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Former Republican Rep. Mark Batinick, now a political pollster, discusses the GOP predicament headed into the 2026 cycle and how trans issues are resonating with voters of all stripes. 

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Bill Scher, Politics Editor for Washington Monthly, joins Patrick to talk about the fallout of the Signal war plans disclosure, JD Vance, and if Democrats are getting played by Republicans. 

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Rep. Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about township consolidation, the condition of the New Salem State Historic Site, and the state budget. 

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Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we chat about when the Summer movie season starts, a Cinema-Con preview as well as this week's new releases. 

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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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Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton), a doctor who represents parts of Sangamon and Logan County, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Medicaid, rural hospitals, and health care for illegal immigrants

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Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner joined Patrick to discuss inaction at the Statehouse and building drama over a state budget.

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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:

• The historic Bunn family farm in Springfield has been donated to Refuge Ranch, a Rochester-based nonprofit that utilizes equine therapy and now plans to expand its services.

   

• Another of the fire-damaged buildings in the 400 block of East Adams Street in downtown Springfield is being demolished, but historic preservation advocates are pleased that the adjacent one will now be saved.

   

• The Honey Baked Ham Company has set its sights on Springfield.

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Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joined Patrick this morning to discuss Governor Pritzker's rare veto, transit funding, and why nothing seems to be happening at the Statehouse.

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