In this informal episode, Alyssa updates John on the Madigan trial. We also talk about Burke, Blago, and Trump's vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture.SHOW NOTES:Chicago Tribune: A disappearing witness, an odd choice of hold music and the Fighting Irish: 5 strange things you might not know about the Madigan trialChicago Sun-Times: USA v. Michael MadiganChicago Tribune: On 8th day of deliberations, Madigan jury gets deep in the legal weeds but returns no verdictABC 7: Madigan Trial Live UpdatesWTTW: Michael Madigan Defense Rests its Case as Landmark Corruption Trial Winds Toward an EndFOX 32: Michael Madigan trial: A timeline of events leading to jury deliberationsCapital Illinois News: In contentious cross-examination, prosecutor accuses Madigan of not telling ‘the whole truth’WTTW: Michael MadiganChicago Tribune: Fallout from Supreme Court ruling just beginning in Michael Madigan racketeering caseNPR: Trump plans to become chair of the Kennedy Center. Here are 3 things to knowChicago Tribune: Rep. Rush’s son is charged with official misconductChicago Tribune: Bobby Rush’s son gets 6-month termChicagoist: Congressman's Son Fired for Sexual Misconduct Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices