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The Daley special: Aircheck of WBEZ live analysis

If you are commuting home or want some great analysis from WBEZ and local pundit/lawmakers, listen to this. It’s the live show we put together (unedited) after the announcement today that Mayor Daley will not seek reelection. There are interviews with Dick Simpson, David Orr, Lee Bey, Toni Preckwinkle, Todd Stroger, Danny Davis, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Sam Hudzik, Tony Arnold, David Schaper and Bob Crawford. The show was hosted by Melba Lara and Steve Edwards: [audio:/sites/default/files/archives/blogs//daley_special_090710.mp3|titles=daley_special_090710]

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