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Will Saletan, a writer for The Bulwark, joins Patrick to discuss the complicated legacy of late-U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
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Ben Szalinzki of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss corruption in the statehouse and Governor Pritzker's 2028 angling.
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Hour 2 of PM Springfield for July 2nd
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Dr. Ian Hunt, Director of Acquisitions and Special Projects at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, joined Patrick to talk about Lincoln's history on July 4 and the Block Party at ALPLM on July 4.
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Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the messy situation involving embattled Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield).
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Comptroller Susana Mendoza joined Patrick to discuss the new state budget, eliminating the bill backlog, and her lane in the race for Chicago Mayor.
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Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss Alexi Giannoulias and Susana Mendoza's mayoral hopes, Gov. Pritzker's presidential hopes, and the Illinois GOP's hopes for relevance.
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Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss the new state budget, Governor Pritzker's blossoming 2028 hopes, and union support for Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' Chicago mayoral aspirations.
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Longtime Democratic strategist Thom Serafin joins Patrick to discuss the race for Governor, Pritzker 2028, and his party's leftward move.
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Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss taxpayer money going to the PGA Tour, A.I. slop in campaigns, and the rough outlook for Republicans in November.
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PM Springfield with Patrick Pfingsten (formerly known as Springfield's Morning News) dives deep into the stories shaping Springfield and beyond. With sharp analysis, candid commentary, and a steady stream of interviews with lawmakers, insiders, and newsmakers, this show is your essential guide to the political pulse of the Prairie State.
Focus in on the interviews you want to hear with the PM Springfield Interviews podcast.
Patrick Pfingsten talks with Springfield’s key newsmakers weekdays on 97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY weekdays 3pm - 6pm with a repeat of hour one from 6p - 7pm.
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