Politics 101 with David Orr: A Good Government Illinois Podcast

by Good Government Illinois

David Orr, founder of Good Government Illinois and longtime elected official in Chicago, discusses a variety of political issues with guest stars.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Remembering Harold Washington: A special edition of Politics 101 with LWC Chicago President, Jane Ruby

    Remembering Harold Washington: A special edition of Politics 101 with LWC Chicago President, Jane Ruby

    In a special edition of Good Government Illinois podcast "Politics 101 with David Orr" with League of Women Voters Chicago, David will be in conversation with Jane Ruby, President of LWV Chicago.In this episode, David and Jane discuss Harold Washington’s legacy, and viewers will get to hear some wonderful anecdotes from David about his friend and colleague.

  • Politics 101 with David Orr: Alderpersons Michael Rodriguez and Scott Waguespack

    Politics 101 with David Orr: Alderpersons Michael Rodriguez and Scott Waguespack

    Alderpersons Michael Rodriguez and Scott Waguespack join David to talk about the city's migrant situation, the push for a tipped worker minimum wage, and an update on affordable housing developments in the 22nd and 32nd wards.

  • Utility Rate Hikes and Inside Baseball

    Utility Rate Hikes and Inside Baseball

    David Orr and featured guest Abe Scarr, Director of Illinois PIRG, discuss the corruption, bad practices, and politics in the Illinois utilities industry, as well as how we got the current system.

  • The 2023 Chicago Municipal Elections: Part Six with Ralph Martire

    The 2023 Chicago Municipal Elections: Part Six with Ralph Martire

    In the sixth episode on the 2023 Chicago municipal elections, David Orr discusses how Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson can optimize his budget with CTBA Executive Director and Arthur Rubloff Endowed Professor of Public Policy at Roosevelt University Ralph Martire.

  • The 2023 Chicago Municipal Elections: Part Five with Alderwoman-Elect Jeylú Gutiérrez

    The 2023 Chicago Municipal Elections: Part Five with Alderwoman-Elect Jeylú Gutiérrez

    In the fifth episode on the 2023 Chicago Municipal Elections, David Orr discusses a multitude of topics with featured guest Alderwoman-Elect Jeylú Gutiérrez.