PM Springfield Interviews

Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss two Springfield news stories garnering significant interest and to talk about the future of Sen. Dick Durbin.

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Tim Good, former Superintendent of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and historian, will speak at next Friday's Citizens Club of Springfield event sponsored, in part, by WMAY. He joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss race relations after the Civil War and their connection to Springfield. 

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Illinois Federation of Teachers President Dan Montgomery joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss President Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, student loans, and student performance in the state. 

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Molly Parker, an investigative reporter for Capitol News Illinois, joined Patrick to discuss the background of the new legislative battle at the statehouse over homeschooling. 

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Semafor reporter Burgess Everett joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss JD Vance's 2028 moves, trouble for Chuck Schumer, and Dick Durbin's future.

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Chicago Sun-Times Sports Columnist Steve Greenberg joined Springfield's Morning News to preview the NCAA Tournament. 

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Former Illinois Republican Party chairman Pat Brady joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss GOP infighting and chances of a Republican winning any statewide races in 2026.

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Chicago Tribune political reporter Jeremy Gorner joined Patrick Pfingsten this morning to talk about legislation on homeschooling, AI, health insurance for illegal immigrants and more. 

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Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss mobile gaming regulation and if the legislature will fund a new stadium for the Chicago Bears.

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University of Illinois radio voice Brian Barnhart joins Springfield's Morning News to discuss the Illini draw in the NCAA tournament and their chances for a deep run in March. 

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