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:55:00 GMT

49th Ward Chicago City Council Alderman Joseph Joe Moore discusses the need to re-examine the city's program to lease or sell assets to private business, and questions the viability of the lease of the city's parking meter program on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland Thursday April 23, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-23-09 Daoud Nasser and Mark Braverman on the challenges facing Palestinian land owners near Bethlehem

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Abraham's Tent activists Daoud Nasser and Mark braverman discuss the challenges of defdning the rights of Palestinian civilians living in Israel's occupation of the West Bank near Bethlehem where land is being confiscated by the Israeli government to create and expand illegal Israeli settlements on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland Thursday April 23, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. Daoud and Mark were among speakers at a special program hosted by the First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton, Illinois. www.Fotonna.org (Friends of Tents of Nations North America).

04-22-09 Sam Alame of Protection and Finance Inc on insurance and investments

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:41:00 GMT

Sam Alame, owner of Protection & Finance Inc (www.ProtectionandFinance.com) discusses the wisest choices for individuals looking for health and life insurance, young and old, including the retired. Alame discusses challenges with some insurance policies which did not meet the buyer's expectations and how to maximize your interests. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, RadioChicagoland, Wednesday April 22, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-22-09 Judy Baar Topinka on Illinois politics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:39:00 GMT

Former Illinois Treasurer and former candidate for governor Judy Baar Topinka discusses the scandal around former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the scandals around Cook County Board President Todd Stroger and her intentions for future statewide public office. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, RadioChicagoland, Wednesday April 22, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-22-09 Joel Brodsky on Drew Peterson

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:26:00 GMT

Attorney Joel Brodsky talks about his client Drew Peterson who is considered a person of interest in the death of his 3rd wife, Kathleen Savio, and in the disappearance of his 4th wife, Stacy Peterson, discusses the civil lawsuit filed by his second wife's father. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, RadioChicagoland, Wednesday April 22, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-21-09 WJJG Callers on banks, Todd Stroger, Israel, Palestine, AIPAC, rightwing extremists, Obama

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:20:00 GMT

Callers discuss all the issues from President Barack Obama and right wing extremists to the corruption at the Cook County Board under President Todd Stroger. Also, discussions about JP Morgan Chase, the corrupt lying banking system, how they rip you off on credit cards; the Middle East, events in suburban Chicagoland, and AIPAC on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland Tuesday April 21, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-20-09 Cook County Commissioner Lawrence Larry Suffredin on Todd Stroger's troubles

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:38:00 GMT

Cook County Commissioner Lawrence Larry Suffredin discusses the challenges facing the beleaguered administration of Board President Todd Stroger in the wake of the Donna Dunnings scandal and controversy. Suffredin is calling on Stroger to resign and is seeking a possible emergency board meeting to review the county's finances since Dunnings was the Chief Financial Officer. Suffredin said he fears county funds may have been abused under Dunnings. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland Monday April 20, 2009 at WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-20-09 Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson on Todd Stroger, Cook County and the new extremists

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:29:00 GMT

Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson discuss the beleagured administration of Cook County Board President Todd Stroger in the wake of the Donna Dunnings scandal and firing, and debate the disclosure that the Department of Homeland Security has identified rightwing extremists as potential terrorists on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland Monday April 20, 2009 at WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-16-09 Vivian Khalaf on immigration issues and questions

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:19:00 GMT

Immigration law attorney Vivian Khalaf of Horn, Khalaf, Abuzir and Mitchell LLC in suburban Chicago Palos Hills discusses issues surrounding immigration and takes questions from callers on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Radio Chicagoland, Thursday April 16, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Khalaf's web site is www.HKAM-LAW.com.

04-16-09 Brian Frederick from media Matters for America on Rightwing extremists

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:16:00 GMT

Brian Frederick of Media Matters for America, www.MediaMatters.org, discusses the Bush Administration report from the Department of Homeland Security warning of extremists on the left and the right who are targeting the public and returning American war soldiers on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Radio Chicagoland, Thursday April 16, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-16-09 Liz Gorman on fighting the Stroger Tax in Cook County

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:13:00 GMT

Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman discusses the battle to repeal the sales tax hike imposed by County Board President Todd Stroger on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Radio Chicagoland, Thursday April 16, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-14-09 Judy Baar Topinka on Rod Blagojevich's arraignment

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:47:00 GMT

Former state treasurer and WJJG radio talk show host Judy Baar Topinka discusses the arraignment of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whos he ran against in 2006, and also discusses her plans to possibly run for election in 2010 on Radio Chicagoland Tuesday April 14, 2009 with Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. A special edition with Ray Hanania substitute hosting for Judy Baar Topinka.

04-14-09 Abdon Pallasch on special Ray Hanania in the afternoons

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:43:00 GMT

Abdon Pallasch of the Chicago Sun-Times discusses the arraignment of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich during a special edition of Ray Hanania's radio show, substitute hosting for Judy Baar Topinka in the afternoon on Radio Chicagoland Tuesday April 14, 2009 with Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. Discussion also touhces on Federal Judge Milton Shadur (is he senile or just plain stupid) and Ed Vrdolyak, the feds and more.

04-14-09 Dan Proft on fighting taxation in Cook County Tea Bag party

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:40:00 GMT

Dan Proft talks about the problems behind the Tea Bag Protest against higher taxes from Cook County Board President Todd Stroger and Gov. Pat Quinn, and other local issues on Radio Chicagoland Tuesday April 14, 2009 with Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-14-09 Bill Lipinski on International relations

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:34:00 GMT

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski discusses international events around the world from the nuclear program supported by North Korea and Kim Jong Il and the Obama Administration fighting the pirates and the national economic crisis on Radio Chicagoland Tuesday April 14, 2009 with Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-14-09 Brian Costin of the Schaumburg freedom Coalition on local taxation

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:31:00 GMT

Brian Costin publisher of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition (www.SchaumburgFreedom.com) discusses outrageous tax hikes imposed by Schaumburg's mayor and trustees despite erosion of community services and a lack of transparency on Radio Chicagoland Tuesday April 14, 2009 with Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. TIF Tax Increment Financing District tax hikes. Suburban Chicagoland taxation.

04-13-09 Reem Odeh-Tim McCarthy, separate interviews on the Muslim woman hijab and murder in orland Park

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:55:00 GMT

Two guests separately discuss the murder of a two year old girl in Orland Park. Nour Hadid is charged in the murder of her niece. She was photographed by the Police and her mug shot was released to the public showing her without her Hijab and apparently also bare shouldered. Our first guest is attorney Reem Odeh, partners with attorney Joel Brodsky (Brodsky & Odeh at www.BrodskyOdeh.com). Odeh represents Nour Hadid and charges the police used "Abu Ghraib tactics" to intimidate Hadid into a confession. Those tactics included rushing a charge of murder when the circumstances of the death may not lead to that conclusion, Odeh argues. And, forcing Hadid to unveil -- she wears a Hijab, or head covering. Later, Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy, who has strong respect among American Arabs and Muslims, comes to the defense of the Orland Park Police Department arguing that his department was not the lead agency in investigating the killing. Instead, he says that the probe was led by the South Suburban Crimes Task Force, which he heads. Both interviews, one right after the other, are included in this podcast, first with Reem Odeh and then followed by Police Chief Tim mcCarthy. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, Radio Chicagoland on WJJG 1530 AM, Monday April 13, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-10-09 Brian Costin of the Schaumberg Freedom Coalition

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:52:00 GMT

Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition discusses suburban Chicagoland election results and the push to separate suburban Cook County from tax-plagued Chicago Cook County. On WJJG 1530 AM Radio Mornings with Ray Hanania -- Radio Chicagoland, Friday April 10, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-10-09 Patrick Maher of the Orland Fire Protection District to run for 17th District Cook County Board district seat

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:49:00 GMT

Patrick Maher, the president of the Orland Fire Protection District, discusses his inclination to run for the office of Cook County Board in the 17th district challenging two term incumbent Elizabeth Doody Gorman in the November 2010 elections. Maher is the son of Orland Park village clerk Dave Maher. On WJJG 1530 AM Radio Mornings with Ray Hanania -- Radio Chicagoland, Friday April 10, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-10-09 Jack Lazzara of Archer Pharmacy discusses the challenges in the drug prescription industry

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Jack Lazzar, the owner of Archer Pharmacy, discusses his family history, his company Archer Pharmacy, the problems in the health insurance industry and the challenges facing seniors seeking affordable prescriptions, and his uncle who won the Silver Medla for Bravery during World War II. The medal was later lost after he died but local veterans officials managed to secure a new medal to present recently to the family. On WJJG 1530 AM Radio Mornings with Ray Hanania -- Radio Chicagoland, Friday April 10, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-09-09 Secede from Cook County, discussion with officials and journalists

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 9 Apr 2009 17:51:00 GMT

An array of officials and journalists discuss the issues of secession from Cook County, and other topics. They include Cook County Commission Elizabeth Gorman (at the 10 minute mark); Arlington Heights Daily Herald Columnist Burt Constable (at the 25 minute mark); FOX 32 TV Reporter Dane Placko (at the 40 minute mark); State Senator Matt Murphy (at the 50 minute mark); and Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mark Brown (at the 70 minute mark). Topics include regional politics, suburban Chicagoland, voter turnout, elections, fighting tax increases, how reporters select stories, etc. On Mornings with Ray Hanania -- RadioChicagoland on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday April 9, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-08-09 Callers discuss the outcome of the suburban Chicagoland elections

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:34:00 GMT

Callers discuss the election results in their suburban Chicagoland communities including in Palatine, Elmhurst, Bensenville, Orland Park, Orland Township, Geneva, Cook County and DuPage County and more on Wednesday April 8, 2009 Mornings with Ray Hanania/RadioChicagoland on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-08-09 Malek Rihani on Orthodox Easter celebrations and religion

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:31:00 GMT

Rev. Malek Rihani of the Orthodox Christian religion discusses the Orthodox Antiochian religion and Easter and Palm Sunday celebrations and differences with Catholics and Protestants in traditional holiday celebrations on Wednesday April 8, 2009 Mornings with Ray Hanania/RadioChicagoland on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

04-07-09 Dan Proft on the hypocrisy of the left Freddie Mac versis AIG

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:29:00 GMT

Media pundit and writer Dan Proft talks about the hypocrisy of the Left in bashing AIG Insurance for granting executive bonuses while remaining silent in the face of similar bonuses given by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Mornings with Ray Hanania/RadioChicagoland on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Tuesday April 7, 2009.

04-07-09 David Astor on humor, media and more

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:26:00 GMT

David Astor, former syndication editor at Editor & Publisher Magazine, discusses his new column at the HuffingtonPost.com and issues from the new New York Yankees Stadium to humor and politics in journalism on Mornings with Ray Hanania/RadioChicagoland on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Tuesday April 7, 2009.

04-02-09 Fight the Taxation in Cook County and Illinois Public Forum Mar. 30, 2009

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 15:09:00 GMT

Radio Chicagoland hosted a community "Fight the Taxation Forum" at the Orland Park Civic Center on Monday March 30, 2009. The forum was broadcast on radio Thursday April 2, 2009. Guests at the forum included: Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin who gave a welcome introduction, and panelists Palatine Mayor Rita Mullins, National Taxpayer's United of Illinois President Jim Tobin and Cook County Commissioner and Orland Township GOP Committeeman Elizabeth Doody Gorman. In the audience were other officials and candidates including Orland Trustees Ed Schussler and Pat Gira, candidates for the Fire Protection District Chris Ciciora and Cindy Nelson Katsenes, Orland Mayoral Candidate Gerald Maher and Rob Willet, a candidate for mayor in Tinley Park. The event was covered by the Daily Southtown/Star newspaper and columnist Jodi Marneris, Jamie Lynn Ferguson a reporter for the Orland Park Prairie Newspapers, and WBBM AM Radio and FOX 32 TV News which did reports Monday evening and Tuesday morning on the forum, which is the first in a series that will take place to push for the secession of suburban Cook County townships and the formation of a new county. Five Townships are considering secession referenda including Palatine, Hanover, Elk Grove, Schaumburg and Barrington, and more will follow in the coming year. Broadcast Thursday April 2, 2009 on Mornings with Ray Hanania (taped Monday March 30, 2009) on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. This is the full 90 minutes from start to finish including questions from the 80 members of the audience.

03-31-09 Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson on General Motors, Obama and the collapsing news media

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:02:00 GMT

Pundits and commentators Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson discuss the financial crisis with General Motors Corporation (GM) and the Auto Industry, and why be tough with the auto industry but let the financial industry off the hook; clash on issues of liberals versus conservatives; and debate the collapsing mainstream news media and reports this morning that the Chicago Sun-Times, formerly run to the ground by jailed former publisher Conrad Black, is filing for bankruptcy on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday March 31, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-31-09 Christina Tobin on helping independents and 3rd candidates run for office

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:59:00 GMT

Christian Tobin, former campaign manager for Ralph Nader, and head of the Free and Equal Elections (www.FreeandEqual.org) organization discusses her efforts to help independent and 3rd party (third party) candidates run for public office, including for congress on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday March 31, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-31-09 Callers discussion opposition to cook county and state tax hikes

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:42:00 GMT

Callers discuss the increase in the Cook County Sales Tax by County Board President Todd Stroger, and the proposed increase in the state income tax by Gov. Pat Quinn in relation to the Fight the Tax Forum held in orland Park Monday March 30, 2009 at the Orland Park Civic Center featuring Palatine Mayor Rita Mullins, National Taxpayers United of Illinois President Jim Tobin and Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman, a forum hosted by Radio Chicagoland. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday March 31, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-30-09 Rosanna Pulido Republican candidate for the 5th Congressional District

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:06:00 GMT

Republican Rosanna Pulido on his candidacy for congress in the 5th Congressional district election April 7 on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday March 30, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-30-09 Madhu Krishnamurthy Reporter with the Arlington Heights Daily Herald Newspaper

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:02:00 GMT

Arlington Heights Daily Herald Newspaper reporter Madhu Krishnamurthy discusses the election contests in Des Plaines, Rosemont, Prospect Heights and Wheeling including a firttime challenge to an incumbent mayor in Rosemont where the son of the late longtime mayor Donald Stephens is running for election against a challenger there on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday March 30, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-27-09 Monroe Anderson on Barack Obama

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:34:00 GMT

Monroe Anderson discusses Barack Obama's use of the internet to reach younger voters on Mornings with Ray Hanania Friday March 27, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com, and also the impact of closing the South Side St. Patrick's Day Irish Parade in Chicagoland.

03-27-09 Greg Knox talks about his rebuff of GM CEO Troy Clarke

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:27:00 GMT

Greg Knox, president of Knox Machinery in Franklin, Ohio, received a letter from Troy Clarke, president and CEO of GM asking for help in supporting the bailout of the auto industry, and wrote back with a scathing letter that received national attention (including edits from FOX News and other rightwing neocons who removed his criticism of President George W. Bush and left in only criticism of President Obama). Knox discusses the letter and his criticism of the auto industry on Mornings with Ray Hanania Friday March 27, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Here is the link to the original letter. In the letter circulating, Barack Obama's name is inserted and George W. Bush's name is removed. Click here for letter.

03-25-09 Yisrael Campbell on Israeli-Jewish comedy performances

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:48:00 GMT

Jewish Orthodox Comedian Yisrael Campbell talks about his comedy tour and show March 28 in Chicago on Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday March 25, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-25-09 Sam Bahour on the Israeli military violations of civil rights

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:44:00 GMT

Palestinian activist and journalist Sam Bahour discusses recent reports in the Israeli media of Israeli soldiers who admitted being told they could kill anyone during the Israeli government assault ont he Gaza Strip. Of the 1,500 Palestinians killed, as many as 900 were reportedly civilians. Israel denied intentionally killing civilians but the Israeli media now reports that in many cases, old women, women and children were intentionally killed reflecting an attitude from their commanders that they could shoot anyone on Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday March 25, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-24-09 Pat Butler of the Pioneer Press Newspapers on River Forest elections

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:53:00 GMT

Pioneer Press reporter Pat Butler discusses the mayoral elections in the village of River Forest in the west suburbs and the race to replace the incumbent mayor who is retiring on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Tuesday March 24, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-24-09 Brian Baird, Congressman on his visit to Gaza, Palestine and Sderot Israel

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:47:00 GMT

Washington State Congressman Brian Baird discusses his observations and feelings after visiting both sides of the Gaza war, in the Gaza Strip in Palestine and Sderot in Israel on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Tuesday March 24, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-23-09 Dan Lipinski Congressman on transportation, AIG bailout and President Barack Obama

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:50:00 GMT

Congressman Dan Lipinski discusses expansion of METRA to the Southwest region, the effort to tax those who received bailout monies from the government and then awarded bonuses to top corporate managers and directors, and a review of President Barack Obama's administration performance so far on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday March 23, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-23-09 Chris Lauzen State Senator on Senate Bill 600 to give Republican voters greater voice

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:45:00 GMT

State Sen. Chris Lauzen of the 25th District in Illinois (Aurora) discusses Senate Bill 600 which would allow Republican voters to select their State Central Committeemen and Committeewomen, rather than allowing the GOP Committeemen in townships and wards to select them. Former Gov. Jim Thomson originally changed the law to consolidate power to give the party leaders the power to select State Central Committeemen, and 19 Republican leaders have threatened to sue the Republican party members if this bill is adopted on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday March 23, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Lauzen's web site for more information is www.Lauzen.com.

03-23-09 Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune on Gov Quinn's tax increase proposals

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:42:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Springfield Bureau Chief Ray Long discusses the tax increase proposals by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, including a 50 percent increase in the personal income tax from 3 percent to 4.5 percent, and other tax increases including on transfer taxes and cigarette sales taxes on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday March 23, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-20-09 Dave Astor humor columnist Huffington Post

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:22:00 GMT

Huffington Post humor columnist Dave Astor on the news media challenges, writing a humor column and the power of humor in writing, and other aspects of the challenging state of journalism and the news media business in today's economy on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Friday March 20, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-20-09 Sam Alame Protection and Fince Inc

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:18:00 GMT

Protection and Finance Inc owner Sam Alame discusses how the public can prepare for their retirement in today's collapsing and challenged economic environment, taking calls from callers and offering investment advice. This interview is a part of our support for our advertisers who support the radio show, on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Friday March 20, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-17-09 Burt Constable columnist Arlington Heights Daily Herald

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:16:00 GMT

Arlingto Heights Daily Herald columnist Burt Constable on stories from the Northwest suburbs abd the art of column writing on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday March 17, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-17-09 Jim Tobin on taxation

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:13:00 GMT

National taxpayers United of Illinois president jim Tobin discusses the war on rising taxation in Cook County and Illinois and what taxpayers can do to fight County Board President Todd Stroger's increases and the income tax hike proposed by acting gov. Pat Quinn on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday March 17, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-20-09 Paul O'Grady campaign telephone message from SEIU and Tom Dart

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:33:00 GMT

This is the message from Sheriff Tom Dart pushing Orland Township voters to vote for Paul O'Grady in the April 7 election for Orland Township Supervisoer against incumbent Robert Maher.

