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		<itunes:summary>Champion News Talk Radio is an honest, no holds barred look at Illinois politics.

 

More than just talk, we challenge our listeners to look beyond the usual tired political rhetoric and focus on the reality of what it’s going to take to change business-as-usual in Illinois.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:subtitle>From the battlefields of Illinois politics</itunes:subtitle>
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		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">69591899-702D-4E2C-ABD2-230EA971E214</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>This Sunday, John Biver, Doug Ibendahl and Jack Roeser share their final thoughts on the Republican Primary races. And U.S. Senate candidate Patrick Hughes is coming on strong at the finish. Are conservatives doing everything they can to help him catch the ultra-liberal Mark Kirk?</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Republican Primary</itunes:subtitle><title>January 31st - The Republican Primary</title><description>This Sunday, John Biver, Doug Ibendahl and Jack Roeser share their final thoughts on the Republican Primary races. And U.S. Senate candidate Patrick Hughes is coming on strong at the finish. Are conservatives doing everything they can to help him catch the ultra-liberal Mark Kirk?</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2349</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:13:01 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_013110_Full_Show.mp3" length="47753927" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">CE689A92-F4CF-493B-A1C9-90A4A7125DCE</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:subtitle>Massachusetts rejects the politics of Obama, Pelosi, Reid and Mark Kirk, will Illinois?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>State GOP Chair Pat Brady publicly insults the Republican base and Tea Party activists. And Massachusetts voters reject the politics of Obama, Pelosi, Reid - and Mark Kirk. Will Illinois Republicans do the same? John Biver, Doug Ibendahl and Jack Roeser discuss this and more Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><title>January 24th - Massachusetts rejects the politics of Obama, Pelosi, Reid and Mark Kirk, will Illinois?</title><description>State GOP Chair Pat Brady publicly insults the Republican base and Tea Party activists. And Massachusetts voters reject the politics of Obama, Pelosi, Reid - and Mark Kirk. Will Illinois Republicans do the same? John Biver, Doug Ibendahl and Jack Roeser discuss this and more Sunday morning.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2332</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:00:28 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_012410_Full_Show.mp3" length="47821362" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">E48D7AD8-6064-4C4C-ABA6-B2805F61BBBA</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>This Sunday, Jason Plummer joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to discuss his campaign for Lt. Governor and his thoughts on the future of the Illinois GOP. And will conservatives get it together in time to be effective on February 2nd? Or will the Illinois GOP's liberal wing increase its power?</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Jack PLummer</itunes:subtitle><title>January 17th - Jason Plummer</title><description>This Sunday, Jason Plummer joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to discuss his campaign for Lt. Governor and his thoughts on the future of the Illinois GOP. And will conservatives get it together in time to be effective on February 2nd? Or will the Illinois GOP's liberal wing increase its power?</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2310</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:20:34 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_011710_Full_Show.mp3" length="47760758" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">46F59F1B-884F-46CF-A8F6-FFDAE045D72F</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl take a closer look at the Republican Primary race for Governor. Also, Florida Republicans forced the resignation this week of their State Chairman over taking sides in their U.S. Senate Primary. Should Illinois Republicans follow suit?</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>The Republican Primary</itunes:subtitle><title>January 10th - The Republican Primary</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl take a closer look at the Republican Primary race for Governor. Also, Florida Republicans forced the resignation this week of their State Chairman over taking sides in their U.S. Senate Primary. Should Illinois Republicans follow suit?</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2287</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:59:52 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_011010_Full_Show.mp3" length="47710606" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="false">B973E6CB-D5B7-4C00-A214-AC07B755E41E</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Kirk and the rumors</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Much nonsense has been said and written in wake of the flap over rumored reports alleging Mark Kirk is gay. Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will tell you the truth about Mark Kirk and the rumors. And we’ll take a look back at Illinois Republican politics in 2009 and what we can look forward to in 2010.</itunes:summary><title>January 3rd -  Mark Kirk and the rumors</title><description>Much nonsense has been said and written in wake of the flap over rumored reports alleging Mark Kirk is gay. Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will tell you the truth about Mark Kirk and the rumors. And we’ll take a look back at Illinois Republican politics in 2009 and what we can look forward to in 2010.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2272</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:04:49 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_010310_Full_Show.mp3" length="47741953" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">89C81EA4-FD36-4812-BA90-FE5A2CB2FDEF</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:summary>Andy McKenna is the target of a probe into alleged misuse of party resources. Will the State GOP get away with sweeping "Pollgate" under the rug? Jack, John and Doug discuss this and much more with guest Anthony Anderson. Anthony is a GOP Precinct Committeeman and a Marine who served in Desert Storm.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Pollgate</itunes:subtitle><title>December 20th - Pollgate</title><description>Andy McKenna is the target of a probe into alleged misuse of party resources. Will the State GOP get away with sweeping "Pollgate" under the rug? Jack, John and Doug discuss this and much more with guest Anthony Anderson. Anthony is a GOP Precinct Committeeman and a Marine who served in Desert Storm.
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		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Results are in from the first independent poll on the Governor’s race. And Mark Kirk’s extreme makeover campaign hits a rough patch this week. Plus, is there a war on Christmas? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss this and more this Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Poll Results</itunes:subtitle><guid isPermaLink="false">A1DCEF85-F330-40BD-A60C-388CFBD66CBD</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>December 13th - Poll Results</title><description>Results are in from the first independent poll on the Governor’s race. And Mark Kirk’s extreme makeover campaign hits a rough patch this week. Plus, is there a war on Christmas? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss this and more this Sunday morning.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2245</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:51:05 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_121309_Full_Show.mp3" length="47632196" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Guest Greg Abbott</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><guid isPermaLink="false">45396BFC-81BF-43AF-8E6E-E47B628E0A38</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><itunes:summary>Greg Abbott joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to discuss his campaign for the DuPage County Board. And what needs to be done if the Illinois GOP is truly serious about turning itself around and inspiring the grassroots?</itunes:summary><title>December 6th - Guest Greg Abbott</title><description>Greg Abbott joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to discuss his campaign for the DuPage County Board. And what needs to be done if the Illinois GOP is truly serious about turning itself around and inspiring the grassroots?
