To tell media students to “advocate for emotions, not the facts” is dangerous for society – Wirepoints on with Jeff Daly of WZUS Decatur Radio
May 2, 2024
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Ted joined Jeff Daly to discuss the university student protests erupting across the nation on the Israel/Palestine conflict, why it’s so dangerous for society if the media abandons facts in favor of narratives, why that allows government to spin away the problems like crime and financial crises, why it causes the voting public to become apathetic, and more.
When you hear the complaints from Illinois politicians, remember the hypocrisy: 40,000 bused to Chicago, but 161,562 allowed to fly directly to Florida.
Nearly one year ago, Chicagoans cheered Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s removal from office. In her place was Brandon Johnson, who promised a more inclusive approach to building a “better, stronger, safer Chicago.” It hasn’t turned out that way. Today, there’s little disagreement that Mayor Johnson has disappointed on most key issues. On crime. On policing. On migrants. On education. On governance. Even on foreign affairs.
Ted joined Dan and Amy to talk about the problems and costs of the Chicago Bears’ proposed new stadium, why its unlikely to happen in its current form, why the ongoing wave of violent crimes makes residents scared of the city, and why the funeral of slain police officer Luis Huesca matters to Mayor Johnson’s reputation.
Wow finally a voice for the GOP in Illinois. I voted for Rauner but I can honestly say I did not hear a single speech from him in four years that showed he had any spine at all. Rauners priorities are misplaced heavily in left wing land. There is no strength in any of his economic speeches either. What a disappointment Rauner has been, and continues to be in his second campaign. Even on the financial issues he ran on, he has totally caved. The Ives ad will motivate the base, no doubt. In Illinois you have wake up voters… Read more »