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The CloutCast is a Chicago-based podcast from The Daily Line about politics and policy in Chicago, Cook County and the state of Illinois. Each episode, the Daily Line’s reporters delve into a host of topics ranging from budgets and redistricting to criminal justice and housing. Guests include policymakers, elected officials, lobbyists, organizers and reporters, who will share their insights and analysis. New episodes are released every two weeks.
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Sunday Jan 17, 2021
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
The 101st General Assembly of the Illinois legislature wrapped up last week, after passing a comprehensive series of proposals from the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus during an abbreviated lame duck session. On this episode, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood), discusses the behind-the-scenes negotiations for the caucus' most controversial legislation, which focused on reforming criminal justice and policing in Illinois. Later, Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) reflects on the Black Caucus' agenda and how the Illinois House of Representatives could change in a post-Mike Madigan era.
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