Anyone who watched Law and Order know it isn't a good idea to let a defendant take the stand; yet, that happened last week in the never-ending Mike Madigan corruption trial.

Alyssa texted John and told him to ignore all media so they can discuss it. She also explains the history of the recurring character of "The Old Post Office."

We learn more about his upbringing and Lisa's dad.

Show Notes:

Niagara Foundation

Chicago Sun-Times: Madigan’s testimony changes ‘rules of the game,’ and jurors may now hear his famous ‘bandits’ comment

Chicago Sun-Times: Madigan’s son got $43,000 under deal feds call part of criminal enterprise: ‘Give Andrew somethin

Chicago Sun-Times: Where Illinois lawmakers traveled around the world

Chicago Sun-Times: Mike Madigan tells of father's alcoholism, Lisa’s pain from her biological father — and a 'toxic’ political relationship

Chicago Sun-Times: USA v. Michael Madigan

Chicago Tribune: Madigan testifies he ‘would not be involved in a quid pro quo’

Chicago Tribune: ‘Did you ever trade your public office for private gain?’: Ex-Speaker Madigan takes stand in own defense at landmark corruption trial

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