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Retired Major General, former Illinois Army National Guard Adjutant General, and former Congressman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss Iran, Cuba, and honoring D-Day heroes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss political fallout from the Bears stadium debacle and how Republican candidates straddle Donald Trump's low approval numbers in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Donald Trump's continued election denial, Iran, and dissatisfaction with both parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger joins Patrick to discuss the state of the GOP, corruption, the war in Iran, and his new children's book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins the show to discuss the election of a new GOP Chairman, the Bears stadium mess, and suspending the gas tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss the SAFE-T Act, Madigan, and a three-way race for Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh joins Patrick to vent about the Iran War, the 2026 election outlook, and the future of the GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick on the state of the GOP, JB Pritzker's presidential ambitions, and the outlook for the General ElectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General and former Congressman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss the mess for the Trump administration in Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Duke head coach Jon Scheyer should be fired for blowing a double-digit halftime lead to UConn, tell us if the Los Angeles Rams should legitimately consider trading Davante Adams, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, former Illinois All-American guard and current Roosevelt University coach Dee Brown swings by to discuss UConn’s thrilling win over Duke, why he’s picking the Illini to win the NCAA Tournament, why the transition from college to the pros is so hard for some players, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois basketball coach Bruce Weber, now an analyst with the Big Ten Network, joins Patrick to discuss the upcoming challenge facing the Illini in the Final Four. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois basketball coach Bruce Weber, now an analyst with the Big Ten Network, joins Patrick to discuss Illinois' weekend in the NCAA Tournament and to look ahead to a big Sweet 16 game against Houston on Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to review Tuesday's results and what it means for the GOP in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois and Wright State hooper Mike LaTulip of the Field of 68 joins the show to talk College Hoops ahead of tomorrow's first round slate, including if Miami Ohio has a chance tonight to pull the upset over SMU, why Houston is vulnerable, which double digit seed has the best chance to make a run, who can challenge Duke in the East and his Final 4 picks.

Pat Boyle and Brad Evans call out Mark DeRosa and Team USA following last night's loss to Venezuela as massive favorites. Plus, the ultimate solution for the event, and did you see enough from Texas last night to propel them to an upset victor over BYU in the tournament's opening round? Former Illinois and Wright State hooper Mike LaTulip of the Field of 68 joins the show to talk College Hoops ahead of tomorrow's first round slate, including if Miami Ohio has a chance tonight to pull the upset over SMU, why Houston is vulnerable, which double digit seed has the best chance to make a run, who can challenge Duke in the East and his Final 4 picks. The hour wraps with thoughts on today's news of Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. getting ruled out for tomorrow's tournament game against South Florida, and why Pat Kelsay's team is officially on high upset alert, as the line continues to drop. Plus, an update on Duke's injuries and which team between Ohio State and TCU provides a bigger threat to the tournament's top seed?

In this hour of Cashing Out, Dustin Swedelson is joined by Marco D'Angelo, Wagertalk.com Co-Founder who gives his best college basketball bets. Plus, Bruce Weber, Former Illinois and Kansas State head coach joins the show to preview the NCAA men's college basketball tournament. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab the Hoops Special for only $29.99 or take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady discusses the GOP race for Governor, the future of the state party, and the Democratic U.S. Senate primary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to talk about the negative turn of the U.S. Senate race, the state of the GOP primary for Govenor, and how Republicans are having a hard time dealing with Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady goes in the weeds with Patrick on the GOP primary for governor and the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Basketball coach Bruce Weber, who works as a Big Ten analyst, joins Patrick to discuss his time in Champaign and the impressive run for the Illini this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson is sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36‑year‑old woman who called 911 for help before being killed in her own home. The case, which sparked widespread outrage and calls for police reform, concluded with Massey’s family expressing mixed relief and grief as they received the maximum penalty allowed under law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on sentencing day for an ex-Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed a woman in her own home.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss the Republican primary for governor and the future of the Illinois GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to make 2026 political predictions in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General and former Congressman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss U.S. actions in Venezuela and the Supreme Court ruling on National Guard troops in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trail that Trent follows that started in 2020 when Trump commuted the criminal sentence of former Illinois Gov Blagojavich then full parden in Feb 2025. Is that somehow tied to this week's EO streamlining the permitting of Data Centers?