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		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>GOP shake down.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">601023A9-C882-435C-9EEE-3DC1DDDC312F</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:summary>Are the old Illinois GOP pooh-bahs attempting to shake down Republican voters? And what's the real story behind Newt Gingrich's meddling in the 14th Congressional District primary? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss this and more this Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><title>November 29th - GOP shake down.</title><description>Are the old Illinois GOP pooh-bahs attempting to shake down Republican voters? And what's the real story behind Newt Gingrich's meddling in the 14th Congressional District primary? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss this and more this Sunday morning.</description><link>http://championnews.net/article.php?sid=2223</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:27:05 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_112909_Full_Show.mp3" length="47751357" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Guest Jim Dodge</itunes:subtitle><guid isPermaLink="false">A84128BC-D0D0-464A-B03C-AAA3667CC457</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:summary>This Sunday, Republican candidate for Illinois Comptroller Jim Dodge will talk with Jack, John and Doug about his campaign, as well as his ideas on addressing our state's budget crisis. Don't miss this chance to get to know the only qualified candidate in the race for Comptroller.</itunes:summary><title>November 22nd - Guest Jim Dodge</title><description>This Sunday, Republican candidate for Illinois Comptroller Jim Dodge will talk with Jack, John and Doug about his campaign, as well as his ideas on addressing our state's budget crisis. Don't miss this chance to get to know the only qualified candidate in the race for Comptroller.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2216</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:41:09 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_112209_Full_Show.mp3" length="47722100" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Special guest Patrick Hughes, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to discuss his campaign and the crucial need for conservatives and reformers to stand-up and defeat the ultra-liberal Mark Kirk.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Guest Patrick Hughes</itunes:subtitle><guid isPermaLink="false">EEBACA27-C322-46B0-BB57-E0E446C8896C</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>November 15th - Guest Patrick Hughes</title><description>Special guest Patrick Hughes, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to discuss his campaign and the crucial need for conservatives and reformers to stand-up and defeat the ultra-liberal Mark Kirk.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2198</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:35:08 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_111509_Full_Show.mp3" length="47740385" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">2F824075-1490-4AB3-8939-FD96971B3CE4</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>GOP Gubernatorial candidates faced the Will County Tea Party Alliance; State GOP Chair Pat Brady attempts to stifle real debate; and Mark Kirk begs for Sarah Palin's support. Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss this and more this Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>GOP Gubernatorial candidates faced the Will County Tea Party Alliance</itunes:subtitle><title>November 8th - Gubenatorial face the Will County Tea Party Alliance</title><description>GOP Gubernatorial candidates faced the Will County Tea Party Alliance; State GOP Chair Pat Brady attempts to stifle real debate; and Mark Kirk begs for Sarah Palin's support. Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss this and more this Sunday morning.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2176</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:14:10 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_110809_Full_Show.mp3" length="47686573" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Republican Assembly of Lake County Chairman Raymond True</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Republican Assembly of Lake County Chairman Raymond True joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl this Sunday morning for a no holds barred discussion on Illinois politics. Also on Sunday's show, is it worth it to sell-out your values, beliefs, everything you stand for - just to get an ‘R' in office?</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">19857050-C4B6-443B-9410-C996B6AAF485</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>November 1st - Republican Assembly of Lake County Chairman Raymond True</title><description>Republican Assembly of Lake County Chairman Raymond True joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl this Sunday morning for a no holds barred discussion on Illinois politics. Also on Sunday's show, is it worth it to sell-out your values, beliefs, everything you stand for - just to get an ‘R' in office?</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2165</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:15:47 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_110109_Full_Show.mp3" length="47746655" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Last week to get on the ballot</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">FB252FCD-F572-46FC-848E-B95A651F9678</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:summary>There's just over a week to go for conservatives and reformers to get on the ballot for all 2010 races. Meanwhile, the unreformer Judy Baar Topinka makes her official announcement for Comptroller. And speaking of unreformers, where is Andy McKenna? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss all this and more this Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><title>October 25th - Final week to get on the ballot</title><description>There's just over a week to go for conservatives and reformers to get on the ballot for all 2010 races. Meanwhile, the unreformer Judy Baar Topinka makes her official announcement for Comptroller. And speaking of unreformers, where is Andy McKenna? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss all this and more this Sunday morning.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2154</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:25:25 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_102509_Full_Show.mp3" length="47758149" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">61DA1F32-B41A-4CBE-B61D-3739F861FB8B</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:summary>Tom Cross told Republicans for years that Mike Madigan was to blame for SB600 not getting a vote in the House. This week SB600 was called for a vote in the House and Cross threw a tantrum. Are Republicans finally fed-up with the Double Cross? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss this and more this Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Tom Cross throws a tantrum</itunes:subtitle><title>October 18th - Tom Cross throws a tantrum</title><description>Tom Cross told Republicans for years that Mike Madigan was to blame for SB600 not getting a vote in the House. This week SB600 was called for a vote in the House and Cross threw a tantrum. Are Republicans finally fed-up with the Double Cross? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss this and more this Sunday morning.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2145</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:27:42 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_101809_Full_Show.mp3" length="47827634" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>Jim Purcell has an announcement bound to shake things up in the 14th Congressional Republican Primary race. And State GOP Chair threatens to "enforce discipline." Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will discuss this - and more - this Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Jim Purcell's announcement</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">182EAD8B-2097-4014-8956-F3C11881B966</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>October 11th - Jim Purcell's announcement</title><description>Jim Purcell has an announcement bound to shake things up in the 14th Congressional Republican Primary race. And State GOP Chair threatens to "enforce discipline." Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will discuss this - and more - this Sunday morning.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2134</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:16:37 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_101109_Full_Show.mp3" length="38211543" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>The Blame Game</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Blame it on Rio? Or was the International Olympic Committee simply not impressed with the Chicago-way? And why aren't conservatives uniting behind their strongest candidates? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will sort it all out this Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><guid isPermaLink="false">737B0A47-28A2-42F3-AAD9-12D36E02D8E3</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>October 4th - The Blame Game</title><description>Blame it on Rio? Or was the International Olympic Committee simply not impressed with the Chicago-way? And why aren't conservatives uniting behind their strongest candidates? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will sort it all out this Sunday morning.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2120</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:58:12 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_100409_Full_Show.mp3" length="38285940" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Join Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl this Sunday morning as they discuss the latest political developments in Illinois and nationally.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Local and National Developments</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">38E1D614-0113-4208-B595-228530283F8B</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>September 27th - Local and National Developments</title><description>Join Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl this Sunday morning as they discuss the latest political developments in Illinois and nationally.
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		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Who's the most delusional Republican running?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Is Andy McKenna trying to do his old pal Judy Baar Topinka a favor by making her only the second most delusional Republican running this year? And what's up with Tom Cross' ACORN ties? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will sort it all out this Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">41EB6CD2-6215-47BC-A533-00FEA38492FF</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>September 20th - Who's the most delusional Republican running?</title><description>Is Andy McKenna trying to do his old pal Judy Baar Topinka a favor by making her only the second most delusional Republican running this year? And what's up with Tom Cross' ACORN ties? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will sort it all out this Sunday morning.
