Podcast appearances and mentions of Rod Blagojevich

While John was busy saving democracy Alyssa recaps Madigan's sentencing for Morgan with a few digressions including the writing styles of SCOTUS justices and is someone trying to kill R. Kelly.   Socials:Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram Show Notes: Chicago Sun-Times: R. Kelly News Chicago Sun-Times: USA V Michael Madigan Chicago Tribune: An expert at rounding up support, ex-Speaker Michael Madigan leaning on letters at corruption sentencing Chicago Tribune: Here's who wrote a letter of support for former House Speaker Michael Madigan Chicago Tribune: After six decades on Illinois' public stage, Michael Madigan's likely last act will be his sentencing in a courtroom FridayChicago Tribune: Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison after judge excoriates him for lying on witness stand Chicago Tribune: Madigan attorneys say feds' call for 12.5-year sentence is ‘draconian'; prosecutors say he's worth $40 million in new court filings Politico: Meet the judge overseeing the Trump National Guard case: Justice Breyer's brother Chicago Tribune: Republicans, some Democrats and even ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich weigh in on ex-Speaker Michael Madigan's sentence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textCongressman Mike Quigley is in his 9th term representing Chicago's North Side and Lakefront as a Democrat in the House. He made waves last year after the first presidential debate as one of the first elected Democrats to publicly urge President Biden to step aside as the party's nominee. In this conversation, we talk through what led him to speak out, the reaction from the White House and his colleagues, and why he believes it's an important conversation for the party to have now. We also discuss his path in politics as a staffer, as a reformer on the Cook County Board, winning a 20+ candidate '09 special election to replace Rahm Emanuel in the House, favorite moments during his tenure, what he's learned visiting Ukraine, and what Democrats need to do to better connect with voters.IN THIS EPISODEGrowing up in a conservative, blue-collar household in in the Midwest...The teacher who made an impression on his politics and the advice he continues to quote today...Learning both theory at the University of Chicago and practical politics while cutting his teeth in Cook County politics...Why he lost his first race for office and how he turned a loss into a win a few years later...A decade on the Cook County Board as a reformer taking on the Chicago machine...How he won a 20+ person special election in 2009 to replace Rep. Rahm Emanuel in the House...Initial impressions and surprises in his early days in Congress...Two members who served as his mentors...Some of the work he's done in the House he's most proud of...Why Ukraine matters and what he's learned by traveling to the country several times...Why he was one of the first Democratic elected officials to call on President Biden to step aside as the '24 Democratic nominee in the aftermath of the debate...Reactions from colleagues and constituents after going public with his concerns about President Biden...Do Democrats have a larger problem of too many older Democrats refusing to retire and make way for younger leaders?Thoughts on how Democrats can better connect with voters...His favorite Chicago Blackhawks' memory and excitement for the new Chicago Pope...AND John Anzalone, big cats, Rod Blagojevich, burning your mortgage, cannon fodder, Frank Capra, Carol Stream, Forrest Claypool, Walter Cronkite, Paul Ehrlich, Sara Feigenholtz, John Fritchey, William Fulbright, Mary Gatey, Gabby Giffords, Newt Gingrich, Bernie Hansen, Kasie Hunt, Mark Kirk, John Lewis, Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Vladimir Putin, Robert Redford, Branch Rickey, FDR, Paul Ryan, Helen Schiller, Glenn Schneider, Michael Sheahan, Adam Smith, spring chickens, John Stroger, Larry Suffredin, Studs Terkel, Harry Truman, The Weiner Circle, Gary Williams, working for the pension...& more!