Former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General and former Congressman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss the attacks on alleged drug boats off the coast of Venezuela and the new "National Security Strategy" document. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Patrick too pessimistic about the state of the Illinois Republican Party? Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady thinks so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who led the statethrough most of the 1990's, passed away on Sunday. We remember Edgar today, and we’ll have a longer conversation on his life in the near future.

Fran Spielman interviews former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, discussing his views on legacy, his approach to public service, and significant moments from his political career. Edgar reflects on his pardon of Alderman Walter Burnett, his perspective on the death penalty, and his tenure during which he aimed to restore public confidence in state government. Edgar also opens up about his current battle with pancreatic cancer, the challenges of chemotherapy, and his outlook on life and family.

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Former Illinois guard Sean Harrington joins the show to share his thoughts on how Brad Underwood has constructed the Illini roster this offseason and what the team could look like next season. Later, Lon and Kyle recap some exciting series in the NHL and NBA playoffs.

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Former Illinois guard and Field of 68 analyst Mike LaTulip joined JR to breakdown his biggest takeaways from the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, the intricacy of the coaching carousel, why he believes Dan Hurley is great for college basketball, the turnaround of John Calipari and preview the Sweet 16.

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, known for his impactful leadership, has disclosed a serious health battle. Diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, Edgar is approaching this challenge with the support of expert medical teams from Chicago's Rush University Medical Center and Mayo Clinic. Edgar's tenure as the 38th governor from 1991 to 1999 is recalled with great respect, as is his legacy of fostering leadership through the Edgar Fellows Program. This initiative is renowned for encouraging bipartisan dialogue and leadership development. State Representative Ryan Spain recently recognized Edgar's contributions and extended heartfelt wishes for his recovery. Former Governor Edgar released a statement on his disgnosis: "Doctors at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago have determined I have pancreatic cancer that has spread," he said, in part. "They and physicians at Mayo Clinic are coordinating on a treatment regimen that I am following initially in Arizona, where we spend the winter, and later in Springfield when we return. We do not underestimate this challenge, but we have confidence in the medical team helping us address it..."

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Derek and Kyle discuss the Illini's brutal collapse against Michigan State and the news of Morez Johnson being out indefinitely with a fractured wrist. Later, former Illinois guard Sean Harrington joins the show to give his take on what's ailing Illinois.

Puppy of late K9 officer takes the job, and more.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is one of the latest people to receive a pardon from President Donald Trump. This comes five years after Trump commuted the governor's 14-year sentence in 2020. Reset checks in with WBEZ state politics reporter Dave McKinney. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

(The Center Square) – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan addressed his former friendship with codefendant Michael McClain as the two men face corruption charges in federal court. In cross-examination with McClain defense attorney Patrick Cotter Wednesday, Madigan said he developed a friendship with McClain during their early years in the Illinois House during the 1970s. Madigan said their friendship survived until recently. Cotter asked Madigan if McClain had been his political adviser. “At times,” Madigan answered.

Greg Bishop reviews some of the recently released audio at the center of the corruption trial against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Wiretapped conversations have taken center stage at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain. Prosecutors played a series of recordings during testimony from FBI Special Agent Ryan McDonald Thursday afternoon. McDonald said he had been working on the Madigan investigation since 2014. He also said that the COVID-19 pandemic caused delays for investigators.

Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square reporter Jim Talamonti about his coverage of the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 

Witness testimony has resumed in the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain. Former State Rep. Scott Drury, D-Highwood, returned to the stand for additional cross-examination Wednesday morning after beginning his testimony on Tuesday. Drury and Madigan defense attorney Todd Pugh had several combative exchanges over a variety of issues. U.S. government prosecutor Amarjeet Bhachu said the prosecution planned to call utility company executive Scott Vogt next, followed by former State Rep, Lou Lang, D-Skokie. Lang was on Madigan's leadership team before stepping down in 2019 amid harassment allegations.