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		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Dave Smith, Executive Director of Illinois Family Institute joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to update us on the upcoming event with Mike Huckabee. Also on Sunday's show - how much are you paying for the care and feeding of our state's retired political elite?</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Dave Smith, Executive Director of Illinois Family Institute</itunes:subtitle><guid isPermaLink="false">674B6E12-0363-4095-A15B-A083CFF82078</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>September 13th - Dave Smith, Executive Director of Illinois Family Institute</title><description>Dave Smith, Executive Director of Illinois Family Institute joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to update us on the upcoming event with Mike Huckabee. Also on Sunday's show - how much are you paying for the care and feeding of our state's retired political elite?</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2083</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:45:28 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_091309_Full_Show.mp3" length="38234949" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>Judy Baar Topinka never believed in building a bench. Comptroller is an open seat next year and Judy wants it for herself. Fortunately a more qualified Republican has stepped-up. His name is Jim Dodge and this Sunday Jim joins Jack Roeser and Doug Ibendahl to discuss the campaign and what he expects in his race against the Queen of Mean.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Jim Dodge steps up.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">D6A25878-7D7C-4634-ABD9-70E16DF7892F</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>September 6th - Jim Dodge  steps up.</title><description>Judy Baar Topinka never believed in building a bench. Comptroller is an open seat next year and Judy wants it for herself. Fortunately a more qualified Republican has stepped-up. His name is Jim Dodge and this Sunday Jim joins Jack Roeser and Doug Ibendahl to discuss the campaign and what he expects in his race against the Queen of Mean.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2073</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:14:05 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_090609_Full_Show.mp3" length="38163895" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>Outside Meddeling</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>This past week National GOP Chairman Michael Steele singled out Mark Kirk for praise and promised that the party would help his campaign financially. Why are non-Illinoisans meddling in our primary, especially on behalf of a left-winger like Mark Kirk?</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">C0447070-6305-435A-8DEA-1CC2DFAEC7F4</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>August 30th - Outside Meddeling</title><description>This past week National GOP Chairman Michael Steele singled out Mark Kirk for praise and promised that the party would help his campaign financially. Why are non-Illinoisans meddling in our primary, especially on behalf of a left-winger like Mark Kirk? </description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2063</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:56:40 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_083009_Full_Show.mp3" length="38232844" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Andy McKenna finally resigned as State GOP Chairman</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Better late than never - Andy McKenna finally resigned as State GOP Chairman. But that great news was dampened by yet another backroom deal that saw Pat Brady installed as the replacement with absolutely no input from Republicans. Jack, John and Doug sort out the latest developments.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">5943DCB4-33ED-4E9D-AECD-803CC96E667D</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>August 23rd - Andy McKenna finally resigned as State GOP Chairman</title><description>Better late than never - Andy McKenna finally resigned as State GOP Chairman. But that great news was dampened by yet another backroom deal that saw Pat Brady installed as the replacement with absolutely no input from Republicans. Jack, John and Doug sort out the latest developments.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2054</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:56:55 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_082309_Full_Show.mp3" length="38259593" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>Politics as Usual</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest political developments in Illinois and nationally.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">6B4BD50A-4529-4CF9-A089-E33999C012B6</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>August 16th - Politics as Usual</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest political developments in Illinois and nationally.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2044</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:02:15 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_081609_Full_Show.mp3" length="38257894" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Dan Zanoza, Executive Director of Republicans for Fair Media</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Dan Zanoza, Executive Director of Republicans for Fair Media, joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl this Sunday morning for a no holds barred discussion on Illinois politics.</itunes:summary><guid isPermaLink="false">5B5F1618-8D82-41AC-84FB-2F54EB94DEC8</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>August 9th - Dan Zanoza, Executive Director of Republicans for Fair Media</title><description>Dan Zanoza, Executive Director of Republicans for Fair Media, joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl this Sunday morning for a no holds barred discussion on Illinois politics.
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		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Back Rooms and Secret Meetings</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A lot of behind-the-scenes activity and secret meetings took place among Republican factions this week. And the Old Guard is scrambling over Mark Kirk. Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will shine some light into the backrooms this Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><guid isPermaLink="false">F76622C6-1549-405E-821F-8E97DCFD2B5A</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>August 2nd - Back Rooms and Secret Meetings</title><description>A lot of behind-the-scenes activity and secret meetings took place among Republican factions this week. And the Old Guard is scrambling over Mark Kirk. Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will shine some light into the backrooms this Sunday morning.
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		<item><itunes:subtitle>Retreads of disaster in 2010</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Will Mark Kirk head yet another slate of retreads to yet another disaster in 2010? Or will Republican voters finally find their backbones - and some new blood? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss why real Republicans need to take a stand.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">97EC5B55-0BF8-4DEB-AE39-08C38FE8AF8B</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>July 26th - Retreads of disaster in 2010</title><description>Will Mark Kirk head yet another slate of retreads to yet another disaster in 2010? Or will Republican voters finally find their backbones - and some new blood? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss why real Republicans need to take a stand.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2008</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:30:36 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_072609_Full_Show.mp3" length="38249535" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Mark Kirk is set to announce his candidacy for U.S. Senate</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:summary>Mark Kirk is set to announce his candidacy for U.S. Senate on Monday. Has there ever been a time when a candidate has entered a race under such a cloud of controversy? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will discuss this - and more - this Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><guid isPermaLink="false">60B97E40-049F-4F1F-A919-EDC9B4D5818C</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>July 19th - Mark Kirk is set to announce his candidacy for U.S. Senate</title><description>Mark Kirk is set to announce his candidacy for U.S. Senate on Monday. Has there ever been a time when a candidate has entered a race under such a cloud of controversy? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will discuss this - and more - this Sunday morning.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=2002</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:27:32 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_071909_Full_Show.mp3" length="38238289" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>Well, disarray still reigns supreme in the Illinois GOP. Mark Kirk was in for U.S. Senate, then he was out, and then back in again. Andy McKenna is left pouting. Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will try to make sense of it all this Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Disarray in the Illinois GOP</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">00AA14A0-705B-43F8-8E90-0B9255C5F6F3</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>July 12th - Disarray in the Illinois GOP</title><description>Well, disarray still reigns supreme in the Illinois GOP. Mark Kirk was in for U.S. Senate, then he was out, and then back in again. Andy McKenna is left pouting. Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will try to make sense of it all this Sunday morning.
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		<item><itunes:subtitle>The Party Destroyers</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Fearing a challenge in the primary, Tom Double Cross unleashed the attack dogs this week. Will the intimidation tactics and thinly veiled threats work? Which Illinois GOP officials are still playing dirty politics? We put the spotlight on the party destroyers this Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">912BB221-79E4-4C2E-AEF1-6F1D626A32B1</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>July 5th - The Party Destroyers</title><description>Fearing a challenge in the primary, Tom Double Cross unleashed the attack dogs this week. Will the intimidation tactics and thinly veiled threats work? Which Illinois GOP officials are still playing dirty politics? We put the spotlight on the party destroyers this Sunday morning.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1965</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:48:30 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_070509_Full_Show.mp3" length="76569491" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Republicans have had enough of the old Tom Double Cross. Republican Garrett Peck joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss his launch this week of an exploratory campaign against State Representative Cross in the GOP Primary. Is this the start of a throw the bums out movement?</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Republicans have had enough of the old Tom Double Cross.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">C3305330-E67C-449D-96FB-5CEED5F1D496</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>June 28th - Republicans have had enough of the old Tom Double Cross</title><description>Republicans have had enough of the old Tom Double Cross. Republican Garrett Peck joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss his launch this week of an exploratory campaign against State Representative Cross in the GOP Primary. Is this the start of a throw the bums out movement?</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1955</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:37:53 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_062809_Full_Show.mp3" length="38318537" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>A national laughing stock</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Illinois GOP remains a national laughing stock. Who is responsible? What can rank-and-file Republicans do about it? Where is the "reform" our elected leaders keep promising? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl sort it all out this Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">3B603181-791F-431A-B692-EA69DE3DD0CC</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>June 21st - A national laughing stock</title><description>The Illinois GOP remains a national laughing stock. Who is responsible? What can rank-and-file Republicans do about it? Where is the "reform" our elected leaders keep promising? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl sort it all out this Sunday morning.
