The Stonecipher Report

Bin Laden Gone…But We’re Still Here!

Tune in to Today’s Edition of The Stonecipher Report Radio Show for Reactions to the Latest News - Monday, 5/02

Posted By: Michael Sweeney

May 2, 2011

Big news day! And, of course, even beyond the great news of the elimination of al Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden, there will be political repercussions to this historic event.

For some analysis on this, tune in this afternoon – Monday, May 2 – for the latest live edition of The Stonecipher Report political radio show. You can listen on local broadcast station WHPK-FM, 88.5 FM in Chicago...or live online via whpk.org. Give a listen, won’t you? Thanks!

 

THE RETURN!

Tyler Rippeteau to Join Michael Sweeney on Today’s Edition of The Stonecipher Report Radio Show - Monday, 4/04

Posted By: Michael Sweeney

Apr. 4, 2011

We’re getting the band back together!

Tune in this afternoon – Monday, April 4, from 3 -4 PM, Chicago time – for the latest edition of The Stonecipher Report political radio show, as site-and-show-founder Tyler Rippeteau returns to join me in the WHPK studio.

We’ll catch up a bit on what’s been going on…as well as talk about some of the latest issues in local, national, and international politics.

You can listen on local broadcast station WHPK-FM, 88.5 FM in Chicago...or live online via whpk.org. Oh, that hour will fly by, so…tune us in! Thanks!

 

Update – This Site May Be on a Bit of a Hiatus, but…The Stonecipher Report Radio Show is Still on Live EVERY Week

Posted By: Michael Sweeney

Mar. 21, 2011

Former regular readers and even occasional browsers may have noticed that the new content out here on The Stonecipher Report has slowed, then all but stopped. It’s true that – due to various personal and situational circumstances – we haven’t been posting our previously-heavy doses of political (plus occasional sports- and pop-culture-related) content.

Site founder Tyler Rippeteau is currently exploring some new directions and challenges; he may have some updates to share about those soon via these pages or on-air. And I have taken a break from my twice-weekly "And, in the News…" e-mail newsletter, as well as from the regular entries I had been making out here; I will also likely restart both of those (perhaps in a trickle of posts – but maybe even back into a full and constant flood) in the coming weeks or months. (Of course, the last-few-years-worth of deep reporting and opinion-based content we have compiled will remain available out here...)

…But, ALL is not quiet – at least an hour of Progressive and Liberal political content is available from us every week via the still-flourishing radio (and Internet-streaming) version of The Stonecipher Report. Tune in every Monday from 3 – 4:00 PM (Chicago time), as well as some upcoming bonus Wednesday slots (on March 30 and April 13, from noon – 1:30 PM), to catch the latest in left-leaning news and views, including local, national, and international content.

I’ll be on later today, March 21, to look at the latest rumblings from the GOP side eying the ’12 Presidential race, as well as political reactions to and spin about the latest disaster and military happenings in the world. You can listen on local broadcast station WHPK-FM, 88.5 FM in Chicago...or live online via whpk.org. Join me for the usual entertaining and informative mix of Liberal and Progressive talk radio spiced up with some interesting music, every Monday afternoon (as well as a couple of upcoming Wednesdays)…Thanks!

 

The Stonecipher Report Radio Show on 2-07 & 2-08

Posted by: Michael Sweeney

Feb. 7, 2011

Monday and Tuesday afternoon I’ll be back on the air with the regular and a bonus edition of The Stonecipher Report radio show. Tune in Monday, February 7 and / or Tuesday, February 8 for an hour of original, live political radio each day. I’ll be on from 3 – 4:00 PM (Chicago time) both days; Monday is our weekly timeslot and Tuesday I will be filling in for another show.

