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PM Springfield Interviews episodes
- Patrick Pfingsten Talks Governor's Race with Former Rep. Tom Demmer
Former Rep. Tom Demmer joins Patrick to discuss the Governor's race, Pritzker's economic messaging, and the state of the GOP.
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21 min - Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois
Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's new TV ad and Darren Bailey's struggle to connect with suburban voters.
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15 min - Patrick Pfingsten Talks Governor's Race with Chicago Sun-Times Political Reporter Mitchell Armentrout
Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout and Patrick go deep on the race for Governor.
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19 min - Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Former Illinois Congressman and Political Commenter Joe Walsh
Former Illinois Congressman and political commenter Joe Walsh joined Patrick to talk about the blue wave building across the country and the future of both political parties.
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18 min - Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Brenden Moore of Capital News Illinois
Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick in studio to discuss journalism, the Trump/Bailey endorsement, and Pritzker 2028.
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37 min - Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Longtime SJ-R reporter and Columnist Bernie Schoenburg
Longtime SJ-R reporter and columnist Bernie Schoenburg joins Patrick to discuss the hollowing out of local media, the race for Governor, and his new job as Grandpa.
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22 min - Patrick Pfingsten Talks Mail-In Ballots with Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray
Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray joins Patrick to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on mail-in ballots and the security of the November election.
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16 min - PM Springfield: Mark Matinick Discusses Bailey/Trump, Pritzker's Approval Numbers & More - 9/14/2026
Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick on Bailey and Trump, Pritzker's approval numbers, and ethics reform.
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22 min - PM Springfield: Representative Jeff Keicher Talks IG Opening, Ethics Reform - 9/14/2026
Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), Chairman of the Legislative Ethics Commission, was a guest on PM Springfield to chat about the Legislative Inspector General opening and ethics reform.
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22 min - PM Springfield: Petrella Talks Trump Endorsement Of Bailey - 9/14/2026
Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss Donald Trump's unsolicited endorsement of the Bailey campaign and how the state spent billions in COVID relief dollars.
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About PM Springfield Interviews
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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.
For more news anytime visit wmay.com