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		<item><itunes:subtitle>GOPs problems are much deeper than party leaders will admit.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A new Gallup poll finds support for the GOP plummeting among the Republican base. John Biver, Jack Roeser and Doug Ibendahl discuss why the problems for the GOP are much deeper than our Party leaders will admit. And why it's important rank-and-file Republicans take working control of their Party.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">5B5F9668-ED39-42DC-B3C7-479B94FCBF61</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>June 14th - GOPs problems are much deeper than party leaders will admit.</title><description>A new Gallup poll finds support for the GOP plummeting among the Republican base. John Biver, Jack Roeser and Doug Ibendahl discuss why the problems for the GOP are much deeper than our Party leaders will admit. And why it's important rank-and-file Republicans take working control of their Party.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1928</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:08:52 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_061409_Full_Show.mp3" length="38391680" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">55EA3804-72A1-46CD-9904-C747C436A8A8</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>SB600, ballanced budgets and Reality TV</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Support grows for SB600, Illinois lawmakers fail to pass a balanced budget, House Republicans heckle the Democrats (and accomplish little else), and Judy Baar Topinka labeled a "crazy old aunt" on a network reality show. John Biver, Jack Roeser and Doug Ibendahl sort it all out this Sunday morning.</itunes:summary><title>June 7th - SB600, ballanced budgets and Reality TV</title><description>Support grows for SB600, Illinois lawmakers fail to pass a balanced budget, House Republicans heckle the Democrats (and accomplish little else), and Judy Baar Topinka labeled a "crazy old aunt" on a network reality show. John Biver, Jack Roeser and Doug Ibendahl sort it all out this Sunday morning.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1918</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:19:47 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_060709_Full_Show.mp3" length="38273894" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">B193D440-CC29-4CCE-B6D3-CE729A24B8E7</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>The Mac is back!  The straight talking and always entertaining Republican activist Jim MacRunnels joins Jack Roeser and Doug Ibendahl for a no holds barred discussion on the current state of the Illinois GOP.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>The Mac is back!</itunes:subtitle><title>May 31st - The Mac is back!</title><description>The Mac is back!  The straight talking and always entertaining Republican activist Jim MacRunnels joins Jack Roeser and Doug Ibendahl for a no holds barred discussion on the current state of the Illinois GOP.
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		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Tom Roeser, President of OTTO Engineering, joins Jack Roeser and Doug Ibendahl for an insightful and timely exploration of the concept of integrity in business. We'll also discuss how OTTO's proud tradition of being a good corporate citizen is benefiting its community.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Integrity in Business</itunes:subtitle><guid isPermaLink="false">E32B9AB3-5516-4FA5-9568-AA6FE8685FD3</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>May 24th - Integrity in Business</title><description>Tom Roeser, President of OTTO Engineering, joins Jack Roeser and Doug Ibendahl for an insightful and timely exploration of the concept of integrity in business. We'll also discuss how OTTO's proud tradition of being a good corporate citizen is benefiting its community.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1897</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 21:27:29 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_052409_Full_Show.mp3" length="38392934" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>The Illinois Budget Mess</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sheila Weinberg joins Jack, John and Doug for a no holds barred discussion on the budget mess in Illinois. Founder of The Institute for Truth in Accounting, Weinberg is dedicated to getting public officials talking about fiscal reality in both state and national government.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">E2C29959-5604-40EE-B930-AA08EF152682</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>May 17th - The Illinois Budget Mess</title><description>Sheila Weinberg joins Jack, John and Doug for a no holds barred discussion on the budget mess in Illinois. Founder of The Institute for Truth in Accounting, Weinberg is dedicated to getting public officials talking about fiscal reality in both state and national government.
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		<item><itunes:subtitle>Senate Bill 600 Moves forward</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>With another battle won on Senate Bill 600 this week - Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the next hurdle facing this important reform legislation. And what does it say about the Illinois GOP if Democrats earn most of the thanks for passing Senate Bill 600?</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">C109CB91-36ED-4BE1-8F5E-4624D1F4D1B3</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>May 10th - Senate Bill 600 Moves forward</title><description>With another battle won on Senate Bill 600 this week - Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the next hurdle facing this important reform legislation. And what does it say about the Illinois GOP if Democrats earn most of the thanks for passing Senate Bill 600?</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1870</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 12:39:44 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_051009_Full_Show.mp3" length="38407981" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>Kendall County GOP Chairman Keith Wheeler joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to talk about the Republican Renaissance happening in Kendall. Under Keith Wheeler’s stewardship, the Kendall County GOP has become a model for what's possible.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Kendall County GOP Chairman Keith Wheeler</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">653A5AA9-BD44-45C0-8D66-32E54F44F509</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>May 3rd - Kendall County GOP Chairman Keith Wheeler</title><description>Kendall County GOP Chairman Keith Wheeler joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to talk about the Republican Renaissance happening in Kendall. Under Keith Wheeler’s stewardship, the Kendall County GOP has become a model for what's possible.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1854</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 21:38:10 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_050309_Full_Show.mp3" length="38295500" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>Brady Obama and the Beauty</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Kendall County GOP takes State Senator Bill Brady to task over his betrayal on SB600. Obama says we're losing our "moral bearings." And it was the Beauty Queen versus the Drama Queen. Jack Roeser, John Biver, and Doug Ibendahl will try to sort it all out this Sunday.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">CC96AA46-BD34-42A7-BC05-AE74CE0A198B</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>April 26th - Brady Obama and the Beauty</title><description>Kendall County GOP takes State Senator Bill Brady to task over his betrayal on SB600. Obama says we're losing our "moral bearings." And it was the Beauty Queen versus the Drama Queen. Jack Roeser, John Biver, and Doug Ibendahl will try to sort it all out this Sunday.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1843</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:37:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_042609_Full_Show.mp3" length="39511753" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>The Grand Old Party in Illinois has been more old than grand lately. Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss who's to blame. And State GOP Chair Andy McKenna joins the Obama Administration in bashing Republicans. What's that all about?</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>The Grand Old Party?</itunes:subtitle><guid isPermaLink="false">F9753EFC-1F6A-490A-8470-F4B496EC8AAA</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>April 19th - The Grand Old Party?</title><description>The Grand Old Party in Illinois has been more old than grand lately. Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss who's to blame. And State GOP Chair Andy McKenna joins the Obama Administration in bashing Republicans. What's that all about?</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1829</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:39:09 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_041909_Full_Show.mp3" length="38342784" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>National Tax Day Tea Party - they show up; they protest; they go home. But what comes next? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss how showing up for a party is the easy part. It's what happens after the Tea Party that matters.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>National Tax Day Tea Party</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><guid isPermaLink="false">8AFAEA93-A9F7-4EC4-9EC1-742D8D3245CD</guid><title>April 12th - National Tax Day Tea Party</title><description>National Tax Day Tea Party - they show up; they protest; they go home. But what comes next? Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss how showing up for a party is the easy part. It's what happens after the Tea Party that matters.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1816</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:16:56 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_041209_Full_Show.mp3" length="38326400" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the big victory Republicans had this week with the passage of SB600 in the Senate. We'll also talk about the indictment of Rod Blagojevich and cronies - that includes a top GOP boss.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>The Passage of SB600</itunes:subtitle><guid isPermaLink="false">F3E92D8A-C93F-4961-9F79-0B8CD418B3A9</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>April 5th - The Passage of SB600</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the big victory Republicans had this week with the passage of SB600 in the Senate. We'll also talk about the indictment of Rod Blagojevich and cronies - that includes a top GOP boss.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1804</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:26:14 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_040509_Full_Show.mp3" length="38353024" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>Senate Bill 600 update</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>State Senator Chris Lauzen joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to tell us the latest on Senate Bill 600. And what is behind Tom Cross spinning a fantasy tale this week to Attorney General Lisa Madigan?</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><category>Politics Illinois</category><guid isPermaLink="false">DEDDB455-A032-4C37-882F-A2C4F651256B</guid><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>March 29th - Senate Bill 600 update</title><description>State Senator Chris Lauzen joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to tell us the latest on Senate Bill 600. And what is behind Tom Cross spinning a fantasy tale this week to Attorney General Lisa Madigan?