Paul Lisnek
@paul-lisnek.bsky.social
Political and legal analyst for WGN-TV News: host: the wgn radio podcast "Behind the Curtain" which covers mostly theater and arts. Author of 15 books including: Assume Guilt and Assume Treason (Matt Barlow mysteries)
Sunday 9:00 a.m.WGN - TV Political Report. Guests: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on balanced budget and upcoming primary challenge and Congressman Mike Quigley on the US attacks on Venezuelan boats and latest on tariffs. Watch on Channel 9 or the live stream at www.wgntv.com/live
December 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Sunday 9:00 a.m.WGN - TV Political Report. Guests: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on balanced budget and upcoming primary challenge and Congressman Mike Quigley on the US attacks on Venezuelan boats and latest on tariffs. Watch on Channel 9 or the live stream at www.wgntv.com/live
This weekend on Behind the Curtain: Uptown Theater new coffee table book; go inside the Louvre in Paris and learn about its amazing history. Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on WGN+ streaming network and Sunday at 4:30 p.m.; you can download WGN+ on your Smart TV or Apple, Roku or Amazon Fire.
December 5, 2025 at 5:12 AM
This weekend on Behind the Curtain: Uptown Theater new coffee table book; go inside the Louvre in Paris and learn about its amazing history. Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on WGN+ streaming network and Sunday at 4:30 p.m.; you can download WGN+ on your Smart TV or Apple, Roku or Amazon Fire.
Behind the Curtain: Sat 10:30 a.m. abd Sun at 4:30pm on WGN+. Guests:cast /director of Jekyll & Hyde at Chopin & Chicago Gay Men's Chorus on Xmas concert. Then Monday watch the interviews with BONUS EXTENDED conversations on wgnradio.com, all other podcast platforms and at aroundthetownchicago.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Behind the Curtain: Sat 10:30 a.m. abd Sun at 4:30pm on WGN+. Guests:cast /director of Jekyll & Hyde at Chopin & Chicago Gay Men's Chorus on Xmas concert. Then Monday watch the interviews with BONUS EXTENDED conversations on wgnradio.com, all other podcast platforms and at aroundthetownchicago.com
Join me for WGN-TV Political Report Sunday 9:00 a.m. guests are ABC News' Jonathan Karl on his new book "Retribution" and Congressman Jonathan Jackson on the current government shutdown. The show repeats at 3:30 p.m. on Ch 9 or watch the live stream at www.wgntv.com/live
November 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Join me for WGN-TV Political Report Sunday 9:00 a.m. guests are ABC News' Jonathan Karl on his new book "Retribution" and Congressman Jonathan Jackson on the current government shutdown. The show repeats at 3:30 p.m. on Ch 9 or watch the live stream at www.wgntv.com/live
Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain: comedian Murray Hill. He's performing at Den Theatre on November 9th. Watch on Saturday at 10:30 a.m./ Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on WGN+TV Stream, and then on Monday you can watch it at wgnradio.com under podcasts, all other podcast platforms and at aroundthetownchicago.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain: comedian Murray Hill. He's performing at Den Theatre on November 9th. Watch on Saturday at 10:30 a.m./ Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on WGN+TV Stream, and then on Monday you can watch it at wgnradio.com under podcasts, all other podcast platforms and at aroundthetownchicago.com
WGN - TV Political Report Sunday 9:00 a.m. My guests our Congressman Brad Schneider on the state of the country right now and author, journalist and CNN anchor Jake Tapper on his latest book about a terrorist who was caught long after the case went cold. Ch 9 or the live stream: www.wgntv.com/live
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October 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
WGN - TV Political Report Sunday 9:00 a.m. My guests our Congressman Brad Schneider on the state of the country right now and author, journalist and CNN anchor Jake Tapper on his latest book about a terrorist who was caught long after the case went cold. Ch 9 or the live stream: www.wgntv.com/live
WGN-TV Political Report Sunday 9a.m.: Guests: Rep. Mike Quigley on govt shutdown and new tariffs, former Kamala Harris senior advisor Mike Nellis on Harris's new book and Repub strategist Collin Corbett on Repub Guv primary/ race. Watch on Ch 9 or live stream: wgntv.com/live
September 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
WGN-TV Political Report Sunday 9a.m.: Guests: Rep. Mike Quigley on govt shutdown and new tariffs, former Kamala Harris senior advisor Mike Nellis on Harris's new book and Repub strategist Collin Corbett on Repub Guv primary/ race. Watch on Ch 9 or live stream: wgntv.com/live
WGN - TV Political Report Sunday 9:00 a.m.: Professor Robert Pape of University of Chicago to talk about the growth of political violence, Professor Mike Miller professor emeritus from DePaul on the economy and journalist Tyler Pager on 2024. Join us at 9:00 a.m. on Channel 9 www.wgntv.com/live
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September 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
WGN - TV Political Report Sunday 9:00 a.m.: Professor Robert Pape of University of Chicago to talk about the growth of political violence, Professor Mike Miller professor emeritus from DePaul on the economy and journalist Tyler Pager on 2024. Join us at 9:00 a.m. on Channel 9 www.wgntv.com/live
WGN - TV Political Report Sunday 9a.m. guests: author amanda litman on her book When We are in Charge- young leaders in government, and Military expert Greg Williams talks about the impacts of ICE and National Guard in Chicago. Ch.9 or livestream: www.wgntv.com/live
August 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
WGN - TV Political Report Sunday 9a.m. guests: author amanda litman on her book When We are in Charge- young leaders in government, and Military expert Greg Williams talks about the impacts of ICE and National Guard in Chicago. Ch.9 or livestream: www.wgntv.com/live
Sunday at 9am on WGN-TV Political Report: Lt. Col Alexander Vindman joins me to talk about the war in Ukraine and how the US and the west abandoned Ukraine long ago. Plus Votebeat on redistricting and Trump calling for an end to mail in voting. On ch 9 and livestream at www.wgntv.com/live.
