Bishop On Air

Bishop talks with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, about the latest in the investigation around alleged payments to Hunter Biden and the Biden family, the president's planned visit to Illinois this week and more.

Bishop reviews some of the 10-page report released Friday on the origins of COVID-19.

Bishop reviews the anniversary of the SCOTUS Bruen decision upholding the plain text of the Second Amendment and some of the legislation and litigation across the country and in Illinois.

Bishop talks with state Sen. Steve McClure about the flood of partisan legislation on the governor's desk, the need for better reporting on what's actually in legislation and internal Republican politics.

Bishop talks with Tonya and Whitney from Share the Spirit Foundation about celebrating 20 years, and nearly 20,000 shoes to area children in need.

Bishop shares a conversation with Kathleen Campbell, a Central Illinois resident working to oppose proposed CO2 pipelines through several counties.

Bishop shares some of the highlights from U.S. House Republicans releasing whistleblower testimony about tax evasion/fraud investigations into Hunter Biden being stifled.

Bishop reviews the back and forth over the Biden administration's pistol brace rule the U.S. Senate took up Thursday.

Bishop takes calls about the ever-pressing question of tipping wait staff.

Todd Vandermyde of  @freedomssteel3746  joins Bishop to discuss the latest in litigations against not just Illinois gun laws but other high profile cases impacting the Second Amendment.

Bishop shares both sides of the argument over a new bill soon to be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker that would allow noncitizens to get standard IDs instead of getting a Temporary Visitor Driver's License. State Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, reacts.

Bishop reviews some of the voices from Wednesday's Chicago City Council meeting where several residents raised concerns over funding for noncitizens over residents. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reacts.

Bishop reviews the latest filing in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals challenge to Illinois' gun and magazine ban. Read more here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15MAAQ0WrZ8AhAlh-t2t9UU4BqpBBwC8c/view?usp=sharing

Bishop talks with Springfield Business Journal Publisher Michelle Ownbey about happenings in and around the business community.

Bishop serves up The Springfield City Council Roundup with debate around appointments and more.

Bishop reviews the latest status of challenges against Illinois gun laws, including comments from attorney David Sigale, one of the attorneys for plaintiffs suing Illinois in federal court.

Bishop talks with Kami and Hannah, cast members of the Springfield Muni's production of "Rock of Ages" set for this weekend and next week.

Bishop talks with Chris Richmond about an upcoming Citizens Club of Springfield event about Emergency Preparedness and Response

Bishop discusses the expected taxpayer cost of $550 million for noncitizen health care even with cost controls the Pritzker administration is implementing. State Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville, provides reaction.

Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William J. Kelly about the violent crime in and around Chicago and reviews a bill on the governor's desk to allow noncitizens to become police officers.

Bishop shares a conversation with state Sen. Andrew Chesney reacting to news of a state agency hosting a closed event titled "Dispelling Myths of Gender-Affirming Care for Youth." Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_633b1d1c-0bbe-11ee-94b1-53866a719310.html

Bishop gets to the latest in the challenge against Illinois' gun and magazine ban in federal court with plaintiffs filing their briefs. That case will be heard June 29. Today in state court, the FOID card will be challenged with a hearing in Sangamon County.

Bishop takes calls about whether Amtrak announcing the long-anticipated "high speed" service makes people more likely to get aboard.

Bishop shares moments from a California hearing about a measure to deny parents custody of their children if they don't conform with "gender-affirming care" for their child if they identify as a different gender. Callers react.

Bishop shares comments from state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, about a measure increasing the statute of limitations for the state to go after COVID-19 fraud, though the true scope isn't known.