PM Springfield Interviews

Former State Representative Mike Zalewski weighs in on Governor JB Pritzker's new running mate, former Deputy Governor Christian Mitchell. He also weighs in on if Democrats are too confident in Pritzker's chances in 2026. 

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Capitol Hill reporter Eric Garcia, who writes for the UK's "The Independent" joins Patrick to talk about Senate passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill" and how Republicans got the bill through the chamber after a set of overnight votes.

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Former RNC National Committeeman Richard Porter, a possible candidate for U.S. Senate in 2026, defends the GOP's "BIg Beautiful Bill,' JB Pritzker's run for a third term, and his political plans.

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Kevin O'Dea, Market Manager of Woodward Community Media, joins Patrick to discuss programming changes to WMAY beginning July 1. 

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Chicago Sun-Times Political Reporter Mitchell Armentrout joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about JB Pritzker's run for a third term and whether any progress is being made in reaching an agreement on transit reform.

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State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) reacts to Governor JB Pritzker's announcement that he'll seek a third term and criticizes the Governor for legislation McClure claims doesn't do enough to fix the state's Prisoner Review Board. 

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Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune joined Springfield's Morning News to react to Governor JB Pritzker's announcement Thursday that he'll seek a third term in 2026. 

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Steve Bridge, who brings his Agribusiness show to WMAY beginning July 1, joins Patrick to talk about agriculture in Illinois, the intersection of agriculture and government, and what to expect from his new show. 

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Washington Monthly Politics Editor Bill Scher joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss what the New York Mayor's race means for Democrats nationwide and how the Big Beautiful Bill and ICE raids will impact 2026. 

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Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to preview Governor JB Pritzker's announcement that he's seeking a third term. 

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