Archive | Burn the Playbook

police-budget

Chicago Spends $2 Billion on Police. Its Schools Are $732 Million Short.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 13, 2026

morning-edition

Same Room. Different Rules.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 13, 2026

morning-edition

1 in 5 Polling Places Have Closed. That Is Not an Accident.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 12, 2026

privatization

The Playbook You Paid For Twice

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 12, 2026

Campaign Finance

Where the Money Already Moved

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 11, 2026

morning-edition

The Cheap Beef Came With an IOU

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 11, 2026

morning-edition

The Federal Minimum Wage Has Not Moved in 17 Years. On Purpose.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 11, 2026

morning-edition

He Voted Against It. Then He Took the Credit.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 10, 2026

morning-edition

Insurers Deny Your Claim. 82% of Appeals Win. They Know.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 10, 2026

groceries

Groceries Are Up 25% Since 2020. The FTC Knows Why.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 9, 2026

Campaign Finance

The Donor Who Wrote the Bill

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 9, 2026

supreme-court

Four Recusals in Five Days. Same Judge.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 8, 2026