The Fran Spielman Show

Ray Long Reflects on a Storied Career in Journalism


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In this episode, Fran Spielman welcomes Ray Long, a recently retired investigative reporter for the Chicago Tribune with over 45 years in journalism. Long discusses his career journey, including his early days covering City Hall with Spielman, memorable stories from his stint as a reporter, and significant events like the turbulent tenure of Mayor Richard M. Daley. They also touch on Long's moderate upbringing, his transition from aspiring radio personality to print journalism, and his experience writing a book on political heavyweight Mike Madigan without direct interviews. 

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