</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1787</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:55:57 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_032909_Full_Show.mp3" length="38291584" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>State Senator Kirk Dillard joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl. Senator Dillard is a former member of the State Central Committee who has become a leading champion for the Senate Bill 600 reform. On Sunday he tells us why.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>State Senator Kirk Dillard</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">513D5904-6651-469C-97E8-BEAB77A26DF8</guid><category>Politics Illinois</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>March 22nd - State Senator Kirk Dillard</title><description>State Senator Kirk Dillard joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl. Senator Dillard is a former member of the State Central Committee who has become a leading champion for the Senate Bill 600 reform. On Sunday he tells us why.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1774</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:25:48 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_032209_Full_Show.mp3" length="96964736" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest developments on Senate Bill 600 and Illinois GOP Chair Andy McKenna's threat to sue if Republicans get back their right to vote. Why has McKenna declared war on Republicans?</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Senate Bill 600</itunes:subtitle><guid isPermaLink="false">392B2343-B845-455C-83E7-CAA4DBB980F7</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>March 15th - Senate Bill 600</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest developments on Senate Bill 600 and Illinois GOP Chair Andy McKenna's threat to sue if Republicans get back their right to vote. Why has McKenna declared war on Republicans?</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1747</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:26:37 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_031509_Full_Show.mp3" length="38379648" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>State Senator Chris Lauzen</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This Sunday, State Senator Chris Lauzen joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to discuss the latest developments on SB600 - the bill that would restore a voice to every Republican in their own State Party.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">01BB598F-4137-4DA3-A778-C40302FA8884</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>March 8th - State Senator Chris Lauzen</title><description>This Sunday, State Senator Chris Lauzen joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to discuss the latest developments on SB600 - the bill that would restore a voice to every Republican in their own State Party.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1727</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:46:52 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_030809_Full_Show.mp3" length="95826048" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">E8717B39-70C4-4478-9775-40BCA4334391</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>This Sunday, newly appointed State Senator Kyle McCarter joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl. There is a lot of excitement about this new young Senator - tune in Sunday to find out why.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>State Senator Kyle McCarter</itunes:subtitle><title>March 1st - State Senator Kyle McCarter</title><description>This Sunday, newly appointed State Senator Kyle McCarter joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl. There is a lot of excitement about this new young Senator - tune in Sunday to find out why.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1702</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:27:35 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_030109_Full_Show.mp3" length="37666944" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Tom Cross and Tony Rezko</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the real story behind Tom Cross’ tirade on the House floor over call for investigation of a mistress hiring scandal. And what was Gov. Quinn thinking when he appointed Tony Rezko’s pal to oversee Illinois stimulus funds?</itunes:summary><guid isPermaLink="false">0E138D17-6360-403F-BE04-E137B8377682</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>February 22th - Tom Cross and Tony Rezko</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the real story behind Tom Cross’ tirade on the House floor over call for investigation of a mistress hiring scandal. And what was Gov. Quinn thinking when he appointed Tony Rezko’s pal to oversee Illinois stimulus funds?
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		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Andy McKenna's latest harebrained scheme</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss GOP Chair Andy McKenna's latest harebrained scheme. You won't believe it!  And Rod Blagojevich accuses state lawmakers of adultery and excessive drinking. Is this why nothing is getting done in Springfield?</itunes:summary><guid isPermaLink="false">A5A70711-F06C-404E-8A7F-509650CB0181</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>February 15th - Andy McKenna's latest harebrained scheme</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss GOP Chair Andy McKenna's latest harebrained scheme. You won't believe it!  And Rod Blagojevich accuses state lawmakers of adultery and excessive drinking. Is this why nothing is getting done in Springfield? </description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1569</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:35:19 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_021509_Full_Show.mp3" length="38322304" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">B6E4DA57-C2F1-43B5-BC99-F20DDC5A4039</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss why the "new face" of the Illinois GOP says he's a Democrat. Confused? We'll sort it all out. The panel also answers listeners' questions about the role of the State GOP and local party organizations.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>The "new face" of the Illinois GOP</itunes:subtitle><title>February 8th - The "new face" of the Illinois GOP</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss why the "new face" of the Illinois GOP says he's a Democrat. Confused? We'll sort it all out. The panel also answers listeners' questions about the role of the State GOP and local party organizations.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1556</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:19:56 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_020809_Full_Show.mp3" length="38244480" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>February 1st - The new RNC Chairman</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the impact of this week's political developments: the election of a new RNC Chairman; the swearing in of a new Illinois Governor; and a renewed strength from Republican Congressmen.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">E840370F-6B2F-4312-B4C1-6757AD4F5CEB</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>February 1st - The new RNC Chairman</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the impact of this week's political developments: the election of a new RNC Chairman; the swearing in of a new Illinois Governor; and a renewed strength from Republican Congressmen.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1548</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:15:21 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_020109_Full_Show.mp3" length="38461568" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>The Obama Agenda and the Blagojevich Impeachment</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the hot issues, including Barack Obama's agenda and Republicans' new role in the opposition party. The panel also examines Gov. Blagojevich's latest press conference and the coming week's impeachment trial.</itunes:summary><guid isPermaLink="false">479B180F-3D19-4D5A-9AA1-9A59B2971A27</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>January 25th - The Obama Agenda and the Blagojevich Impeachment</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the hot issues, including Barack Obama's agenda and Republicans' new role in the opposition party. The panel also examines Gov. Blagojevich's latest press conference and the coming week's impeachment trial.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1527</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:09:08 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/Champion_News_012509_Full_Show.mp3" length="21582212" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the hot issues, including Springfield lawmakers voting to water down the new ethics law. The panel also reflects on the Bush Presidency and what to look out for in an Obama Administration.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>The Obama Administration</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><category>Illinois Politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">69F8C927-75E6-40D6-B23B-AAFE4695E43C</guid><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>January 18th - The Obama Administration</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the hot issues, including Springfield lawmakers voting to water down the new ethics law. The panel also reflects on the Bush Presidency and what to look out for in an Obama Administration. </description><link>http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1509</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:07:25 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20090118_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41535321" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>Blagojevich's Impeachment</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the impact of Blagojevich's impeachment on Illinois' culture of corruption and why the Illinois Republican Party's new doctrine should be: "First: Do not harm. Second: Tell no lies."</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">4F976F1E-18CE-473D-A6F9-CFCB2C86BEB6</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>January 11th - Blagojevich's Impeachment</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the impact of Blagojevich's impeachment on Illinois' culture of corruption and why the Illinois Republican Party's new doctrine should be: "First: Do not harm. Second: Tell no lies." </description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20090111_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:10:50 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20090111_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41494656" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest political developments in Illinois and nationally.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>New Year Update</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><category>Illinois Politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">87536668-5F04-42BD-9D6C-785900D49B19</guid><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>January 4th - New Year Update</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest political developments in Illinois and nationally.