PM Springfield Interviews

Chicago Tribune political reporter Olivia Olander joined Patrick on Springfield's Morning News to discuss the heat Democratic politicians are receiving from constituents over their response to the Trump administration.

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State Treasurer Mike Frerichs joined Patrick Pfingsten to discuss tariffs, state investments, and why he's bucking osme Democrats to invest in Israel.

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Robert Rosenthal of IlliniBoard.com joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the frustrating Illinois basketball season and if the Illini can make a run in the NCAA tournament. 

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Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the governor's budget dilemma, fentanyl, and redevelopment in Lincoln.

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Former State Representative Mark Batinick, now a political consultant and pollster, discusses state spending, the politics of spending on immigrants, and if the GOP is in trouble in Illinois in 2026.

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Capitol News Illinois Statehouse Reporter Ben Szalinski joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the results of the flag redesign vote and a potential big hole in Governor JB Pritzker's proposed budget.

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Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress, tariffs, and how Democrats are failing to fight back to Trump 2.0.

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Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson reacts to Donald Trump's speech, the insanity of our politics, and what's next for JB Pritzker.

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Former Congressman John Shimkus joined Patrick Pfingsten to discuss abandoning our allies in Ukraine and the loss of his former Chief of Staff, Craig Roberts.

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Former Congressman Joe Walsh joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss tariffs and what Democrats should do to respond to Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.

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