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Public Official A
Hosted by WBEZ Chicago · EN
'Public Official A' uncovers the rise and fall of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. How he did whatever it took to reach the top. The trail of destruction left in his wake. And how the complexities, charisma, and tragic flaws of this public official resonate today.
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From Pushkin Industries - Deep Cover: Who Was Bob Cooley?
Jan 31, 202200:08:06Tap to summarizeWe're sharing a preview of a new podcast from Pushkin Industries. Deep Cover tells true stories of crime and corruption. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jake Halpern reveals dark underworlds most of us know nothing about. The new season, Mob Land, tells the true story of a high-rolling Chicago lawyer who fixed court cases for the mob. He did this for years... until he decided to betray them and work with the FBI. He wears a wire to expose a black market of corruption—where politicians were bought and justice was sold. Where, for the right price, even murderers could walk free... With first-hand interviews from FBI agents, mobsters, family members, and criminals, the story is truly a wild journey into a world of corruption, murder and deceit. Today, we're sharing a preview of Episode 1. You can listen to the new Deep Cover season now at https://link.chtbl.com/publicofficaladeepcover
Transcribe →Commuted
Feb 19, 202000:04:23Tap to summarizeHe’d been teasing the idea for months. Then, on Feb. 18, 2020, it happened: President Donald Trump commuted Rod Blagojevich’s 14-year prison sentence.
Transcribe →Part 6: I Talk Too Much
Mar 1, 201900:47:03Tap to summarizeThe evidence is presented and President Donald Trump becomes ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's last hope.Public Official A, a new podcast from WBEZ, examines the rise and fall of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Transcribe →Part 5: Treat Me Nice
Feb 22, 201900:36:21Tap to summarizeWith almost everyone believing that he was guilty, Blagojevich fought back on national TV. Public Official A, a new podcast from WBEZ, examines the rise and fall of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Transcribe →Part 4: The Tapes
Feb 15, 201900:41:25Tap to summarizeThe FBI recorded Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's phone calls for almost six weeks. What they heard shocked them.Public Official A, a new podcast from WBEZ, examines the rise and fall of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Transcribe →Part 3: Rod Likes To Run
Feb 8, 201900:39:57Tap to summarizeWho is Rod Blagojevich? He was an incredible retail politician who knew how to work a room. But ultimately, his obsession with climbing the ladder brought him down.Public Official A, a new podcast from WBEZ, examines the rise and fall of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Transcribe →Part 2: It's A Family Business
Feb 1, 201900:31:03Tap to summarizeThe trouble started soon after Rod Blagojevich became Governor of Illinois. A federal investigation began and a powerful political family tore itself apart. Public Official A, a new podcast from WBEZ, examines the rise and fall of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Transcribe →Part 1: Spare The Rod
Jan 18, 201900:33:38Tap to summarizeAfter Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested, he received a 14-year prison sentence. Under President Donald Trump, there was always a chance Blagojevich would be released early. And in February 2020, it finally happened. Public Official A, a new podcast from WBEZ, examines the rise and fall of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Transcribe →Preview: Public Official A
Dec 18, 201800:02:28Tap to summarizeRemember when the governor of Illinois supposedly tried to sell President Obama’s Senate seat? Or, how the same ex-governor got a “You’re fired” from Donald Trump on The Celebrity Apprentice? New from WBEZ Chicago, Public Official A uncovers the rise and fall of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. How he did whatever it took to reach the top. The trail of destruction left in his wake. And how the complexities, charisma, and tragic flaws of this public official resonate today.The first episode comes out Jan. 18, 2019.
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