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Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joins Patrick to discuss the Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots and how it impacts Illinois and what the latest (lack of) progress over the Bears means for the ongoing
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Fmr. Rep. Tom Demmer joins Patrick to discuss mistakes in the state budget and the challenges facing Republicans in November.
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NewsChannel20 and FOX Illinois meteorologist Darren Leeds joins Patrick to discuss the dangerous heat wave slamming Illinois this week and its impact on July 4 activities.
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Retired General, former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General, and former Congresman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss the Iran "deal," firing of top generals in the pentagon, and Metro East politics.
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Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the latest Bears stadium drama, Darren Bailey's struggling campaign, and JB Pritzker's 2028 outlook.
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Democratic consultant and lobbyist Maze Jackson joins Patrick to discuss the long-running Bears stadium debate and if Democrats are moving too far left for their African American base.
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Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to discuss Independence Day, AI in politics, and third parties.
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Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joined Patrick to discuss state and federal response to tornadoes in downstate Illinois, union support, and the outlook for Republicans in November.
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Bill Scher of Washington Monthly magazine joins Patrick to discuss the leftward move of Democrats and which Democrat is messaging best for 2028.
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Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute joins Patrick to discuss whether Illinois will opt in to a federal school choice program.
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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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