Last week’s arrest of Governor Blagojevich and the allegations that followed have ramifications beyond just state government. The private sector has also played a “supporting role” in the drama of public corruption.

The most prominent example of late is perhaps the governor’s attempts to pressure Tribune Company executives to fire a Chicago Tribune editorial writer. But there are plenty of others as well. Eight Forty-Eight’s Business Contributor David Greising joins us now to talk about the role of business in government corruption.

Music Button: Kamala Walker and the Soul Tribe, “Street Talkin’” from the CD Yesterday’s Universe: Prepare for a New Yesterday, (Stone’s Throw Records)