03-16-09 Jan Vanek of the Elmurst Independent Newspaper on local elections

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:11:00 GMT

Columnist Jan Vanek of the Elmhurst Independent newspaper discusses the four-way race for mayor of Elmhurst on Mornings with Ray Hanania Monday March 16, 2009 at WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Suburban Chicagoland politics, elections, campaigns.

03-12-09 John Tillman of the Illinois Policy Institute

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:59:00 GMT

John Tillman president of the Illinois Policy Institute discusses proposals introduced to the Illinois General Assembly by House Republican Leader Tom Cross Wednesday supported by the IPI that call for reform in Illinois government. On Wednesday in Springfield, House Republican Leader Tom Cross and John Tillman, CEO, Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) will announce a comprehensive economic reform agenda that includes 4 pieces of legislation focused on curtailing runaway spending, injecting accountability into state budget operations and a commission dedicated to rooting out waste, fraud and abuse. The agenda is a collaboration between Cross and IPI; each entity developing portions of the policy agenda. As we discussed, this package is being introduced in the House alone on Wednesday. This major legislative agenda represents concrete proposals that will reduce irresponsible spending while offering concrete efforts to change Illinoisâ flawed budget process. Overall, there is a whole host of conversations about what to do about the budget deficits and tax hike, but little conversation about having the government look inward to reduce spending and tightening its own belt before they ask taxpayers for a major tax hike (or two).

on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday March 12, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-12-09 Bonnie Kurowski Alicea candidate for Bolingbrook Mayor

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:57:00 GMT

Bolingbrook mayoral candidate Bonnie Kurowski Alicea discusses issues in the village and the refusal of theincumbent mayor Roger Claar to be accountable to its residents in a village that has one of the worst voter turnouts in the Chicagoland suburbs on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday March 12, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-12-09 Brian Costin Schaumburg Freedom Coalition blog publisher

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:53:00 GMT

Brian Costin the publisher of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition Blog at www.SchaumburgFreedom.com discusses continued taxation abuse by the government int he village of Schaumburg and the need to make elected officials in the suburbs more responsible on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday March 12, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-11-09 Grant Smith of the IRMEP on Free Trade abuses by Israel and loss of American jobs

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:26:00 GMT

Grant Smith, the director of the Washington DC based Institute for Research: Middle Eastern Policy (www.IRMEP.org) discusses how Israel is misusing the bilateral Free Trade Agreement they lobbied for 1984 that passed in 1985. The US government solicited confidential business information from affected businesses and trade associations to share their trade secrets, market share, and other sensitive information with the US government to negotiate the best deal. Israel was the very first beneficiary of a free trade agreement with the US. But last year, new details were revealed about how Israel and the lobbying group AIPAC obtained the business trade secrets submitted by American companies. ... Since the agreement was ratified, US industry, counter espionage agencies and the US Trade Representative (USTR) continue to combat the misuse of intellectual property of US companies by Israeli companies exporting to the world, and preferentially to the US market. The USTR has been aware of these violations for years but details of petitions and other information has never been made public: complaints from corporations have been secret for the past 25 years. The original trade secrets report is still classified (though not to AIPAC and the Israeli government.) The Obama administration will now have to consider the results of this agreement as his new trade representative, Ron Kirk, reevaluates all free trade agreements. And what are those results? Free Trade Agreements basically work like this: Foreign country A manufactures Apples and sells them to the US. The US manufactures Oranges and, under the Free Trade Agreement, sells them to Israel, bypassing all of the two country's trade restrictions. In the end, both countries get something they don"t have. And the balance in trade should increase trade volume as both countries focus on producing merchandise they are most efficient at manufacturing. However, since 1984, the US has cumulatively Lost $71 Billion (seventy-one). Last year, the US-Israel deficit was equivalent to 126,000 lost jobs. Additionally, Israeli companies benefitting from the Free Trade Accord are in fact engaged in construction and maintenance of Israelâs illegal settlements in the West Bank, fueled by revenue from US tariff free sales! An agreement that violates the rights of US companies and workers, now finances the expropriation of Palestinian landâin violation of international law and US policy. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on Wednesday March 11, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-11-09 Flint Taylor on legal fight to expose Chicago Police Department Corruption

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:22:00 GMT

Attorney Flint Taylor discusses his successful fight to force Chicago Police Supt. Jodi Weis to release the list of police officers who have had five or more complaints of brutality filed against them. Weis refused but a judge held him in contempt of court, unbelievably describing Weis as a "Robin Hood" who broke the law nevertheless. The list of names helps the public to identify the same officers who repeatedly are in violation of victims' rights and are being protected by the police administration. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wednesday March 11, 2009, on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-10-09 Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson on politics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:53:00 GMT

Is Rush Limbaugh the leader of the Republican Party or is it Michael Steele? Media pundits and commentators Dan Proft on the right and Monroe Anderson on the left discuss that and many other issues including the impact of raising income taxes in Illinois by Gov. Pat Quinn, the economy, the results of the 5th Congressional District election and the Democratic nomination won by Mike Quigley. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday March 10, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio "The G" www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-10-09 Jim Laski on corruption and Gov. Rod Blagojevich

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:40:00 GMT

Former Chicago City Clerk Jim Laski, who was convicted of corruption in 2006, discusses his book "My Fall from Grace" and the expected indictment and corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his plans to write a new book exposing the inside secrets of Chicagoland and Illinois politicians and critics. Laski suggests that Blagojevich is using the book as a weapon to punish his critics rather than as a means of therapy to help him survive a corruption trial and aftermath. Laski says the governor should be thinking about his family's future rather than his ego or pride. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday March 10, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio "The G" www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-06-09 Pat Butler, Dane Placko on the 5th District and the Cook County Board

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 6 Mar 2009 20:16:00 GMT

Pioneer Press Newspaper reporter Patrick Butler begins the first half of the show discussing the results of the 5th District Congressional election primary March 3, 2009 to succeed Rahm Emanuel who resigned fromt he seat to become chief of staff to President Barack Obama. Butler offersinsight into why Cook County Board Commissioner Mike Quigley won the election, and why the bigger budgeted campaigns of State Representatives John Fritchey and Sara Feigenholtz failed in a field of 12 candidates that included three powerhouse Chicago machine named candidates who also trailed far behind. ... Dane Placko of Fox TV News in Chicago picks up the discussion at the half-hour point on who might succeed Quigley in the Cook County board if he is elected congressman on April 7 as most people expect. A very detailed in insightful discussion with two great Chicagoland reporters on Mornings with Ray Hanania Friday March 6, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-05-09 Mark Allen on U. S. Senator Roland Burris and African American politics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 5 Mar 2009 23:15:00 GMT

Pundit, newspaper publisher and columnist Mark Allen discusses the case for Roland Burris to not step down as the U.S. Senator who succeeded President Barack Obama in Illinois on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday March 5, 3009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio "The G" www.RadioChicagoland.com. Allen discusses African American politics and Mayor Richard m. Daley.

03-05-09 Mark Brown Chicago Sun-Times on Vrdolyak, Blagojevich and more

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 5 Mar 2009 23:12:00 GMT

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mark Brown talks about his column writings on Ed Vrdolyak's missing the jail bullet and Gov. Rod Blagojevich's book, and more on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday March 5, 3009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio "The G" www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-05-09 Lisa Morton the "Mr. Beef" of Chicagoland's suburban economic depression

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 5 Mar 2009 23:08:00 GMT

Lisa Morton, a local business person, was on the verge of opening her new pizza franchise (employing up to 100 people shortterm and 50 people longterm) when the economy crashed last year and the banks bailed out on her already invested $60,000, accepted business plans and glowing financial approvals. Since, the banks have gotten their bailout monye, but like Mr. Beef and other businesses, Lisa's business has been snubbed by the banking greed. She talks about her challenges and survival efforts on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday March 5, 3009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio "The G" www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-04-09 Maggie Cain on "The Arab-Israeli Cookbook" play at the Chicago Cultural Center theater

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 4 Mar 2009 17:19:00 GMT

Actress Maggie Cain discusses her role and the theatrical performance of "The Arab-Israeli Cookbook" which features individual stories in a new play in Chicago at the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs theater in Chicago March 5 thru April 5, 2009 on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday March 4, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-04-09 Fatemeh Aman and Ali Younis on Iran

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 4 Mar 2009 17:16:00 GMT

Iran expert Fatemeh Aman and Middle East Analyst Ali Younis inW ashington DC discuss the significance of Iran and the Bush administration drive to go to war. Also Iran's alleged nuclear weapon campaign and the possibility that Israel might attack Iran with nuclear weapons on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday March 4, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-04-09 Sam Bahour on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to Palestine Israel

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 4 Mar 2009 17:12:00 GMT

Sam Bahour in Ramallah in the Israeli occupied West Bank discusses the implications of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to the region to discuss peace. Clinton blasted Hamas demanding that rocket fire end and that Hamas recognize Israel and then met with the PNA official Mahmoud Abbas declaring them the representative government of the Palestinians and also calling on Israel to end the destruction of Palestinian civilian homes in Israeli occupied East Jerusalem on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday March 4, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Also joined by Ali Younis Middle East analyst in Washington DC

03-02-09 Ricky Hendon on his new book "Black Enough, White Enough: The Obama Dilemma"

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 23:25:00 GMT

State Sen. Rickey Hendon discusses his new book about President Barack Obama, with whom he served many years in the Illinois State Senate, "Black Enough, White Enough; The Obama Dilemma" and the challenges and compromises of the nation's first African American president on "Mornings with Ray Hanania" on Monday March 3, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio "The G" www.RadioChicagoland.com.

03-02-09 Pat Butler political reporter with the Pioneer Press discusses the March 3rd Congressional primary int he 5th District

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 23:14:00 GMT

Pat Butler of the Pioneer Press Newspapers (www.PioneerLocal.com) recaps the crowded primary election nattle for the 5th Congressional District seat formerly held by Rahm Emanuel, now President Barack Obama's chief of staff. Butler discusses the leading candidates, the issues and is joined towards the end of the interview with Chicago Sun-Times reporter Abdon Pallasch on "Mornings with Ray Hanania" on Monday March 2, 2009, on WJJG 1530 AM Radio "The G" www.RadioChicagoland.com. Lead candidates include State Rep. JohnF Ritchey, State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz and Cook County Commissioner Miek Quigely in the Democratic contest. Contests aso held in the Republican and Independent (Green Party) slates.

02-27-09 Steve Rhodes Beachwood Reporter on Ed Vrdolyak and Journalism

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:57:00 GMT

Steve Rhodes, the editor and publisher of The Beachwood Reporter (www.BeachwoodReporter.com) discusses the shocking ruling by US Judge Milton Shadur giving Ed Vrdolyak only 41 months probation for his corruption conviction and guilty plea. Rhodes also discusses the failure of the mainstream media to recognize their problems and their arrogance towards the new media or online internet media on Mornings with Ray Hanania Friday Feb. 27, 2009 onWJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania Radio Promo

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:55:00 GMT

Ray Hanania's promo for his radio show Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

02-26-09 Callers on various issues and Chuck Salvatore on Entertainment Chicagoland

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:25:00 GMT

Callers discuss the Iraq War, Rahm Emanuel and his service in the Israeli military, the Arab-Israeli conflict, President Barack Obama, the ailing economy and more; plus Chuck Salvatore on "Entertainment Chicagoland" on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Feb. 26, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-26-09 Bill Farina, author of the new book on Ulysses S. Grant

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:20:00 GMT

Author William Farina discusses his new book Ulysses S. Grant, 1861-1864: His Rise from Obscurity to Military greatness, a alook at the general's achievements during the Civil War. Farina also discusses speculation on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and if it had happened prior to the surrender of Gen Robert E. Lee (which historically occurred on April 9, 1865, days before Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Feb. 26, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-26-09 Richard Schmierer Depurty Asst Secretary of State on Iraq

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:16:00 GMT

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Richard Schmierer of the administration of President Barack Obama and working with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses the challenges facing this country in Iraq, the timetable for withdrawal and the impact it will have on the Middle East region on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Feb. 26, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-25-09 Brian Costin publisher of Schaumburg Freedom Coalition on local policies

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:42:00 GMT

Brian Costin the publisher of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition (www.SchaumburgFreedom.com) discusses local politics and municipal events in the suburban community On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Feb. 25, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-25-09 Monroe Anderson and callers reacting to President Obama's speech to Congress

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:29:00 GMT

Pundit and columnist Monroe Anderson (www.MonroeAnderson.typepad.com) discusses the speech by Presidetn Barack Obama to the Congress (Tuesday Feb. 24th, ) and takes calls for listeners On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Feb. 25, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-25-09 Yisrael Campbell Israeli Orthodox Jewish standup comedian

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:22:00 GMT

Israeli and Orthodox Jewish comedian Israel Campbell discusses his new film "Circumcise Me" and his upcoming one-man show on Broadway. Yisrael is a member of the Israeli-Palestinian Comedy Tour (www.IPComedyTour.com) and his website is www.YisraelCampbell.com. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Feb. 25, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-23-09 Bonnie Alicea candidate for mayor in Bolinbrook on the powers keeping her off theballot

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:54:00 GMT

Bonnie Alicea, a mother, housewife and business consultant decided to run for mayor in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook when she learned that the village had spent some $767,000 to "lease" golf carts (not even buy them). So she went to the village and obtained the election materials and then filed for mayor. The Bolingbrook election board, which is controlled by controversy plagued Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar -- whose police department is the same place that offere comfort an dsupport to Drew Peterson whose 3rd wife is missing and 2nd wife's death was ruled a homicide, rejected Alecia's petitions claiming the paperwork was wrong. Amazing. They also asserted she did not sign the petitions arguing that her petition signatures were different looking on two different pages. In suburban Chicagoland politics, you are guilty until proven innocent, expecially at the village controlled kangaroo election tribunals. Alecia was thrown off the April 7 ballotm, but she is running a write-in campaign. Also, we talk with Chicago Sun-Times reporter Abdon Pallasch on suburban election shenanigans on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday Feb. 23, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio "The G" www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-18-09 Brian Zakem on Jewish Americans, Israel and interfaith dialogue

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:09:00 GMT

Brian Zakem of Bnai Yehuda Beth Shalom Synagogue in Homewood, Illinois discusses issues facing Jewish Americans, from israel and the War in Gaza, to interfaith relations with Muslims and Christians on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wednesday Feb. 18, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-18-09 Ali Alarabi and Abderrahim Foukara of al-Jazeera discuss Middle East issues

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:06:00 GMT

Journalist and analyst Ali Alarabi and Abderrahim Foukara, Washington DC bureau chief for al-Jazeera Satellite TV discuss Middle East issues including the Gaza Strip war, Israel's elections, Israeli extremism, bias in the mainstream American media, the bias and hatred against Arabs, Muslims and al-Jazeera and other media, President Barack Obama's decision to appear on al-Arabiyya and more on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wednesday Feb. 18, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-17-09 Dan Proft on The Town of Cicero, Carol Marin and Roland Burris

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:56:00 GMT

Pundit, political consultant and media commentator Dan Proft discusses criticism of the Town of Cicero from Chicago Sun-Times columnist Carol Marin, and the controversy surrounding U.S. Senator Roland Burris on "Mornings with Ray Hanania" Tuesday Feb. 17, 2009 won WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-17-09 Ali Ido on Barack Obama's neighborhood -- return to Chicago

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:53:00 GMT

Journalist and photographer Ali Ido, who lives four blocks from President Barack Obama's south side home, talks about life when the president returns to the "hood" on "Mornings with Ray Hanania" Tuesday Feb. 17, 2009 won WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-17-09 James Wyman author and survivor of the 1929 Depression

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:39:00 GMT

James Wyman a survivor of the 1929 Depression/Stock Market Crasj remembers for us the tough economic times and how people can today use lessons from the past to deal with today's economic challenges. Wyman is a retired vice president and executive editor of the Providence Journal and the author of a new book entitled "Bittersweet Beginnings: A Sketchbook of a Great Depression Boyhood" (Plaidswede Publishing, Concord, N.H.) on "Mornings with Ray Hanania" on Tuesday Feb. 17, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-16-09 Rita Mullins Mayor of Palatine on the fight against Cook County Taxation and secession

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:45:00 GMT

Palatine Mayor Rita Mullins discusses her fight against excessive taxes in Cook County pushed by County Board President Todd Stroger, and the option of seceding from the county. The possibility of secession is one that townships in Cook County along the outlying borders of Cook County could consider to break from the oppressive Stroger taxation policies and his administration's refusal to be accountable or listen to the views of county taxpayers on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday Feb. 16, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-16-09 Lee Roupas Chairman of the Cook County Republican Organization

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:40:00 GMT

Cook County Republican Chairman Lee Roupas discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Republicans and the GOP including the Gov. Rod Blagojevich scandal, the scandal involving newly appointed US Senator Roland Burris, and efforts to challenge taxation specialist County Board President Todd Stroger. Roupas says he is supporting Paul Vallas the former Chicago Public Schools CEO who will run as a Republican on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday Feb. 16, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-13-09 Bill Lipinski on Obama's stimulus economyc package and former Gov Blagojevich

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:22:00 GMT

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski analyzes President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package saying the package is "better than nothing" but still very disappointing, and he comments ont he controversy surrounding the removal of Rod Blagojevich as Illinois Governor and the challenges including the need to raise taxes by his predecessor longtime Governor wannbe and now acting Gov. Pat Quinn. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Friday Feb. 13, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-13-09 Malek Akkad Hollywood producer/director of Halloween the Remake and H2: Halloween 2

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:11:00 GMT

Hollywood filmmaker Malek Akkad, the son of famed Hollywood filmmaker Moustapha Akkad who was killed in a terrorist attack in Jordan in November 2005, discusses his efforts to continue the Halloween movie thrillers launched by his father, and other movie productions he is involved. His father was the maker of "The Messenger," the story of the Muslim Prophet Mohammed, and also the Anthony Quinn starring film "Lion in the Desert." Arab American producers, directors, films, image, theater, television. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Friday Feb. 13, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-12-09 Listeners discuss the Movie "American East" about the post Sept. 11, 2001 9/11 world and anti-Arab bigotry

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:27:00 GMT

Listeners discuss their reviews of the film "American East" produced by Egyptian American filmmaker Sayed Badreya and also starring Tony Shalhoub, and the issue of ethnicity, hyphenated Americans and the experience of ethnic groups like Irish, Polish, Jewish, Italian, African Americans, Hispanics and Arabs and more on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Feb. 12, 2009. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Arab experience post Sept. 11, 2001. Discrimination. Assimilation. Also includes the weekly Thursday segment "Entertainment Chicagoland" with reporter Chuck Salvatore.

