PM Springfield Interviews

Political strategist Collin Corbett joins Patrick to react to Republicans defending Donald Trump's social media controversies, Darren Bailey's slow start, and if the Illinois GOP can be saved. 

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Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the Third Reading Deadline at the statehouse, the ongoing Bears stadium legislation saga, and the future of a "Millionaire's surcharge" referendum. 

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Kadia Goba, political reporter for NOTUS, joins Patrick to discuss congressional scandals, loyalty to Donald Trump, and funding for the Iran war. 

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Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss the major issues facing lawmakers in the final stretch of the spring legislative session. 

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Olivia Olander of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the Governor's homebuilding plan, which has numerous mayors around the state concerned about preempting local zoning authority. 

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Former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh joins Patrick to vent about the Iran War, the 2026 election outlook, and the future of the GOP. 

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Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel joins Patrick to discuss Appellate Court arguments attempting to overturn former House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption conviction. 

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Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to talk about a busy week at the Statehouse, a state sandwich, and Governor Pritzker's battles with local governments. 

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Former Rep. Mike Zalewski joins Patrick to discuss funding for local governments, property tax reform, and if Gov. Pritzker can run the state and run for President at the same time. 

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Economist Frank Manzo IV of the Illinois Economic Policy Institute joins Patrick to discuss Tier 2 pensions, a millionaire tax, and the state economy.

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