Podcasts about house speaker michael madigan

Longtime Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long, who wrote a book about former House Speaker Michael Madigan, joined Patrick to reflect on decades of reporting on the day Madigan reported to federal prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capitol News Illinois reporter Hannah Meisel joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss former House Speaker Michael Madigan's sentencing on federal corruption charges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times courts reporter Jon Seidel joined Springfield's Morning News to preview former House Speaker Michael Madigan's sentencing hearing Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long joins Patrick to discuss ethics reform, the bribery trial of Sen. Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) and the reason the federal government is no longer seeking a $3 million forfeiture from former House Speaker Michael Madigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long joins Patrick to discuss the federal government's attempt to get former House Speaker Michael Madigan to forfeit $3 million in assets and how the ComEd Four case may be crumbling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune Ray Long joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the rise and fall of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Cole Memo, we break down Illinois' record-breaking cannabis sales in 2024 and explore what these numbers really mean. While the state touts economic growth, we examine the growing divide between corporate operators and social equity businesses, as well as the ongoing battle over hemp-derived cannabinoids. Plus, we discuss Governor Pritzker's stance on the “unchecked” hemp market and its impact on legal cannabis businesses. Later, we dive into Illinois' cannabis policy issues, including home cultivation, high taxes, and the need for market reforms. We also touch on breaking news about former House Speaker Michael Madigan's conviction and what it signals for the state's political landscape. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2025/02/13/e168/

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The Trump administration temporarily froze the flow of billions of dollars in assistance to state governments and nonprofits, sending state agencies into a panic until a federal judge stepped in. And the long-running corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan is now in the hands of a jury. Peter Hancock discusses those stories with reporters Ben Szalinski and Hannah Meisel.

Capitol News Illinois reporter Hannah Meisel checks in from Chicago with an update on closing arguments in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long reacts to former House Speaker Michael Madigan's decision to testify in his federal corruption trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel joined us to talk about the shocking decision for former House Speaker Michael Madigan to take the stand in his own corruption trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran state politics reporters Dave McKinney and Amanda Vinicky join Brian Mackey to talk through the biggest story of the year in Illinois government and politics: the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel checks in as week four of testimony in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan gets underway in Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel joined Springfield's Morning News to break down opening statements Monday in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel joined Springfield's Morning News Monday to discuss jury selection and strategy in former House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capitol News Illinois' Peter Hancock talks to reporters Andrew Adams and Hannah Meisel about two of our top stories this week: A look at 2024 ballot questions and jury selection in the trial of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Former House Republican Leader Jim Durkin joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the opening of former House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial and whether corruption should be an issue in the November election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, which begins Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal corruption trial tangentially related to former House Speaker Michael Madigan ends in a mistrial. Ben riffs. And Pat Whalen joins him. Imagine a world in which Illinois Democrats behaved like MAGA. In which Dems stood by their Nan like MAGA stands by Trump. A few words about pundits. And then it's back to Chicago for city council analysis. Pat is a comic, actor and podcaster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago Sun-Times Courts Reporter Jon Seidel joined Springfield's Morning News Friday to talk about the hung jury in the trial of former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza and to preview the upcoming corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul La Schiazza, the former head of AT&T Illinois, is expected to be in court this morning for the start of his long awaited criminal trial. La Schiazza is charged with bribing ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan for favorable legislation. Executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran explain what this means for Madigan's upcoming trial. Plus, we are discussing the final round of our Chicago icon bracket and running down this weekend's festival lineup. Good News: Chicago Humanities Festival Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept.10 episode: Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Chicago Association of Realtors Wastenot – use code citycastcompost to test the service with a free month. Aligner Experts Chicago Board of Election Commissioners  Revolution Brewing Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Longtime State Journal-Register columnist and reporter Bernie Schoenburg joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about how elusive former House Speaker Michael Madigan was with media and how Madigan's criminal defense attorneys are blaming media for negative coverage of him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long joins Springfield's Morning News to talk about corruption in Illinois politics and the upcoming trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bishop talks with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza about the state's finances, the cloud of former House Speaker Michael Madigan and what kinds of condiments she puts on her corndogs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support

Bishop talks with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza about the state's finances, the cloud of former House Speaker Michael Madigan and what kinds of condiments she puts on her corndogs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support

Bishop gets out the latest in the corruption case involving former Illinois House Clerk Tim Mapes, the former chief of staff for former House Speaker Michael Madigan, and discusses the latest allegations against the Biden family. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support

Bishop gets out the latest in the corruption case involving former Illinois House Clerk Tim Mapes, the former chief of staff for former House Speaker Michael Madigan, and discusses the latest allegations against the Biden family. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support