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is now Pope Leo XIV - and, as the world's first American-born Pope, many questions are arising surrounding his politics and whether he will get on with President Trump. And who better to give insight to such questions than his outspoken older brother, Louis Prevost? He joins Piers Morgan to share his reaction to the news, how he thinks it will affect his relationship with his sibling and whether he thinks the new Pope will be liberal. And what will his relationship with Trump be like? Joining the Uncensored panel is author of ‘Jesus Wept', Philip Shenon, former Illinois Governor who was pardoned by President Trump, Rod Blagojevich and CEO of Catholics for Catholics, John Yep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing the odds that Governor Pritzker becomes president, former governor Rod Blagojevich makes a run for Illinois senator, […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing the odds that Governor Pritzker becomes president, former governor Rod Blagojevich makes a run for Illinois senator, […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing the odds that Governor Pritzker becomes president, former governor Rod Blagojevich makes a run for Illinois senator, […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the possibility of disgraced former governor Rod Blagojevich running for Dick Durbin’s Senate seat, Gov. Pritzker’s speech in New Hampshire over the weekend, and his thoughts on Gov. Pritzker and Sen. Duckworth already endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for Durbin’s seat.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the possibility of disgraced former governor Rod Blagojevich running for Dick Durbin’s Senate seat, Gov. Pritzker’s speech in New Hampshire over the weekend, and his thoughts on Gov. Pritzker and Sen. Duckworth already endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for Durbin’s seat.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the possibility of disgraced former governor Rod Blagojevich running for Dick Durbin’s Senate seat, Gov. Pritzker’s speech in New Hampshire over the weekend, and his thoughts on Gov. Pritzker and Sen. Duckworth already endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for Durbin’s seat.

Today's guest is Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois! We dive into all things Trump and Obama, including Trump's tariffs, Barack and Michelle Obama's marriage, and whether Barack Obama was actually controlling Joe Biden during the Biden presidency! Additionally, we discuss how Donald Trump commuted Rod Blagojevich's prison sentence and how corruption works in the justice system. Don't miss this episode of "Prime Time with Alex Stein"! Support Alex's new political action committee, Illegal for Trump, at https://illegalsfortrump.com.  Today's Sponsors:  'The King of Kings' Movie "The King of Kings" is a beautifully animated film that takes viewers on a life-changing journey through the eyes of a child, witnessing Jesus' miracles, trials, and ultimate sacrifice. Featuring a star-studded cast including Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, and more, it's the perfect family film to experience this Easter. Watch at https://angel.com/alex.  Lean  If you're tired of the yo-yo dieting cycle, LEAN is here to help. This supplement, created by doctors, supports healthy weight loss by maintaining blood sugar, controlling cravings, and converting fat into energy. Get started with 20% off using code ALEX20 at https://TakeLean.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim on a Whim: Kim vs Gavin Newsom. Gavin Newsom's credibility takes a hit as CNN exposes his lies on the Latinx controversy, showing the governor's slippery tactics to rebrand himself as a more centrist Democrat. Meanwhile, JB Pritzker's shady history with Rod Blagojevich surfaces, raising questions about the Illinois governor's political ambitions. The episode dives into these scandals, touches on Newsom's presidential aspirations, and considers the potential 2024 contenders, from Pritzker to rising stars like Jasmine Crockett. With 2024 shaping up to be a battle of chameleons, will voters buy into the political games?

Recently, the former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez was sentenced to eleven years in prison for accepting bribes in cash and gold worth more than half a million dollars. He is the first person sentenced to prison for crimes committed in the Senate in more than forty years. Menendez did favors for the government of Egypt while he was the senior Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, and intervened in criminal cases against the businessmen who were bribing him. In New York, he broke down in tears before  a federal judge, pleading for leniency. Upon emerging from the courtroom, he made a thinly veiled plea to the man he had once voted to impeach. “President Trump is right,” Menendez declared to news cameras. “This process is political, and it's corrupted to the core. I hope President Trump cleans up the cesspool and restores the integrity to the system.”  WNYC's New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon explores how the son of working-class immigrants from Cuba scaled the heights of American politics, and then fell dramatically. But will he serve the time? Solomon speaks with the constitutional-law professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, who says, “It's hard to know who Trump will pardon next. One of the more recent pardons was for the former governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich. He was a Democrat. . . .  [Trump] seems much more  interested in undermining anti-corruption laws left, right, and center.”