02-10-09 Greg Orfalea author on "Angeleno Days"

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:16:00 GMT

Greg Orfalea, author of the new book "Angeleno Days" discusses his books and growing up Arab in America on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Feb. 10, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-10-09 Jack Lazzara of Archer Pharmacy in Chicago on affordable prescriptions

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:59:00 GMT

Jack Lazzara owner of Archer Pharmacy at 6400 West Archer Avenue in Chicago discussing his pharmacy's program to help the needy in today's economy, offering affordable drugs on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Feb. 10, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-08-09 Alan Abbey, Israeli journalist www.hartman.org.il

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 9 Feb 2009 18:39:00 GMT

Israeli journalist Alan Abbey with Hartman.org.il, discusses the Israeli elections taking place Tuesday Feb. 9, 2009 from his home in Jerusalem, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of Tzipi Livni of Kadima, the Labor Party, versus the extremist leader Benjamin Netanyahu and his rightwing religious zealots On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Feb. 8, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-08-09 Linda Padgurskis on her new book PHISH

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 9 Feb 2009 18:28:00 GMT

Radio talk show host Linda Padgurskis joins Ray Hanania to discuss her new book P.H.I.S.H. on taking control over life fromt he inside and out, physically and spirtually on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Feb. 8, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-08-09 Charley Wheelan Democratic Candidate in the 5th Congressional District Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 9 Feb 2009 18:19:00 GMT

Democratic contender Charley Wheelan discussed the issues in the 5th District race to succeed Rahm Emanuel who is now chief of staff to President Barack Obama. Wheelan is one of 11 Democratic candidates in the March 3 primary elections with a primary for Republicans and Indepdents, too. The main primary election in the suburbs if Feb. 24. The suburban general elections is April 7, 2009. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Feb. 8, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-05-09 Jim Tobin on Gov Pat Quinn, Blagojevich and statewide tax increase plans

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:44:00 GMT

National taxpayer's United of Illinois President Jim Tobin discusses tax increases anticipated from acting Gov. Pat Quinn and how residents of the state can fight the hikes on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Feb. 5, 2009 www.radiochicagoland.com.

02-04-09 Ali Alarabi discusses Barack Obama's appearance on al-Arabiyya TV

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 5 Feb 2009 17:54:00 GMT

Award winning journalist and media pundit discusses President Brack Obama's appearance on al-Arabiyya Satellite TV to speak to the Arab and Muslim World, and why he chose that station as opposed to al-Jazeera Satellite TV on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday Feb. 4, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-04-09 Sherif Hedayat Egyptian Arab American comedian

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 5 Feb 2009 17:50:00 GMT

Standup comedian and online sensation Sherif Hedayat, an Egyptian Arab American comic, discusses his planned reality show, standup comedy shows, YouTube video projects and banters with fun and frolick on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday Feb. 4, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. His web site is www.SherifTV.com

02-03-09 Cindy Nelson Katsenes Orland Park Fire Protection District trustee race

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 3 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Cindy Nelson Katsenes, former trustee on the Orland Park Fire Protection District, discusses her return candidacy to try and reform a mismanaged system and bring representation back to the people of Orland Park on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday, Feb. 3, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-03-09 Phil Huckleberry Chairman Illinois Green Party in Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 3 Feb 2009 16:58:00 GMT

Phil Huckleberry, the chairman of the Illinois Green Party, discusses challenges facing 3rd party candidacies and campaigns in Illinois elections on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday, Feb. 3, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

02-03-09 Chris Ciciora candidate for Orland Park Fire Protection District

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 3 Feb 2009 16:56:00 GMT

Chris Ciciora, who is 19 years old and a student at UIC, discusses his candidacy for the Orland Park Fire Protection District trustee seat in the April 7, 2009 elections on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday, Feb. 3, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-30-09 Linda Lenz, editor of Catalyst on Chicago Public Schools and education

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 3 Feb 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Linda Lenz, the publisher and founder of Catalyst, discusses the appointment of Ron Huberman as the new CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, and challenges facing the Chicago schools and education on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Friday Jan. 30, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-30-09 Jon Stewart Republican wrestler and candidate for the 5th District congressional seat

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 3 Feb 2009 16:51:00 GMT

Jon Stewart, a professional wrestler and Republican candidate in the March 3 Illinois primary election for the vacated 5th Congressional seat held by former congressman Rahm Emanuel, who is now chief of staff to President Barack Obama on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Friday Jan. 30, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-29-09 Sara Feingenholtz in the 5th District race for congress

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 3 Feb 2009 16:47:00 GMT

State Rep. Sara Feingenholtz discusses he candidacy in the March 3 Democratic primary for the vacated seat of former Congressman Rahm Emanuel in the 5th Congressional District. Feigenholtz discusses the range of issues from healthcare to economy and the Middle East on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Jan. 29, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-29-09 Ricky Hendon State Senator on the Blagojevich trial

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 3 Feb 2009 16:42:00 GMT

State Senator Ricky Hendon talks about the trial of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and why he is facing removal from offices, and issues that Hendon feels have been unfair about the trial procedure and the impeachment process on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Jan. 29, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-28-09 Sayed Badreya Hollywood writer, producer, filmmaker and star of American East

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:17:00 GMT

Sayed Badreya, born in Port Said, Egypt, came to the United States from Egypt after suffering through the Arab-Israeli wars in 1967 and again in 1973, and was moved by the images of America he saw on the big screen in his hometown, is today a Hollywood producer, filmmaker, writer and actor and he stars in the film he helped produce with Hesham Issawi, also Egyptian, called "AmericanEast" about the lives of Arab Americans in the wake of Sept. 11, 2001. It is a fantastic and informative and engaging film that everyone should see, but that was banned from being shown in movie theaters. In fact, not one theater would show it even though it wasn't about politics, but it portrayed the Arab Americans in a positive light. It was released on DVD Jan. 20, 2009 and is now available from most retail DVD stores, bot not all. Badreya talks about the film and its message and his other movies including Independence Day, and more on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday Jan. 28, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-27-09 Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson on Blagojevich and Obama

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:10:00 GMT

Media pundits Dan Proft on the right and Monroe Anderson on the left discuss and debate the trial of Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the qualifications of Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn to take his place, the suspicion Quinn will raise property taxes and Illinois Attorney general Lisa Madigan will take his place, and they discuss Obama. Plus, callers discuss the issues on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Jan. 27, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-27-09 Jack Franks State Representative on Blagojevich trial

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:04:00 GMT

State Rep. Jack Franks discusses the testimony he will present to the Illinois Senate trial on Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Franks defends the trial and the impeachment on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Jan. 27, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-26-09 Mark Brown on Rod Blagojevich trial

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:44:00 GMT

Chicago Sun-Times Columnist Mark Brown discusses the trial of Rod Blagojevich followed by a discussion with callers on the controversy and Illinois Senate action on Mornings with Ray Hanania Monday Jan. 26, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-26-09 Kevin Ware of Geico Insurance

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:38:00 GMT

Kevin Ware of Geico Insurancein Chicago discusses the insurance industry and things consumers should look for when buying insurance on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Jan. 26, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-23-09 Rob Sherman on his victory to reverse silent prayer in public schools

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Athiest Rob Sherman discusses his court victory to prevent schools from forcing children to pray in school on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Friday Jan. 23, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-23-09 Pat Girondi on the fight against Thalassemia Orphan's Disease

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:23:00 GMT

Chicago businessman Pat Girondi discusses his lifelong fight to cure Thalassemia, a blood disease (Orphan's Disease) that affects children of Italian and Mediterranean origins on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Friday Jan. 23, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-22-09 Chuck Salvatore's Entertainment Chicagoland report

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:43:00 GMT

Chuck Salvatore gives his Entertainment Chicagoland Report, which looks at entertainment, theater, comedy, conferences, shows, movies, DVDs and events in the Chicagoland area, mainly the Chicagoland suburbs on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday Jan. 22, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-22-09 John Fritchey, State Rep, running for 5th District Congressional Seat

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:39:00 GMT

11th District State Representative John Fritchey, the son of a Vietnam Veteran, discusses hias candidacy for the 5th Congressional seat vacated by Rahm Emanuel, now the chief of staff to President Barack Obama. Fritchey also talks about his legislation to protect small animals, dogs and crack down on puppy factories on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday Jan. 22, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-21-09 Michael Davis, Aliza Becker and Saffiya Shillo on Arab-Jewish peace day

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:24:00 GMT

Every Wednesday, Mornings with Ray Hanania focuses te entire radio show on Middle East peace and dialogue between Arabs and Jews, Israelis and Palestinians. This week, guests include Jewish activists for peace Cantor Michael Davis of Lake Side Congregation in Highland Park, and Brit Tzedek vShalom board member Aliza Becker, and Palestinian peace activist Saffiya Shillo. Becker and Shillo discuss their dual narrative performance in which they speak to audiences about their individual experiences growing up Arab and Jewish in America. WJJG 1530 AM Radio. Wednesday Jan. 21, 2009. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-20-09 Ray Long Chicago Tribune discusses the Senate trial of Gov. Rod Blagojevich

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:38:00 GMT

Ray Long, Springfield Bureau correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, discusses the trial next week of Gov. Rod Blagojevich by the Illinois Senate. The issues, appeals, and also background on the George Ryan conviction. Long also discusses the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Tuesday Jan. 20, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-20-09 Ed Zabrocki, Tinley Park Mayor, at the Obama inauguration

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:29:00 GMT

Tinley Park Mayor Ed Zabrocki is in Washington DC for the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States and he calls to talk about the experience hours before Obama is sworn in as president on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Tuesday Jan. 20, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-19-09 Joe Farah and Ali Alarabi debate the Middle East and Obama

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:44:00 GMT

Veteran journalists Joe Farah and Ali Alarabi debate the causes and conflicts of the Middle East, the war in the Gaza Strip, Israel, the Palestinians, Lebanon and assess President-elect Barack Obama from their differing perspectives on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Jan. 19, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-19-09 Joe Boyle on Sports, Steelers versus the Ravens

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:42:00 GMT

Southwest News-Herald editor Joe Boyle gives us the wrap-up on sports from the weekend, the highlight game being the play-off between the Steelers and the Ravens on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Jan. 19, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com

01-16-09 David Holdridge of Mercy Corps in Jerusalem on the Gaza Strip

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:57:00 GMT

David Holdridge, Mercy Corps' Middle East Regional Director since 2005 discusses Mercy Corps efforts to bring Humanitarian aid to the people of the Gaza Strip. Holdridge is a seasoned emergency and development professional with over twenty-five years of experience leading non-government humanitarian organizations throughout the Middle East, Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, Asia and the United States. David is a strong advocate of peace-building, economic development and support for civil society, particularly in the Middle East. Prior to joining Mercy Corps, worked for Catholic Relief Services for almost 20 years -- serving first as the field manager in Lebanon, Tunisia and Morocco and later the Regional Director overseeing the Middle East. He has successfully managed hundreds of millions of dollars in programs in some of the most difficult environments in the world. Their web site is www.MercyCorps.org. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Friday Jan. 16, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-15-09 Christine Radogno Illinois Senate Minority Leader

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:10:00 GMT

State Senator Christine Radogno, the state's first woman caucus leader and now Minority Leader of the Illinois Senate, discusses the impeachment of Gov. Rod blagojevich and the swearing in ceremony in which Blagojevich swore in the members of the Senate who will move to impeach him in a few weeks on Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday Jan. 15, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-15-09 Burt Odelson on Illinois Politics and Gov. Blagojevich

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:08:00 GMT

Election law specialist Burton S. Odelson discusses the appointment of Roland Burris to the US Senate seat vacated by president-elect Barack Obama, and Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the impeachment proceedings. What options remain for the governor? on Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday Jan. 15, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-15-09 Jim Tobin on state income tax hike plans

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:05:00 GMT

National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI.org) President Jim Tobin discusses the ramifications on taxes in Illinois if Gov. Rod Blagojevich is impeached and removed from Office. Tobiun notes Blagojevich is anti-tax and his successor, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn plans to increase income taxes on Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday Jan. 15, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-15-09 Lou Tornabeni of Ettleson Hyundai in Countryside

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:01:00 GMT

Lou Tornabeni of Ettleson Hyundai in Countryside, near LaGrange Road and Joliet Road, discusses the "Customer Assurance" program in which buyers of cars from their dealership and Hyundai dealerships across the country can return their cars no-questions-asked if they lose their jobs within one year of the purchase and can't continue paying the loan or car payments. The program is intended to help customers in this terrible recession-driven economy on Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday Jan. 15, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-14-09 David Steiner and Fadi Zanayed bring Israeli-Palestinian dialogue to the public

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:20:00 GMT

Israeli David Steiner and Palestinian Fadi Zanayed discuss issues that separate their two communities in an unprecedented and rare meeting between leaders of the two communities. Steiner is President of the Chicago Chapter of Americans for Peace Now (www.PeaceNow.org), and Zanayed is President of the Chicago Chapter of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (www.ADCChicago.com). The two are helping to launch a regular feature on Mornings with Ray Hanania every Wednesday on dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis, Jews and Arabs, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Jan. 14, 2009. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Topics include the Gaza Strip war, the responsibilities of Israel and the Palestinians, Hamas terrorism, Israeli government violence, how to achieve peace, trust and respect. The shwo also includes numerous calls from radio listeners.

01-13-09 Dick Kay on Jane Byrne, Blagojevich, Burris and Chicago politics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:51:00 GMT

Veteran Chicago political broadcast reporter Dick Kay (formerly with WMAQ TV) talks about his radio show on WCPT AM in Chicago, former Mayor Jane M. Byrne, US Senate-nominee Roland Burris, Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Chicagoland politics on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Jan. 13, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-13-09 Jim Durkin State Rep on Roland Burris

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:44:00 GMT

State Rep. Jim Durkin discusses the testimony of Roland Burris at the Illinois Springfield impeachment hearings last week of Gov. Rod Blagojevich in Springfield and the $1.2 million loan from a Tinley Park telecommunications contributor to Burris' failed 2002 gubernatorial campaign on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Tuesday Jan. 13, 2009. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-12-09 Gerald Maher Orland Park candidate for Mayor

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:49:00 GMT

Gerald Maher. the candidate of the Concerned Citizens of Orland Park party (www.CCOP.us) discusses his candidacy for mayor and community opposition to tax increases and the cut-back of the community property tax rebate plan by Mayor Dan McLaughlin on Mornings with Ray Hanania Monday Jan. 12, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com

01-12-09 Joe Boyle on Sports

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:44:00 GMT

Joe Boyle on Sports discusses the Super Bowl and the Black Hawks on Mornings with Ray Hanania Monday Jan. 12, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com

01-12-09 Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:10:00 GMT

Commentators Monroe Anderson on the left and Dan Proft on the right discuss and debate the appointment of Roland Burris as the US Senator succeeding President-Elect Barack Obama, the continued sage of beleaugured Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Obama's response or lack of response to the Israeli war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and the merits of who is doing what in that war on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM, Monday Jan. 12, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-08-09 Lisa Morton on her fight for a business in today's economy

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 8 Jan 2009 20:47:00 GMT

Businesswoman Lisa Morton discusses her ongoing fight to open her business after she was pre-approved and ready to go when the economy tanked. The Bush administration helped the financial and banking industry with $750 billion but how much of it has trickled down to help business people on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-08-09 Daniel Sieradski on Middle East peace efforts in new York

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 8 Jan 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Jewish Peace activist Daniel Sieradski discusses his planned demonstration in support of peace between Palestinians and Israelis to be held in New York City Jan. 11, 2009 between pro-Israel protests and pro-Palestinian protests on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-08-09 Dave Heilmann mayor of Oak Lawn Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 8 Jan 2009 20:43:00 GMT

Oak Lawn Mayor Dave Heilmann discusses cost savings achieved druign his first four years in office, his re-election plans, and observations of the Gov. Rod Blagojevich scandal and appointment of Roland Burris as US Senator succeeding President-elect Barack Obama on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-07-09 Thom Hartmann Syndicated radio talk show host

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 8 Jan 2009 20:39:00 GMT

Syndicated radio talk show host Thom Hartmann discusses everything from his background and how he got into radio to the Middle East and the Gov Rod Blagojevich scandal, President-Elect Barack Obama and his presumed successor former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday Jan. 7, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-06-09 Ali Alarabi hammers Israel's war crimes in Gaza

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 7 Jan 2009 11:39:00 GMT

Award winning columnist and writer Ali Alarabi hammers Israel's war crimes in the Gaza Strip, denouncing the carnage and the massacre of civilians there by Israeli soldiers using American military equipment in violation of American laws on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Jan. 6, 2009. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-06-09 Burt Odelson attorney on Blagojevich, Burris and Todd Stroger

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 7 Jan 2009 11:22:00 GMT

Election law specialist Burton S. Odelson discusses the legal parameters of the challenges facing Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, his nominee for the US Senate Roland Burris, and also his work as parliamentarian for Cook County Board President Todd Stroger on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Jan. 6, 2009. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-05-09 Caller on Wild Garden Hummus Dip, sings its praises

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 01:18:00 GMT

A caller to Mornings with Ray Hanania sings the praises of Wild Garden Hummus Dip, and also Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, show sponsors on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Jan. 5, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-05-09 Justin Oberman candidate 5th Congressional District Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 01:12:00 GMT

Justin Oberman discusses his candidacy for the 5th District Congressional seat in Illinois, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Rahm Emanuel who became President-elect Barack Obama's Chief of Staff on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Monday Jan. 5, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-05-09 Joe Boyle on Sports

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 00:58:00 GMT

Southwest News-Herald Newspaper editor Joe Boyle gives us an update on sports, with a focus on the Chicago Blackhawks on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Monday Jan. 5, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