Former Commonwealth Edison chief lawyer Tom O'Neill said Wednesday that over time he came to work hand-in-hand with associates of then-House Speaker Michael Madigan to secure jobs for them in high-profile positions. O'Neill took the stand for a second day in the ComEd bribery trial at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. Former House Speaker Michael Madigan called the shots on a bill that was worth $1.8 billion to Illinois' largest electrical utility. That's what the state lawmaker who sponsored the measure told jurors Tuesday in the bribery trial of four former ComEd executives and lobbyists. Libraries in Illinois, including at K-12 schools, could see their funding cut if there are efforts to restrict books under a bill that passed the House Wednesday. House Bill 2789 would limit federal pass-through tax dollars through the Illinois Secretary of State's office for libraries that remove or restrict certain books.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illinois-in-focus/support

Bishop reviews some of the latest audio evidence released by federal prosecutors in the trial against the so-called "ComEd Four" where former House Speaker Michael Madigan is central theme.

Bishop reviews some of the latest audio evidence released by federal prosecutors in the trial against the so-called "ComEd Four" where former House Speaker Michael Madigan is central theme. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support

The specter of indicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan loomed large during opening arguments in the “ComEd 4” bribery trial at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse Wednesday. The longest serving legislative leader in U.S. history seemed everywhere during arguments while he personally was nowhere to be found during the daylong proceedings in the overflow courtroom of U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber. As part of her opening, Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Streicker left little to the imagination, telling jurors, “In short, Madigan wanted, the defendants gave and the defendants got. It's that simple.” Longtime Madigan confidant Michael McClain, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, ex ComEd lobbyist John Hooker and Jay Doherty, a lobbyist and consultant who once served as the head of the City Club of Chicago, are all on trial in a case that charges each of them with playing a role in masterminding a scheme to funnel jobs, cash and other perks from the utility giant to associates of Madigan in exchange for him taking a favorable stance on legislation the company stood to benefit from. All four defendants have pleaded not guilty. Madigan is slated to go on trial in connection with the scheme in the spring of 2024, when he will also face a separate racketeering indictment accusing him of being involved in an assortment of other corruption-related schemes. Madigan also has pleaded not guilty. With state and federal cases challenging Illinois' gun ban pending, Gov. J.B. Pritzker remains confident the law he signed will withstand constitutional scrutiny, though he says he's not an expert. The governor also continues to respond to perceived conflicts of interest around his $2 million in donations to Illinois Supreme Court justice candidates who now sit on the bench. The high court accepted to hear the gun ban challenge from Macon County where the governor is a lead defendant. He signed the law Jan. 10. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illinois-in-focus/support

Some former Illinois lawmakers lost their jobs amid corruption allegations, but they are keeping state pensions. That includes indicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan and his close contacts who are awaiting trial.

Craig Dellimore talks with Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long, author of the book, The House That Madigan Built: The Record Run of Illinois' Velvet Hammer. They discuss former House Speaker Michael Madigan from his rise to power to his federal indictment.

Prosecutors indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on 22 counts of corruption Tuesday. U.S. Attorney John R. Lausch Jr. announced the charges Tuesday afternoon, connecting Madigan to the nearly decade-long bribery scheme utility Commonwealth Edison admitted to in the summer of 2020. The indictment alleges the “Madigan Enterprise” engaged in interstate commerce and constituted an “ongoing organization whose members functioned as a continuing unit for the common purpose of achieving the objectives of the enterprise.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/illinois-in-focus/support

Also in the news: Chicago police are looking for suspects in crimes that occurred on-or-near the CTA Red Line on both the North and South sides last night; the player lockout in Major League Baseball appears to be giving a boost to minor league teams in the Chicago-area; Chicago Public Schools appear on the verge of making a change in mask policy.

Also in the news: Chicago police are looking for suspects in crimes that occurred on-or-near the CTA Red Line on both the North and South sides last night; the player lockout in Major League Baseball appears to be giving a boost to minor league teams in the Chicago-area; Chicago Public Schools appear on the verge of making a change in mask policy.

Also in the news: Chicago police are looking for suspects in crimes that occurred on-or-near the CTA Red Line on both the North and South sides last night; the player lockout in Major League Baseball appears to be giving a boost to minor league teams in the Chicago-area; Chicago Public Schools appear on the verge of making a change in mask policy.

In other top stories: Chicago police superintendent promises to find shooter who seriously wounded 12-year-old girl; minor-league baseball teams could benefit from MLB lockout; Amazon bookstore expected to close in Lake View; and more.

In other top stories: Chicago police superintendent promises to find shooter who seriously wounded 12-year-old girl; minor-league baseball teams could benefit from MLB lockout; Amazon bookstore expected to close in Lake View; and more.

In other top stories: Chicago police superintendent promises to find shooter who seriously wounded 12-year-old girl; minor-league baseball teams could benefit from MLB lockout; Amazon bookstore expected to close in Lake View; and more.