Recently, the former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez was sentenced to eleven years in prison for accepting bribes in cash and gold worth more than half a million dollars. He is the first person sentenced to prison for crimes committed in the Senate in more than forty years. Menendez did favors for the government of Egypt while he was the senior Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, and intervened in criminal cases against the businessmen who were bribing him. In New York, he broke down in tears before  a federal judge, pleading for leniency. Upon emerging from the courtroom, he made a thinly veiled plea to the man he had once voted to impeach. “President Trump is right,” Menendez declared to news cameras. “This process is political, and it's corrupted to the core. I hope President Trump cleans up the cesspool and restores the integrity to the system.”  WNYC's New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon explores how the son of working-class immigrants from Cuba scaled the heights of American politics, and then fell dramatically. But will he serve the time? Solomon speaks with the constitutional-law professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, who says, “It's hard to know who Trump will pardon next. One of the more recent pardons was for the former governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich. He was a Democrat. . . .  [Trump] seems much more  interested in undermining anti-corruption laws left, right, and center.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this episode, Dinesh reviews the comical sight of federal bureaucrats and their media defenders howling about being asked to explain what it is they actually do. Dinesh reveals why Trump’s firing of a group of generals makes the country stronger. Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich joins Dinesh to talk about his recent presidential pardon and comment on the depth of corruption in the Democratic Party. We would like to thank our advertisers for our podcast: https://www.mypillow.com Discount code DINESH https://www.balanceofnature.com Discount code America https://www.birchgold.com text “DINESH” to 989898 https://www.gcu.edu Grand Canyon University https://www.juvent.com promo code DINESH https://mybrightcore.com/dinesh 25% Off with code: DINESH https://d36szm5qb52op4.cloudfront.net/last-breath/ MOVIE IN THEATERS 2.28.25 https://invest.modemobile.com/dinesh Books or guest info: Rod Blagojevich, former Illinois governor, podcast host https://www.cameo.com/rblagojevich Vindicating Trump (hard cover)https://www.amazon.com/Vindicating-Trump-Dinesh-DSouza/dp/1510783245/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AKSKN7PGR1A6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rAWmbkuPgqQ4TZcRzA39OYlIqxXYdnruCy-cp8PNXbeRxyn78B-VskI2oNcxTU3JqATJW7xoz7HkPuwRLOPHU6iLbOd-vzeD4WqY4fFUhMw.-dMzHbQAgbPI66HIi3OnTi1cn67nEg9JZmCfQtOklMY&dib_tag=se&keywords=vindicating+trump+dinesh&qid=1728419924&sprefix=Vindicati%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 The Big Lie (paperback) https://www.amazon.com/Big-Lie-Exposing-Roots-American/dp/1510782885/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://dineshdsouza.com https://dinesh.locals.com to join Dinesh’s page and support his work!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City of Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg returns to provide her insight on CPD extremist groups, Brandon Johnson's gift room and more. Election law expert Michael Dorf explains whether ex-governor Rod Blagojevich could run for office again after his Trump pardon. Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Professor Nadav Shoked discusses the DOJ lawsuit against Illinois, […]

In the spring of 2010 Rod Blagojevich was on President Trump's show Celebrity Apprentice, where he first became acquainted with President Trump. Later that summer, on August 17th 2010 Blagojevich was charged with corruption in relation to his Illinois Senate seat. He was impeached from the Illinois General Assembly and removed from office by the Illinois Senate. After a mistrial due to a hung jury, Blagojevich was retried and found guilty of 17 charges and sentenced to 14 years in prison on July 27th, 2011. At a time when the world was against him, it was President Trump that tweeted about his mistreatment in the case. Even though Blagojevich maintained his innocence the entire time, he received no support from then President Barack Obama. On February 10th 2025, Governor Rod Blagojevich received a full pardon from President Trump. Today, he is with us to talk about his incredible journey. Featuring: Governor Rod Blagojevich Former Governor | Illinois Today's show is sponsored by: Ramp Want $250?? Ramp has easy-to-use cards, spend limits, approval flows, vendor payments, and more. Ramp makes all your spending smarter with seamless integration! Join Ramp now and get $250 upon sign-up. Just go to https://ramp.com/SPICER LifeVac How would you help a child, yourself or a loved one if they were choking? In the event of a choking accident, the LifeVac can turn anyone into a hero. It is now being used by police and fireman across the country and SAVING thousands of lives. The LifeVac is an upper airway clearing device in order to bring the safest, simplest method to save an aspirating person. Like a fire extinguisher or a first aid kit, this is a must have around the house with the hopes you never have to use it. You don't want to be without a LifeVac handy and if you ever have to use it, LifeVac will replace it for FREE. So head on over to https://lifevac.net/ and be prepared in case of a choking accident! ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ 4️⃣ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ 5️⃣ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow #politics #news #theseanspicershow #seanspicer #conservativemedia #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/17/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin take on the week’s news, starting with the long-awaited guilty verdict in People v. Michael J. Madigan and ending with tear-jerking film recommendations. Also on the docket, ex-governor Rod Blagojevich was back in the headlines after receiving a full pardon from President Donald […]

