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Public Official A

Public Official A

WBEZ Chicago

'Public Official A' uncovers the rise and fall of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. How he did whatever it took to reach the top. The trail of destruction left in his wake. And how the complexities, charisma, and tragic flaws of this public official resonate today.

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Public Official A - Part 4: The Tapes

Part 4: The Tapes

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02/15/19 • 41 min

The FBI recorded Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's phone calls for almost six weeks. What they heard shocked them.
Public Official A, a new podcast from WBEZ, examines the rise and fall of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

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Public Official A - Part 3: Rod Likes To Run

Part 3: Rod Likes To Run

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02/08/19 • 39 min

Who is Rod Blagojevich? He was an incredible retail politician who knew how to work a room. But ultimately, his obsession with climbing the ladder brought him down.

Public Official A, a new podcast from WBEZ, examines the rise and fall of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

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Public Official A - Part 2: It's A Family Business
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02/01/19 • 31 min

The trouble started soon after Rod Blagojevich became Governor of Illinois. A federal investigation began and a powerful political family tore itself apart.
Public Official A, a new podcast from WBEZ, examines the rise and fall of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

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Public Official A - Part 1: Spare The Rod

Part 1: Spare The Rod

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01/18/19 • 33 min

After Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested, he received a 14-year prison sentence. Under President Donald Trump, there was always a chance Blagojevich would be released early. And in February 2020, it finally happened.

Public Official A, a new podcast from WBEZ, examines the rise and fall of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

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Public Official A - Preview: Public Official A
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12/18/18 • 2 min

Remember when the governor of Illinois supposedly tried to sell President Obama’s Senate seat? Or, how the same ex-governor got a “You’re fired” from Donald Trump on The Celebrity Apprentice? New from WBEZ Chicago, Public Official A uncovers the rise and fall of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. How he did whatever it took to reach the top. The trail of destruction left in his wake. And how the complexities, charisma, and tragic flaws of this public official resonate today.

The first episode comes out Jan. 18, 2019.

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Public Official A - Part 6: I Talk Too Much

Part 6: I Talk Too Much

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03/01/19 • 47 min

The evidence is presented and President Donald Trump becomes ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's last hope.

Public Official A, a new podcast from WBEZ, examines the rise and fall of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
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Public Official A - Part 5: Treat Me Nice

Part 5: Treat Me Nice

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02/22/19 • 36 min

With almost everyone believing that he was guilty, Blagojevich fought back on national TV.
Public Official A, a new podcast from WBEZ, examines the rise and fall of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

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Public Official A - Commuted

Commuted

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02/19/20 • 4 min

He’d been teasing the idea for months. Then, on Feb. 18, 2020, it happened: President Donald Trump commuted Rod Blagojevich’s 14-year prison sentence.

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We're sharing a preview of a new podcast from Pushkin Industries. Deep Cover tells true stories of crime and corruption. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jake Halpern reveals dark underworlds most of us know nothing about. The new season, Mob Land, tells the true story of a high-rolling Chicago lawyer who fixed court cases for the mob. He did this for years... until he decided to betray them and work with the FBI. He wears a wire to expose a black market of corruption—where politicians were bought and justice was sold. Where, for the right price, even murderers could walk free... With first-hand interviews from FBI agents, mobsters, family members, and criminals, the story is truly a wild journey into a world of corruption, murder and deceit. Today, we're sharing a preview of Episode 1. You can listen to the new Deep Cover season now at https://link.chtbl.com/publicofficaladeepcover
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FAQ

How many episodes does Public Official A have?

Public Official A currently has 9 episodes available.

What topics does Public Official A cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Public Official A?

The episode title 'Commuted' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Public Official A?

The average episode length on Public Official A is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Public Official A released?

Episodes of Public Official A are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Public Official A?

The first episode of Public Official A was released on Dec 18, 2018.

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