You can listen on local broadcast station WHPK-FM, 88.5 FM in Chicago...or live online via whpk.org. Join me for the usual mix of Liberal and Progressive talk radio spiced up with some interesting music, either Monday or Tuesday afternoon…

 

The Stonecipher Report Radio Show on 1-10 – For 2 Shifts

Posted By: Michael Sweeney

Jan. 10, 2011

I’ll definitely have some thoughts to share about the horrible events this weekend on today’s editions of The Stonecipher Report radio show. Tune in Monday, January 10, for a regular AND bonus shift of (mostly) political radio live. I’ll be on from 3 – 4:00 PM (Chicago time) this afternoon, as well as filling in for another show from 5 – 6:30 PM. And, around 5:30 during the second slot, I’ll be joined by Ellie Carlson – as featured in the Chicago Tribune yesterday – to talk about her offbeat historic lectures AND her innovative company and invention, the Green Guestbook.

You can listen on local broadcast station WHPK-FM, 88.5 FM in Chicago...or live online via whpk.org. Join us for some two-and-a-half hours of new radio this afternoon and evening!

 

The Stonecipher Report Radio Show on 1-03

Posted By: Michael Sweeney

Jan. 3, 2011

It’s the first Monday of the new year, which means I’ll be back on the air today. Tune in Monday, January 3, for The Stonecipher Report radio show to catch me talking Liberal and Progressive politics (and other things!) live from 3 – 4:00 PM (Chicago time) this afternoon.

You can listen on local broadcast station WHPK-FM, 88.5 FM in Chicago...or live online via whpk.org. Join me to help ring in 2011…I’ll be there - hope you can be, too!

 

The Stonecipher Report Radio Show on 12-27 – For 2 Shifts

Posted By: Michael Sweeney

Dec. 27, 2010

It’s the last Monday of the year, and I’ll be on for a regular AND bonus shift of radio today. Tune in Monday, December 27, for The Stonecipher Report radio show to catch me talking politics (and other things!) live from 3 – 4:00 PM (Chicago time) this afternoon, as well as filling in for another show from 5 – 6:30 PM. And I’ll be joined in the studio by my cousin Dave Sweeney for his thoughts on the usual current-events topics PLUS an update on his DreamLogic Theatreworks company and their upcoming production of "Hamlet."

You can listen on local broadcast station WHPK-FM, 88.5 FM in Chicago...or live online via whpk.org. Join us to help ring out 2010 and look towards the coming new year!

 

Elizabeth Edwards Loses Her Battle With Cancer

Posted By: Michael Sweeney

Dec. 8, 2010

 

It was very unfortunate where the whole Edwards family personal and political dynamic went over the last 2 years or so, but…for many years, Elizabeth Edwards had been such an admirable, brilliant Liberal and Progressive icon as lawyer, wife, mother, and political partner to her Senator and Vice Presidential candidate husband, John.

Her long, agonizing battle with cancer ended yesterday at her home in Chapel Hill, NC. She was 61. Our thoughts and condolences go out to those close to her, especially her children, Cate, Jack, and Emma Claire. She truly was the brains and practical heart in her political family…

R.I.P., Ronnie the Cubbie…

Longtime Third-Baseman, Announcer, and Team Symbol Santo Dies at 70

Posted by Michael Sweeney

Dec. 4, 2010

They used to refer to him – on the TV and radio broadcasts – as "The Coach" (due to his emeritus status and cheering on of his old team) but, to me, he was always what he truly was to the ’69-era Cubs team: "The Captain"…

Beloved Cubs player, announcer, and all-around icon Ron Santo passed away at the age of 70 this week. The man who played for 14 seasons with juvenile diabetes (9 as an All-Star; 5 earning Gold Gloves for his defense at third base; and with 4 placings in the top 10 for year-end MVP voting) – and who eventually lost both of his legs below the knees to the disease – had long battled health problems that occasionally kept him out of the Cubs radio booth during his service there over the last 20 years. He succumbed to bladder cancer in Arizona.

The Stonecipher Report Radio Show on 11-29

Posted By: Michael Sweeney

Nov. 29, 2010

Top o’ the week means it’s radio time, again…so, tune in today, Monday, November 29, for The Stonecipher Report radio show. I’ll be talking politics live from 3 – 4:00 PM (Chicago time) this afternoon. You can listen on local broadcast station WHPK-FM, 88.5 FM in Chicago...or live online via whpk.org. I’ll be there – hope some of you can be, too!