I've Got Issues: Recent Episodes
Wayne Besen
On today’s War of the Words with Wayne Besen, we take issue with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ outrageous attack on the Special Olympics. We call out five baseball players on the Tampa Bay Rays who refuse to wear a rainbow logo for the team’s Pride Night. The players condemned the so-called “gay lifestyle”, in the …
A Future of cruelty, conformity and darkness awaits unless we vote in record numbers The first January 6 committee hearing was riveting. Glued to the television, I didn’t realize a tear had streamed down my face until it splashed on my shirt. As the video showed alarming clips of angry, fascist thugs forcing their …
On this week’s show: We review the tragedy that occurred this week in South Carolina, and take a little trip back in time to look at the GOP, code words, and the south. Also, We are joined by Derek Washington, the chairman of the Black Democratic Empowerment Project as well as Molly Worthen, a History of …
Click this link Listen to the full Podcast Here: Click Here to play the interview with Stephanie Bloomingdale Sec. Treasurer of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Full Show also available for podcast on itunes.
Want to be a part of the show? Listen Live and call in to make your opinion heard. Call 773.763.9278 every Saturday from 4-6pm (CST), I’ve Got Issues can be found on “Chicago’s Progressive Talk” WCPT AM & FM and always at WayneBesen.com.
Want to be a part of the show? Listen Live and call in to make your opinion heard. Call 773.763.9278 every Saturday from 4-6pm (CST), I’ve Got Issues can be found on “Chicago’s Progressive Talk” WCPT AM & FM and always at WayneBesen.com.
Want to be a part of the show? Listen Live and call in to make your opinion heard. Call 773.763.9278 every Saturday from 4-6pm (CST), I’ve Got Issues can be found on “Chicago’s Progressive Talk” WCPT AM & FM and always atWayneBesen.com.
Want to be a part of the show? Listen Live and call in to make your opinion heard. Call 773.763.9278 every Saturday from 4-6pm (CST), I’ve Got Issues can be found on “Chicago’s Progressive Talk” WCPT AM & FM and always at WayneBesen.com.
On this weeks show we will talk about the issues of Mitch McConnell and some of his colleagues taking full credit for the rebound of consumer confidence and the economy this week. Amazing… they were able to make so much headway in a matter of hours, while at the same time claiming that all Obama …
A New Show for a New Year, and you know I’ve Got Issues! We start off the program with the debate stewing in Chicago about possible locations for the Obama Presidential Library and The Burnham Plan, which has been the design plan in place to protect the Chicago Lakefront from over-development for over 100 years. …
This week we are talking about the battle between Sony and North Korean hackers over the satirical new film “The Interview” starring James Franco and Seth Rogen… The hackers have threatened so called “9/11 style attacks” on theaters whom planned to promote and show the film. Was this a legitimate threat, or is there another motivation …
Today we focus on the InJustice System in America. Multiple Police Officers were filmed Choking suspected loose cigarette salesman Eric Gardner. Officers we caught on film violating multiple police procedures on a man who seemed to be mostly compliant, for an offense that should have warranted a ticket and a fine at best. What do …
Wayne is recovering from a per Thanksgiving virus of some kind, but with the help of a team of strapping young Obamacare funded doctors, and support from the listeners, he was able bodied enough to make it through today’s show! The main focus of today’s show was on recent disputes in Chicago over the Lucas …
On today’s show we focus on the Presidents use of executive authority to do what congress wouldn’t, by allowing 3 years of safe passage to immigrants who have been here longer than 5 years, as well as parents with children born in this country, to stay without fear of deportation. We go to the phones …
In this week’s episode, Wayne discusses Obama’s looming showdown with Republicans over immigration. He also talks about Chicago’s new archbishop and how it is a slap in the face for Catholic conservatives.
On this show we’ll discuss this past weeks elections and how republicans just took over not only both houses of congress, but also a majority of state governments. We’ll also discuss how the Supreme Court just took up another case on healthcare and how the conservative majority may just be looking for an “out” on …
Today on the show, Wayne will get your input on the upcoming Governors Race in Illinois, and take a look at some of the other races going on around the country.
