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Daniel Bullen discusses his book, Daniel Shays's Honorable Rebellion: An American Story. He talks about how this 'rebellion' was misrepresented, the economic conditions that led to the protests by small farmers in western Massachusetts, profiles of Daniel Shays and his fellow protesters, the roles of Founders George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, the similarities and differences with the Whiskey Rebellion, and why this story is important for today.
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Patrick Pfingsten, author of The Illinoize political newsletter, radio host, and TV commentator, talks about the results of the Illinois primary election, including national impacts, statewide outcomes and analysis of a key local Republican race in the QC region. -
Illinois State Senator Li Arellano (R-Dixon) said the state should focus on paying down pension debt and wants to remove a slew of mandates on local governments to lower property taxes. He spoke with WVIK News on Friday, March 13th. -
Dillan Vancil, Republican Candidate for Congress in Illinois' 17th District, talks about why he's running, his background and experience, key issues facing voters in the district, and why he's the better candidate to face incumbent Eric Sorenson. -
Jim talks with Beth Richardson, Canadian Counsul General in Minneapolis, about the increasing tension between the US and Canada. Jim also talks with Joseph Patrick Dooley of the St. Patrick Society of the Quad Cities about the St. Patricks Grand Parade that spans Rock Island and Davenport. -
Jared Abbott, director of the Center for Working Class Politics, talks about the realignment of working class voters to the Republicans and Trump, how Democrats can win them back, the importance of proper messaging and language, the tie between economic and cultural issues, and presidential candidates with the most appeal to working class voters. -
Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher discussed the city's progress, plans and challenges in his annual “State of the City” address Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Waterfront Convention Center in downtown Bettendorf. -
Former Missouri Governor Jay Nixon (D) talks about how he was able to win two terms in his Red state, his advice to the Democratic Party in winning working class and rural voters, how to repair the damaged party brand, his favorite '28 presidential candidates and more. -
Iowa 97th House Representative Ken Croken (D-Davenport) is holding a rally this Wednesday, Feb. 18th, to urge passage of a bipartisan bill in Congress that would allow veterans to collect both retirement and disability benefits. -
Illinois 94th House Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) is supporting a proposal to repeal two laws that constrain law enforcement departments from assisting agents from the Department of Homeland Security. -
Josh Higgins, Republican candidate for the 94th State Representative in Illinois, talks about his candidacy, his background, key issues, and much more.