August 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Sunday at 9am on WGN-TV Political Report: Lt. Col Alexander Vindman joins me to talk about the war in Ukraine and how the US and the west abandoned Ukraine long ago. Plus Votebeat on redistricting and Trump calling for an end to mail in voting. On ch 9 and livestream at www.wgntv.com/live.
Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. Watch WGN-TV Political Report when my guests are IL AG Kwame Raoul on the federalization of the National Guard & author Evan Osnos on new book about ultra rich and their mega yachts. how do these thing apply here in illinois? Ch. 9 or the live stream at www.wgntv.com/live
August 17, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. Watch WGN-TV Political Report when my guests are IL AG Kwame Raoul on the federalization of the National Guard & author Evan Osnos on new book about ultra rich and their mega yachts. how do these thing apply here in illinois? Ch. 9 or the live stream at www.wgntv.com/live
This weekend Behind the Curtain: Jordan Marcus (plays Michael Jackson) in MJ the Musical; Annoyance Theater's Hitch *Cocktails...a murder mystery/drinking game...for the cast!! Sat at 10:30am and 4:30pm ; Sun at 4:30pm on WGN+ TV app. Mon: wgnradio.com.
August 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
This weekend Behind the Curtain: Jordan Marcus (plays Michael Jackson) in MJ the Musical; Annoyance Theater's Hitch *Cocktails...a murder mystery/drinking game...for the cast!! Sat at 10:30am and 4:30pm ; Sun at 4:30pm on WGN+ TV app. Mon: wgnradio.com.
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. join me for WGN - TV Political Report. My guests are retired Alderman Walter Burnett on his 30 years in office and hopes to head the CHA and economics Professor Michael Miller on the state of the economy. Tune in on Channel 9 OR watch the live stream at wgn-tv.com/live
August 3, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. join me for WGN - TV Political Report. My guests are retired Alderman Walter Burnett on his 30 years in office and hopes to head the CHA and economics Professor Michael Miller on the state of the economy. Tune in on Channel 9 OR watch the live stream at wgn-tv.com/live
WGN - TV Political Report Sunday at 9:00 a.m.. Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd ward) on budget and safety issues in the city and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez IL-3 discussing immigration policy and impacts of the recently passed budget. Tune in on Channel 9 or watch the live stream at www.wgntv.com/live
July 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
WGN - TV Political Report Sunday at 9:00 a.m.. Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd ward) on budget and safety issues in the city and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez IL-3 discussing immigration policy and impacts of the recently passed budget. Tune in on Channel 9 or watch the live stream at www.wgntv.com/live
If you missed Behind the Curtain interviews of Beauty and the Beast and Hairspray on WGN+ TV stream, this last weekend, you can now watch the full recordings plus bonus conversation at wgnradio.com under podcasts and also visit the Behind the Curtain section at Aroundthetownchicago.com
July 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
If you missed Behind the Curtain interviews of Beauty and the Beast and Hairspray on WGN+ TV stream, this last weekend, you can now watch the full recordings plus bonus conversation at wgnradio.com under podcasts and also visit the Behind the Curtain section at Aroundthetownchicago.com
WGN - TV Political Report Sun@ 9:00 a.m. IL Comptroller Susana Mendoza on her decision not to seek re-election. Also political consultant Richard Gordon on Jeffrey Epstein matter. Tune in Ch. 9 or live stream: www.wgntv.com/live or the new TV streaming format called wgn+ available on your smart TV.