01-01-09 David Horovitz, editor Jerusalem Post

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 1 Jan 2009 17:51:00 GMT

jerusalem Post Editor David Horovitz joins Ray Hanania in a discussion about the Middle East conflicta nd the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip, including on expectations for peace and the policies of the president-elect Barack Obama on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Jan. 1, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-31-08 Ray Hanania on Roland Burris appointment to US Senate

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 1 Jan 2009 04:28:00 GMT

Ray Hanania rants on the appointment of Roland Burris to the US Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. Burris was nominated by besieged Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Hanania slams US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald and criticizes him for causing the turmoil that has engulfed Illinois politics, blasts the kangaroo court in Springfield and the hypocrisy of Blagojevich's former allies including Lt. Gov. patrick Quinn and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, and questions the wisdom of US Senate President harry Reid in declaring his refusal to seat Burris, noting that Blagojevich is innocent until proven guilty and that Fitzgerald and others have circumvented the Rule of Law and the US and Illinois Constitutions denying voters their power of their vote choices. Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday Dec. 31, 2008 on WJGG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-31-08 Amani Ghouleh Arab Newspaper publisher Chicago

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 1 Jan 2009 04:25:00 GMT

Amani Ghouleh, publisher of the Arab Horizon Newspaper, discusses the conflict between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip and the reaction of Arab Americans in Chicago and an upcoming protest on Friday on Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday Dec. 31, 2008 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-31-08 Einat Wilf Israeli Labor Party member, Knesset candidate

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 1 Jan 2009 04:22:00 GMT

Israeli Labor Party member Einat Wilf and candidate for the Knesset, living in Tel Aviv, discusses the conflict in the Gaza Strip, the perspective of Israelis on peace, and other issues on Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday Dec. 31, 2008 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-30-08 Ali Alarabi journalist and commentator on the Gaza Strip

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:49:00 GMT

Award winning columnist and media consultant and activist Ali Alarabi discusses the war between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip in a spirited discussion with the host Ray Hanania (both Palestinian American journalists) on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Dec. 30, 2008 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-30-08 Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson discuss the issues

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:46:00 GMT

Media columnists and pundits Dan Proft, consewrvative Republicans, and Monroe Anderson, liberal Democrat, discuss the latest news headlines including Gov. Rod Blagojevich's ongoing scandal, the impact on others like Congressman Rahm Emanuel, President elect Barack Obama, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., the controversy over the Rush Limbaugh racist song parady "Puff the Magic Negro" and the impact on the race for the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee, and the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Dec. 30, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-30-08 Tim McCarthy Orland Park Police Chief

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:41:00 GMT

Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy discusses a wide range of topics from his past as the secret service agent injured during the assassination attempt on former President Ronald Reagan, to regional crime patterns in the region covered by the South Suburban Major Crime Task Force which he chairs on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Dec. 30, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-29-08 Fadi Zanayed, Greg Mitchell, Joe Boyle and author William Hazelgrove

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:31:00 GMT

Complete 90 minute radio show for Monday Dec, 29, 2008 featuring in this order: (8:05 am) Joe Boyle sports editor for the Southwest News-Herald Newspaper discussing the poor performance of the Chicagoland sports teams like the Chicago Bears, some hope for the Chicago Blackhawks; (8:15 am) author William Hazelgrove on his new book "Rocket Man" about life in the Chicagoland suburbs; (8:30 am) Fadi Zanayed president of the Chicago Chapter of the American Arab Ant-Discrimination Committee (ADC) discusses the war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas (Palestine, Palestinians) and why Israel's response to Hamas rocket attacks is excessive and war crimes; (9:10 am) Greg Mitchell of Editor & Publisher Magazine discusses his column in the HuffingtonPost.com on the failure of the mainstream American media to addresses sensitive issues involving Israel and the Palestinians while Middle East publications like Haaretz and others are freer to explore these sensitive issues. Is it media bias, or just lack of professional or fear? On Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-24-08 Sam Bahour and the plight of Christians in Bethlehem, Palestine

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:14:00 GMT

Moderate American activist Sam Bahour who now lives in al-Bireh in Palestine in the Israeli occupied West bank, discusses in this full 90 minute program the status of Palestinians, the way Christians celebrate Christmas under military occupation on this Christmas Eve, on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Dec. 24, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Bahour discusses Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Christians, Muslims, Jews and relations between the religions. The 24 foot tall Wall that Israel built in part to confiscate and steal Palestinian lands in the West Bank, and how Israelis, Palestinians, Jews, Muslims and Christians are trying to fight the extremists on all sides and achieve a lasting peace. this is the entire radio show segment including callers, and a discusses with callers on issues such as Arafat's corruption, Hamas terrorism, mainstream American media bias, former Congressman Paul Findley and more.

12-23-08 David Baillie Pastor First Church of the Nazarene

rayhanania — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:11:00 GMT

Pastor David Baillie of the First Church of the Nazarene at 127th and Bell Road in LeMont, Illinois, discusses the meaning of Christmas to Christians, Jesus, and the Holiday Season, and the successful young children's sports program hosted by the suburba church on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Dec. 23, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-22-08 Mike O'Connell Tinley park Police Chief

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:09:00 GMT

Tinley park Police Chief Michael O'Connell discusses crime int he Southwest Suburbs and how citizens can better protect themselves on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Dec. 22, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-22-08 Elaine Soloway, media aide to former Mayor Jane M. Byrne

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:07:00 GMT

Elaine Soloway, who joined the administration of Former Mayor Jane M. Byrne in 1981, discusses the Byrne administration 30 years later and the impact she had in changing the Democratic Party and the image of Chicago on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Dec. 22, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-22-08 Neheda Jablonski on challenges of a single parent with disabled child

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:04:00 GMT

Neheda Jablonski, the single mother of two children including one with a disability, discusses how difficult it is to get support to help her young child on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Dec. 22, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-19-08 Emil Guillermo, Asian Week Columnist

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:29:00 GMT

Award Winning Asian Week columnist Emil Guillermo discusses Barack Obama, the appointment of Asians to the new president's administration, the Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich scandal, and more on Mornings with Ray Hanania Friday Dec. 19, 2008, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-19-08 Alex Olejniczak Oak Lawn Trustee on leadership

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:26:00 GMT

Oak Lawn Trustee Alex Olejniczak discusses the challenges of first time office holders and positive changes in the Southwest Suburban community to hold the line on property taxes on Mornings with Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com, Friday Dec. 19, 2008, WJJG 1530 AM Radio.

12-18-08 Lisa Morton discusses the national economic tragedy

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:13:00 GMT

Lisa Morton, a small business entrepreneur, discusses the challenges she is facing as she struggles to overcome the nation's economic depression and the impact it has had on her personal efforts to open a business previously approved and now difficult to get support among the banking industry, on Mornings With Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Dec. 18, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-18-08 Brian Zakem on the meaning of Hanukkah

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:10:00 GMT

Brian Zakem of Bnai Yehuda Beth Shalom Synagogue in Homewood, Illinois. discusses the meaning of Hanukkah (Chanukah) to Jewish people and its history on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Dec. 18, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-18-08 Michelle Moore exploring a firsttime run for public office

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:05:00 GMT

Michelle Moore, a Wheaton Illinois attorney, discusses why she is interested in running for political office, and the issue of encouraging more young people to get involved in the political system on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Dec. 18, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-17-08 Rickey Hendon State Senator on Blagojevich and hypocrisy

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:35:00 GMT

State Senator Rickey Hendon challenges the hypocrisy of Democrats and Republicans in the mounting scandal surrounding Gov. Rod Blagojevich, and also questions the appointments of President-elect Barack Obama on Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday Dec. 17, 2008 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-17-08 Nasry Malak New York Arab American comedian

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:33:00 GMT

New York based Arab American Christian comedian Nasry Malak joins in banter and discussion on topics from the show-throwing protestor at the Bush press conference in Baghdad to the scandal surrounding Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich on Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday Dec. 17, 2008 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-16-08 Jay Stewart of the Better Government Association

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:42:00 GMT

Jay Stewart of the Better Government Association discusses the "culture of corruption" in Illinois and the problems with reform int he wake of the scandal and charges involving Gov. Rod Blagojevich who is accused of trying to sell Barack Obama's US Senate seat vacancy to the highest bidder on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Dec. 16, 2008 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-16-08 Ali Ido on Barack Obama's Neighborhood with guest Sheila

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:40:00 GMT

Ali Ido, our correspondent in Barack Obama's Neighborhood, introduces us to Sheila, an artist who works in Barack Obama's neighborhood who discusses her artwork and meeting Obama on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Dec. 16, 2008 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-16-08 Callers Discuss Gov Rod Blagojevich

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:37:00 GMT

Callers to the radio show discuss and debate the scandal-plagued Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Dec. 16, 2008 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Other topics discussed including throwing shoes at President George W. Bush in Iraq, the Iraqi who threw the shoes Muntandar al-Zaidi. The meaning of shoe throwing in the Arab World.

12-15-08 Bill Lipinski on Gov Rod Blagojevich

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:34:00 GMT

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski analyzes the controversy involving beleauguered Illinois Gov. Rod Blagjevich, options, possibilities. Lipinski was originally one of the governor's first supporters along with Ald. Dick Mell. Lipinski also discusses former Chicago mayor Jane M. Byrne on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Dec. 15, 2008 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-12-08 Steve Brown Il Hse Speaker Mike Madigan's chied adviser

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:11:00 GMT

Steve Brown, chief adviser to Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan discusses the challenges facing Gov. Rod Blagojevich's staying in office, and the history of problems between Governor Blagojevich and House Speaker Madigan. Discusses the future for Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Lt. Gov. Pat Quin, the Democratic party in Illinois int he wake of the Blagojevich criminal charges by FI Director Robert Grant and US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, and also the status of reform in Illinois on "Mornings with Ray Hanania" on WJJG 1530 AM radio, Friday Dec. 12, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-11-08 Tom Castagnoli Promendae of Bolingbrook Manager

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:29:00 GMT

Tom Castagnoli, the manager of the Promenade LifeStyle shopping center in Bolingbrook, Illinois, discusses shopping malls, holiday shopping and more. Castagnoli, born and raised in Naperville, graduated from North Central College and have spent most of my career in shopping center management. Over the years I have managed , Fox Valley Center, Louis Joliet Mall, North Riverside Mall, Ranhurst Mall and now The Promenade Bolingbrook. The Promenade Bolingbrook is a 750,000 square foot open air life style center. Anchors are Macys Bass Pro, Barnes and Noble and Circuit City.

Tom Castagnoli, General Manager, The Promenade Bolingbrook on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Dec. 11, 2008 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-11-08 Gloria Baraks G Bradley Publishing Recipe Books

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:25:00 GMT

Gloria Baraks of G Bradley Publishing discusses her company's new book "Foods of Chicago: A Delicious History" www.GBradleyPublishing.com. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Dec. 11, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Middle Eastern food recipes discussed and ethnic food recipes from around Chicago.

12-11-08 Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson on Blagojevich

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:19:00 GMT

Commentators and pundits Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson discuss and debate the Gov. Rod Blagojevich scandal, the speculation on whether he will resign or not, will he appoint someone to succeed President-elect Barack Obama and more on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Dec. 11, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-10-08 Dorothy Brown Cook County Circuit Clerk

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:30:00 GMT

Cook County Circuit Clerk Dorothy Brown discusses the Gov. Rod Blagojevich corruption scandal, the hypocrisy of politicians and the Chicago Tribune, and high-tech changes to allow lawyers to file lawsuits electronically from their offices on "Mornings with Ray Hanania" on WJJG 1530 AM Wednesday Dec. 10, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-10-08 Lee Roupas of the Cook County Republican Organization

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:24:00 GMT

Cook County Republican Party Chairman Lee Roupas discusses the corruption scandal around Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the future of the GOP on "Mornings with Ray Hanania" on WJJG 1530 on Wednesday Dec. 10, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-10-08 Hanania Rant on Blagojevich and Culture of Corruption in Illinois

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:16:00 GMT

Ray Hanania takes calls and discusses the corruption charges against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the culture of corruption that plagues Illinois and how most Illinois politicians live in glass houses. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wednesday Dec. 10, 2008, WJJG 1530 AM, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-10-08 Michael Ratner on the prosecution of Donald Rumsfeld

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:10:00 GMT

Michael Ratner, president of the Center for Constitutional Rights discusses his book âThe Trial of Donald Rumsfeld: A Prosecution by Book" on "Mornings with Ray Hanania" on WJJG 1530 AM, Wednesday Dec. 10, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Can American war crimes be prosecuted? Can President Bush be prosecuted? Illegality of torture in Iraq and more.

12-08-08 John Schmid Publisher Lionel Train books

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:49:00 GMT

John W. Schmid,President of Project Roar Publishing, www.projectroar.com, discusses his newly published book, "Inside The Lionel Trains Fun Factory," on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Dec. 8, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-09-08 Gov Blagojevich charged with corruption/Topinka comments

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 9 Dec 2008 18:02:00 GMT

Discussion on the shocking news that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested and charged with multiple counts of corruption taken into custody by FBI agents at his home in Chicago at 6 a.m. The charges involve the Governor trading his appointment of a successor to fill President-elect Barack Obama's former U.S. Senate seat from Illinois in exchange for money and jobs and power. Pay to play. Announced by US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald and FBI Director Robert Grant later in the day. Also includes a 10 minute interview (towards the end of the podcast) with former Illinois Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka who ran against Blagojevich and lost two years ago. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Dec. 9, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-09-08 James Houlihan Cook County Assessor

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:55:00 GMT

Cook County Assessor James Houliahn discusses the rise in home property taxes in the context of the housing market depression. Houliahn explains how assessments work, the role of local governments in impacting property taxes paid based ont he assessments and how residents can appeal assessments directly through his office, not just through the County Tax Appeals Board. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Dec. 9, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Houlihan also discusses his political battles with Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and County Board President John Stroger and efforts to convene a meeting of regional leaders to examine ways to help homeowners saddled with dramatic property tax increases in today's housing depressed market.

12-08-08 Richard Irvin Aurora Mayoral Candidate

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:52:00 GMT

Richard Irvin, an at-large alderman in the City of Aurora, discusses his candidacy for mayor of the city of Aurora, Illinois in the April 2009 elections on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Dec. 8, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-04-08 Monroe Anderson on Barack Obama, Byrne George Ryan

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 22:27:00 GMT

Columnist and pundit Monroe Anderson discusses the cabinet appointments of president-elect Barack Obama, the clemency controversy involving convicted felon former Gov. George Ryan, the legacy of Jane M. Byrne, and the reasons why Mayor Daley is leasing the city's parking meter system for $1.2 billion. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, Thursday Dec. 4, 2008, on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-04-08 Lisa Morton on the American economic tragedy

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 22:24:00 GMT

Lisa Morton, an average American, discusses her experiences in today's difficult economic times, and how she was pre-approved for a bank loan to open a business but now the banks won't give her money. So why are we bailing out the banks? On mornings with Ray Hanania, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, WJJG 1530 AM radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-04-08 Ald. Bernie Stone of the Chicago City Council

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 22:21:00 GMT

Chicago Alderman Bernie Stone of the 50th Ward, 2nd longest serving member of the City Council, discusses Mayor Daley's plans to provatize the parking meters and other Chicago assets, the legacy of former mayor Jane M. Byrne, Jay McMullen and the history of Chicago politics. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, Thursday Dec. 4, 2008 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-04-08 Mohammad Salah victim of the American gulag

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 22:17:00 GMT

Ray Hanania rants on the persecution of Mohammad Salah, falsely accused of terrorism and then after beating the allegations of terrorism is convicted by federal Judge Amy St. Eve on a technicality of "lying" in the David Boim terrorist victim case. A Federal appeals court today ruled ASalah had nothing to do with the Boim case, yet Salah is continuing to serve out his sentence. He was imprisoned and is now in a halfway house. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Dec. 4, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Israel. Palestine. Hamas. terrorism. US Attorney John Ashcroft. racism. Bigotry. American Gulag.

12-03-08 Mark Brown on jailed Illinois Gov. George Ryan

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 3 Dec 2008 17:48:00 GMT

Chicago Sun-Times award winning columnist Mark Brown discusses the lobbying efforts of former Gov. Jim Thomson and US Senator Dick Durbin to get outgoing President George W. Bush to give convicted former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, now in jail, clemency/commute his 6 1/2 year jail sentence, now one year into the sentence. Brown talks about the case and background and also gets into Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley's plans to lease major city services like management of the city's parking meters for $1.2 billion. On Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday Dec. 3, 2008, on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Also includes Ray Hanania's rant on Ryan and why he should not be given clemency at the beginning of the segment.

12-03-08 Justin Hyde Detroit Free Press on the Auto Industry Bailout

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 3 Dec 2008 17:45:00 GMT

Detroit Free Press Washington DC Bureau reporter Justin Hyde discusses the challenges facing the auto industry and the meetings between industry leaders and congress to obtain financial help. What is the state of the industry, their challenges and more. On Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday Dec. 3, 2008, on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-03-08 Jameeleh Shelo comedian "My American Cousin"

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 3 Dec 2008 17:42:00 GMT

Comedian and playwrite and writer Jameeleh Shelo discusses her work in New York's TV industry, and her new one woman play "My American Cousin" which explores a variety of topics including American and foreigh culture on Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday Dec. 3, 2008, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

12-02-08 Steve Bernas of the Better Business Bureau

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 3 Dec 2008 02:17:00 GMT

Steve Bernas of the Chicago division of the Better Business Bureau discusses online scams and post holiday scams and how to avoid being ripped off on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Dec. 2, 2008, on Mornings with Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-28-08 Fadi Zanayed 1 million emails to Obama

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:36:00 GMT

Chicago attorney Fadi Zanayed launches the "One Million Email Campaign to President Barack Obama" to convince him to jumpstart the Middle East peace process and bring Israelis and Palestinians to a fair and just compromise resulting in two sovereign states. Zanayed, a Chicago attorney, wants one million people to send an email to Obama on Tuesday Jan. 20, 2009, at 12 noon, the same day that Obama is sworn in as president. On "Point to Point" Podcasts with host Ray Hanania (independent of his WJJG radio show) at www.RadioChicagoland.com. 12 minutes. Nov. 28, 2008.

