Spotlight Politics: The ‘Mystery Man’ Behind Blagojevich
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Who is Mark A. Vargas? Our politics team digs into that and more.
Lost in the hoopla of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s homecoming speech Wednesday was a nod he gave to the mild-mannered man standing just behind him. So, who is Mark A. Vargas? Our politics team digs into that and more in this week’s roundtable.
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Spotlight Politics: The ‘Mystery Man’ Behind Blagojevich
Clip: 2/19/2020 | 6m 19sVideo has Closed Captions
Lost in the hoopla of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s homecoming speech Wednesday was a nod he gave to the mild-mannered man standing just behind him. So, who is Mark A. Vargas? Our politics team digs into that and more in this week’s roundtable.
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Blagojevich: Corrupt Politician or ‘Political Prisoner’?
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Clip: 2/19/2020 | 13m 29s | We discuss the former governor, his conviction and President Trump’s clemency. (13m 29s)
Blagojevich Thanks Trump, Blasts 'Broken' Justice System
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Clip: 2/19/2020 | 5m 18s | Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich celebrates his homecoming with a media spectacle. (5m 18s)
Chicago Food Policy Summit to Focus on Justice, Sovereignty
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Clip: 2/19/2020 | 6m 17s | There’s truth to the adage “you are what you eat.” (6m 17s)
Crain’s Headlines: Another Embarrassment for Boeing
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Clip: 2/19/2020 | 1m 33s | Why Boeing is inspecting more than 400 stored 737 Max jets. (1m 33s)
Cutting the Cable: Comcast Left Out of Cubs’ Marquee Network
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Clip: 2/19/2020 | 5m 48s | The days of watching the Cubs on TV for free are long gone. (5m 48s)
Pritzker Offers 2 Budgets Amid Uncertainty Over Tax Changes
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Clip: 2/19/2020 | 5m 59s | Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers his proposal for a $42 billion state spending plan. (5m 59s)
Salvage Specialist Fights to Save Architectural Treasures
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Clip: 2/19/2020 | 4m 55s | Chicagoans have long taken pride in the city’s history and architecture. (4m 55s)
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