Tim Mapes served for years under former House Speaker Michael Madigan as the clerk of the Illinois House and as Madigan’s chief of staff. Now, Mapes has been indicted on a charge of lying to a grand jury in a federal bribery probe connected to the longtime former speaker. Last summer, federal prosecutors revealed a deferred prosecution agreement ComEd entered into where the utility admitted to paying associates of Madigan in money and jobs in order to curry favor from the then-speaker. Com-Ed agreed to pay a $200 million fine and cooperate in the investigation. Madigan has not been charged with a crime and has said he’s done nothing wrong. He is “Public Official A” in federal filings, a pseudonym that is used throughout the Mapes indictment documents and previous legal filings. Four others associated with Madigan, including longtime confidant Michael McClain, and two former ComEd officials, were indicted several months ago and have pleaded not guilty. One former ComEd official, Fidel Marquez, has pleaded guilty in the case. Wednesday, federal prosecutors released details about the indictment of Mapes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/illinois-in-focus/support

The Chief of Staff for the former House Speaker Michael Madigan has been indicted on charges of lying to a federal grand jury while they were investigating ComEd and Michael Madigan. Critics believe Tim Mapes is going to fall on his own sword to protect his former boss Michael Madigan. Chicago Tribune Investigative Reporter Ray Long breaks down the details with John Howell.

Illinois state government was rocked last year when the utility Commonwealth Edison admitted to a bribery scheme. It even led to the downfall of long-time House Speaker Michael Madigan. While there have been promises of ethics changes since then, it remains uncertain what can get done in the final weeks of the legislative session. We also learn about a podcast focused on baseball's famous homerun race of 1998 - and the steroid scandal that would follow. Those stories and more on this week's Statewide.

A Chicago-based marijuana cultivator and dispenser that has rapidly grown into one of the nation’s biggest pot firms is under federal investigation for possible pay-to-play violations during its push for coveted state licenses, sources said. Investigators have been scrutinizing campaign donations and other steps Green Thumb Industries took as it sought to secure growing and distribution licenses in Illinois and several other states, sources told the Chicago Tribune. No charges have been filed as part of the investigation and a company spokeswoman said Green Thumb Industries was not aware of any probe. State campaign financing records show the company has donated directly to politicians in numerous other states where it holds licenses, including New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland. State records show that during its rise, GTI’s executives and affiliates have spread cash to a number of politicians as well as a political action committee that were instrumental in the marijuana legalization effort.The company also hired a succession of lobbyists and consultants with deep ties to then-House Speaker Michael Madigan, records show. Show Notes: Chicago-based marijuana giant part of federal pay-to-play investigation https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-green-thumb-industries-chicago-marijuana-federal-investigation-20210329-kaccpshrgjakhdkovp7mmwklgi-story.html Guest: Katrina Glogowski, Seattle Attorney & Angel Investor https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-glogowski-711a985/ Host: Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/ Episode 689 of The Talking Hedge: Your Cannabis Business Podcast. ​Covering cannabis products, reviews, business news, interviews, investments, events, and more. https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com Music Info: Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020 Artist: Milochromatic Beats & Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018 Artist: LuxrayBeats Keywords: Hemp News, Weed News, Cannabis News, Marijuana News, Cannabis Business, Marijuana Business, Cannabis Industry News, Marijuana Industry News, Weed News 420, Talking Hedge Podcast, Cannabis Podcast, Marijuana Podcast, Business Podcast, CBD podcast, THC podcast, Cannabis Pitch Deck, Marijuana Pitch Deck, Marijuana Investment Deck, Cannabis Investment Deck, Cannabis Compliance, Cannabis Data, Cannabis Banking, Cannabis Investment, Pot Stocks, Cannabis Stocks, Weed Stocks, Marijuana Stocks, Cannabis Data, Marijuana Data, Cannabis Analytics, Marijuana Analytics, Cannabis Sales Data, Marijuana Sales Data Josh is not an investment adviser. The Talking Hedge is long gold and silver. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers.

