In today's episode, Lou and Ryan share their experiences with political internships under Sen. Durbin and President Obama, and discuss the different types of political internships, how to get one, what kind of work you can expect to do, and the sacrifices you may need to make.
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8 Jun 2026
Gerrymandering's Local Impact
In this special bonus episode, Lou and Ryan discuss how gerrymandering makes an impact at the local level.
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1 Jun 2026
Gerrymandering
In today's episode, Lou and Ryan discuss the in's and out's of partisan redistricting, also known as gerrymandering. They discuss the history of gerrymandering, how it works, and why it's in the news this year.
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4 May 2026
Ranked Choice Voting
In this episode we (well just Lou since Ryan is still out) tackle ranked choice voting. A method of voting where you rank your preferences out of all the candidates on the ballot.
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20 Apr 2026
Bear Down Chicago Bears
In this episode Lou is flying solo and is tackling the local politics surrounding the possible move of the Chicago Bears out of Chicago and to Arlington Heights, IL, or even to Northwest Indiana.
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6 Apr 2026
Planned Developments
In this week's episode, Lou and Ryan discuss a topic closely intertwined with zoning: Planned developments.
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23 Mar 2026
Protecting and Promoting Democracy
In this episode, Lou and Ryan discuss the ways you can take action to promote democracy, including voting, marching, joining activist groups, and serving as an a election judge.
9 Mar 2026
Illinois Primary Election Preview - Part 2
In this episode, Lou and Ryan continue their preview of the upcoming Primary Election in Illinois, breaking down the candidates and key storylines in Democratic races taking place in the 8th and 9th Congressional districts, as well as State Senate, State House, and Cook County races in the Chicago suburbs.
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23 Feb 2026
Illinois Primary Election Preview - Part 1
In this episode, Lou and Ryan preview the upcoming Primary Election in Illinois, breaking down the key storylines in Democratic races taking place in the suburbs of Chicago.
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9 Feb 2026
Zoning
In this week's episode, Lou and Ryan discuss the process that inspired the podcast's name: Zoning. Lou shares his experiences on the La Grange Village Board and walks through the process that decides who can build what and where.
26 Jan 2026
Running for Office - Part 2
In this week's episode, Lou and Ryan continue their conversation about the process of running for office, covering topics like marketing, getting out the vote, and how to spend Election Day.
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12 Jan 2026
Running for Office - Part 1
In this week's episode of Zoning In on the Little Things, La Grange Village Board member Lou Gale and former Congressional candidate Ryan Huffman discuss the process of running for office, covering topics like getting on the ballot, crafting your story, and fundraising.
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12 Jan 2026
Welcome to Zoning In on the Little Things
Welcome to Zoning In on the Little Things, the podcast where we talk about the little things in local politics and civics to understand the big picture. Join La Grange Village Board member Lou Gale and former Congressional candidate Ryan Huffman as they break down key topics in local government that impact your life.
Questions? Feedback? Email us at ZoningInPodcast@gmail.com
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