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Ray Long: The triumphs and travails of Michael Madigan – Episode 36


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Simoncast host John Shaw interviews Ray Long about his new book.(Photo courtesy of University of Illinois Press / University of Illinois Press)

Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long talks about his book "The House That Madigan Built," which covers the long and powerful career of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and serves as an unofficial primer on Illinois politics. We also discuss the former speaker's fall from grace and the federal racketeering charges he now faces.

Hosted by John Shaw. Produced and edited by Alee Quick. This podcast is produced through a partnership with WSIU Public Radio. For more, visit paulsimoninstitute.org/podcasts.

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