'The Interview': How Tragedy, Wealth and Trump Shaped JB Pritzker
Governor J.B. Pritzker discusses the dangers of authoritarian leadership under Donald Trump, advocates for a bold Democratic agenda centered on universal health care and a living wage, and reflects on how personal tragedy and progressive values shaped his political identity.
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