Blagojevich Trial 2010

Blagojevich's Lawyer Aaron Goldstein

The former Governor's lawyer explains the defense team's upcoming strategy.

Blagojevich Trial 2010

Blagojevich Jury

We shine a spotlight on the jury who returned yesterday's surprising verdict, including Elizabeth Brackett's in-depth look at the life of jury foreman James Matsumoto. Then, Matsumoto and fellow juror Ralph Schindler join us live to discuss what took place during deliberations.

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Deadlocked Jury

The jury took 14 days to come to this decision--unanimous on just one count. A jury specialist discusses the verdict and what the next jury might face.

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Trial Recap

How did it come to this? We look back at the run-up to the trial.

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Legal Reaction

Eddie Arruza and his panel of former assistant U.S. attorneys and defense attorneys discuss the verdict.

Blagojevich Trial 2010

Sam Adam, Jr.

Blagojevich's lead attorney Sam Adam, Jr. reacts to today's verdict.

Blagojevich Trial 2010

Blagojevich Trial Verdict

The verdict is in. The jury is hung on all but one count. After a trial that lasted more than 6 weeks and 14 days of jury deliberations, ex-governor Rod Blagojevich is found guilty of just one of the 24 counts against him. Elizabeth Brackett and Carol Marin walk us through all of the action on this historic day.

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Edward Lifson

The modern-day equivalent of the World's Fair is in Shanghai this year. NPR's Edward Lifson was there, but the United States almost wasn't. Lifson is back in Chicago to tell us what he saw.

• Expo 2010 China

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Rooftop Gardens

We visit a farm on the roof of a North Side restaurant, and other gardens high above the streets of Chicago.

• Chicago Botanic Garden Plant Conservation Science Center
• Gary Comer Youth Center
• Uncommon Ground
• Chicago Specialty Gardens