PM Springfield Interviews

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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Lee Enterprises reporter Brenden Moore joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss transit funding, health care for illegal immigrants, and the Governor's new media strategy. 

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Gina Gillmore-Wolter of the New Salem Lincoln League joined Springfield's Morning News Friday to talk about efforts to restore Lincoln's New Salem.

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Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) joined Patrick this morning to discuss efforts to reduce the state's skyrocketing property tax burden.

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Jodi Ogilvy of Hope joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about the organization's Black Tie and Black Jack "A Night of Hope" event on March 8.

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Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark, the speaker at Friday's Citizen's Club program, joined Patrick to discuss improvements to the Fair and how to make it an attraction that meets the future needs of fairgoers. 

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Illinois Community College Board Executive Director Brian Durham joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Governor Pritzker's proposal to allow community colleges to award some Bachelor's degrees

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Former GOP operative turned pro-Democracy activist Reed Galen, who writes "The Home Front" Substack joins Patrick to talk about a feckless Congress and if the DOGE efforts to cut government have merit.

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