IL Informed

Bonus: Legislative Session Recap

In this little bonus ep, Daniel Biss talks with Senators Melinda Bush and Robert Peters about the avalanche of legislation passed here in Illinois in 2019. Credits: Hosts: Glenance Green and Daniel Biss Producer: Kacie Smith Audio Engineer: Ari Mejia Theme Music: Ayanna Woods Additional Compositions: Alexander Babbitt Graphic Design: Judith Mayer

Accountability

Episode 10 - Our swan song for IL Informed Season 1. After all this talk about how the system works, we dive into how to make the system accountable. What does accountability actually mean? What does it look like? Accountable to whom? And how do we as individuals navigate through all the confusing nonsense to actually make the change in government we want to see? Ready to find your reps? Click here! Credits: Hosts: Glenance Green and Daniel Biss Producer: Kacie Smith Audio Engineer and Editor: AJ Olstad, Noisefloor Asst. Producer: Jessica Maynard Asst. to the Producer: Matt Norris Theme Music: Ayanna Woods Additional Compositions: Alexander Babbitt Graphic Design: Judith Mayer Marketing and Social Media: Amber Crossen and Lizzie Turner Photographer: Topher Alexander

Implementation

Episode 9 - The work doesn’t stop when a bill becomes a law. In this episode, Daniel and Glenance talk about implementation, enforcement, and why we all need to stay engaged beyond the bill signing ceremony. Hold the champagne, cause it ain’t over yet. Credits: Hosts: Glenance Green and Daniel Biss Producer: Kacie Smith Audio Engineer and Editor: AJ Olstad, Noisefloor Asst. Producer: Jessica Maynard Asst. to the Producer: Matt Norris Theme Music: Ayanna Woods Additional Compositions: Alexander Babbitt Graphic Design: Judith Mayer Marketing and Social Media: Amber Crossen and Lizzie Turner Photographer: Topher Alexander

Knowledge is Power

Episode 8 - Transparency! It’s something we’re always begging for, because knowledge actually IS power. And the current lack of transparency is pretty much the reason this podcast exists. But what does true government transparency look like? And how can we the people push for more when this is arguably the most boring government reform issue imaginable? And for your viewing pleasure, that excellent rant from Representative Mike Bost. Credits: Hosts: Glenance Green and Daniel Biss Producer: Kacie Smith Audio Engineer and Editor: AJ Olstad, Noisefloor Asst. Producer: Jessica Maynard Asst. to the Producer: Matt Norris Theme Music: Ayanna Woods Additional Compositions: Alexander Babbitt Graphic Design: Judith Mayer Marketing and Social Media: Amber Crossen and Lizzie Turner Photographer: Topher Alexander

BONUS - Harassment in the Capitol

This is from our conversation about Speaker of the House Mike Madigan. Glenance and Daniel discuss the environment that has allowed for sexual harassment to go unchecked in Springfield and the systemic reforms that are now being proposed by Senator Melinda Bush. Check out more about those bills here. Have thoughts on this convo? A different perspective? Hit us up on social media. Credits: Hosts: Glenance Green and Daniel Biss Producer: Kacie Smith Audio Engineer and Editor: AJ Olstad, Noisefloor Asst. Producer: Jessica Maynard Asst. to the Producer: Matt Norris Theme Music: Ayanna Woods Additional Compositions: Alexander Babbitt Graphic Design: Judith Mayer Marketing and Social Media: Amber Crossen and Lizzie Turner Photographer: Topher Alexander