Episode #2245
Rod Blagojevich
Books mentioned
The Bible
Mentioned by Rod Blagojevich · at 00:48:56 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Man's Search for Meaning
Mentioned by Rod Blagojevich · at 01:16:59 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The New Jim Crow
Mentioned by Rod Blagojevich · at 02:38:15 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich discusses his corruption conviction and imprisonment, alleging political motivation and a rigged justice system. He recounts his prison experience, finding solace in reading the Bible and Viktor Frankl's book, and shares his admiration for Donald Trump's resilience. The conversation also covers his upcoming book, criticisms of Obama and mainstream media, and views on criminal justice reform.
What they talked about
- Blagojevich's conviction as politically motivated
- Obama's alleged role in Senate seat negotiations
- FBI withholding exculpatory tapes
- Life in federal prison with gang members and pedophiles
- Trump's commutation of Blagojevich's sentence
- Criminal justice reform and mass incarceration
- Corruption in the Department of Justice
- Education as a solution to crime
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