PM Springfield Interviews

GOP strategist Collin Corbett joined Patrick for a discussion on why Republicans are struggling to find top tier candidates for statewide races in 2026. 

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Former State Representative and pollster Mark Batinick joins PM Springfield to talk about why Republicans are struggling to gain traction statewide. 

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Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joins to discuss a near-record campaign finance fine against Senate President Don Harmon and if Illinois will ever get serious about campaign finance and ethics laws. 

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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth joins Patrick to discuss the impacts of the Republican tax and spending bill and immigration policy. 

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Jamie Toole of the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes joins PM Springfield to talk about the Prospect League All Star Game and issues between the club and the Springfield Park District. 

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Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises joins Patrick to discuss Governor JB Pritzker's soft launch of a presidential campaign, if Darin LaHood is serious about running statewide, and if the GOP is in any position to compete in 2026. 

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Former White House spokesman and CNN contributor Pete Seat joins Patrick to talk about the "Big Beautiful Bill" and the political fallout for 2026. 

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Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) joins Patrick after the "Big Beautiful Bill Act" vote to discuss tax cuts, the deficit, and cuts to Medicaid. 

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Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner discusses Governor Pritzker's decision on a running mate, if the 2026 election will be competitive, and the status of transit negotiations. 

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POLITICO congressional reporter Mia McCarthy joins Patrick to talk about the negotiations on the "Big Beautiful Bill" and how Republicans can still get it to Donald Trump's desk by July 4. 

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