The End Of An Era: Michael Madigan Hands Reigns Over To New House Speaker
After nearly four decades in power, recent scandals and investigations surrounding Michael Madigan left him politically vulnerable.
By Meha Ahmad
The End Of An Era: Michael Madigan Hands Reigns Over To New House Speaker
After nearly four decades in power, recent scandals and investigations surrounding Michael Madigan left him politically vulnerable.
By Meha Ahmad
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After three and half decades in power, Michael Madigan is no longer speaker of the Illinois House. Reset takes a look at his rise and fall, and learns more about the state lawmaker who will take the reins: Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch.
GUESTS: Dave McKinney, WBEZ state politics reporter
John Chase, director of investigations for Better Government Association