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This week Alyssa dropped everything to tell John all about the verdict and the subsequent reactions. It truly is Shakespearean.  We also have some hot takes on opportunities for Blago.    SHOW NOTE:  Chicago Tribune: ‘Wow, we were part of something really big': Madigan jurors on how they reached their verdict WTTW: Michael Madigan Found Guilty of Bribery Conspiracy, Other Charges as Jury Deadlocked on Racketeering DOJ: Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan Convicted on Federal Conspiracy and Bribery Charges Chicago Sun-Times: Inside the Madigan jury room: 'Pronouncing someone guilty didn't make me feel good' Chicago Sun-Times: Once a political giant, Madigan now a convicted felon and likely prison inmate — but not a racketeer Chicago Sun-Times: Once a political giant, Madigan now a convicted felon and likely prison inmate — but not a racketeer Chicago Tribune: Madigan case showcases pitfalls of Illinois political culture Chicago Tribune: Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan's state pension suspended following conviction Chicago Tribune: David Greising: Michael Madigan and Rod Blagojevich were products of a culture that tolerates lawlessness Capitol Fax: Madigan/McClain verdict react (Updated) Vox: Trump's petty revenge on the arts Fox 32: Richard Mell breaks silence on Rod Blagojevich's pardon, family feud: 'All in the past' Axios: Scoop: Trump planning to pardon Rod Blagojevich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talked about on various political and social issues, beginning with Trump's recent maneuvers, including his intention to pardon former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich and the Justice Department's decision to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Jeffrey and Brian analyzed the strategic implications of these actions in light of the upcoming election, noting the protests from attorneys regarding the handling of Adams' case and the mayor's legal actions against the Trump administration concerning immigration enforcement.

Rod Blagojevich: Thanks to President Trump I went from a felon to a free man!

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We discuss the federal trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapping up and President Trump's decision to issue a pardon to Rod Blagojevich.

Fran Spielman interviews former Chicago alderman Dick Mell, focusing on recent history-making events in Chicago and Illinois politics. Mike Madigan, former Illinois House Speaker, has been convicted of federal corruption charges and faces significant prison time at 82. Meanwhile, former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, Mell's son-in-law, received a full pardon from President Trump. Mell shares insights on Madigan's career, reflects on historical political battles, and critiques the growing influence of unions, especially the Chicago Teachers Union. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris and Amy are joined by political analysts Hancock & Kelley to discuss President Trump's latest pardons, as well him banning the Associated Press from the Oval Office.

Led by New York's Leticia James, 19 Democratic attorneys general sue to block Elon Musk and his crew of teenage hackers from accessing the Treasury payment system; Trump illegally fired the special counsel for the Office of Special Counsel; DoJ drops the charges against Mayor Eric dams without prejudice; Trump pardoned Rod Blagojevich (after commuting his sentence in his first term); plus Bannon pleads guilty and avoids prison time. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/@muellershewrote.bsky.social on BlueskyHarry DunnHarry Dunn | Substack@libradunn1.bsky.social on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

Leonard Goodman, Chicago criminal defense lawyer who represented Rod Blagojevich, joins John Williams to talk about his op-ed in the Tribune and his belief that the former governor deserved to be pardoned by President Trump.

Leonard Goodman, Chicago criminal defense lawyer who represented Rod Blagojevich, joins John Williams to talk about his op-ed in the Tribune and his belief that the former governor deserved to be pardoned by President Trump.

The Soybean Innovation Lab may be closing due to federal funding cuts, President Trump pardoned former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, and former Illini football player Sydney Brown helped the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl.Hosted by Zayna Quraishi.Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt and Emily Huffman.Music by Boxout.

Leonard Goodman, Chicago criminal defense lawyer who represented Rod Blagojevich, joins John Williams to talk about his op-ed in the Tribune and his belief that the former governor deserved to be pardoned by President Trump.

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.

