PM Springfield Interviews

Noah Rothman of the National Review joins Patrick to talk about the political landmines of the Epstein files and the future of the conservative movement in today's GOP. 

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Mary Ann Ahern of NBC Chicago joined Patrick to discuss how Governor JB Pritzker's trip to the Vatican and meeting with the Pope came about and what they talked about during a private meeting. 

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Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman and U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy joins Patrick to discuss the end of the government shutdown, the release of the Epstein files, and if Republicans can relate to voters on cost of living. 

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Former Illini Basketball great Deon Thomas, now the color analyst for the Illini Sports Network, joins Patrick to talk about Illini basketball and tonight's matchup against Alabama. 

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Patrick is joined by Capitol News Illinois reporter Beth Hundsdorfer on the immigration action against a restaurant owner in Macoupin County and how Sen. Tammy Duckworth's office got involved in the controversy. 

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Andrew Egger of The Bulwark joins Patrick to discuss the release of the Epstein files and Donald Trump's battles with the media. 

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Columnist and podcast host Matt Lewis joins Patrick to predict whether the Epstein files controversy will rip apart the MAGA coalition and if Democrats "won" the government shutdown. 

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Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joined Patrick to discuss Senate President Don Harmon evading a $10 million dollar campaign finance fine and the bait-and-switch over Congressman Chuy Garcia's seat. 

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Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to break down the fall veto session and talk about the GOP chances in Illinois in 2026.

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Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to strategize how Republicans can fix their electoral chances in 2026.

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