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.