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20090104_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:48:18 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20090104_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41500800" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Guest Co-Host Dave Smith joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to discuss the civil unions push in Illinois, the infiltration of the gay culture in the Illinois Republican Party, and the status of the conservative movement in our state.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Civil Unions</itunes:subtitle><guid isPermaLink="false">3958C832-218D-4333-81A5-08D4D3BF09B0</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>December 28th - Civil Unions</title><description>Guest Co-Host Dave Smith joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to discuss the civil unions push in Illinois, the infiltration of the gay culture in the Illinois Republican Party, and the status of the conservative movement in our state.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081228_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:36:17 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081228_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41648256" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>Jack, John and Doug discuss the impeachment of Rod Blagojevich; Obama’s latest cabinet picks; and House Speaker Mike Madigan exposes Tom Cross and Andy McKenna as Blagojevich enablers.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Blagojevich, Obama and Madigan</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="false">0D2568A3-E810-4CC2-88F3-3FDE9FFB739A</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>December 21 - Blagojevich, Obama and Madigan </title><description>Jack, John and Doug discuss the impeachment of Rod Blagojevich; Obama’s latest cabinet picks; and House Speaker Mike Madigan exposes Tom Cross and Andy McKenna as Blagojevich enablers.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081221_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:36:16 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081221_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41508992" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><category>Illinois politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">B32F860C-68F1-4362-824C-7CF7E0B6C947</guid><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Governor Blagojevich</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the arrest of Governor Blagojevich, why the Illinois GOP is sadly not in a position to capitalize, and why Tom Cross and Andy McKenna, Jr. should follow Blagojevich off the political stage.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><title>December 14th - Governor Blagojevich</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the arrest of Governor Blagojevich, why the Illinois GOP is sadly not in a position to capitalize, and why Tom Cross and Andy McKenna, Jr. should follow Blagojevich off the political stage. </description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081214_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:45:35 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081214_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41517184" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">EF695558-B68E-466F-BBDC-580F1467F8AB</guid><category>Illinois politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>The U.S. military presence in Iraq</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>State Representative Jim Watson joins Jack, John and Doug. Watson, also being a marine, recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq. He'll talk about democracy-building, the U.S. military presence, and the impact of his deployment on his family.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><title>December 7th -  The U.S.military presence in Iraq</title><description>State Representative Jim Watson joins Jack, John and Doug. Watson, also being a marine, recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq. He'll talk about democracy-building, the U.S. military presence, and the impact of his deployment on his family. </description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081207_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:40:12 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081207_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41500526" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><category>Illinois Politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">434469DF-7079-41DB-A41B-BDB96B3D48CB</guid><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest political developments in Illinois and nationally. Does George Ryan deserve to be let out of jail early?  And, why should the selection of the next Chairman of the RNC matter to Illinois Republicans?</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>The next Chairman of the RNC</itunes:subtitle><title>November 30th - The next Chairman of the RNC</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest political developments in Illinois and nationally. Does George Ryan deserve to be let out of jail early?  And, why should the selection of the next Chairman of the RNC matter to Illinois Republicans?</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081130_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:00:25 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081130_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41504896" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest political developments in Illinois and nationally. How low can the Illinois GOP go? And, is Obama trying to recreate the Clinton Administration?</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Is Obama recreating the Clinton administration?</itunes:subtitle><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><guid isPermaLink="false">C998F292-8FB6-47DC-AD53-257D96866973</guid><title>November 23rd - Is Obama recreating the Clinton administration?</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest political developments in Illinois and nationally. How low can the Illinois GOP go? And, is Obama trying to recreate the Clinton Administration?  </description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081123_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:42:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081123_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41503033" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><category>Illinois Politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">2AB8F74B-3ED2-4B8D-B278-C99591EC84B6</guid><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest political developments in Illinois and nationally. Are Illinois Senate Republicans any closer to selecting a new leader for their caucus? And, first the banks, now the Big 3 automakers? When will the bailouts end?</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>When will the bail outs end?</itunes:subtitle><title>November 16th - When will the bail outs end?</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest political developments in Illinois and nationally. Are Illinois Senate Republicans any closer to selecting a new leader for their caucus? And, first the banks, now the Big 3 automakers? When will the bailouts end?</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081116_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:45:30 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081116_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41500800" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><category>Illinois Politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">E78CF5DD-443A-4775-A72D-DFC409D7DC82</guid><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:subtitle>Post Election</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss what happened on Election Day and where the GOP goes from here. Plus, do Christine Radogno, Bill Brady, Dan Rutherford and Kirk Dillard really see themselves as the future of our Party?</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><title>November 9th - Post Election</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss what happened on Election Day and where the GOP goes from here. Plus, do Christine Radogno, Bill Brady, Dan Rutherford and Kirk Dillard really see themselves as the future of our Party?</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081109_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:32:33 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081109_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41500212" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><category>Illinois Politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">FD5BBD3F-1227-4FDE-90BB-5355DEB1FF5A</guid><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>With Tuesday's historic election fast approaching, Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will take a final look at the presidential race and what's in store for the Illinois GOP.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>The Presidential Election</itunes:subtitle><title>November 2nd - The Presidential Election</title><description>With Tuesday's historic election fast approaching, Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will take a final look at the presidential race and what's in store for the Illinois GOP.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081102_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:09:34 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081102_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41518393" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest developments in Presidential politics. We'll also talk to Lou D'Abbraccio of the Wisconsin Republican Party about their efforts to turn their state red and how Illinoisans can help.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Wisconsin Politics</itunes:subtitle><guid isPermaLink="false">53333F47-D692-4E79-9EB5-F45C64BBB2E6</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>October 26th - The Wisconsin Republican Party</title><description>Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest developments in Presidential politics. We'll also talk to Lou D'Abbraccio of the Wisconsin Republican Party about their efforts to turn their state red and how Illinoisans can help. </description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081026_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:59:40 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081026_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41506944" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Cathy Santos joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to talk about the latest developments in Presidential politics.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Presidential Politics</itunes:subtitle><guid isPermaLink="false">94D68A30-EAA4-4DC5-8685-4DCA1CEAAD30</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>October 19th - Presidential Poltics</title><description>Cathy Santos joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to talk about the latest developments in Presidential politics.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081019_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:49:38 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081019_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41443456" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Cathy Santos joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to talk about the latest developments in Presidential politics.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Presidential Politics</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">1DFC583E-9625-492A-ADE3-8BB448326068</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>October 12th - Presidential Politics</title><description>Cathy Santos joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to talk about the latest developments in Presidential politics.