In Episode 2 of Life After Politics, Roberto Maldonado sits down with his former colleague, Alderman Rey Colón, for an in-depth conversation about the origins of their political careers and the pivotal moments that defined their time in office. They reflect on the challenges and victories that shaped their Aldermanic tenures, while also diving into the complex and often contentious issue of gentrification in their respective wards. With firsthand stories and candid insights, Maldonado and Colón explore how urban development reshaped their communities—and the hard choices they had to make along the way. Don’t miss this compelling discussion of politics, progress, and the changing face of Chicago.