Award-winning investigative journalist Ray Long joins Cole Preston for a deep dive into the political legacy of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan—arguably the most powerful figure in the state’s modern political history. Read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2025/04/19/e188/

#188 – Power, Patronage, and the House That Madigan Built: A Conversation with Ray Long

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#188 – Power, Patronage, and the House That Madigan Built: A Conversation with Ray Long

#188 – Power, Patronage, and the House That Madigan Built: A Conversation with Ray Long

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