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Hosted by Reform for Illinois · government · EN · 18 episodes
David Orr, founder of Good Government Illinois and longtime elected official in Chicago, discusses a variety of political issues with guest stars. Originally under Good Government Illinois, this podcast series is now part of the Reform for Illinois family.
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Signup to Generate a PitchDavid Orr, founder of Good Government Illinois and longtime elected official in Chicago, discusses a variety of political issues with guest stars. Originally under Good Government Illinois, this podcast series is now part of the Reform for Illinois family.
Recent episodes include "Politics 101 with David Orr: How City Hall Obstructs Ethics Investigations" (21 April 2025, 43 minutes), "Politics 101 with David Orr: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Commissioner Cam Davis" (5 March 2025, 38 minutes), and "Politics 101 with David Orr: Inspector General Deborah Witzburg" (13 September 2024, 46 minutes).
Politics 101 with David Orr: A Reform for Illinois Podcast publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 18 episodes.
Booking probability for Politics 101 with David Orr: A Reform for Illinois Podcast is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Politics 101 with David Orr: A Reform for Illinois Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Politics 101 with David Orr: A Reform for Illinois Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Politics 101 with David Orr: A Reform for Illinois Podcast is a government show with 18 episodes published.
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Episode #4
<p>Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg recently made headlines by saying her office has faced interference from the City’s Law Department, making it harder to investigate potential ethics violations. An ordinance...
Episode #3
<p>In our latest Politics 101 episode, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Commissioner Cameron "Cam" Davis joins David and Alisa to discuss MWRD's vital role in protecting the environment, how federal...
Episode #2
<p>Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg is charged with enforcing ethics rules in the most famously corrupt city in America.</p><p>In our newest Politics 101 episode, she discusses her biggest challenges to strong...
Episode #1
<p>47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin Reform for Illinois' Executive Director Alisa Kaplan discuss the municipal public campaign finance ordinance introduced into city council and the importance of this reform on the...
Episode #4
<p>David Orr & RFI Executive Director, Alisa Kaplan are joined by journalist and voting rights expert Ari Berman for a timely conversation on threats to democracy and how to combat them. </p>
Episode #3
<p>Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky discusses the Federal Budget, Medicaid, and more on the latest episode of Good Government Illinois' podcast, "Politics 101 with David Orr."</p>
Episode #2
<p>Commissioner Samantha Steele discussed issues of ethics and efficiency at the Cook County Board of Review on the latest episode of Good Government Illinois' podcast, "Politics 101 with David Orr."</p>
Episode #1
<p>Mayor Lori Lightfoot & Alisa Kaplan join David to talk about Ald. Ed Burke, ethics reform, city council, and affordable housing.</p>
Episode #10
<p>In a special edition of Good Government Illinois podcast "Politics 101 with David Orr" with League of Women Voters Chicago, David will be in conversation with Jane Ruby, President of LWV Chicago.</p><p>In this...
Episode #9
<p>Alderpersons Michael Rodriguez and Scott Waguespack join David to talk about the city's migrant situation, the push for a tipped worker minimum wage, and an update on affordable housing developments in the 22nd and...
Episode #8
<p>David Orr and featured guest Abe Scarr, Director of Illinois PIRG, discuss the corruption, bad practices, and politics in the Illinois utilities industry, as well as how we got the current system.</p>
Episode #7
In the sixth episode on the 2023 Chicago municipal elections, David Orr discusses how Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson can optimize his budget with CTBA Executive Director and Arthur Rubloff Endowed Professor of Public...
Episode #6
In the fifth episode on the 2023 Chicago Municipal Elections, David Orr discusses a multitude of topics with featured guest Alderwoman-Elect Jeylú Gutiérrez.
Episode #5
<p>In the fourth episode focusing on the 2023 Chicago Municipal Elections, David Orr discusses the outcome of the first round of elections, as well as what to expect in the run-offs, with Political Consultants Delmarie...
Episode #4
<p>In the third episode focusing on the Chicago 2023 Municipal Elections, David Orr discusses the historical political context around the election with former Alderman, author, and UIC Professor Dick Simpson.</p>
Episode #3
<p>In the second episode focusing on the 2023 Chicago Municipal Elections, David Orr discusses a variety of topics with special guest Alderwoman Maria Hadden.</p>
Episode #2
<p>David Orr discusses the upcoming Chicago municipal elections with Alderman Scott Waguespack in the first part of a series focusing on the municipal elections.</p>
Episode #1
<p>David Orr discusses a multitude of issues, including the new Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives, with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky.</p>
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