On today's KITM David Waldman reviews the freshest havoc being delivered direct to your door. Donald opened the gates on Arkham Asylum yet again, Rod Blagojevich scurried out. Eric Adams will be allowed to remain “New York City” Mayor as long as he remembers whose mayor he really is. Trump streamlines the process and just legalizes bribery and corruption. Judge Berman Jackson placed an administrative stay on the firing of Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger. Trump sent a lawyer in a velvet tux to shout “Objection!” Today's chaff explosion contains pennies and Lee Harvey Oswald's laptop from hell. Also, Jan 6 cops were the rioters.  Trump's biggest corruption ever, and possibly the biggest this week... or maybe today, is to create a Trump-centric economy and kill the watchdog. This began before the inauguration, when early crypto traders stroked the $TRUMPet and made millions from nothing, for no one. Trump is a narcissistic sociopathic grifter, but he knows what side his bread is buttered on and isn't interested in destroying all of his adoring fans. Elon Musk, however, is in this for the Lulz. He's still giving out reasons for what he does, but that's for his lulz as well. If he told the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau why he wanted in the door, they wouldn't have let him in, and what is the fun in that? Musk gets along with his little Dogeys by rescuing the worst of every litter. Elon knows who he needs for this job. If your bs got you fired, that bs will get you hired by Musk.

Jon Herold breaks down the latest deep state freakout as activist judges scramble to stop Trump's executive orders, throwing legal roadblocks at every turn. Trump's DOJ is making bold moves, dropping charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams while issuing a full pardon to Rod Blagojevich, a longtime victim of Obama's lawfare machine. Meanwhile, Kash Patel is already driving the deep state into hysteria before his official confirmation as FBI director, and Dick Durbin is throwing a tantrum about it. Elon Musk is back in the mix, exposing a FEMA scandal where tens of millions were funneled into luxury hotels for illegal migrants, leading to a DOJ crackdown and firings. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant is heading to Ukraine for high-level talks with Zelensky, raising major questions about the real play behind Trump's strategy to end the war. Meanwhile, Netanyahu's allies are facing indictments for witness intimidation, and Jordan's King Abdullah is in Washington as Trump's Gaza plan continues to send shockwaves through the Middle East. On the AI front, J.D. Vance takes center stage at the Paris AI Summit, laying out the Trump administration's vision for global dominance in artificial intelligence. Elon Musk just dropped a $97.4 billion offer to buy OpenAI, setting off a new phase in the AI power struggle. Plus, Trump brings back Fort Bragg's name with a clever workaround, axes the Federal Executive Institute, and, most importantly, ends the forced use of paper straws.

After the failed merger between Jewel and Mariano's parent companies, and on news of Aldi's plan to sell some Winn-Dixie and Harveys locations it bought last year, Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti discusses the state of the changing grocery industry with host Amy Guth.Plus: Judge orders Walgreens to pay nearly $1 billion in COVID test case, rent hikes loom in downtown Chicago as supply shrinks, Rod Blagojevich pardoned on corruption conviction by Trump and Chicago Sky inks exclusive deal with Weigel Broadcasting to show games on WCIU.

3 Things To Know To Start Your Day - Trump wants charges against Eric Adams dropped and he pardoned Rod Blagojevich, Tulsi Gabbard expected to be confirmed soon, and why some Danish people are petitioning to take California from the US.

00000194-f520-dffd-afdf-ffbac4200000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2025-02-11/pres-trump-pardons-former-ill-gov-rod-blagojevichJoseph LeahyPres. Trump Pardons Former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich

State Representative Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) joins John Williams to talk about his ‘Bears Act’ legislation that would tie public funding to a sports team’s success. Rep. Morgan also comments on the breaking news that President Trump might pardon former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.

State Representative Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) joins John Williams to talk about his ‘Bears Act’ legislation that would tie public funding to a sports team’s success. Rep. Morgan also comments on the breaking news that President Trump might pardon former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that President Donald Trump is expected to pardon ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence. ((WATCH FOR DATING AS THE PARDON IS EXPECTED SOON.))

Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and founder of N'Digo, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the proposed pardon of former governor Rod Blagojevich. Later, Hartman discussed her forthcoming article about the movie The Apprentice and her thoughts on the real life people depicted in the film.

