Interview with P Rae Easley: Congressional Candidate for Chicago's 7th District

Join George Dienhart as he hosts P Ray Easley, a dynamic and dedicated congressional candidate for Chicago’s 7th District. In this episode, P Ray shares her extensive background, which includes being a Project 21 Ambassador, a radio host, and a co-founder of a school in Senegal. She discusses her motivation to run for Congress, driven by her firsthand experiences in grassroots initiatives and her commitment to addressing critical issues like federal housing mismanagement, crime, immigration policies, and economic disparities. P Rae also delves into her plans for the Chicago Housing Authority, federalizing certain crimes, and supporting employment for American professionals. This compelling conversation sheds light on the challenges and potential solutions for the west side of Chicago, ultimately aiming to make impactful changes at the federal level.
00:00 Welcome to Politics on a Prairie
00:05 Introducing P Ray Easley
00:14 P Rae Easley’s Background and Achievements
00:37 Motivation for Running for Congress
00:55 Federal Housing Initiative and Political Exile
01:50 Issues in Chicago’s Housing and Human Trafficking
03:13 Work Visas and American Job Market
07:05 Federalizing Crime and Supporting ICE
12:16 Campaign Strategy and Community Engagement
17:19 Addressing Violence and Justice System in Chicago
19:25 Confronting Governor JB Pritzker
21:42 Final Thoughts and Call to Action