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn joins Patti Vasquez for a conversation about the Illinois Property Tax Relief Amendment, which is on the 2024 ballot. Quinn called the nonbinding referendum "a good chance for people to send a message that we need fundamental tax reform and tax relief for people who live from paycheck to paycheck," adding that "It takes Illinois' upside tax system, where the millionaires get the breaks and everyday people get the bills -- we want to change that around, and we can do it at the ballot box." Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).

Tuesday is Day One of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's and co-defendant Michael McClain's trial on racketeering and bribery charges. U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois John Lausch announced a federal jury's indictment of Madigan on March 2, 2022. “The indictment accuses Madigan of leading, for nearly a decade, a criminal enterprise whose purpose was to enhance Madigan's political power and financial well-being while also generating income for his political allies and associates,” Lausch stated. Illinois state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, issued a statement before the upcoming trial.

In an October 1 interview, former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn talked to Joan Esposito about the nonbinding Illinois Property Tax Relief Amendment, which is on the 2024 ballot.  He explained: "Basically, it calls for a 3 percent surcharge on the income of millionaires in Illinois, that anybody who declares more than a million dollars in income in a particular year would pay a 3 percent surcharge, but that money would be used to give property tax relief to 3 million Illinois homeowners, people who live from paycheck to paycheck. This is tax reform at its best, in my opinion."   Quinn also talked about his work creating a referendum on whether the Bears should get tax dollars for the team's Soldier Field multibillion-dollar renovation. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).

Today's guest is Rod Blagojevich, the former American politician who served as the 40th Governor of Illinois from 2003 to 2009 as a member of the Democratic Party.  Blagojevich's political career was marked by controversy and scandal. He was arrested, impeached and then convicted on multiple counts of corruption, including wire fraud and extortion. After 2 trials, He was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison in 2011. After serving nearly eight years in prison, his sentence was commuted by then-President Donald Trump in February 2020, and he was released.  Blagojevich's case remains a subject of controversy and debate, questioning whether or not he is a symbol of political corruption and the abuse of power, or is he someone who was failed by a corrupt system.  He discusses the political stories of the day, the  current state of the Democratic Party and on Trump's chances for re-election.  We talk about his life before politics, how he got into it and where it took a wrong turn.  He candidly opens up about his life in jail, what it was like to finally have a chance at freedom again, and what, if anything, he plans to do to reverse his narrative. Like him or hate him, this is hands down one of our most fascinating and in depth interviews thus far. Episode Chapters: Here are the YouTube chapters continuing from minute 45 and onward based on the transcript: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome   **00:05:00** - New Speaker of the House: Mike Johnson   **00:10:00** - Trump's Codefendants and Plea Deals   **00:15:00** - Rudy Giuliani's Path Forward   **00:20:00** - Michael Cohen's Credibility   **00:25:00** - Mass Shooting in Lewiston, Maine   **00:30:00** - Blagojevich's Views on Gun Control   **00:35:00** - Life Before Politics   **00:40:00** - Experiences in Jail and Post-Prison   **00:45:00** - Blagojevich on Connecting with Voters   **00:50:00** - Impact of Political Experience on Governance   **00:55:00** - Blagojevich's Election Campaigns   **01:00:00** - Reflections on Legal Battles   **01:05:00** - Prison Life: Daily Routine and Jobs   **01:10:00** - Navigating Prison Hierarchy   **01:15:00** - Legal Appeals and Hope for Justice   **01:20:00** - Media Attention and First Night in Prison   **01:25:00** - Living with Purpose in Prison   **01:30:00** - Plans for Post-Prison Life and Final Thoughts ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @RachelUchitelNYC Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alison Goodman Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review! Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠infomissunderstoodpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch every episode on YouTube!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Misunderstood Podcast Check out Rachel's Patreon: Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel Patreon