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081012_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:02:49 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081012_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41433216" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>Cathy Santos joins Jack, John and Doug to talk about the Vice Presidential Debate and what to expect from the McCain-Obama showdown on Tuesday night.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>The Vice Presidential Debate</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">3CE258F7-2470-4664-97AE-24E5718F60F9</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>October 5th - The Vice Presidential Debate</title><description>Cathy Santos joins Jack, John and Doug to talk about the Vice Presidential Debate and what to expect from the McCain-Obama showdown on Tuesday night.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081005_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:24:46 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20081005_ChampionNews.mp3" length="41435264" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>Cathy Santos joins Jack, John and Doug to talk about the Presidential Debate, McCain’s decision to head back to Washington, D.C. to address the financial crisis, and what to expect from the Palin-Biden showdown on Thursday night.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>The Presidential Debate</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">C41E4510-2EBA-40E9-A3E4-B0B363AAFB54</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>September 28th - The Presidential Debate</title><description>Cathy Santos joins Jack, John and Doug to talk about the Presidential Debate, McCain’s decision to head back to Washington, D.C. to address the financial crisis, and what to expect from the Palin-Biden showdown on Thursday night.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080928_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:07:31 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080928_ChampionNews.mp3" length="52439168" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>Special Guest Jeff Ferguson</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Jeff Ferguson of the Illinois Coalition for Public Awareness joins Jack, John and Doug. Jeff has been researching the large network of special interests that profit from the billion dollar industry of constructing public school buildings in Illinois. Jeff shares his shocking findings this Sunday.</itunes:summary><guid isPermaLink="false">293A9AE3-0B77-4D2B-87BF-D0385661AFAF</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>September 14th - Coalition for Public Awareness</title><description>Jeff Ferguson of the Illinois Coalition for Public Awareness joins Jack, John and Doug. Jeff has been researching the large network of special interests that profit from the billion dollar industry of constructing public school buildings in Illinois. Jeff shares his shocking findings this Sunday. </description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080914_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:58:09 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080914_ChampionNews.mp3" length="28686464" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>George Clowes joins Jack, John and Doug. George is a senior fellow with The Heartland Institute and was managing editor of School Reform News from its founding in 1996 to 2005.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>George Clowes on school choice</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">AC106086-B758-4E7E-8E70-E51C09461AE1</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>September 21st - School Choice</title><description>George Clowes joins Jack, John and Doug. George is a senior fellow with The Heartland Institute and was managing editor of School Reform News from its founding in 1996 to 2005.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080921_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:32:05 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080921_ChampionNews.mp3" length="38244480" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">8F9DF910-B01C-4B1A-BF58-F24B26E02DCA</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Sarah Palin</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This Sunday morning the panel discusses the just concluded GOP National Convention, Sarah Palin, and where the McCain-Palin campaign goes from here. Guest Co-Hosts Drew Heidgerken and Greg Abbott join Jack, John and Doug in the debate.</itunes:summary><title>September 7th - The GOP National Convention</title><description>This Sunday morning the panel discusses the just concluded GOP National Convention, Sarah Palin, and where the McCain-Palin campaign goes from here. Guest Co-Hosts Drew Heidgerken and Greg Abbott join Jack, John and Doug in the debate. </description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080907_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:19:27 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080907_ChampionNews.mp3" length="57538688" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Investigative journalist Bill Allison joins Jack, John and Doug. Bill broke the story on the large profit Denny Hastert made on a real estate investment shortly after securing a federal earmark for the Prairie Parkway. Bill recently appeared in the outstanding FOX News documentary, "Porked: Earmarks for Profit."</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Investigative journalist Bill Allison joins Jack, John and Doug</itunes:subtitle><guid isPermaLink="false">389F52FC-89CF-4910-9930-CD80564DA41D</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>August 31st - Denny Hasterts large profits</title><description>Investigative journalist Bill Allison joins Jack, John and Doug. Bill broke the story on the large profit Denny Hastert made on a real estate investment shortly after securing a federal earmark for the Prairie Parkway. Bill recently appeared in the outstanding FOX News documentary, "Porked: Earmarks for Profit."</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080831_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:13:34 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080831_ChampionNews.mp3" length="38307968" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">90BC83E1-0DDF-45BE-858F-A3F7EDBC7C84</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:summary>Special Guest Sheila Weinberg joins Jack, John and Doug for a no holds barred discussion on the budget mess in Illinois. Founder of The Institute for Truth in Accounting, Weinberg is dedicated to getting public officials talking about fiscal reality in both state and national government.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Special Guest Sheila Weinberg</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><title>August 24th - The Illinois Budget</title><description>Special Guest Sheila Weinberg joins Jack, John and Doug for a no holds barred discussion on the budget mess in Illinois. Founder of The Institute for Truth in Accounting, Weinberg is dedicated to getting public officials talking about fiscal reality in both state and national government. </description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080824_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:56:53 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080824_ChampionNews.mp3" length="38259566" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>Special Guest Jill Stanek joins Jack, John and Doug. Jill has become a nationally respected champion in the effort to protect both born and pre-born infants. In 2003, she was named as one of 30 prominent pro-life leaders over the past 30 years by World Magazine.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Special Guest Jill Stanek</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">97888AE6-10B9-4D2A-AAE8-896C95B9E0A2</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>August 17th - Special Guest Jill Stanek</title><description>Special Guest Jill Stanek joins Jack, John and Doug. Jill has become a nationally respected champion in the effort to protect both born and pre-born infants. In 2003, she was named as one of 30 prominent pro-life leaders over the past 30 years by World Magazine.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080817_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:12:09 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080817_ChampionNews.mp3" length="38267008" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>Special Guest David Freddoso joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss his book - The Case Against Barack Obama. Freddoso goes where most journalists refuse to tread. In this shocking exposé, he removes the gilt from the golden candidate, exposing Obama for who he really is.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Special Guest David Freddoso</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><category>Illinois Politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">F40EBF8A-4AF0-46B3-9C6A-7E093741B093</guid><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>August 10th - The Case Against Barack Obama</title><description>Special Guest David Freddoso joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss his book - The Case Against Barack Obama. Freddoso goes where most journalists refuse to tread. In this shocking exposé, he removes the gilt from the golden candidate, exposing Obama for who he really is. </description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080810_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:11:27 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080810_ChampionNews.mp3" length="38916224" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">F4A23976-D695-4839-8185-CFC222F4E214</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:summary>This Sunday, Jack, John, Cathy and Doug discuss state and national politics. Why isn't the Republican business community stepping-up more? Why do Republican elected officials seem incapable of taking advantage of the Democratic Party's failures?</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>National Politics</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><title>August 3rd -  National Politics</title><description>This Sunday, Jack, John, Cathy and Doug discuss state and national politics. Why isn't the Republican business community stepping-up more? Why do Republican elected officials seem incapable of taking advantage of the Democratic Party's failures?</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080803_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:13:31 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080803_ChampionNews.mp3" length="38256768" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><category>Illinois Politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">BE10218F-EDD1-40DE-B067-BC543B07F746</guid><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><itunes:subtitle>Special Guest Dr. Victor Davis Hanson</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Special Guest Dr. Victor Davis Hanson joins John, Cathy and Doug. Dr. Hanson is one of the premier military historians of our time. He has written or edited 16 books, the latest entitled A War Like No Other. He is a Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and Professor Emeritus at California University.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><title>July 27th - Special Guest Dr. Victor Davis Hanson</title><description>Special Guest Dr. Victor Davis Hanson joins John, Cathy and Doug. Dr. Hanson is one of the premier military historians of our time. He has written or edited 16 books, the latest entitled A War Like No Other. He is a Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and Professor Emeritus at California University.
