Chicago Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Joe Biden's Illinois appearance nobody asked for, Governor Pritzker's date with Congress, and ethics reform in the legislature.

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Former State Representative Dan Caulkins joins Patrick to discuss the problems facing the Illinois GOP and why he thinks the party needs more conservative candidates. 

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Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady talks about what kind of candidates Republicans need to recruit to have a chance to win in 2026. 

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Former State Representative Mark Batinick talks about GOP struggles in the suburbs and how that impacts the party's chances in 2026 and 2028.

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

• Dorothy Hutchinson-Gross - Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Dorothy Hutchinson-Gross of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum regarding upgrades to the grounds, Mary Lincoln's Garden, a bit of indigenous plant history, and so much more!

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

• Joyce Nardulli - World Affairs Council of Central Illinois

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Joyce Nardulli of the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois concerning what the organization does, how you can get involved, recent and future events, and much more!

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Joyce Nardulli - World Affairs Council of Central Illinois
• Dorothy Hutchinson-Gross - Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
• Jim Watts - ImpactLife

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Lou Bart - YMCA
• Ryan McCrady - Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance

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Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joined Patrick to discuss why the legislature took so long to pass any bills and how the homeschool issue became the most talked about bill of the spring.

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