
Submission Details
Greg Bishop
Impact Write-Up
On The Center Square Daily (TCS Daily), Greg translates complex policy debates into clear, accessible video reporting tied directly to taxpayer impact. Through consistent daily delivery, Greg breaks down legislation, court cases, and regulatory issues, guiding viewers through what the developments mean and why they matter.
Three recent episodes of TCS Daily were especially impactful. On the Feb. 12, 2026 show, Greg outlined warnings from Illinois Statehouse Republicans about proposed taxes on campfires and fees on grocery bags, connecting legislative proposals to potential cost increases for residents. Rather than simply reporting the proposals, the Illinois in Focus segment explained how these measures would affect everyday expenses and state tax burdens.
On March 10, 2026, Greg covered arguments before the Illinois Supreme Court over the state’s Firearm Owner’s ID card law. This installment of the show clarified the legal questions surrounding the Second Amendment and state authority, breaking down a complex constitutional issue into its practical implications for firearm owners and state regulation.
On March 20, 2026, the TCS Daily led coverage of Illinois’ handgun ban debate while incorporating national context. The episode featured an interview with Baruch Feigenbaum of the Reason Foundation, who analyzed a report on state road and bridge spending. The discussion focused on cost-effectiveness and infrastructure performance, providing viewers with a direct connection between policy decisions and taxpayer-funded outcomes.
Across these three episodes, TCS Daily generated a combined 85,537 views through March on The Center Square’s social media, reflecting strong and consistent audience engagement. The scale of this reach demonstrates the program’s ability to deliver policy-focused video reporting to a broad audience on a daily basis.
Staff Submission
The team from The Center Square Daily is showing how a daily video program with updates on a myriad of issues relevant to taxpayers across the country can get an audience with accurate, fair and timely information impacting them on a daily basis. This program will only continue to gain audience attention in an election year, securing momentum and frequency as the program soon shifts into a true live program.