4 The Record, a local news and public affairs program, recently explored significant political developments in the Midwest. The show, hosted by Jim Niedelman, featured a discussion with Bill Bloom, former Rock Island County Republican Party Chair, and Democratic Political Consultant Kevin Perkins.
The program delved into the Illinois governor’s controversial comparison of certain political trends to the rise of Nazi Germany, creating immediate debate. The episode also addressed the potential removal of civil rights protections for gender identity in Iowa.
Bill Bloom offered his perspective, stating, “I think primarily what it’s intended to do is return Iowa to equal protection for everybody under the law.” Kevin Perkins countered, expressing concern: “This is a slippery slope backwards, in my opinion, and it legalizes discrimination.”
4 The Record airs every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., providing in-depth coverage of political issues from Springfield, Des Moines, Washington, D.C., and the Quad Cities area. The program provides citizens with a comprehensive look into pressing challenges facing the region and nation.
