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Statewide: When government and politics becomes "scandalized"

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford
Published December 11, 2024 at 2:23 PM CST
Rod Blagojevich
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Rod Blagojevich

Political scandals can damage more than just the reputation of those involved. They can also lead to less trust in government. A new podcast called Scandalized looks at these events through the years. The first episode featured former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. We speak with the political experts behind the program.

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Mold-A-Rama figures

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