DOA - Decisions, Opinions and Analysis

Jeff gives his thoughts after judge denies defense's motion for a directed verdict,

Jeff opines on the Shadwick King defense and the fundamental Constitutional right to a vigorous, indeed zealous, defense.

Columnist Jeff Ward is back and more opinionated than ever.  In this episode Jeff takes on the bizarre behavior of the organizers of Aurora's 2022 PRIDE Parade - behavior that came within a whisker of cancelling the parade altogether.

And, with the news that the "Justice for Ludwig" saga has been revived by a strange decision by the Kane County State's Attorney, Jeff weighs in with a take unlikely to be popular with Ludwig's fans.

All in a day at DOA!

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In the aftermath of the closed-to-parents Geneva School District 304 Planning Task Force meeting this past Thursday, we speak with two leaders of the parent group pressuring the district to re-open with full-time, in-person learning – Ashlee White and Kate Coxworth. Part I of II.

We speak with Aurora mayoral candidate John Laesch, union carpenter and community activist, about his challenge to Aurora mayor Richard Irvin in the upcoming April 6 election.  Part II of II.

We speak with Aurora mayoral candidate John Laesch, union carpenter and community activist, about his challenge to Aurora mayor Richard Irvin in the upcoming April 6 election.  Part I of II.

We speak with Aurora mayoral candidate Judd Lofchie, Aurora Alderman, about his challenge to Aurora mayor Richard Irvin in the upcoming April 6 election.  Part I of II.

We speak with Aurora mayoral candidate Judd Lofchie, Aurora Alderman, about his challenge to Aurora mayor Richard Irvin in the upcoming April 6 election.  Part II of II.

In the midst of the parent uprising in Geneva School District 304 calling for a return to full-time in-person learning, we speak with the Godmother of the “Reopen Illinois Schools” movement,  Kati Spaniak, who successfully married parental outrage and legal pressure to force Glenbrook High School District 225 to reopen this semester.  Part 2 of 2.

In the midst of the parent uprising in Geneva School District 304 calling for a return to full-time in-person learning, we speak with the Godmother of the "Reopen Illinois Schools" movement,  Kati Spaniak, who successfully married parental outrage and legal pressure to force Glenbrook High School District 225 to reopen this semester.  Part 1 of 2.

Geneva parents are fighting back against the D304 School Board and teachers union to get children back to in-person learning full-time.  We speak with Geneva parent Kate Coxworth about the growing movement.

Our regular round-up of issues and idiots from Jeff Ward and Jeff Meyer.  This episode deals with the insanity of continued remote learning, the strange goings on at the Elgin City Council, the death of critical thinking, and more.  Join us, if you can stand it.

We speak with Jarett Sanchez, Chair of the Public Health Committee of the Kane County Board, about the status of vaccine distribution in Kane County.

In part 3 of our 4-part series, we speak with Ted Dabrowsi, Founder and President of non-partisan think tank Wirepoints, about proposed educational reforms in the State of Illinois. 

We speak with Elgin School Board candidate LeJewel Crigler about proposed educational reforms in the State of Illinois. Part 1 of a 4 part series.

We discuss the state of free speech and the First Amendment in light of recent actions taken by Big Tech with retired professor and First Amendment expert Mark W. Cordes. Part II of II.  Listen to Part I here. https://bit.ly/2YwlJEs

We discuss the state of free speech and the First Amendment in light of recent actions taken by Big Tech with retired professor and First Amendment expert Mark W. Cordes. Part I of II.

In part II of a two-part series, we continue our conversation with State's Attorney Jamie Mosser and Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain about the controversial police reform bill passed without fanfare by the Illinois legislature.  The bill is on the Governor's desk awaiting action.

We speak with Kane County Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth Flood about the challenges and (sometimes) satisfaction of being a judge in family court.

In part I of a two-part series, we speak with State's Attorney Jamie Mosser and Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain about the controversial police reform bill passed in the dark of night by the Illinois legislature. The bill is on the Governor's desk awaiting action.

Jeff and Jeff discuss the fall of former Speaker Mike Madigan and what's next for his successor, Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch of Hinsdale, as well as the impact on the future of both the Democratic and Republican parties in Illinois. Part I of II.