State Representative Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) joins John Williams to talk about his ‘Bears Act’ legislation that would tie public funding to a sports team’s success. Rep. Morgan also comments on the breaking news that President Trump might pardon former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.

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Curtis Sliwa & John Catsimatidis fill in for Sid Rosenberg and are joined by guests Congressman Peter King, Rod Blagojevich, Craig Eaton, Judge Richard Weinberg, Burt Flickinger, Ed Cox, Anthony Weiner and Alex Donner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about his appearance on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” where Piers, Dave, and the rest of the panel are shocked by Cenk Uygur's unhinged ad hominem attack on Dave; Elon Musk leading a revolt against the most recent government spending bill in the House and showing the power of a single tweet as we inch closer to a government shutdown; a major victory against DEI policies as American Airlines caves to pressure, announcing that it will suspend diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring policies; NYC mayor Eric Adams explaining to Fox News' Martha MacCallum how New York's sanctuary city status was never intended to deal with a border crisis and an influx of migrant gangs and criminals; NY Gov. Kathy Hochul looking like a deer in headlights after a report points out how she is manipulating crime statistics to make it look like subway crime is declining; Joe Rogan being stunned by Rod Blagojevich's tale of how he was targeted by political elites; and much more. Dave also does a special “ask me anything” question-and-answer session on a wide-ranging host of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: The Wellness Company - Get your Medical Emergency Kits with potentially life-saving medications for you to keep on hand in times of need. Rest easy knowing that you have emergency antibiotics, antivirals and anti-parasitics to help keep you and your family safe. Rubin Report viewers can save up to $45 and get FREE shipping at checkout when they use code: RUBIN. Go to: https://TWC.health/RUBIN and use CODE: RUBIN Ledger - Safeguard your digital assets and take control of your financial future.Protect your crypto from hackers and scammers with Ledger's hardware wallet. Go to: https://shop.ledger.com/rubin Home Title Lock - Ensure that your home title is safe from thieves. Sign up today and you'll get your first 30 days of triple lock protection for FREE – AND a complete title scan of your home's title. Go to: http://hometitlelock.com/rubinreport and USE promo code RUBIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rod Blagojevich is a former Illinois governor, removed from office in 2009 and imprisoned for corruption in 2012. Following his sentence commutation by President Donald Trump in 2020, Blagojevich has worked as an author, speaker, and political commentator. https://x.com/realBlagojevich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats have lost the popular vote for the first time in twenty years, and they're taking it badly. Charlie reacts to a remarkable NYT story about rich Dems who plan to leave America now that their oligarchy isn't in control. Rod Blagojevich talks about the Hunter Biden pardon, his own firsthand experience the two-tiered justice system, and President Trump's plan to free big cities from the migrant crisis paralyzing them.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, a lifelong Democrat, did eight years in federal prison. By the time he got out in 2020, his party had gone completely insane. He's now all in for Donald Trump. (00:00) Blagojevich's Prison Experience (10:10) The Left's Anti-Christian Agenda (19:50) What Role Did Barack Obama Play in Destroying Blagojevich's Life? (35:58) The Real Reason They Jailed Blagojevich (48:47) Donald Trump Helping Blagojevich (54:13) The Media Covering for the Democrat Elites (59:57) Will Trump Win? (1:10:39) What Happens If Kamala Wins? Paid partnerships with: ExpressVPN Get 3 months free at https://ExpressVPN.com/Tucker Meriwether Farms https://MeriwetherFarms.com/Tucker Use promo code “TCN24” to save Policygenius Get your free life insurance quotes today https://Policygenius.com/Tucker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did people become Democrats in the past? What is keeping people in the party now? Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says the Democrats of today are nothing like the party he joined as a young man. He joins to talk about the unrecognizable ideology he sees on display in Chicago. Plus, Michael Seifert reacts to the city's abortion festival and talks about how to support companies that are actually pro-life. Buy my new book at https://www.amazon.com/Right-Wing-Revolution-Beat-Woke/dp/1735503797!   Become a member at members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this huge episode, Charlie is joined by former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on how Biden got the Chicago treatment, Dr. Mary Talley Bowden on Biden's alleged Covid case, Jordan Schachtel on the emergent Biden health scare and all of the rumors floating around, and Jennifer Van Laar on Kamala, the border czar, who has done nothing but make the border worse.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.