On This Weeks Show: The midterm elections are just over a week away, and with the important decisions you have to make as a voter we want to hear from you. This week Wayne will devote the whole show to your calls. What do you think about the Illinois Governors Race, and the recent …
Live From Piasans Pizzeria & Bar in Berwyn, Dick Kay and Wayne Besen bring you Pizza & Politics: a 2014 Get Out The Vote Rally. They are joined by a number of state & local politicians, including Governor Pat Quinn in the 2pm hour. Check out Piasans Pizzeria & Bar at www. PaisansPizza.com
On this week’s show, Wayne discusses a massive slip by Microsoft’s CEO, the airlines, their rising costs, and tactics for fighting back. Additionally, Wayne welcomes a special guest on this week’s show. Enjoy this week’s show.
On this weeks show: Wayne talks about the November elections, and the importance of voting. Wayne is back from Bedford, PA where he was fighting the good fight. The Obama Economy has bolstered just in time for the Midterm elections, jobs numbers are up for 55 weeks (the most on record.) Don’t forget to …
On Today’s Show: Wayne just flew back in from Burlington, VA and can’t wait to get back to the issues. Isis – The President has established that we will take on Isis in a mostly outsourced military action plan. What do you think? Is this the right move…Is there a right move? 773.763.9278 Roger …
On Today’s Show: Dick Kay joins us for the first few breaks to talk about Bruce Rauner, and Pat Quinn as well as the pizza and politics event Dick and Wayne will be hosting at Paisans Pizzeria & Bar in Berwyn. We will hear snippets of President Obama’s speech on ISIL, and get your …
On the show today, its all about you. Wayne will take to the phones to hear what you think on the minimum wage, President Obama, The upcoming elections, Joan Rivers death and much more. Want to get in on the action? Listen live every Saturday from 4-6pm CT, and give Wayne a call at 773.763.9278 …
On this edition of I’ve Got Issues, Wayne is broadcasting live at SideTrack on Halsted Street In Chicago. Wayne takes your calls, talks about Obama and Russia, discomfort at 30,000 feet and much much more with special guests Mike Rogers of RawStory and Victor Salvo of The Legacy Project. All this week on Wayne Besen’s …
This weeks show carries on the discussion of the Missouri shooting of a young, unarmed 18-year-old African-American man, who was shot by white police officer Darren Wilson. The city of Ferguson, and the surrounding areas have seen protests, and rioting and looting, and in response, city and county police have responded in full military force. …
This week on I’ve Got Issues sponsored by Berwyn Kia: Iraq is definitely a hot button issue this week. Terror group Isis has been committing atrocities in the country, and the question in the U.S. is… what should we do? Should we stay or should we go? Callers give their opinions, on picking our battles …
This week on I’ve Got Issues: Wayne talks about our 113th “Do Absolutely Nothing-Congress,” and listeners share the frustration. Only 142 laws passed, months of political bickering, and then an undue vacation is the reward for our Congressman? How much speech do we really have as Americans? If you don’t have a 6 figure bank …
On this edition Wayne takes your calls on the concept of “praying away the gay,” and interviews The Reverend Jerry Stephenson an Ex-Southern Baptist Minister. Many conservatives promote this practice, but it in many cases it creates an environment for sexual abuse. Wayne talks about The Koch Brothers, and the stories you may not know. …
This week on the show: Wayne talks about teaching Creationism with Brandon Haught, Author of “Going Ape: Florida’s Battle of Evolution in the Classroom””. Wayne is also joined by his Truth Wins Out colleague Evan Hurst. Wayne will talk with you about the current state of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, and the crash of Malaysian Flight …
This week on the show Wayne talks about the NRA trying to thwart the concept of Smart Guns. Wayne will speak with NJ Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg who is in the NRA’s cross-hairs. Wayne takes calls on the issues that you want to talk about: Marijuana legalization in Washington, positive trends in jobs and …
On this episode of I’ve Got Issues, Wayne is joined by University of Pennsylvania Law Professor Tobias Barrington Wolff to discuss the Supreme court’s Hobby Lobby ruling. Later in the show Fred Clarkson will join Wayne to discuss the right’s increasing calls for violence and succession. Then towards the end of the show, Wayne welcomes …
In this episode of “Ive Got Issues,” I interview J-Street spokesperson Alan Elsner and Chicago progressive Advocate Andy Thayer. The discussions include the Mideast peace process, the lousy airlines, and current politics.