A Chicago-based marijuana cultivator and dispenser that has rapidly grown into one of the nation’s biggest pot firms is under federal investigation for possible pay-to-play violations during its push for coveted state licenses, sources said. Investigators have been scrutinizing campaign donations and other steps Green Thumb Industries took as it sought to secure growing and distribution licenses in Illinois and several other states, sources told the Chicago Tribune. No charges have been filed as part of the investigation and a company spokeswoman said Green Thumb Industries was not aware of any probe. State campaign financing records show the company has donated directly to politicians in numerous other states where it holds licenses, including New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland. State records show that during its rise, GTI’s executives and affiliates have spread cash to a number of politicians as well as a political action committee that were instrumental in the marijuana legalization effort.The company also hired a succession of lobbyists and consultants with deep ties to then-House Speaker Michael Madigan, records show. Show Notes: Chicago-based marijuana giant part of federal pay-to-play investigation https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-green-thumb-industries-chicago-marijuana-federal-investigation-20210329-kaccpshrgjakhdkovp7mmwklgi-story.html Guest: Katrina Glogowski, Seattle Attorney & Angel Investor https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-glogowski-711a985/ Host: Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/ Episode 689 of The Talking Hedge: Your Cannabis Business Podcast. ​Covering cannabis products, reviews, business news, interviews, investments, events, and more. https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com Music Info: Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020 Artist: Milochromatic Beats & Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018 Artist: LuxrayBeats Keywords: Hemp News, Weed News, Cannabis News, Marijuana News, Cannabis Business, Marijuana Business, Cannabis Industry News, Marijuana Industry News, Weed News 420, Talking Hedge Podcast, Cannabis Podcast, Marijuana Podcast, Business Podcast, CBD podcast, THC podcast, Cannabis Pitch Deck, Marijuana Pitch Deck, Marijuana Investment Deck, Cannabis Investment Deck, Cannabis Compliance, Cannabis Data, Cannabis Banking, Cannabis Investment, Pot Stocks, Cannabis Stocks, Weed Stocks, Marijuana Stocks, Cannabis Data, Marijuana Data, Cannabis Analytics, Marijuana Analytics, Cannabis Sales Data, Marijuana Sales Data Josh is not an investment adviser. The Talking Hedge is long gold and silver. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinghedge/support

A Chicago-based marijuana cultivator and dispenser that has rapidly grown into one of the nation's biggest pot firms is under federal investigation for possible pay-to-play violations during its push for coveted state licenses, sources said. Investigators have been scrutinizing campaign donations and other steps Green Thumb Industries took as it sought to secure growing and distribution licenses in Illinois and several other states, sources told the Chicago Tribune. No charges have been filed as part of the investigation and a company spokeswoman said Green Thumb Industries was not aware of any probe. State campaign financing records show the company has donated directly to politicians in numerous other states where it holds licenses, including New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland. State records show that during its rise, GTI's executives and affiliates have spread cash to a number of politicians as well as a political action committee that were instrumental in the marijuana legalization effort.The company also hired a succession of lobbyists and consultants with deep ties to then-House Speaker Michael Madigan, records show. Show Notes: Chicago-based marijuana giant part of federal pay-to-play investigation https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-green-thumb-industries-chicago-marijuana-federal-investigation-20210329-kaccpshrgjakhdkovp7mmwklgi-story.html Guest: Katrina Glogowski, Seattle Attorney & Angel Investor https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-glogowski-711a985/ Host: Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/ Episode 689 of The Talking Hedge: Your Cannabis Business Podcast. ​Covering cannabis products, reviews, business news, interviews, investments, events, and more. https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com Music Info: Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020 Artist: Milochromatic Beats & Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018 Artist: LuxrayBeats Keywords: Hemp News, Weed News, Cannabis News, Marijuana News, Cannabis Business, Marijuana Business, Cannabis Industry News, Marijuana Industry News, Weed News 420, Talking Hedge Podcast, Cannabis Podcast, Marijuana Podcast, Business Podcast, CBD podcast, THC podcast, Cannabis Pitch Deck, Marijuana Pitch Deck, Marijuana Investment Deck, Cannabis Investment Deck, Cannabis Compliance, Cannabis Data, Cannabis Banking, Cannabis Investment, Pot Stocks, Cannabis Stocks, Weed Stocks, Marijuana Stocks, Cannabis Data, Marijuana Data, Cannabis Analytics, Marijuana Analytics, Cannabis Sales Data, Marijuana Sales Data Josh is not an investment adviser. The Talking Hedge is long gold and silver. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers.

The new head of the Illinois Republican Party Don Tracy acknowledges that former House Speaker Michael Madigan's resignation as both Speaker and State Democratic chairman is a bit of a two-edged sword. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore talks to Don Tracy about his new role on this weeks AT ISSUE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election Week is finally here! On this edition of Spotlight, IFA Media Director Monte Larrick and IFA Executive Director David Smith look back at some of the outcomes, at both the state and national level, of the 2016 general and 2018 midterm elections. They consider various hopes and goals for a second Trump administration, as well as potential changes that might arise with a Biden administration. Closer to home, David and Monte also contemplate what the future might hold for the Illinois legislature and House Speaker Michael Madigan. On a spiritual level, David discusses how the Church can (and must) influence government and he offers specific prayer points for election cycles and beyond. This podcast presents the encouraging reminder that, no matter who occupies the Oval Office or the prominent seats in Springfield, our God reigns and we can trust Him and His plan.