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Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022

Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022
Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022

Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022 In Season 1 Episode 10, November 4, 2021, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania analyze the surprising Nov. 22, 2021 elections in which several Republicans easily defeated incumbent Democrats setting the stage for a much stronger…

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Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles

Posted on October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles
Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles

Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles The Two Guys on Politics podcast this week featuring former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania includes a lengthy discussion about how religious freedom is under assault in America. Oct. 10, 2021. Season 1, Episode 6. The podcast,…

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Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case”

Posted on September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case”
Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case”

Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case” Ray Hanania writes about the silver lining for seniors in the COVID-19 pandemic and wearing face masks, and the impact it has on being a baby boomer, wearing cargo pants, and avoiding embarrassing need to snub offensive people. By Ray Hanania While the country is polarized over the…

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American Arab Chamber honors Ald. Silvana Tabares

Posted on September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on American Arab Chamber honors Ald. Silvana Tabares
American Arab Chamber honors Ald. Silvana Tabares

American Arab Chamber honors Ald. Silvana Tabares The American Arab Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday honored Chicago Alderwoman Silvana Tabares for defending the rights of Arab American business owners. Tabares, along with Alderman Matthew O’Shea, adjusted an ordinance intended to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco to young people and children under the age of…

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Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Posted on August 29, 2021September 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast
Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast The “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast to offer Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side with former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and syndicated columnist Ray Hanania. Listen to the first episode below Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania have partnered to offer a…

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Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16

Posted on August 13, 2021August 25, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16
Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16

Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16 ADC Presents a virtual online Zoom forum exploring the Post September 11th Media Portrayal of Arabs & Muslims with a panel of professional journalists. veteran journalist Ali Younes, who will be joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani; Arab…

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Monday’s Column: Making the impact of coronavirus worse

Posted on July 11, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Monday’s Column: Making the impact of coronavirus worse
Monday’s Column: Making the impact of coronavirus worse

Monday’s Column: Making the impact of coronavirus worse Race, politics and a lack of justice is making the impact of the coronavirus pandemic worse on Americans. Many politicians at the Federal and State level are instead helping targeted constituencies rather than addressing the wider problem in Illinois, Cook County and Chicago. They are creating a race…

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Opinion writing: “If you want a friend, get a dog”

Posted on July 5, 2021October 8, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Opinion writing: “If you want a friend, get a dog”

Opinion writing: “If you want a friend, get a dog” I am grateful for the readership that I get in my opinion writing, and I appreciate those who support me and enjoy the column and recognize the importance of the angry haters, too. If I wanted a friend, I would go out and get a…

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Things that upset me and should upset you

Posted on June 21, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Things that upset me and should upset you
Things that upset me and should upset you

Things that upset me and should upset you I’m upset about almost everything from dentists and eye doctors to the racist campaign to ban Christopher Columbus. Wake up people. Don’t let the crazies run the insane asylum. Here’s my latest column By Ray Hanania I hate eye doctors and I hate dentists. They advertise how…

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Arab Radio with veteran columnist Ray Hanania on Yemen and the Global Anti-Corruption Coalition

Posted on June 11, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Arab Radio with veteran columnist Ray Hanania on Yemen and the Global Anti-Corruption Coalition

Arab Radio with veteran columnist Ray Hanania on Yemen and the Global Anti-Corruption Coalition Find links to the audio podcast and video podcast of The Ray Hanania Radio Show. Listen and watch every Wednesday at 8 AM on WNZK AM 690 radio in Detroit and on WDMV AM 700 Radio in Washington D.C, and watch on…

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Live Arab Radio focusses on Secretary of State Blinken Middle East peace mission

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Live Arab Radio focusses on Secretary of State Blinken Middle East peace mission

Live Arab Radio focusses on Secretary of State Blinken Middle East peace mission On this week’s show, Ray Hanania interviewed Chris Hodges, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Assistance Coordination and Press and Public Diplomacy at the State Department’s Bureau for Near Eastern Affairs, on Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s trip to the Middle East. Secretary…

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Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

Posted on April 22, 2021July 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month The Arab American Democratic Club hosted a forum of journalists and elected officials and community leaders on Thursday April 22, 2021 to discuss both Ramadan and Arab American Heritage Month (April). The panel included a video message offering both Ramadan Kareem messages and a celebratory salute…

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Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast: Factors in the Trump-Biden election battle

Posted on October 15, 2020October 16, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast: Factors in the Trump-Biden election battle
Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast: Factors in the Trump-Biden election battle

Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast: Factors in the Trump-Biden election battle Veteran former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist Ray Hanania looks at the factors that will decide the presidential election battle between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden in his podcast at “Ray Hanania on Politics.” Season 2 Episode 8 Oct….

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Chicago columnist to host “Special Election Coverage” on Arab radio in Detroit

Posted on October 5, 2020October 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Chicago columnist to host “Special Election Coverage” on Arab radio in Detroit
Chicago columnist to host “Special Election Coverage” on Arab radio in Detroit

Chicago columnist to host “Special Election Coverage” on Arab radio in Detroit Middle East’s leading English language newspaper The Arab News will launch a weekly radio show on Detroit’s US Arab Radio Network to explore issues in the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. The show will be hosted by the newspaper’s US Special Correspondent Ray…

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What impact will the battle over Ginsburg vacancy on the US Supreme Court have on the Presidential election?

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on What impact will the battle over Ginsburg vacancy on the US Supreme Court have on the Presidential election?
What impact will the battle over Ginsburg vacancy on the US Supreme Court have on the Presidential election?

What impact will the battle over Ginsburg vacancy on the US Supreme Court have on the Presidential election? The Arab News Newspaper Live Arab Radio Election Coverage focusses on the impact of the Ginsburg vacancy on the November Presidential election What impact with the battle to succeed Ruth Bader Ginsburg have on the Nov. 3,…

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Three weeks of staying home because of COVID-19 and I am ready to break out

Posted on April 21, 2020April 27, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Three weeks of staying home because of COVID-19 and I am ready to break out
Three weeks of staying home because of COVID-19 and I am ready to break out

Three weeks of staying home because of COVID-19 and I am ready to break out Tensions between husbands and wives are hitting new highs. After being at home for the past three weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic, I can understand why frustrations are mounting. I’m ready to escape. Published in the Southwest News Newspaper Group:…

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Podcast: A preview of the upcoming battle for the 3rd Congressional District

Posted on June 17, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Podcast: A preview of the upcoming battle for the 3rd Congressional District
Podcast: A preview of the upcoming battle for the 3rd Congressional District

Podcast: A preview of the upcoming battle for the 3rd Congressional District Another battle in the 3rd Congressional District: Dan Lipinski, Marie Newman, Rush Darwish. Season 1, Episode 17, June 17, 2019   Award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter, and syndicated political columnist Ray Hanania offers a preview of the upcoming battle brewing in the…

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Ben Joravsky tackles Chicagoland Politics on podcast

Posted on May 23, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ben Joravsky tackles Chicagoland Politics on podcast
Ben Joravsky tackles Chicagoland Politics on podcast

Ben Joravsky tackles Chicagoland politics on podcast It was a lot of serious laughs joining longtime Chicago political writer and TIF Authority Ben Joravsky on his podcast this past Wednesday with former Tribune political writer Monroe Anderson. Joravsky’s podcast is one of the top discussions on Chicagoland politics By Ray Hanania Ben Joravsky’s Podcast Tuesday…

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