11-24-08 Judy Baar Topinka on Illinois Politics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:35:00 GMT

Former Illinois State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka discusses state wide politics in the wake of Barack Obama's election, the state of the Illinois, Cook County and Chicago Republican party and the political situation on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Monday Nov. 24, 2008, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-24-08 Joe Boyle on Sports

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:32:00 GMT

Southwest News-Herald Editor Joe Boyle discusses sports (Joe Boyle on Sports) broadcast every Monday morning on "Mornings with Ray Hanania." Talks about the Chicago Bears, the Rams, football and hockey and more. Monday Nov. 24, 2008, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Morning with Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com

11-20-08 Ray Long Chicago Tribune on Springfield

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:18:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long gives us an update on the Veto Session in the Illinois General Assembly, discussing the appointment of new leaders there in the Illinois Senate, Democratic Senator John Cullerton becomes the new Senate President replacing Emil Jones, and Christien Radogno is the new Republican Minority Leader in the Illinois Senate, the state's first woman senate minority leader. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Nov. 20, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-20-08 Daniel Moll Soldier Afghanistan

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:08:00 GMT

Daniel Moll, a Chicagoan from the North Side and graduate of Loyola, calls in from his air force strike base in Oman, a fighter pilot on missions into Afghanistan. Moll talks about his father, a Chicago firefighter, the war effort and where he grew up in Chicago. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Nov. 20, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-19-08 Dan Proft & Monroe Anderson debate Obama appointments

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:35:00 GMT

Columnists and media pundits Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson discuss and debate the post-election appointments and anticipated appointments of President-elect Barack Obama including US Senator Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State, and the baggage of former President Bill Clinton, the conservative Democrat Rahm Emanuel, and Eric Holder, and expectations for an Obama administration on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Nov. 19, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-19-08 Ray Hanania on NIU and Theta Chi

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:26:00 GMT

Ray Hanania discusses his college days at Northern Illinois University (NIU), and his fraternity Theta Chi, partying, and his role as fraternity social chairman on mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Nov. 19, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-19-08 Dan Proft & Monroe Anderson debate Obama appointments

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:22:00 GMT

11-18-08 Auto Industry Bailout Hanania rant & callers

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:36:00 GMT

Ray Hanania and callers rant and discuss the bailout of the auto industry and what it really means, the problems and causes that brought this country to its financial knees. Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-18-08 Rickey Hendon State Senator

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:29:00 GMT

Illinois State Senator Rickey Hendon discusses his new book, Black Enough, White Enough (www.ThirdWorldPressInc.com) about President-elect Barack Obama, and also his fight to become the President of the Illinois Senate on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Nov. 18, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-12-08 Ray Hanania on Jane Byrne and Chicago City Hall

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:01:00 GMT

Mornings with Ray Hanania host discusses Jane Byrne and Chicago politics and the late Harry Golden Junior on his show on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Journalism. Politics. Chicago. Mayors.

11-13-08 Jake Parrillo on Tom Cross for Governor

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:33:00 GMT

Jake Parrillo, a former trustee from the village of Frankfort, now in Elmhurst is the author of www.ItsTimeforTom.com web blog to support a possible run for llinois Governor against Rod Blagojevich by House Republican Minority Leader State Rep. Tom Cross in the Spring of 2010. Parrillo discusses how he uses the Internet to build a Draft Tom Cross for Governor movement, on Twitter, Google Blogger.com and more. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Nov. 13, 2008 ... www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-13-08 Ray Long Tribune Springfield reporter

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:30:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Legislative reporter Ray Long discusses the Illinois Legislative Veto Session in Springfield, the feud between House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Casino gaming, the state's economy and issues before the House. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Nov. 13, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com

11-13-08 Rev. Johnny Dodd WJJG Talk Show Host

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:27:00 GMT

Rev. Johnny Dodd, morning host from 7 - 8 am on WJJG Radio, has been doing his show for five years. he talks about his inspiration, his church, his mission and his perspective on religion on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Nov. 13, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-12-08 Mike Quigley Cook County Board

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:22:00 GMT

Cook County Board Commissioner Mike Quigley of the 10th District talks about the back door salary hike paid to county board members, $1,200 a month that is paid to commissioners to cover some of their expenses, but that are never detailed to explain how the money is really spent. Quigley is one of the commissioners who returns money not spent on expenses, and provides a detailed breakdown of how the monthly money is spent. This $14,400 stipend is in addition to the annual $85,000 county commissioner's salary. But several Commissioners, such as Joan Patricia Murphy of the 6th District and William Beavers of the 4th District, take the money like income. Should they pay taxes on money meant for reimbursement that is not used to reimburse expenses but is taken like salary? The County Board run by Tax President Todd Stroger doesn't care about the taxpayers or the burden they have put on the people. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com

11-12-08 Daniel J Turner US Soldier in Iraq

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:18:00 GMT

SPC Daniel J. Turner, on his 2nd tour of duty in Camp Taji Iraq discusses life in the military and the war in Iraq. Turner is originally from California. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Part of our Salute our American Soldiers and Veteran's Radio Series. Live interview with Turner calling from Iraq.

11-12-08 Jason LaBrousse Chicago Trolley Tour Guide

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:14:00 GMT

Jason LaBrousse, a driver and guide for Chicagoland Trolley and Double Decker Tours, discusses Chicago downtown region trivia and information from the Civic Opera House, to Grant Park, to the history of Michigan Avenue, to the Sears Tower. The neat facts and figures our great Chicago tour guides provide to riders on this daly, paid, two-hour tour with 13 tour stops. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-10-08 Mike Jacobs Illinois State Senator

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:03:00 GMT

Illinois State Senator Mike Jacobs from the Quad-Cities Northwest Illinois on his exploratory committee for Governor of Illinois, challenging Gov. Rod Blagojevich, and on his political background and issues. His father is Denny Jacobs the author of the state's casino legislation and the Circuit Breaker Bill. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Nov. 10, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-10-08 Caryn Amster author Pied Piper of South Shore

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:58:00 GMT

Caryn Amster formed CMA Publishing to publish her first book, The Pied Piper of South Shore, Toys and Tragedy in Chicago.

The book is her true family, true crime, Chicago social history set around her parentâs toy store, Wee Folks, in Chicagoâs South Shore in the 1950âs and â60s. It is a social history and the story of the rise and decline of a neighborhood. The book won the Best of 2004 award in the True Crime category from USA Book News and the Writerâs Digest Magazineâs International Self Publisherâs contest in the Family Stories/Biography category. The foreword is by singer and actor Mandy Patinkin. Caryn is a marketing professional with over 25 years experience in marketing writing and speaking and training. She writes a 25+page free email newsletter resulting from the book for former South Siders reaching over 2,000 people monthly. Website - www.cmapublishing.net Free monthly email newslettter for former South Shoreites. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Nov. 10, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-11-08 Ron Kukal USS Liberty Survivor June 8, 1967

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:46:00 GMT

Ron Kukal, petty officer on the USS Liberty American naval vessel that was brutally assaulted on June 8, 1967 by the Israeli airforce, navy and helicopter sapirs. A survivor, Kukal has accused the U.S. Government of covering up the incident and ignoring the suffering experienced by the ship's crew and the deaths of 34 Americans to protect its political alliance with Israel. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-11-08 Jay Paul Deratany interview: Haram Iran play

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:41:00 GMT

Jay Paul Deratany, former candidate for Cook County Board of Tax Appeals who had one of the most impactful campaign commercials on television this past Spring, discusses his candidacy and a recent play he wrote and being performed called "Haram Iran," the story about two Iranian 15 year olds who were put to death in Iran in 2005. Deratany's play is being performed through Dec. 7, 2008 at the Athenaeum Theater, 2936 N Southport Ave, in Chicago. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-7-08 Ali Alarabi on Middle East and Obama

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 8 Nov 2008 01:50:00 GMT

Award winning journalist Ali Alarabi discusses Barack Obama and the chances for Middle East peace, a review of his first appointments including David Axelrod and Rahm Emanuel, the son of Benjamin Emanuel a member of the terrorist organization the Irgun Friday Nov. 7, 2008 on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Iran. Palestine. Israel. Rashid Khalidi. Joe Biden. Richard Perle. Paul Wolfowitz, Ari Fleischer. George W. Bush.

11-7-08 Dennis Brennan on Campaign fundamentals

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 8 Nov 2008 01:41:00 GMT

A discussion and radio workshop on how to run for Public Office with election law attorney and specialist Dennis Brennan (www.DennisBrennanLaw.com) on the fundamentals of running for local office. Every Friday at 8 am I'll host Brennan and take calls from listeners who are interested in running for local office. Friday Nov. 7, 2008 on WJJG1530 AM Radio, Mornings with Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com. There are also an array of files and forms that can be downloaded by individuals seeking to run for local Illinois elective office. The local elections in Illinois are Feb. 24, 2009 and April 7, 2009.

11-6-08 Sen. Jim Durkin on the Illinois Republican party

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:29:00 GMT

Illinois Sen. Jim Durkin discusses the presidential election and the results statewide and in the six county region (Cook County, DuPage County and Will County), and the success in preserving four key Republican congressional incumbents, Judy Biggert, Donald Manzullo, Peter Roskam and Mark Kirk from strong Democratic challenges and the coattails of President-elect Barack Obama, an Illinois native son. Radio Chicagoland, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Mornings with Ray Hanania, Thursday Nov. 6, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-6-08 Charles Lofrano, author

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:21:00 GMT

Author Charles Lofrano, "In Spite of it All," a memoir about life during and after the Vietnam War, discusses the book and era. Thursday Nov. 6, 2008, on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Mornings with Ray Hanania www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-4-08 Ron Florence Taxi Cab network Chicago

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 21:21:00 GMT

Ron Florence of the United Taxidrivers Community Council on the threatened strike of Chicago cab drivers Nov. 12, 2008 as they push for better wages and taxi cab ride fees and subsidies to off-set increasing gasoline charges on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com

11-4-08 Abdon Pallasch of the Chicago Sun-Times on Obama, Rezko, Vrdolyak

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 21:18:00 GMT

Abdon Pallasch the award winning political writer and reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times discusses the Barack Obama campaign, hate mongering against Muslims, the indictment and guiolty plea of Ed Vrdolyak in Chicago, and the Tony Rezko trial on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-4-08 MJ Rosenberg on hatemongering against Barack Obama

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 21:13:00 GMT

Columnist MJ Rosenberg of the Israel Policy Forum discusses the hatemongering against Presidential Candidate Barack Obama by such hatemongers as Daniel Pipes, Sean Hannity and others. Rosenthal also discusses the Jewish American vote, and the chances for peace between Palestinians (Palestine) and Israelis in an Obama administration. On WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008 Mornings with Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-4-08 Kitty Kurth on Morgenthaler 6th Congressional District race

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 21:06:00 GMT

Political consultant Kitty Kurth discusses the coattail impact of Barack Obama's popularity and how it might impact Democratic races for congress in Illinois. Kurth works with 6th District Congressional Candidate Jill Morgenthaler a Democrat who is challenging incumbent Peter Roskam, a republican in the west Chicago suburban district. On WJJG 1530 AM Radio Mornings with Ray Hanania, Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

11-4-08 Arab America's Most Wanted Rana Ishmail murder

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 21:01:00 GMT

Discussion about the new web page Arab America's Most Wanted (www.ArabAMW.com) ... the site focuses on its first case, the murder of Rana Ishmail Sat. Nov. 1, 2008 in Bridgeview at her office at 87th and Harlem Avenue. A man walked in a shot her several times fatally. Bridgeview Police asked for help in tracking down the kille rproviding pictures taken from the security video camera in the business. Discussion on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Mornings with Ray Hanania Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008 on the need for a web site to bring together information on crimes against Arab Americans. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Jim Durkin Illinois Co-Chairman for John McCain on the election

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:52:00 GMT

Illinois State Sen. Jim Durkin, co-chairman of the Illinois Republican Campaign for John McCain for President, discusses challenges facing McCain in his bid against Democrat Barack Obama, and also the Obama coattails and its impact on Illinois Republicans like Congressmen Mark Kirk and Peter Roskam and more. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Oct. 29, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Mark Weston author of Prophets and Princes Oct. 29, 2008

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:43:00 GMT

Mark Weston author of "Prophets and Princes: Saudi Arabia from Muhammad to the Present

." A former Visiting Scholar at the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies in Riyadh, Weston offers an objective and balanced history of Saudi Arabia, the birth of Islam, and current events surrounding the area. Weston argues that despite some serious shortcomings, the kingdom is still Americaâs most important ally in the Middle East, a voice for moderation toward Israel, and a nation with a surprising ability to make many of the economic and cultural changes necessary to adjust to modern realities. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday 8:05 am, Oct. 29, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Discussion includes OPEC, oil Arab oil, the stereotypes against Arabs and more.

10-28-08 Steve Rhodes of the Beachwood Reporter online news site

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:39:00 GMT

Steve Rhodes, editor and publisher of The Beachwood Reporter (www.BeachwoodReporter.com) talks about Chicagoland stories, the coverage of Barack Obama and background on Antoin "Tony" Rezko. On Mornings with Ray Hanania Tuesday Oct. 28, 2008, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

David Astor of Editor & Publisher Magazine on Media Bias

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:34:00 GMT

David Astor, syndication and columns editor for Editor & Publisher Magazine, discusses the issue of media bias in this heated presidential election between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, Tuesday Oct. 28, 2008, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Jill Morgenthaler Interview 6th Congressional District Illinois Oct. 27, 2008

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:54:00 GMT

6th Illinois Congressional District Democratic Candidate Jill Morgenthaler discusses the negative attacks against her by firstterm congressman Peter Roskam and the distortions including the false charge that she doesn't live in the 6th district. (Morgenthaler and her family have lived in the 6th District for 18 years and were gerrymandered out during the redistricting). A military veteran, Morgenthaler discusses the fight in the former district held by longtime Republican congressman Henry Hyde. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Oct. 27, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Morganthaler also discusses the presidential battle between John McCain and Barack Obama, the Halliburton connection in Iraq, and the challenges facing the American economy.

Tony Peraica on Cook County politics Fri Oct. 24, 2008

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:01:00 GMT

Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica discusses the Jon Burge scandal, the lack of accountability on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, the repressive Todd Stroger tax increases, and his candidacy for Cook County State's Attorney against Anita Alvarez on Radio Chicagoland/Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com Friday Oct. 24, 2008. Peraica blames Mayor Daley for the failure to prosecute Former Police Commander Jon Burge who is accused of using torture to force suspects to confess to crimes from 1979 until 1984. Daley was state's attorney through most of that reign of terror by Burge, one of the most disgraced members of the Chicago Police Department and he did nothing to stop or prosecute Burge, one of Daley's supporters. Burge has been indicted on charges of perjury for denying he engaged in the torture. The torture occured beyond the statue of limitations.

US Congressman Daniel Lipinski on budget and elections

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:49:00 GMT

US Rep. Daniel Lipinski discusses the economic budget crisis, the bailout plana nd his vote against the bailout, plus the presidential election between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama during an appearance on Radio Chicagoland/Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Oct. 23, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

State Senator Christine Radogno on Mornings with Ray Hanania 10-22-08

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:05:00 GMT

State Sen. Christine Radogno discusses Illinois politics, the presidential race between John McCain and Barack Obama, the Sarah Palin factor, and she addresses the challenges facing Illinois and the corruption of Il Governor Rod Blagojevich and more in this Wednesdayy Oct. 22, 2008 interview on Radio Chicagoland/Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM on the dial. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Radogno also discusses challenges facing Republicans in Cook County including County Board Commissioner Anthony "Tony" Peraica candidate for the office of Cook County State's Attorney, and also the lack of aggressive leadership in the Cook County GOP organization.

Ray Hanania on Paul Newman calling him an "ass" over Color of Money column

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:42:00 GMT

Back in 1985 when Ray Hanania was a political celebrity columnist with the Chicago Sun-Times writing Page 10, Hanania covered the making of The Color of Money with Paul Newman and Tom Cruise. In covering the story, Hanania noted that Cruise couldn't seem to shoot pool very well and might that not effect the impending crown he was to receive succeeding Newman in the classic The Hustler? Well, Newman was so upset he called the Sun-Times publisher and complained and then sent a letter to Ray and to his partner on the column Mary Gillespie, calling Ray a "first class working ass ..." and promising to cite us by name in he discussions about examples of bad journalism. Hanania was so excited to be mentioned by Newman and he has the original letter. He discusses the incident in this clip from his Radio Show on WJJG 1530 AM www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Jay Stewart of the Better Government Association

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:26:00 GMT

Jay Stewart the executive director of the Better Government Association discusses corruption in the administrations of both former Gov. George Ryan who is now in jail and incumebtn Gov. Rod Blagojevich in the face of his ties to the convicted Antoin "Tony" Rezko and others in Illinois politics. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Oct. 20, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Bill Lipinski on Presidential Election 10-21-08

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:43:00 GMT

Bill Lipinski discusses the presidential election between Barack Obama and John McCain, and the impact of Sarah Palin on the election Tuesday Oct. 21, 2008 on Radio Chicagoland on WJG 1530 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania substituting for Judy baar Topinka on her 4 PM broadcast. www.RadioChicagoland.com. National Politics.

Nadia Hilou Christian Arab Palestinian Member of the Israeli Knesset 10-08-08

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:03:00 GMT

Ray Hanania interviews Nadia Hilou, a Christian Arab Woman member of the Israeli Knesset on challenges facing Christians and her role as a Palestinian working in mainstream Israeli society. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio taped Wednesday Oct. 8, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Phil Tourney survivor of the June 8, 1967 Israeli massacre of American soldiers on USS Liberty (Radio 10-09-08)

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:44:00 GMT

Ray Hanania interviews Phillip Tourney, an American Navy Veteran who was serving on the U.S.S. Liberty on June 8, 1967 when it was intentionally attacked by the Israelis in several Midway-like assaults that lasted over two hours killing 34 American soldier and injuring 174 more. The Israelis hoped to destroy the ship and kill all of the Americans on board to provoke the US into bombing Egypt (similar to the Gulf of Tonkin scam). Navy Admiral John McCain, the father of Senator John McCain, now a Republican candidate for President, issued orders that contravened attempts by the commander of the 6th Fleet to intervene to stop the first assault which killed 10 American soldiers. That order resulted in Israel attacking a second time with marked torpedo boats that killed 24 more Americans/ Years later. to protect his father, Sen. McCain embraced a pro-Israeli book that whitewashed the scandal and contradicted the facts of the attack in order to make it look like it was an accident and his father was not involved. Broadcast Thursday Oct. 9, 2008 on "Mornings with Ray Hanania" on WJJG 1530 AM Radio. www.RadioChicagoland.com. This is the entire radio show with calls from listeners.

