Governor JB Pritzker gets personal with Philip DeFranco and talks about his upbringing and what got him interested in politics. Pritzker talks about the importance of activism, the challenges of confronting Donald Trump, and the implications of authoritarianism in modern politics. Pritzker emphasizes the need for comprehensive immigration reform and critiques the current state of law enforcement. He also addresses the gerrymandering crisis happening in America with California and Texas, and whether Illinois will do the same. JB Pritzker also addresses the man in the bean and his nomadic warriors!
Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:37 JB’s upbringing
15:37 JB v Trump
20:12 How Does Trump compare to the Nazis?
24:11 Is ICE the gestapo?
31:37 Immigrants make America great
32:26 Are Democrats conflating immigration?
35:57 Rebellion in the streets?
37:22 Will Trump steal the 2026 midterms?
38:52 Trump distractions?
42:45 Do Issues Matter?
46:07 Are Democrats undemocratic?
50:37 Gerrymandering
55:37 The Great Khan
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