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July 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
WGN - TV Political Report Sun@ 9:00 a.m. IL Comptroller Susana Mendoza on her decision not to seek re-election. Also political consultant Richard Gordon on Jeffrey Epstein matter. Tune in Ch. 9 or live stream: www.wgntv.com/live or the new TV streaming format called wgn+ available on your smart TV.
My guest on Behind the Curtain this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 4:30 p.m.: author Ian Leslie whose latest book is called John & Paul. A very different analysis of the relationship between Lennon and McCartney. An interview you won't want to miss. And Monday at WGN radio.com
July 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
My guest on Behind the Curtain this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 4:30 p.m.: author Ian Leslie whose latest book is called John & Paul. A very different analysis of the relationship between Lennon and McCartney. An interview you won't want to miss. And Monday at WGN radio.com
This weekend's Behind the Curtain: the proposed Cultural Stadium for Chicago's theater and art scene. Guest:Broadway in Chicago President / CEO Lou Raisin. Sat at 10:30am/4:30pm & Sun at 4:30pm on the WGN+ TV Streaming app. Monday you can watch at wgnradio.com, YouTube and all podcast platforms.
June 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM
This weekend's Behind the Curtain: the proposed Cultural Stadium for Chicago's theater and art scene. Guest:Broadway in Chicago President / CEO Lou Raisin. Sat at 10:30am/4:30pm & Sun at 4:30pm on the WGN+ TV Streaming app. Monday you can watch at wgnradio.com, YouTube and all podcast platforms.
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June 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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WGN -TV Political Report Sunday 9 a.m. My guest: Tim Miller of the Bulwark to discuss the current state of politics in washington. Plus a panel I moderated with the Chicago Bar Association on gun violence and fearuring AG Kwame Raoul.. watch on Ch. 9, www.wgntv.com/live or on the wgn+ app
May 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
WGN -TV Political Report Sunday 9 a.m. My guest: Tim Miller of the Bulwark to discuss the current state of politics in washington. Plus a panel I moderated with the Chicago Bar Association on gun violence and fearuring AG Kwame Raoul.. watch on Ch. 9, www.wgntv.com/live or on the wgn+ app
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HI folks, I will be on with Paul Lisnek tomorrow at 9am on WGN-TV to chat about my new book, A Life Made From Scratch. Take a listen if you are around!
Sunday 9:00 a.m. join me for WGN - TV Political Report. My guests: Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss on plans for a second term, and former congresswoman Marie Newman on her new book offering life lessons to all of us from her years in Congress. Tune in on Channel 9 or live stream at www.wgntv.com/live.
April 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
HI folks, I will be on with Paul Lisnek tomorrow at 9am on WGN-TV to chat about my new book, A Life Made From Scratch. Take a listen if you are around!
Sunday 9:00 a.m. join me for WGN - TV Political Report. My guests: Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss on plans for a second term, and former congresswoman Marie Newman on her new book offering life lessons to all of us from her years in Congress. Tune in on Channel 9 or live stream at www.wgntv.com/live.
April 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Sunday 9:00 a.m. join me for WGN - TV Political Report. My guests: Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss on plans for a second term, and former congresswoman Marie Newman on her new book offering life lessons to all of us from her years in Congress. Tune in on Channel 9 or live stream at www.wgntv.com/live.
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April 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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WGN - TV Political Report Sunday 9:00 a.m. RTA chairman Kirk Dillard talks about the future of transit as it faces a budget crisis; Congressman Mike Quigley on Signalgate and whether or not we still have a legislative branch functioning in DC. Channel 9 or watch the live stream at www.wgntv.com/live
March 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
WGN - TV Political Report Sunday 9:00 a.m. RTA chairman Kirk Dillard talks about the future of transit as it faces a budget crisis; Congressman Mike Quigley on Signalgate and whether or not we still have a legislative branch functioning in DC. Channel 9 or watch the live stream at www.wgntv.com/live
Sunday 9am WGN - TV Political Report: Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon talks about the upcoming election in Suburban Cook County. Alderman Jason Ervin also updates us on the dynamics between CPS, CTU and the City budget. Plus lots more. Tune in on Ch 9 or the live stream at www.wgntv.com/live
March 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Sunday 9am WGN - TV Political Report: Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon talks about the upcoming election in Suburban Cook County. Alderman Jason Ervin also updates us on the dynamics between CPS, CTU and the City budget. Plus lots more. Tune in on Ch 9 or the live stream at www.wgntv.com/live