Professor Dick Simpson Comments on Ald. Ed Burke’s Approach to Politics during “Morning Shift”

Dick Simpson, UIC professor of political science, was interviewed during Chicago Public Radio’s (WBEZ-FM 91.5) “Morning Shift” during a segment exploring the career and influence of Ald. Ed Burke, who faces a federal charge for attempted extortion. Simpson’s comments (which begin around the 11:30 mark) on Burke’s power and approach to politics are available here.