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Paul joined WGN-TV in 2008 as the political analyst for the station. He anchored “Politics Tonight,” on WGN-TV’s sister website called CLTV from 2010-2019, at which time CLTV ceased operation.

Beginning on January 12, 2020, Paul took the helm of the new political show called WGN-TV Political Report which airs on Sunday mornings. This page shares video clips from WGN-TV Political Report and some classic clips from the former Politics Tonight.

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack joins WGN-TV Political Report to discuss the impact of infrastructure funding in urban and rural parts of Illinois, plus a new plan to ease supply chain disruptions on meals for local students.

Evan Osnos Reflects on Chicago’s Influence

“Wildland” Author Evan Osnos Reflects on Chicago’s Influence

Evan Osnos, Author of “Wildland: The Making of America’s Fury”

Climate Change and Solutions in Illinois

WH Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy, Rep. Sean Casten Discuss Climate Change and Solutions in Illinois

Author Karen Tumulty discusses Trump Org.

Author Karen Tumulty discusses Trump Org. charges, biography of Nancy Reagan

Author Karen Tumulty joins WGN-TV Political Report to discuss charges toward the Trump Organization as well as her biography of Nancy Reagan, chronicling the legacy the First Lady left on the White House.

Author of “Zero Fail”

Author of “Zero Fail” Takes You Behind the Scenes of the Secret Service

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author, Carol Leonnig, joins WGN-TV Political Report.

Show Archive

Paul has been on television since 1986. This section shares his work on WGN beginning in 2008 from appearances as the political analyst on news programs, to segments from his first show, “Politics Tonight,” which aired on CLTV from 2010 -2019, followed by “WGN-TV Political Report,” airing since January, 2020.

One-on-one with Mayor Lightfoot

In the debut of “WGN-TV Political Report,” Mayor Lightfoot sits down with political analyst Paul Lisnek to discuss Chicago police reforms, investing in neighborhoods, priorities in Springfield and much more.

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan

Former Governor George Ryan joins Paul to talk about his book “Until I could be Sure,” a reflection on how Illinois ultimately eliminated the death penalty in the state and how his thinking on the issue developed thru the years. He also talks about the conviction that led him to do prison time. An interesting dichotomy in his legacy.

Is the U.S. Senate Broken

Michael Golden, Author of Unlock Congress, joins WGN-TV Political Report to discuss the filibuster and what’s next for Democrats on Capitol Hill.

The End of America’s Longest War: 20 Years in Afghanistan

Ivo Daalder, President of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, discusses the end of the war in Afghanistan.

A Closer Look at the Woman Behind Roe vs. Wade

Joshua Prager, Author of “The Family Roe: An American Story” joins WGN-TV Political Report.

How Does Caucusing Work

Paul explains how Caucusing works in Iowa for the Democrats and the Republicans.

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