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		<item><itunes:summary>Guest Steve Scheffler joins Jack, John, Cathy and Doug to discuss how dedicated Republicans are advancing the ball in Iowa. Long a respected conservative activist in the Hawkeye State, last weekend delegates chose Steve to be the new Republican National Committeeman from Iowa at that state's GOP Convention.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Guest Steve Scheffler</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">3711312E-9E28-4704-AE08-FFFEFF49A357</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>July 20th - The Hawkeye State GOP</title><description>Guest Steve Scheffler joins Jack, John, Cathy and Doug to discuss how dedicated Republicans are advancing the ball in Iowa. Long a respected conservative activist in the Hawkeye State, last weekend delegates chose Steve to be the new Republican National Committeeman from Iowa at that state's GOP Convention.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080720_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:18:33 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080720_ChampionNews.mp3" length="38330496" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:summary>Guest John Duggan joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss Obama's attitudes on race as expressed in his writings and the continuation of his life long adherence to Saul Alinsky crypto-Marxism.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Guest John Duggan</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">6DF7E2D2-FA1A-4425-BAD7-BBEF6A98E2CF</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>Sunday July 13th - Crypto-Marxism</title><description>Guest John Duggan joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss Obama's attitudes on race as expressed in his writings and the continuation of his life long adherence to Saul Alinsky crypto-Marxism.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080713_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:56:37 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080713_ChampionNews.mp3" length="28694656" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Guest Co-Host Pete LaBarbera joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss the Democratic Party 2008 Pride Proclamation, Obama's support of the homosexual agenda, civil unions push in Illinois, and the permeation of the gay culture in the Illinois Republican Party.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Co-Host Pete LaBarbera</itunes:subtitle><guid isPermaLink="false">779CDC08-DF00-4D04-BDC8-C11A8E1AF190</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>Sunday July 6th - Obamas Support of the Gay Agenda</title><description>Guest Co-Host Pete LaBarbera joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss the Democratic Party 2008 Pride Proclamation, Obama's support of the homosexual agenda, civil unions push in Illinois, and the permeation of the gay culture in the Illinois Republican Party.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080706_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:18:41 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080706_ChampionNews.mp3" length="28760192" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Guest Co-Host Bill Zettler joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss teacher salary myths and the crucial need for public pension reform.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Co-Host Bill Zettler</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><guid isPermaLink="false">AEF03F5B-3128-4AD7-878A-F716781615C9</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>Sunday June 29th - Teacher Salary Myths</title><description>Guest Co-Host Bill Zettler joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss teacher salary myths and the crucial need for public pension reform. </description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080629_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:43:10 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080629_ChampionNews.mp3" length="28708992" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>Guest Co-Host Pete LaBarbera</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Guest Co-Host Pete LaBarbera joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss same sex couples getting married in California, the impact of the gay agenda on government policy and politics, and why morality matters.</itunes:summary><guid isPermaLink="false">17312524-DBCC-4E77-AF47-3D64A657B3B9</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>Sunday June 22nd - The Gay Agenda</title><description>Guest Co-Host Pete LaBarbera joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss same sex couples getting married in California, the impact of the gay agenda on government policy and politics, and why morality matters.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080622_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:04:05 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080622_ChampionNews.mp3" length="38252672" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Guest Co-Host Anthony Anderson</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Guest Co-Host Anthony Anderson will join Jack, John and Doug to discuss whether the Illinois GOP has the commitment and infrastructure to compete for minority votes and to recruit minority candidates.</itunes:summary><guid isPermaLink="false">D0F5A4D1-810B-4E6D-A9E9-F1B17D6A6371</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>Sunday June 15th - Minority Vote</title><description>Guest Co-Host Anthony Anderson will join Jack, John and Doug to discuss whether the Illinois GOP has the commitment and infrastructure to compete for minority votes and to recruit minority candidates. </description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080615_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:55:15 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080615_ChampionNews.mp3" length="38336640" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>Guest Co-Host Jim MacRunnels</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:summary>Guest Co-Host Jim MacRunnels will join Jack, John and Doug to talk about what happened at the 2008 Illinois Republican State Convention. Jim will also discuss his recent primary challenge to Kane County Board President Karen McConnaughay.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="false">67C2FFC1-8824-41D3-A204-4ACE844E18E0</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>Sunday June 8th - State Convention Review</title><description>Guest Co-Host Jim MacRunnels will join Jack, John and Doug to talk about what happened at the 2008 Illinois Republican State Convention. Jim will also discuss his recent primary challenge to Kane County Board President Karen McConnaughay.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080608_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:26:39 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080608_ChampionNews.mp3" length="38723712" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>Guest State Senator Chris Lauzen</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Jack, John and Doug discuss the upcoming State GOP Convention. Special Guest State Senator Chris Lauzen will join the group to discuss his reform efforts in Springfield and the need to restore direct election of the 19-member governing board of the Illinois Republican Party.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><category>Illinois Politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">84A59C56-2B9E-4B43-A9FD-114F6F57AB3E</guid><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>Sunday June 1st - State Senator Chris Lauzen</title><description>Jack, John and Doug discuss the upcoming State GOP Convention. Special Guest State Senator Chris Lauzen will join the group to discuss his reform efforts in Springfield and the need to restore direct election of the 19-member governing board of the Illinois Republican Party.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080601_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:32:40 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080601_ChampionNews.mp3" length="38762624" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
		<item><itunes:subtitle>Guest Co-Host Greg Abbott</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Doug Ibendahl</itunes:author><itunes:summary>Guest Co-Host Greg Abbott joined Jack, John and Doug to discuss his recent primary challenge to State Senator Christine Radogno. Special Guest Steve Rauschenberger, candidate for Republican National Committeeman, also joined the group to discuss the upcoming State GOP Convention.</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>Illinois politics news talk conservative</itunes:keywords><guid isPermaLink="false">A6709A9F-AE7A-4263-9676-91A3BB66C936</guid><category>Illinois Politics</category><author>Jack Roeser, John Biver &amp; Douge Ibendahl</author><title>Sunday May 25th - Guest Co-Host Greg Abbott</title><description>Guest Co-Host Greg Abbott joined Jack, John and Doug to discuss his recent primary challenge to State Senator Christine Radogno. Special Guest Steve Rauschenberger, candidate for Republican National Committeeman, also joined the group to discuss the upcoming State GOP Convention.</description><link>http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080525_ChampionNews.mp3</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 19:55:59 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.championnews.net/talk/mp3s/20080525_ChampionNews.mp3" length="38752384" type="audio/mpeg"/></item>
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