Masterful Memorization by Blagojevich

Masterful Memorization by Blagojevich

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Politics is nonstop entertainment in Chicago. Almost nothing can top some of the recent antics of our well-coiffed governor.

Here’s a little trip down memory lane with Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, before that whole arrest thing. These days, Blagojevich has been dominating the headlines both locally and nationally.

But chances are not that many people are aware of his extraordinary memorization skills. Blagojevich showed those off to Chicago Public Radio’s Steve Edwards while making his first run for governor in 2002.

Originally aired Sept. 23, 2002