Joe Karaganis on the fight to protect O'Hare Homeowners 10-07-08

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:01:00 GMT

Attorney Joe Karaganis discusses the suburban community fight to protect the rights of homeowners living around O'Hare Airport and the deceit from Mayor Daley over the destruction and relocation of a religious cemetery near Bensenville/Elk Grove Village. Karaganis says Daley could move the new runway 350 feet to save the cemetery but he refuses to concede any rights to suburban homeowners. Interviewed on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday October 7, 2008 with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Monroe Anderson on the Presidential Race McCain-Obama and Palin, WJJG 1530 AM Radio

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 10:58:00 GMT

Mornings with Ray Hanania Radio Host Ray Hanania interviews Columnist Monroe Anderson on the presidential election campaign with John McCain, Joe Biden, Sarah Palin and Barack Obama, the race card, the attack ads and more on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Oct. 6, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Live radio.

Ray Hanania commentary on Nadia Hilou 10-06-08 WJJG Radio

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 10:40:00 GMT

Mornings with Ray Hanania host commentary on the achievements of Nadia Hilou a Christian Arab Palestinian member of the Israeli Knesset who champions the rights of families, children and peace based on Compromise. Hilou is in Chicago for a speech and benefit featuring the Infidels of Comedy Christian Arab Comedy group including Maria Shehata, Nasry Malak and Ray Hanania ... www.InfidelsofComedy.com. The commentary was read on his weekday morning radio show, Monday Oct. 6, 2008. Go to www.RadioChicagoland.com for more information. WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Mon-Fri at 8 am.

Bill Lipinski analyzes the first John McCain-Barack Obama Presidential Election Debate

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:35:00 GMT

Former Illinois Congressman Bill Lipinski analyzes who won and who lost the first presidential election debate between Republican John McCain and Democract Barack Obama on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Sept. 29, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com. He also discusses the potential that the Joe Biden and Sarah Palin vice presidential debate could decide the election.

Joe Boyle on Cubs and White Sox and World Series 9-29-08

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:31:00 GMT

Southwest News-Herald editor and sports columnist Joe Boyle talks about the Chicago White Sox and Cubs and their chances of getting into the World Series on Mornings with Ray Hanania Monday Sept. 29, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Congressman Dennis Kucinich on the Economic bailout 9-26-08

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:09:00 GMT

Congressman Dennis Kucinich discusses the efforts to confront the serious economic challenges facing the United States and the status of the $700 billion bailout proposal and efforts to protect the American taxpayers. Mornings with Ray Hanania, Friday Sept. 26, 2008, WJJG 1530 AM Radio. www.RadioChicagoland.com

Congressman Dan Lipinski on the $700 Billion economic bailout

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:40:00 GMT

3rd District Congressman Dan Lipinski discusses the $700 billion economic bailout on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Sept. 25, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com

Dan Proft responds to Carol Marin, WMAQ TV and Chicago Tribune Stories on his Cicero contracts

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:21:00 GMT

Consultant and punidt Dan Proft of URQMedia.com discusses the WMAQ TV Report by Carol Marin the night before and the Chicago Tribune story detailing his contracts with the Town of Cicero. Thursday Sept. 25, 2008 on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Proft challenges the reporting and discusses bias in the news media in Chicago regional political coverage.

Political consultant Dan Proft on the presidential election McCain vs Obama

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:05:00 GMT

Political consultant, commentator and columnist Dan Proft discusses the Republican perspective on the presidential elections and the contest between Barack Obama and John McCain. Proft believes the election is McCain's to lose. Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM radio broadcast Wednesday Sept. 24, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. on the economy, Obama and forgiveness

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:43:00 GMT

US Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. is the guest on Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday Sept. 24, 2008 discussing the challenges facing the American economing, the housing market and the public, and on Barack Obama's presidential candidacy and also on the issue of forgiveness. Jackson was at the Democratic National Convention when he reached out to his rivals and foes and apologized for anything personal that he did to hurt someone and it was a moving moment in Chicago and Illinois political history that brought him together with several foes and rivals but also got Illinosi Gov. Rod Blagojevich and House Speaker Michael J. Madigan to also get up and hug each other. Jackson also discusses an idea that came up during the show about helping those in home foreclosure to stop the foreclosures and convert the ARM Mortgages into conventional mortgages at lower interest rates and how he would take the idea that he heard started on our radio show and introduce to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives as one way to help people. Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM radio, Mon-Fri beginning at 8 am in Chicago. Also available on the internet at www.RadioChicagoland.com. Also included at the start of the interview is Ray Hanania's rant on "forgiveness" and why he admires Jackson. The Jackson interview begins at the 20 minute mark on the audio.

Attorney Michael Deutsch on Mohammed Salah in Bridgeview

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:32:00 GMT

Ray Hanania interviews Michael Deutsch, the defense attorney for Mohammed Salah who was arrested, tortured and charged with supporting terrorism in Israel. he spent under 5 years in jail there. And then a few years later, he was singled out by the Bush administration and former US Attorney John Ashcroft as a symbol of world terrorism in a politically motivated prosecution. Salah beat back the two charges of terrorism -- the Justice Department withdrew one when they discovered their informant was a liar. Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, broadcast Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Congressman Donald Manzullo 16th District Republican

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:14:00 GMT

16th District Congressman Donald Manzullo discusses his re-election (16 years in office). On Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Sept. 22, 2008. Manzullo is being challenged by Barrington Hills Mayor Robert Abboud. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Bob Abboud 16th Congressional District Illinois Candidate Democrat

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:10:00 GMT

Barrington Hills Mayor Robert Abboud (Democrat) discusses his candidacy for congress in the 16th Congressional District representing the Northwestern region of Illinois on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Sept. 22, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Abboud is running against Incumbent Republican Donald Manzullo.

9-19-08 David Astor of Editor & Publisher

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:02:00 GMT

David Astor is the syndication editor at Editor & Publisher Magazine. He discusses the debate over whether or not the "media" is liberal or conservative, and takes calls from listeners on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, broadcast Friday morning Sept. 19, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

9-18-08 Arab Political Activism in Chicago

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:55:00 GMT

Today's show is an open line discussion with callers about the question: "Would you vote to elect someone if you knew they were Arab or Muslim?" The question relates to the issues surrounding Barack Obama and assertions that he is a Muslim and has a "Muslim agenda." Also, we discuss the history of Arab American political activism in Chicago since the 1990s. The show guest includes Amani Ghouleh the publisher of al-Offok al-Arabi (Arab Horizon) monthly newspaper in Chicago. Amani helps us explore Arabs and Muslims, the meaning of "Allah" and also "Ramandan." The show was covered by al-Jazeera English which is doing a documentary on Arab American activism. Mornings with Ray Hanania, broadcast every Monday thru Friday from 8 am until 9:30 AM on WJJG 1530 AM Radio live, and on the Internet live during the show at www.RadioChicagoland.com. Taped Thursday Sept. 18, 2008.

9-17-08 Charley Warady Israeli comedian

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:11:00 GMT

Israeli Charley Warady, a member of the Israeli-Palestinian Comedy Tour (www.IPComedyTour.com), discusses developments in Israel from his home in Jerusalem involving the replacement of Ehud Olmert as Israeli Prime Minister. The Kadima party picks a new prime minister and Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni is considered one of the leading contenders. Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday-Friday 8-9:30 AM. This show was broadcast live on the radio on Wednesday Sept. 17, 2008. And also broadcast live on the Internet at www.RadioChicagoland.com.

9-17-08 Christine Radogno interview

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Illinois Senator Christine Radogno discusses the battle in the Illinois Legislature over an ethics bill that would curtail donations from contractors with the state to state officeholders. The Illinois House and Speaker Michael J. Madigan have proposed a bill preventing state officeholders from receive donations from contractors with contracts valued at $50,000 or more. Gov. Rod Blagojevich has rejected the legislation offering his own proposal to extend the ban to include legislators in the House and the Senate. Radogno also discusses the growing popularity of Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin, the politics of the state and former Senate Candidate Jack Ryan, whose messy divorce with Hollywood actress Jeri Ryan derailed his candidacy, and Barack Obama's failures including voting "present" 130 times while he was in the Illinois Senate as one of Radogno's colleagues. Interviewed on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Mon-Friday 8 - 9:30 AM broadcast live on the radio and on the Internet at www.RadioChicagoland.com. This interview took place Wednesday Sept. 17, 2008.

9-16-08 US Marine Joseph Messier in Iraq

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:11:00 GMT

Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio in Chicago. Host Ray Hanania interviews 1st Sgt Joseph Messier who is station in Iraq in Baghdad live by telephone from Iraq. Messier talks about his experience as a soldier and the good and bad experiences he has seen. Tuesday Sept. 16, 2008. 15 Minutes. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

9-16-08 Russ Stewart on Presidential politics

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:55:00 GMT

Chicago columnist Russ Stewart discusses the power of Sarah Palin helping Republican John McCain, and the challenges facing Democrat Barack Obama and Joe Biden in this upcoming presidential general election November 4, 2008. Interviewed on Mornings with Ray Hanania Tuesday Sept. 16, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com. WJJG 1530 AM Radio.

Bill Lipinski 9-15-08 WJJG Radio on Palin, McCain, Obama, Biden

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:23:00 GMT

Former Congressman and Chicago Democratic Committeeman William "Bill" Lipinski discusses the challenges facing Barack Obama and Joe Biden int he face of the Sarah Palin tsunami and John McCain's presidency. Presidential elections. Democrat and Republican. ABC TV News anchor Charles Gibson. Sen. Hillary Clinton. Lipinski discusses how Obama needs to change the focus away from Palin but is having a difficult time during an appearance on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Sept. 15, 2008. Program broadcasts live in Chicago every morning Monday thru Friday from 8 AM until 9:30 AM and you can listen to it live on the internet during the broadcast at www.RadioChicagoland.com.

9-3-08 Antoine Faisal Arab Newspaper Publisher

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 3 Sep 2008 17:26:00 GMT

POINT TO POINT: Interviews with no boundaries with host Ray Hanania. Guest, Antoine Faisal, publisher of Aramica Arab American Newspaper based in New York. Faisal discusses challenges facing Arabs and Muslims in today's America, publishing an award winning Arab American ethnic community newspaper, and how Arabs and Muslims view the current political campaign election between Republicans John McCain and Sarah Palin and Democrats Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Aramica is available online at www.Aramica.com. Point to Point is a Middle East focused and political themed audio interview broadcast available on the internet at www.TheMediaOasis.com and through iTunes, downloadable to podcasts. Topics also include a discussion about Middle East politics, the Iraq War, the war in Afghanistan, Antoine's confrontation with police when he was maced at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Palestine, Israel, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt and more. 23 minutes. Sept. 3, 2008

8-14-08 Aladdin Elaasar on his new book on the future of Egypt

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:29:00 GMT

Award winning journalist, Aladdin Elaasar has just released his latest book: "The Last Pharaaoh: Mubarak and the Uncertain Future of Egypt in the Volatile MidEast", predicting the downfall of President Mubarak of Egypt and the aftermath of the collapse of his regime. (Preview book?) He is the guest on POINT TO POINT, August 14, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. Packed with facts and telling the story of both modern and Ancient Egypt, how the modern Arab and Islamic Worlds evolved, and interviewing and quoting experts, politicians, journalists and Western diplomats, Elaasar tells a compelling story that needs to be read by every one. Combining an uncanny sense of clarity and understatement, Aladdin Elaasar weaves Egyptâs historical grandeur with an unnerving cascade of political intrigue that reveal a side of Mubarak the world cannot long ignore. In one fell swoop, my admiration for Egypt is both strengthened, and the source of my20unease revealed, as the author sheds light on the darkness of Egyptian politics that could one day turn catastrophic. With so much at stake, the west is slowly coming to grips with a new reality; a reality which no single book or author could possibly address. The Last Pharaoh should be indispensable to anyone hoping to understand Egyptâs role, not only the Middle East, but the potential for Mubarakâs Egypt to impact the destiny of global events. www.TheMediaOasis.com.

8-13-08 Eyal Raviv of mepeace.org Israeli

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:52:00 GMT

August 12, 2008: Eyal Raviv, the founder and co-director of mepeace.org (www.mepeace.org) discusses why he set up what Haaretz Newspaper describes as the "Facebook" of Middle East peace. Based in Israel, Eyal oversees an internet social network that he launched in August 2006 to bring Palestinians and Israelis and Arabs and Jews together for peace. Today, the network is about to cross the 1,000 membership line. Point to Point is hosted by Ray Hanania and the podcasts are available at www.TheMediaOasis.com on the Point to Point link. Tuesday August 12, 2008. 16 minutes.

8-1-08 John Paul Jones author Saudi Arabia

rayhanania@comcast.net — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 17:07:00 GMT

POINT TO POINT Podcast Interviews. Author John Paul Jones. "If Olaya Street Could Talk: Saudi Arabia, The Heartland of Oil and Islam" by Taza Press, 2007, based on his nearly three decades working in the Arabian peninsula in the medical field following his service in the Vietnam War. Jones talks about his firsthand impressions about Saudi Arabia is an easy-to-read book, and also about his launching of a publishing house to focus on books about the Arab World www.TazaPress.com. Interviewed by host Ray Hanania. www.TheMediaOasis.com. 23 minutes. August 1, 2008

7-23-08 Tony Peraica, Cook County Commissioner, fights sales tax increase

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:44:00 GMT

POINT TO POINT Interviews with no Boundaries: Ray Hanania interviews Cook County Illinois Commissioner Anthony Tony Peraica about the fight to block the 1 percent sales increase imposed by Board President Todd Stroger, which makes the county one of the nation's highest and Chicago the highest when it comes to sales taxes, 10.25 percent in the city portion of the county. Peraica calls out Stroger's broken promises and challenges hypocritical comments from colleagues on the board including Commissioner Larry Suffredin and Debra Sims. 10 Minutes. July 23, 2008. www.TheMediaOasis.com

7-22-08 Anthony Shadid Pulitzer Prize winning reporter

rayhanania@comcast.net — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:54:00 GMT

Point to Point Podcast host Ray Hanania interviews Arab American journalist Anthony Shadid, Winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Reporting in Iraq. Shadid is the author of several books including Night Draws Near: Iraq's People in the Shadow of America's War which won the 2005 Los Angeles Times Book Prize In 2003, The Washington Post's Anthony Shadid went to war in Iraq, but not as an embedded journalist. Born and raised in Oklahoma, of Lebanese descent, Shadid, a fluent Arabic speaker, has spent the last three years dividing his time between Washington, D.C., and Baghdad. The only journalist and Arab American to win a Pulitzer Prize for his extraordinary coverage of Iraq, Shadid is also the only writer to describe the human story of ordinary Iraqis weathering the unexpected impact of America's invasion and occupation. His writings are available at www.WashingtonPost.com. Go to www.TheMediaOasis.com for more information Point to Point: Interviews with no Boundaries. 23 Minutes. July 22, 2008

Ali Alarabi on Hezbollah, Israel, and indictment of Sudan's President

rayhanania@comcast.net — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:01:00 GMT

Veteran award winning columnists Ray Hanania and Ali Alarabi discuss and debate the most recent news in the Middle East on Point to Point: Interviews without Boundaries. The topics include the recent prisoner swap between the powerful Lebanese Shiite Militia Hezbollah and the Government of Israel, trading the remains of two Israeli solders killed when Hezbollah sought to capture Israeli soldiers to trade for its soldiers held by Israel in the summer of 2006, an assault that provoked Israel to launch a brutal retaliation against Lebanon's civilian population and Hezbollah strongholds. Israel released five prisoners, including the notorious Druse fighter and leader, Samir Kuntar (Kantar, Qantar), of a 1979 mission into Israel that resulted in the killing of an Israeli police officer and the murder of his four year old daughter. Kuntar was captured and served 30 years for the killings. Hezbollah returned the bodies of two Israelis killed during the July 2006 confrontation that spark the 34-day Israeli-Lebanon war, Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev. What are the moral issues involved and is there an issue of hypocrisy in criticism of Arabs for killing civilians while there is silence when Israel kills Arab civilians? And, Alarabi and Hanania discuss the recent war crimes indictment by the International Criminal Court of Sundanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir and the hypocrisy of singling out Arabs while excluding Israel and even Americans from I.C.C. prosecutions. The two discuss the issues involved in Sudan and Darfur where al-Bashir has been accused of supporting genocide, while supporters accuse pro-Western groups of inciting a vicious campaign of terrorism. You can read columns on both subjects by Hanania and Alarabi at www.ArabWritersGroup.com web site. 22 Minutes.

6-30-08 Michael Lloyd editor ALO Hayati Magazine

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:30:00 GMT

Point to Point host Ray Hanania interviews Michael Lloyd editor-in-chief of ALO Hayati Magazine. Issues include the challenges facing Arab American and Middle Eastern ethnic media in the United States from finding talented writers to confronting bias in the mainstream American public to advertising hurdles. Arab, Arab American, Middle East, Journalism Journalist, reporting, news media, ethnic news media, magazine, Arab World, publishing, Lebanon, American, Palestine, Syria, Jordan, Qatar, Dubai, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq

6-23-08 Joseph Haiek Publisher of the News Circle Magazine Los Angeles June 23, 2008

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:29:00 GMT

Interview with Joseph Haiek the publisher of the News Circle/Arab American Affairs Magazine, based in Los Angeles. Joe Haiek is an institution in Arab American journalism and has been publishing the News Circle/Arab American Affairs Magazine since 1972, celebrating 26 years. An immigrant from the 1967 War who was forced to leave Jerusalem in Palestine, Joseph recognized right away the need to publish a newspaper/magazine in English not just for the Arab community in the United States but also for the American public to be able to read the Arab American history and narrative and to get a balanced view of the events in the Middle East. He is also a founder of the Arab American Press Guild, and the Arab American Historical Foundation. The magazine web site is www.Arab-American-Affairs.net. Haiek discusses the challenges facing ethnic news media and journalism in America, including the difficulty of educating a community that comes from the oppressive Middle East about the power of the news media and communications.

