Episode 2 tells the story of John Peter Altgeld, namesake of Altgeld Hall. This is part 1 of the episode, and goes through his early life until his most consequential act as Governor of Illinois.

As I mention at the end of Part 2, I encourage listeners to support a ceasefire in Gaza: https://ceasefiretoday.com/

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