
Paul M. Lisnek
Host and Political Report at WGN-TV (Chicago, IL)
Host at Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain
host:WGN-TV Political Report/ WGN-TV Political Analyst/WGN Radio Podcast Host/ author:Assume Guilt, Assume Treason; respectful tweets only,former blue check
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wgntv.com | Paul M. Lisnek
Posted: May 2, 2025 / 09:39 PM CDT Updated: May 2, 2025 / 09:40 PM CDT CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several top stories from the week. This week’s topics include the passing of former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, national security team changes and more.
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2 weeks ago |
wgntv.com | Paul M. Lisnek
Posted: Apr 25, 2025 / 09:39 PM CDT Updated: Apr 25, 2025 / 09:39 PM CDT CHICAGO – WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big political stories from the week. This week’s topics include a Milwaukee judge being held in federal custody for allegedly helping a man avoid ICE agents, Sen. Dick Durbin announcing he won’t seek re-election and more.
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3 weeks ago |
wgntv.com | Paul M. Lisnek
Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 09:42 PM CDT Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 09:42 PM CDT CHICAGO – WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big political stories from the week. This week’s topics include the latest deportation cases under the Trump administration, Big Ten schools fighting Trump’s attacks on universities & more.
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1 month ago |
wgntv.com | Paul M. Lisnek
Posted: Apr 11, 2025 / 09:32 PM CDT Updated: Apr 11, 2025 / 09:32 PM CDT CHICAGO – WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big political stories from the week. This week’s topics include President Trump’s tariffs that rocked the stock market, two major cases regarding deportation and more.
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1 month ago |
wgntv.com | Paul Konrad |Paul M. Lisnek
It’s two Pauls for the price of one!Paul Lisnek joins Paul on today’s Courtesy Desk. He’s got a new show coming up this weekend on WGN+!Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.
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WGN - TV Political Report Sun. 9:00 a.m. IL AG @KwameRaoul on Trump tariffs/federal funding cuts & Chicago Tribune reporter @rap30 Rick Pearson on the fallout and consequences of Senator Dick Durbin's decision to retire. Tune in: Ch 9 /watch live stream at https://t.co/iH8W9TRU73 https://t.co/kGZlOHBxgs