6-18-08 Jack Shaheen on Hollywood's portrayal of Arabs

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:16:00 GMT

POINT to POINT audio podcast: Interview with Jack Shaheen, professor of Mass Communications, the author of several books examining the portrayal of Arabs in the media and in Hollywood movies, and the producer and writer of the documentary Reel Bad Arabs which is based on the title of his very popular book. www.ReelBadArabs.com. (Interview, 31 minutes) June 18, 2008. Shaheen discusses Arabs as "easy targets" of defamation by Hollywood, his many books and his new documentary "Reel Bad Arabs" and his newest book "Guilty: Hollywood's Verdit on Arabs after 9/11"

6-16-08 Michel el-Zbaidi publisher of the Cedar News Newspaper

rayhanania@comcast.net — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:09:00 GMT

POINT to POINT: Ray Hanania interviews Michel el-Zbaidi publisher of the Cedar News Newspaper based in Brooklyn. Cedar News is published twice monthly and is a Lebanese Arab American newspaper. It's focus is on Lebanese and Arab World and American issues, in both English and Arabic. Their web site is www.CedarNews.net. Zbaidi came to the United States from northern Lebanon in 2000 as a writer for many Arab World newspapers. He is a playwrite. And, he began publishing Cedar News in the United States in 2006. One of his first stories was the discovery of an artifact in the reckage of the World Trade Center. It was a stone which identified a Lebanese Maronite Catholic Church that apparently had been located on the WTC center site years before the Twin Towers were built. Other stories include an examination of Lebanese politics. Time 18:30 minutes. For more information visit www.TheMediaOasis.com and click the Point to Point link.

5-28-08 Suzanne Manneh on Palestinian Hip-Hop

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:34:00 GMT

Ray Hanania's Middle East focused Interview Podcasts: Suzanne Manneh, a feature writer and reporter with the New American Media discusses a recent feature story she wrote on Palestinian and Arab hip-hop and its growing popularity as a form of expression on social and political issues for Middle Easterner youth in the Arab World and in the United States. The interview hosted by Ray Hanania was conducted May 28, 2008. Here is the link to Suzanne's feature at New America Media. This podcast is sponsored by the National Arab American Times newspaper at www.AATimesNews.com and by the National Arab American Journalists Association at www.NAAJA-US.com. Ray Hanania can be reached at www.hanania.com. Hanania also does podcast interviews on Mainstream American topics which are hosted by RadioChicagoland at www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Neha Mehra Reports on Youth segment Thursday May 22, 2008

Fri, 23 May 2008 01:48:00 GMT

Neha Mehra reports on her Youth News Segment on Radio Chicagoland Thursday May 22, 2008 WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Topics include a look at American Idol, Paula Abdul, Survivor, MTV reality shows, the Bachelor, Big Brother, Keeping up with the Kardashians, The Osbournes, Gene Simmons and Kiss, and more. What shows are young people watching? What is the attraction of reality TV shows. Ali Ido also joins in the discussion ont he live radio broadcast.

Ali Ido news reports on odd stories Thursday May 22, 2008

Fri, 23 May 2008 01:45:00 GMT

Radio Chicagoland news correspondent and paparazzi photographer Ali Ido discusses a wide range of weird and odd stories from New York to Chicago to New Zealand on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Sharon Rachanski on the sport of Cheerleading Thursday May 22, 2008

Fri, 23 May 2008 01:42:00 GMT

Sharon Rachanski, the owner of the Tumbling and Cheerleading Academy (www.CheerleadingAcademy.com) in Orland Park on the sport of Cheerleading Thursday May 22, 2008 on Radio Chicagoland, WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Dermott Connolly on Chicago's Foie Gras repeal Thursday May 22, 2008

Fri, 23 May 2008 01:35:00 GMT

Southwest News-Herald reporter Dermott Connolly talks about the City Council rubber stamp by Mayor Daley to repeal to two year old ban on the sale of Foie Gras, a food delicacy produced by force-feeding ducks and geese untilt heir liver bloats, what many animal rights groups charge is a form of animal cruely on Radio Chicago Thursday May 22, 2008 WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Neha Mehra presents her Youth Report on the dangers for young people on MySpace/Facebook Tuesday May 20, 2008

Wed, 21 May 2008 16:51:00 GMT

Neha Mehra presents her Youth Report on the dangers for young people on MySpace/Facebook Tuesday May 20, 2008. Mehra discussed the young girl who committed suicide after receiving horrible messages from a phony MySpace friend, a character allegedly created by the mother of a neighbor who wanted to see if she was talking about her son on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Street New Papparazzi Ali Ido Tuesday May 20, 2008

Wed, 21 May 2008 16:37:00 GMT

Ali Ido, an award winning photographer and the official papparazzi of the Radio Chicagoland radio show, reports on his Street News Segment about the food crises, challenges being Arab American and Syrian American and odds and ends in the news on Radio Chicagoland, WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Tuesday May 20, 2008, with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Asian Week Columnist Emil Guillermo on PETA and Phillipine soldiers abandoned by the US Tues May 20, 2008

Wed, 21 May 2008 16:28:00 GMT

Asian Week Columnist Emil Guillermo on PETA and the destruction of race horses and Phillipine soldiers who were promised benefits during World War II for fighting with the American and Allied forces but who were later abandoned by the American Government and the legislation to acquire their rights in this country, on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com, Tuesday May 20, 2008.

Churches for Middle East Peace Exec Dir. Warren Clark on effort to bring peace May 15, 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:48:00 GMT

Churches for Middle East Peace (www.CMEP.org) Exec Dir. Warren Clark on effort to bring peace May 15, 2008 on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com discussing a resolution by Congressmen David Price of North Carolina and Ray LaHood of Illinois to urge President Bush to pursue peace between Israelis and Palestinians, as Bush is traveling through the Middle East.

Former Ald. Dick Simpson on Chicago Mayor Daley's Rubber Stamp City Council May 15, 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:44:00 GMT

Former Alderman and now University of Illinois Chicago Political Science professor Dick Simpson discusses his recent study on the rubber stamp Chicago City Council controlled by Mayor Richard M. Daley on Radio Chicagoland Thursday May 15, 2008, WCEV 1450 AM Radiow ith host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Simpson's report notes that 25 of the 50 aldermen have voted with Daley 100 percent of the time, and five more have voted with Daley 90 percent or more with Daley, although there is a growing independent caucus that is stronger than when he was in the council between 1971 and 1979 under the late Mayors Richard J. Daley and Michael A. Bilandic.

Doug Hecox of the Federal Highway Administration discussing Oak Lawn's Stop Signs controversy 5-15-08

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:38:00 GMT

Doug Hecox of the Federal Highway Administration discussing Oak Lawn's Stop Signs controversy on Radio Chicagoland Thursday May 15, 2008 WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Oak Lawn has been punished by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for placing signs to help motorists make full stops at stop signs. The Federal government sanctioned Oak Lawn, but admits that it is ignoring similar stop sign programs in Park Ridge and Rosemont. This is a followup interview to one with Oak Lawn Mayor Dave Heilmann last week.

Neha Mehra's News Thursday May 15, 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:36:00 GMT

Neha Mehra's news reports, on the Youtube video mocking Hillary Clinton by comparing her to Adolph Hitler, merging the HItler speech mocking his general's who urged him that he was losing World War II, on Radio Chicagoland Thursday May 15, 2008 WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Neha is the associate producer of Radio Chicagoland and a student at Urban UIUC majoring in communications. She provides special news reports during each show.

Neha Mehra our RadioChicagoland Intern Tuesday May 13, 2008

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:34:00 GMT

Neha Mehra our RadioChicagoland Intern interviewed on Tuesday May 13, 2008 on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania (www.RadioChicagoland.com) on her ethnic background, and school. She's a sophomore student with UIUC in Urbana.

Robert Naiman of the HuffingtonPost.com on Chicago resolution on Iran, Tues May 13, 2008

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:19:00 GMT

Robert Naiman of the HuffingtonPost.com on the Chicago City Council resolution urging the Bush administration not to bomb Iran, during an interview on Tuesday May 13, 2008 on Radio Chicago WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Naiman discusses the importance of municipalities engaging not only in local and regional issues but also conveying their voice in national and international issues.

Israeli Knesset member Nadia Hilou on the plight of Christians in Israel, the Arab/Islamic World & Middle East May 6, 2008

Wed, 7 May 2008 02:13:00 GMT

Israeli Knesset member Nadia Hilou, a woman and Christian member of the Knesset, on the plight of Christians in Israel, the Arab/Islamic World & Middle East May 6, 2008. Hilou is one of only 17 women in the Knesset and one of only two Christian members on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Radio Tuesday May 6, 2008 with host Ray Hanania (www.RadioChicagoland.com).

Brendan O'Shaughnessy of the Indianapolis Star Tribune Newspaper on issues important to Indiana voters in Obama-Clinton race

Wed, 7 May 2008 02:10:00 GMT

Brendan O'Shaughnessy political reporter for the Indianapolis Star Tribune Newspaper on issues important to Indiana voters in Barack Obama-Hillary Clinton presidential primary race on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Radio Tuesday May 6, 2008 with host Ray Hanania (www.RadioChicagoland.com). This was one of the first times since Indiana has become the focus on an election contest since Bobby Kennedy came there to deliver a major speech on the murder of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., in 1964.

Janet McMahon editor of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs Magazine on al-Nakba May 6, 2008

Wed, 7 May 2008 02:07:00 GMT

Janet McMahon editor of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs Magazine on al-Nakba on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Radio Tuesday May 6, 2008 with host Ray Hanania (www.RadioChicagoland.com). McMahon discusses how she got into journalism and began working to help bring a balanced voice to the Arab Israeli conflict in the one-sided field of American journalism.

Authors Deborah Slier and husband Ian Shine on Holocaust Letters and their book "Hidden Letters" May 1, 2008

Fri, 2 May 2008 03:24:00 GMT

Authors of a new book "Hidden Letters," a true story of an 18 year old Dutch Jew's tale of the Holocaust while interned inside a forced labor camp in 1942. The annotators of "Hidden Letters," Deborah Slier and Ian Shine, a 75 year old couple who commute on their bicycle built for 2 from Central Park to Queens, discuss how the hidden letters from 1942 surfaced in the 1990âs, how they felt upon meeting the survivors of the Sobibor concentration camp uprising, and why this honest account of a young Jew trying to survive in an internment camp during the Holocaust is so moving. May 1 is Holocaust Remembrance Day interviewed on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania Thursday May 1, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

WCEV Radio Manager George Migala on the Polish American Constitution Day Parade Thursday May 1, 2008

Fri, 2 May 2008 03:22:00 GMT

WCEV Radio Manager George Migala discusses the Polish American Constitution Day Parade and the growth of the Polish American Community on WCEV 1450 AM Radio's Radio Chicagoland with host Ray Hanania Thursday May 1, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Palatine Mayor Rita Mullins on growing protest by taxpayers to secede from Cook County May 1, 2008

Fri, 2 May 2008 03:19:00 GMT

Palatine Mayor Rita Mullins on growing protest by taxpayers to secede from Cook County on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio, with host Ray hanania, Thursday May 1, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Mullims talks about plans to organize a mock "Boston Tea Party" protest, and Radio Chicagoland will help promote the tax teax party protests in other areas of Cook County including in Orland Park, Tinley Park and Palos.

Voices of our Soldiers First Sgt Scott Maynard of the Southeast Side of Chicago May 1, 2008

Fri, 2 May 2008 02:48:00 GMT

Voices of our Soldiers First Sgt Scott Maynard of the Southeast Side of Chicago Thursday May 1, 2008 who is serving in Iraq on his military service experiences on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Oak Lawn Mayor Dave Heilmann on the punitive petty actions of the Federal Government and IDOT May 1, 2008

Fri, 2 May 2008 02:44:00 GMT

Oak Lawn Village President/Mayor Dave Heilmann on the petty and punitive action of the Federal Government and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) punishing the people of Oak Lawn because they tried to save the lives of drivers by making them make full stops at stop signs on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania Tuesday April 29, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

State Sen. Christine Radogno on possibly running for governor and Illinois politicsa April 29, 2008

Fri, 2 May 2008 02:41:00 GMT

Christine Radogno, state senator from the 41st Illinois District, on Gov. Rod Blagojevich, and the battle among the Democrats and the possibility of her running for governor in 2010 on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio with host Ray Hanania Tuesday April 29, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Crains Chicago Business Reporter Greg Hinz on Rezko and Blagojevich and more

Fri, 2 May 2008 02:39:00 GMT

Greg Hinz, columnist Crains Chicago Business, on the Olympics, the protests against China. Will Chicago win the 2016 Olympics? And a segue into Gov. Blagojevich's troubles with indicted fundraiser Antoin Tony Rezko on WCEV 1450 AM Radio's Radio Chicagoland with host Ray Hanania Tuesday April 29, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Egyptian American Comedian Sherif Hedayat in Chicago performing at the Schaumburg Improv Thursday April 24, 2008

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:16:00 GMT

Egyptian American Comedian Sherif Hedayat in Chicago performing at the Schaumburg Improv on WCEV 1450 AM Radio Thursday April 24, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Talking about his new video documentary and sitcom on his web site at www.SherifTV.com.

Forrest Gump star Michael Conner Humphreys just returned from Iraq Thursday April 24, 2008

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:12:00 GMT

First Sgt. Michael Conner Humphreys, who played the young Forrest Gump in the Tom Hanks film "Forrest Gump" talkes about serving in Iraq and his future career returning to Hollywood on WCEV 1450 AM Radio Thursday April 24, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com. One of the new weekly "Voices of our Soldiers" series at Radio Chicagoland.

Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page analyzes the Obama-Clinton Pennsylvania Primary Thurs April 24, 2008

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:10:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Clarence Page analyzes the Barack Obama-Hillary Clinton Pennsylvania Primary results on WCEV 1450 AM Radio Thursday April 24, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski analyzes the Obama-Clinton Pennsylvania Primary Thursday April 24, 2008

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:07:00 GMT

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski analyzes the Barack Obama-Hillary Clinton Pennsylvania Primary results on WCEV 1450 AM Radio Thursday April 24, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Orland Park Police Chief/Chairman South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force Tim McCarthy April 22, 2008

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:07:00 GMT

Tim McCarthy, Orland Park Police Chief and Chairman of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, talks about the continuing investigation into the maurders of five women at the Lane Bryant clothing store in Tinley Park on Feb. 2, 2008 and the difficulties of capturing the killer. McCarthy discussed how the Task Force is working closely with the Tinley Park police to investigate a continuing stream of new tips and leads, but no suspect has been identified. He predicted this case may not be sovled immediately or in the near future, but he said the Task Force, which has more than 70 investigators from dozens of surrounding South Suburban communities will assign 30 to continue the investigation until the killer is caught. On Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio Tuesday April 22, 2008 with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania rants: Ignoring Dictator Mugabe; will women be scorned in possible Clinton loss; and more

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:53:00 GMT

Radio talks how host and syndicated columnist Ray Hanania rants on his Radio Chicagoland show, riffing on issues that include: surprises should not be a surprise in any election int he battle between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton -- remember 1979 and Jane Byrne's upset of the Democratic Machine; will Republican John McCain really benefit from the Obama-Clinton battle, or will he be at a disadvantage because of his association with George W. Bush which is a bigger handicap than the Obama-Clinton skirmish is a benefit; the failure of the Bush administration to capture Osama Bin Ladin; While Clinton voted to support the war, she certainly didn't do it as enthusiastically as the Republicans members of the Senate who not only supported the war but cow-towed to the bush lies -- they were complicit in the lies; stand up to the dictator Robert Mugabe and stop being hypocrites, the United States needs to act and force Mugabe out of office; can the Democrats keep support among women voters if Hillary Clinton loses to Barack Obama? on WCEV 1450 AM Radio. Tuesday April 22, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Republican Media Analyst Dan Proft on the challenges Obama and Clinton face with John McCain April 22, 2008

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:48:00 GMT

Republican Media Analyst Dan Proft, founder of Urquhart Media (urqmedia.com) on the challenges Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton face with John McCain, speculating on the next big cointroversy for Oabam is his close friendship with controversial Palestinian Professor Rashid Khalidi of Columbia University on Radio Chicagoland, WCEV 1450 AM radio, Tuesday April 22, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Huffingtoin Post Columnist Jason Linkins on ABC TV's poor performance in the Clinton-Obama debate April 17, 2008

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:16:00 GMT

Huffington Post Columnist Jason Linkins discusses the poor or biased performances of ABC TV Anchors George Stephanopoulos and Charley Gibson as moderators of the debate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama (the debate was Wednesday April 16, 2008), on Radio Chicagoland with host Ray Hanania broadcast Thursday April 17, 2008 WCEV 1450 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. The debate was the final one before the Pennsylvania Democratic primary election set for Tuesday April 22, 2008.

Bill Lipinski analyzing Barack Obama-Hillary Clinton battle in Pennsylvania April 17, 2008

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:14:00 GMT

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski analyzes the Democratic primary election fight in Pennsylvania between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on Radio Chicagoland Thursday April 17, 2008 with host Ray Hanania, WCEV 1450 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Brian Krans Quad Cities Online Argus/Independent Newspapers on the Jeff Mazon trial in Rockford April 17, 2008

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:45:00 GMT

Brian Krans Quad Cities Online Argus/Independent Newspapers on the Jeff Mazon trial in Rockford Thursday April 17, 2008 on Radio Chicagoland with host Ray Hanania on WCEV 1450 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Discussing the trial and other issues involving war related contract corruption, Halliburton, KBR, First Kuwaiti and more.

Kyle Leonard, editor of the Chicago Tribune's Community Newspaper the TribLocal April 16, 2008

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Kyle Leonard, editor of the Chicago Tribune's Community Newspaper the TribLocal talks about the changing face of journalism and "Citizen Contributors/Citizen Journalism" on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio Tuesday April 16, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Author George Tombs on his book Robber Baron, a biography of Conrad Black April 16, 2008

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:49:00 GMT

Author George Tombs on his book Robber Baron, a biography of Conrad Black and his downfall as a newspaper media mogul on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Tuesday April 16, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Polly Poskin Exec. Dir. of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault April 16, 2008

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:44:00 GMT

Polly Poskin Exec. Dir. of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault )www.ICASA.org) discusses the funding crisis for the fight against sexual assault and rape on Radio Chicagoland, WCEV 1450 AM, Tuesday April 16, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com

John Tillman of the Illinois Policy Institute of pork barrel projects in Illinois' budget April 10, 2008

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:06:00 GMT

John Tillman, Illinois Policy Institute on wasteful Illinois government spending. Read the IPI and the Citizens Against Government Waste's new "Piglet" Booklet which lists pork barrel projects on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio Thursday April 10, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Visit the web site for the PDF of the Pork Barrel "Piglet Book" ...

