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PM Springfield Interviews episodes
- Patrick Pfingsten Talks New State Budget with State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield)
Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick in studio to react to the end of the legislative session, including the Bears, the state budget, and the downtown Springfield development bill.
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31 min - Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Mark Batinick, a Senior Advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute
Former Rep. Mark Batinick, now a senior advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute, joins Patrick to react to the Bears bill debacle and the new state budget.
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23 min - Patrick Pfingsten Chats Legislative Session Wrap Up with Tahman Bradley of WGN-TV
Tahman Bradley of WGN-TV in Chicago joins Patrick to discuss the wild final 48 hours of the spring legislative session
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16 min - PM Springfield: John Curran Addresses Struggles With 'Mega Projects' Bill - 5/29/2026
Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) joins Patrick from the Statehouse to address concerns about passing a budget before Sunday's deadline and the struggle to finalize the Bears/megaprojects bill.
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18 min - PM Springfield: State Representative Mike Coffey On State Budget, Latest Bill To Expand BOS Center - 5/29/2026
Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) checks in on the state budget, megaprojects bill, and the latest on a bill to expand the BOS Center downtown.
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17 min - Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield)
Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) joins Patrick for a Democratic perspective on the state budget, Bears/megaprojects bill, and gun control legislation.
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18 min - Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois
Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick live from the Statehouse to discuss major issues still outstanding in the final weekend of the spring legislative session.
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16 min - Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher joins Patrick in studio for a wide ranging discussion on BOS Center expansion, the future of the Wyndham, and her campaign for re-election.
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23 min - Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Former State Representative Mark Batinick
Former State Representative Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss last minute negotiations on a Bears stadium deal, the state budget, and the latest state of play in the race for Governor.
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22 min - Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Chicago Tribune Political Reporter Dan Petrella
Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss end of session drama over a state budget and the Bears/megaprojects bill.
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About PM Springfield Interviews
From the publisher's feed
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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