Rauner's "reforms" riff on Obama?

Dave Glowacz interviews the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky on the motives of Governor Bruce Rauner in insisting on government "reforms" as part of a state budget deal.

Dave and Ben discuss which of Rauner's "reforms" most threatens the Democratic party; the real reason Rauner wants to freeze local property taxes; and how Rauner's policies resemble those of former Pres. Obama. Length 7.5 minutes standard, 28.5 minutes premium.

Music: "Hex" by Forget the Whale

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