Rice University Professor Rick Stoll on Iraq and President Bush April 10, 2008

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:02:00 GMT

Rick Stoll, Rice University Houston, Texas, political scientist and Iraq war expert Rick Stoll is available to comment today and tomorrow on the Iraq war hearings taking place on Capitol Hill. Stoll is widely known for his expertise in American national security policy, international relations and foreign policy decision making. His past research includes "War President: The Approval Ratings of George W. Bush" and "The Political Fortunes of War: Iraq and the Domestic Standing of President George W. Bush." Stoll's current research looks at forecasting international conflict. Today, Stoll is lecturing his class on troop surge in Iraq. What is he saying and what are students saying? Interview on Radio Chicagoland Thursday April 10, 2008 on WCEV 1450 AM Radiow ith host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Voices of our Soldiers interview with Justin Kerwin, 1st Lt., Marine bashed in al-Anbar Province Iraq

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:56:00 GMT

1st Lieutenant Justin Kerwin ... an American soldier serving with the US Marines in the al-Anbar Province in western Iraq who is from the Chicagoland area (Glendale Heights, Illinois). Lt. Kerwin talks about the challenges facing our soldiers and the everyday lifestyle of the American troops there. A graduate of Glenbard North High School in Carol Stream and University of Illinois at Urbana, Kerwin's parents and siblings live in Glendale Heights and he wanted everyone to know he is a huge Cubs fan, which is another reason why we like this guy! He says the Marines look forward to packages from family and friends. You can go to www.AnyMarine.com to sign up and send gift and food to the troops. This is a VOICES OF OUR SOLDIERS feature! Interviews on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Thursday April 10, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Author Bob Creamer on the progressive movement and Barack Obama

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 18:29:00 GMT

Author and political consultant Bob Creamer discusses the battle for the presidency between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and his book, "Listen to Your Mother, Stand up Straight: How Progressives Can Win" and more topics on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio Tuesday April 8, 2008 with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Time Magazine Vatican Reporter Jeff Israely on Pope Benedict XVI's trip to the US

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 18:25:00 GMT

Time Magazine correspondent Jeff Israely, who was stationed 10 years at the Vatican and now expanded to cover the Mediterranean beat and Vatican for the magazine discusses the upcoming visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United States April 15 and his past confrontations with militant Islamicists, relations between the Catholic Church and Islam, and more on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio Tuesday April 8, 2008 with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania's rant April 3, 2008 on everything

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 14:45:00 GMT

Radio host Ray Hanania rants about everything under the sun, from the problems in Iraq, to healthcare, to Illinois politics, and also shares some observations about his recent trip to Dublin Ireland visiting Trinity College/Dublin University for the Israeli_Palestinian Comedy Tour performance for Amnesty International. On Radio Chicagoland, WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Tuesday April 3, 2008 (www.RadioChicagoland.com). Devaluation of the American dollar. The recession in the economy. President Bush. The Israeli-Palestinian Comedy Tour and the power of humor. "Made in China" threat. What do we make that is American. Dealing with theives in France. Women politicians, the double standard of toughness versus vindictiveness. Barack Obama. Hillary Clinton. John McCain. Presidential elections. Recall of Illinois Gov. Rod. Blagojevich. Praising good politicians like Oak Lawn's Mayor Dave Heilmann, former Congressman Bill Lipinski, Ald. Edward M. Burke, House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, and Tinley Park Mayor Ed Zabrocki. And the anti-Christ Ed Vrdolyak -- who don't admire, but he was brilliant. The difficulties of running for public office, challenges facing candidates. Tax plans. Healthcare. ComEd. Exelon. Cell phone taxes. Human Healthcare hypocrisies. Orthodox Christian Easter versus Western Easter. Hanania family history from Bethlehem and Jerusalem. My land south of Jerusalem under Israeli occupation. Helping the poor, homeless people.

Marie Ryan, Hollywood Stars/Children's Theater director Orland Park, April 3, 2008

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:23:00 GMT

Marie Ryan, the director of Hollywood Stars/Children's Theater (hosted by The Cheerleading Academy (www.CheerleadingAcademy.com) in Orland Park, Illinois, discusses her programs and the benefit of engaging children in theatrical productions at a very young age in an interview on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Thursday April 3, 2008 with host Ray Hanania (www.RadioChicagoland.com).

Oak Lawn Mayor Dave Heilmann March 27, 2008 on allegations of conflicts by one of the local trustees

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:43:00 GMT

Oak Lawn Mayor Dave Heilmann discusses issues facing his community and allegations raised by a Washington newspaper, RollCall, which indicate that an Oak Lawn Tristee, Jerry Hurckes, who is also the chief of staff to 3rd District Congressman Dan Lipinski, may be violating ethics rules when he claims publicly and in campaign literature that he is the person responsible for bringing fedceral programs to Oak Lawn on WCEV 1450 AM Radio Chicagoland Thursday March 27, 2008 with Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

John Stanton on alleged Conflict of Interest by Oak Lawn Trustee Jerry Hurckes March 27, 3008

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:20:00 GMT

John Stanton of RollCall Newspaper, the newspaper of record for the U.S. Congress in Washington DC discusses his article on the apparent conflict of interest of Jerry Hurckes, the chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski and who is also an elected tristee from the Village of Oak Lawn. Hurckes insists he is responsible for the many federal programs Oak Lawn receives, and apparently that may be a serious ethics violation, on WCEV 1450 AM Radio Chicagoland, Thursday March 27, 2008 with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Mark Smith, vice president for sales for Wild Garden Hummus Dip March 22, 2008

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:22:00 GMT

Mark Smith, vice president for sales for Wild Garden Hummus Dip on the health aspects of hummus and its growing popularity in American culture. www.WildGarden.biz... interviewed on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Tuesday March 22, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania Comedy 30 Minutes 3-22-08

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:24:00 GMT

A 30 minute standup comedy segment from Ray Hanania's 90 minute One Man Comedy and Humor Show "Living in Ameri-cha" ... performed at B'nai Yehuda Beth Shalom Synagogue in Homewood, Illinois as part of "Fools for Peace" with Israeli Charley Warady and Egyptian comedian Sherif Hedayat. Ray does 90 minutes of standup comedy and mixes it with humor and reality in his one-man show performance. www.hanania.com

Interfaith Jewish activist Brian Zakem March 20, 2008

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:10:00 GMT

Brian Zakem, a board member of B'nai Yehuda Beth Shalom Synagogue in Homewood, Illinois, and a member of SWIFT (Southwest Interfaith Relations Team) discusses interfaith relations and the upcoming Israeli-Palestinian Comedy Tour (www.IPComedyTour.com) show at his synagogue on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Radio Thursday March 20, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Assyrian writer Rosie Malek-Yonan on persecution of Christians in the Islamic World March 20, 2008

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:07:00 GMT

Assyrian American columnist Rosie Malek-Yonan (www.TheCrimsonField.com) discusses the persecution of Christians in the Islamic World and the murder of a Christian Archbishop in Iraq on Radio Chicagoland, WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Thursday March 20, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com

Arab Comedian Sherif Hedayat, student Neha Mehra March 20, 2008

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:04:00 GMT

Ins-studio guest Egyptian American Arab Muslim comedian Sherif Hedayat and radio show intern Neha Mehra from Urbana chat about comedy, YouTube and more on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Radio, March 20, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Clarence Page on Presidential Politics March 20, 2008

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:01:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page discusses Barack Obama's speech on race relations and the impact on the presidential race on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Radio Thursday March 20, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Chicago Magazine Editor Jeff Ruby on the art of Letters to the Editor writing March 20, 2008

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:57:00 GMT

Jeff Ruby, former letters editor at Chicago Magazine on the art of writing the letter to the editor, and the eight types of categories that most letters fall into on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio on Thursday March 20, 2008 with Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Monroe Anderson on Barack Obama's speech on race relations March 18, 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:21:00 GMT

Columnist and journalist Monroe Anderson analyzes Barack Obama's speech to the nation on race relations following in the midst of the controversy over remarks made by his pastor the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., which have been criticized for being anti-American and racist, and applauded for being reflective of the continuing racial challenges that face America on Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio Tuesday March 18, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Israeli Comedian Charley Warady March 18, 2009

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:19:00 GMT

Israeli comedian Charley Warady discusses his career in comedy, his move from Chicago's south side to West Jerusalem in Israel 12 years ago, and his role in co-founding the Israeli-Palestinian Comedy Tour on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Tuesday March 18, 2008 with show host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com. The Israeli-Palestinian Comedy Tour web site is www.IPComedyTour.com.

Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley on Forest Preserve, taxes and budget 3-18-08

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:14:00 GMT

Cook County Illinois Board Commissioner Mike Quigley discusses proposals to separate the Forest Preserve from county board control, the disappointing failed reform efforts promised by County Board President Todd Stroger, Stroger's record sales tax increase and proposals to increase the number of board votes to increase the budget on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Tuesday March 18, 2008 hosted by Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com

Bob Braun New Jersey Star-Ledger columnist 3-13-08

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:55:00 GMT

Bob Braun columnist with the New Jersey Start Ledger discusses the implications of the resignation of New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and the sex scandal that brought him down, and puts it in context of other scandals including the resignation in 2004 of New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey when he was outed as a Gay American during this interview Thursday March 13, 2008 on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Radio with Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Errol Louis New York Daily News Columnist on Eliot Spitzer 3-13-08

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:53:00 GMT

Errol Louis columnist with the New York Daily News discusses the Eliot Spitzer resignation and sex scandal and the implications for politics in New York. Louis discusses some of the positive achievements of Spitzer's brief tenure as New York governor during this interview Thursday March 13, 2008 on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Radio with Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Dan Proft media and political analyst on Clinton vs Obama 3-13-08

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:51:00 GMT

Dan Proft, media consultant and analyst discusses the political implications of the Eliot Spitzer resignation and sex scandal, the Clinton-Obama battle and other political developments during this interview Thursday March 13, 2008 on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Radio with Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Dave Astor of Editor & Publisher Magazine on columnists who are standup comedians 3-13-08

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:48:00 GMT

Dave Astor of Editor & Publisher magazine discusses the art of column writing, and columnists who are standup comedians, during this interview Thursday March 13, 2008 on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Radio with Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Jim Tobin National Taxpayers United of Illinois on rising taxes 3-13-08

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:43:00 GMT

Jim Tobin, president of National Taxpayers United of Illinois reviews the tragedy of rising taxes in Chicago, Cook County and Illinois during this interview Thursday March 13, 2008 on Radio Chicagoland on WCEV 1450 AM Radio with Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Community Newspaper co-Publisher Bob Gusanders discusses challenges facing community papers and expansion plans

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:54:00 GMT

Southwest News-Herald Community Newspaper co-Publisher Bob Gusanders discusses challenges facing community papers and expansion plans in this pre-taped interview on Radio Chicagoland, WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Tuesday March 11, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Rear Admiral Gregory Smith Coalition Spokesman in Baghdad, Iraq discusses the situation facing our soldiers

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:51:00 GMT

Rear Admiral Gregory Smith Coalition Spokesman in Baghdad, Iraq discusses the situation facing our soldiers in this pre-taped interview from Baghdad on Radio Chicagoland, WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Tuesday March 11, 2008 with host Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Columnist Russ Stewart analyzes the battle between Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Republican John McCain March 6, 2008

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 17:13:00 GMT

Nadig Newspaper columnist Russ Stewart analyzes the presidential election campaign and battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and weighs in on the popularity of Republican John McCain who locked in the GOP party nomination this week on Radio Chicagoland, WCEV 1450 AM Radio Thursday March 6, 2008 with Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Syndicated columnist Ali Alarabi on the fighting between Israel and

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 17:09:00 GMT

Syndicated columnist Ali Alarabi discusses the battles between Israel's government and the Hamas organization in the Gaza Strip and the widening conflict in the West Bank with Israel. He also discusses the racism in American political life, especially against Muslims. On Radio Chicagoland WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Thursday March 6, 2008, with Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Geoffrey Baer WTTW TV Producer on his recent programs on Ethnic Food and Chicagoland's neighborhoods, March 6, 2008

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 17:07:00 GMT

WTTW TV Producer Geoffrey Baer discusses his recent and upcoming TV programs, "The Foods of Chicago: A Delicious History" and his latest, "Hidden Chicago" on WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Radio Chicagoland with Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Bill Lipinski analyzes Hillary Clinton's Ohio-Texas wins over Barack Obama, March 6, 2008

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 17:01:00 GMT

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski analyzes the results of the Ohio and Texas Democratic primaries and the resurgence of Hillary Clinton's campaign over Barack Obama's campaign which has stumbled over the Toiny Rezko controversy in Chicago, Thursday March 6, 2008 on Radio Chicagoland, WCEV 1450 AM Radio hosted by Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Ray Long Chicago tribune discusses the Tony Rezko Trial and impact on Gov. Blagojevich 3-04-08

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:27:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long gives us an overview of the Antoin Tony Rezko criminal trial in Chicago and the impact it will have on Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Long previews some of the issues Rezko faces in the trial and other issues related to Rezko's ties to other politicians on WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Radio Chicagoland at www.RadioChicagoland.com, hosted by Ray Hanania. Broadcast on Tuesday March 4, 2008.

3-04-08 Jerry Roper Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce on Cook County Sales Tax Hike

rayhanania@comcast.net — Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:25:00 GMT

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce President Jerry Roper discusses the adverse impact that the Todd Stroger/Burton S. Odelson/Larry Suffredin sales tax increase will have on the people of Cook County during this interview segment on WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Radio Chicagoland at www.RadioChicagoland.com, hosted by Ray Hanania. Broadcast on Tuesday March 4, 2008.

Joe Boyle Soutwest News-Herald Editor on renaming Wrigley Field 3-04-08

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:22:00 GMT

Southwest News-Herald Newspaper editor Joe Boyle, an avid baseball fan, talks about the plans by billionaire Sam Zell to sell the naming rights to Wrigley Field, and also about the future of the Cubs and White Sox on WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Radio Chicagoland at www.RadioChicagoland.com, hosted by Ray Hanania. Broadcast on Tuesday March 4, 2008.

Author Don Hammontree on his new book Baptized in Formaldehyde

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:12:00 GMT

Former Southwest suburban Chicago journalists Don Hammontree discusses his new book "Baptized in Formadelhyde" on WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Radio Chicagoland with Ray Hanania, Feb. 28, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Mike Flannery WBBM TV Political Reporter on Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain 2-28-08

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:06:00 GMT

WBBM TV Political Editor Mike Flannery discusses the presidential elections and the racial attacks against Barack Obama. Flannery traveled with Obama to Obama's ancestral homeland where his grandfather and father lived in Kenya. He discusses the photograph leaked by Clinton showing Obama in a Kenya dress that plays to false claims that Obama is a Muslim and somehow unpatriotic. WCEV 1450 AM Radio. Thursday Feb. 28, 2008 with Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Jim Laski on his new book "My Fall from Grace" on his jailtime and Chicago corruption

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:56:00 GMT

Former Chicago City Clerk Jim Laski, who was convicted of corruption and served time in jail, discusses his new book "My Fall from Grace" which details his life in Chicago politics and the political corruption that was daily life at Chicago's City Hall. This insider look has Laski admitting his own faults and the relationships with other politician who he says also crossed the line, detailing phony contracts, ghost payrolling and more. WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Radio Chicagoland with Ray Hanania Thursday Feb. 28, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Aaron Freeman riffs with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland 2-26-08

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:43:00 GMT

Comedian and satirist Aaron Freeman riffs on Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and the Middle East during a segment with Ray Hanania on WCEV 1450 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com Feb. 26, 2008.

Jim Zogby President of the Arab American Institute discusses the challenges facing the Middle East 2-26-08

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:37:00 GMT

Arab American Institute President Jim Zogby discusses the challenges facing peace int he Middle East, anazlying each area including the Palestine-Israel conflict, the Gza Strip and Hamas, Lebanon and Syria, and Iraq. Zogby is one of the foremost analysts on Middle East related issues. Broadcast live on WCEV 1450 AM Radio on www.RadioChicagoland.com radio with host Ray Hanania Feb. 26, 2008.

2-20-08 Chief Mike O'Connell Tinley Park Police discusses Lane Bryant murders

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:32:00 GMT

Tinley Park Police Chief Mike O'Connell discusses the investigation into the execution style murders of five women at the Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park on Feb. 2, 2008. O'Connell discusses the case, what happened, the suspect and how his department managed the news media and evidence to increase chances to catch the killer. WCEV 1450 AM Radio on www.RadioChicagoLand.com broadcast live Feb. 26, 2008 with host Ray Hanania

Tony Peraica on Cook County Sales Taxes 2-26-08

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:27:00 GMT

Cook County Commissioner Anthony Tony Peraica talks about his battle to prevent County Board President Todd Stroger from raising the sales tax to cover wasteful spending and practices in the county administration. Interviewed Feb. 26, 2008. WCEV 1450 AM Radio with Ray Hanania. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Monroe Anderson analyzes Obama-Clinton battle 2-21-08 Hanania

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:24:00 GMT

Ray Hanania interviews veteran journalists Monroe Anderson on the presidential contests between Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, John McCain and Mike Huckabee. Radio Chicagoland, WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Feb. 21, 2008. For more information visit www.RadioChicagoland.com. And get info on Monroe's columns at:
http://monroeanderson.typepad.com/

Suzette Standring "The Art of Column Writing" 2-21-08 Hanania

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:19:00 GMT

Ray Hanania interviews Suzette Martinez Standring, a syndicated columnist with Gatehouse News Service, on her new book "The Art of Column Writing." WCEV 1450 AM Radio, Tuesday Feb. 21, 2008. www.ReadSuzette.com. And for more info on Radio Chicagoland www.RadioChicagoland.com.

2-19-08 Heather Warthen, Orland Park Prairie Newspaper on Lane Bryant/Tinley Park murders

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:41:00 GMT

Interview with Heather Warthen, editor of the Orland Park Prairie Newspaper in Illinois, on the Lane Bryant/Tinley Park murders that took place on Feb. 2, 2008. Five women were murdered and oine was seriousl injured. Warthen's newspaper offered the best coverage of this tragic news story with a focus on the local angle. WCEV 1450 AM Tuesday Feb. 19, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com Host: Ray Hanania

2-19-08 Bill Lipinski WCEV Interview

rayhanania@comcast.net — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:36:00 GMT

Former Illinois Congressman William O. "Bill" Lipinski discusses the presidential primary elections, the battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and the Republican candidacy of impending nominee John McCain. www.RadioChicagoland.com. WCEV 1450 AM Radio broadcast Tuesday Feb. 19, 2008. Host Ray Hanania

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