The man with a political acumen so impressive he was nicknamed "The Velvet Hammer," Michael Madigan was a force in Illinois government for five decades. But as his federal corruption trial begins, Madigan faces the biggest challenge of his career. He's on trial for corruption.
On this episode, we talk about his fall and how he wound up fighting to stay out of prison.
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* Will Bauer explains how an expected dip in farm income could effect the larger ag economy.