In this informal episode, Alyssa updates John on the Madigan trial. We also talk about Burke, Blago, and Trump's vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture.

SHOW NOTES:

Chicago Tribune: A disappearing witness, an odd choice of hold music and the Fighting Irish: 5 strange things you might not know about the Madigan trial

Chicago Sun-Times: USA v. Michael Madigan

Chicago Tribune: On 8th day of deliberations, Madigan jury gets deep in the legal weeds but returns no verdict

ABC 7: Madigan Trial Live Updates

WTTW: Michael Madigan Defense Rests its Case as Landmark Corruption Trial Winds Toward an End

FOX 32: Michael Madigan trial: A timeline of events leading to jury deliberations

Capital Illinois News: In contentious cross-examination, prosecutor accuses Madigan of not telling ‘the whole truth’

WTTW: Michael Madigan

Chicago Tribune: Fallout from Supreme Court ruling just beginning in Michael Madigan racketeering case

NPR: Trump plans to become chair of the Kennedy Center. Here are 3 things to know

Chicago Tribune: Rep. Rush’s son is charged with official misconduct

Chicago Tribune: Bobby Rush’s son gets 6-month term

Chicagoist: Congressman's Son Fired for Sexual Misconduct

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