Are you keeping up with the Former Guy’s numerous legal entanglements? Of course not, how could you? So many indictments! So many venues! So many flipping witnesses and flopping motions! Fortunately our friend Renato Mariotti will be with us at this month’s Blue Thursday. You know Renato from Politico, CNN, and the podcast It’s Complicated, among many other outlets. He’s the former federal prosecutor everyone wants to talk to. He’ll bring us up to date on the Trials of the Stable Genius and whatever other legal matters are on the docket January 18.

Blue Thursday is a monthly mixer hosted by Indivisible Chicago and its Hideout-based chapter Blue Beginning. It’s a chance to connect with pols, insiders, and fellow activists over cool beverages and hot political gossip. The official program runs 6-7 PM, but you’re welcome to come early and stay late for some first-class schmoozing. Free and open to all well-behaved adults, but please RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblechicago/event/597195/.