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On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Jim Watts - ImpactLife

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Jim Watts of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, how the bank gives back to communities around the area and greater country when they're in trouble, donating blood in general, and what kind of positive incentive those who give the gift of life can receive across April and beyond!

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Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss GOP struggles in Tuesday's election and how the party moves forward in 2026. 

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Illinois Manufacturers' Association President & CEO Mark Denzler joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss President Trump's tariffs and what it means for Illinois business and manufacturing.

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Kevin Hart stops by to chat with Mike Wennmacher about what is coming up this month in the local arts and theater community. 

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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:

• An update on all of the infrastructural innovations happening across the community

• State jobs and the impact of state money across our community
• New federal jobs report and what the economic signs indicate currently
• Uncertainty, tariffs, the federal government, foreign trade, and more!

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In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with:

•  Cyrus Winnett and Heather Burton  - IPHCA & Central Counties Health Centers 

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Cyrus Winnett of the IPHA and Heather Burton of Central Counties Health Centers, who discussed healthcare access, affordable medicine prices, legislation that could improve both, the state of the state as it concerns healthcare, and the state of the nation on this topic, plus even more.

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Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week Erik joins us live from CinemaCon in Las Vegas. We discuss everything from John Wick 5, Jurassic World Rebirth to Superman and everything in between. We also discuss the new Minecraft movie starring Jack Black and Jason Mamoa opening this weekend. 

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Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joined Springfield's Morning News Thursday to discuss the rough night for Illinois Republicans in Tuesday's election and if they have a path forward. 

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