Episodes: 73
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 18.3k subscribers
Instagram: 67.0k followers
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Kati Spaniak - Illinois Housing Inventory, Property Taxes, Development Regulations, Real Estate Commission Lawsuits, And The Effects Of Pension Liabilities On Homeowners
Tom Demmer - Illinois State Spending, Budget Pressures, Pension Liabilities, Medicaid Expansion, Tax Policy, Outmigration, And Fiscal Reform
Stu Loren - Chicago Economic Performance, Worker Income, Urban Investment, Public Safety, Pensions, Infrastructure, Logistics, And Policy Reform
The Chicago Teachers Union Vs. Everyone (2026 School Board Race)
October 02, 2026
Chicago votes Nov. 3, 2026, on its first fully elected school board, and the Chicago Teachers Union is facing opposition from nearly every direction. Political consultant and Chicago election mapmaker Frank Calabrese joins host Melanie Krakauer to walk through the 2026 Chicago school board election: the citywide school board president race, the union feud between CTU and SEIU, the outside groups spending millions, and the district races to watch. Why it matters: Chicago Public Schools rece...
Why No One is Selling Homes in Illinois
July 21, 2026
Thinking of buying or selling a home in Illinois? From sky-high property taxes to confusing new commission rules, navigating the real estate market is tougher than ever. Expert real estate agent Kati Spaniak joins us to break down the current state of housing in Illinois and across the country. We discuss how local building regulations, rising property taxes, and the state's pension crisis are squeezing homeowners and preventing new development. Discover what the recent real estate commis...
The "Endless Appetite": How Illinois Spends Your Money
February 17, 2026
There is an "endless appetite" for spending in Springfield, but who is actually paying the bill? Former Deputy Republican Leader Tom Demmer pulls back the curtain on the chaotic, high-stakes game of the Illinois state budget on the latest episode of the Illinois Policy Podcast. As Governor Pritzker prepares his annual budget address, Illinois faces a potential structural deficit. Despite failed attempts at a progressive income tax, state spending continues to rise, driven by pension liabil...
Columbus Can't Wait · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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Illinois Policy Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Illinois or Chicago policy expertise, experience in state or local government, professional expertise in housing, finance, economics, law, business, or public services, and the ability to discuss policy effects using credible data or firsthand experience. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in Illinois government or public policy; Professional experience advising or operating in Illinois housing, finance, law, or business; Data-driven analysis of state or municipal economic and policy issues. Recent guests include Kati Spaniak, Tom Demmer, and Stu Loren.
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