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Longtime Washington journalist Chris Cillizza joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss why he thinks Governor Pritzker is a top Democratic contender for the White House and how bad the tariffs have been politically for President Trump.

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Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lou Sandoval joined Patrick to discuss President Trump's tariff policies and Illinois' ongoing business climate struggles. 

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Kevin Hart stops by to chat with Mike about all the goings on in Springfield's Art and Theater community.

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Magician/Illusionist David Blaine stops by to talk with Mike about his new show on National Geographic and streaming on Hulu and Disney + " David Blaine: Do Not Attempt." David discusses what he wants the viewer to get out of the show as well as what he learned in the 3 years it took to make it. We also discuss David's journey in magic, is there a difference between a magician and an illusionist and if he will ever get a full nights sleep. Give it a listen. 

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Chicago Tribune political reporter Jeremy Gorner joined Patrick to discuss controversies around Senate President Don Harmon and Governor JB Pritzker's recent budget comments.

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Rep. Terra Costa-Howard (D-Glen Ellyn) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss her controversial bill adding regulations on homeschooling and why she's making changes to the bill in response to criticism from homeschool supporters.

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Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we wrap up last week's CinemaCon coverage, look forward to Last of Us Season 2, discuss how intense Warfare is, is the Amateur a geeky Jason Bourne, how fun is Drop. We also talk Erik heading to Tokyo for Star Wars Celebration next week as well as the new Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan vampire flick Sinners in theaters next week. 

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with CEO, and President Ryan McCrady, for their bi-weekly chat concerning the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about.

Topics Discussed In This Interview:

• Update on the Trade Mission that Ryan recently took part in with Governor JB Pritzker

• Stock Market Uncertainty
• New federal jobs report and what the economic signs indicate currently
• Tariffs, the federal government, foreign trade, and more!

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On this episode of Full Disclosure, Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, about the state of Illinois, JB Pritzker, how Trump Administration policies are impacting people, farmers, and transportation, plus some news from the BGA and the Illinois Answers Project, and more!

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about.

Topics Discussed In This Interview:

• After a “mortifying” experience with her own daughter, Megan Stoller decided to open Springfield Lice Clinic to help other parents in a similar situation.

   

• The Springfield Airport Authority received a Federal Airport Improvement Grant for multiple projects, including an emergency repair project on a runway. However, the airport has waited more than two years for the state to disperse the federal funds and has paid the contractor $1 million in the meantime.

   

• Nursing home industry officials are urging Illinois lawmakers to increase the rates they receive from the state’s Medicaid system, arguing the current rates are outdated and are forcing many facilities around the state out of business.

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