Madigan's big bet, the burning in California, and Panama's canal?

Welcome to Season 2 -- the January 2025 edition of the Chicago Power Poll podcast with Thom Serafin. The new year brings 5 new questions, and some fascinating conversation about the poll results. Joining Thom, once again, is veteran Chicago political journalist Mike Flannery We also welcome a special guest who spent ten years in the U.S. Congress representing the citizens of Illinois' 17th District. Cheri Bustos is a Springfield native and partner at Mercury Public Affairs. This month, we asked our Power Pollers to answer these questions: Should the United States take back the Panama Canal? Do you believe the California fires could have been prevented? Will the testimony of Mike Madigan help or hurt his defense on racketeering charges? Will the U.S. be better off after year one of Donald Trump's next Presidency? Should the Illinois legislature pass a bill allowing for a recall of mayoral elections? Thom, Mike, and Congresswoman Bustos will share our Power Poll results and get into what's driving the answers here on the January edition of our show.