Patrick Pfingsten is joined by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) to discuss a sexual harassment scandal that has ensnared House Speaker Chris Welch and the federal indictment of Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana). We're also joined by Capitol News Illinois statehouse reporter Brenden Moore for analysis.

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Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Governor JB Pritzker for a one-on-one interview on ethics, DCFS, property taxes, energy prices, and his 2028 ambitions.

We're also joined by Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella, who is covering Pritzker's re-election campaign, for reaction.

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Patrick Pfingsten checks in with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth on the war in Iran, the SAVE America Act (and her surprising answer about Voter ID, and affordability.

We're also joined by outgoing State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora), who isn't seeking re-election on her battle with MS and the Medical Aid in Dying legislation she helped pass.

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Patrick Pfingsten looks ahead to the final stretch of the spring legislative session with Republican and Democratic views in the House of Representatives. Patrick is joined by Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) to discuss property taxes, the Bears stadium, local government funding, gas taxes, and more.

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Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Brenden Moore and Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois to break down the races for U.S. Senate, Governor, congress, and more the day before the March 17 primary.

Patrick Pfingsten breaks down the 9th Congressional District Democratic primary with Matthew Eadie of Evanston Now and the 7th and 8th District Democratic primaries with Mitchell Armentrout of the Chicago Sun-Times.

We also sit down with State Comptroller Susana Mendoza on the election to replace her and the "ham handed" actions of Governor JB Pritzker to influence what she says should be an "independent" office.

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Patrick Pfingsten sits down with GOP gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski. We also discuss outside spending on elections, the status of major races, and the property tax situation with the Chicago Bears with former Rep. Mark Batinick.

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Patrick Pfingsten sits down with 2022 GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey, who is the frontrunner in the 2026 GOP primary for Governor.

We also discuss the latest in the Bears stadium mess with Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois.

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Bailey radio interview referenced in the video: https://omny.fm/shows/pm-springfield/patrick-pfingsten-talks-with-former-state-senator-and-gubernatorial-candidate-darren-bailey

The Illinoize Podcast is back and looking ahead to what may happen at the Statehouse this year.

We're joined by Senate GOP Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) as Republicans try to make an impact in the superminority. We're also joined by longtime Madigan spokesman Steve Brown to talk about his time with the imprisoned former Speaker, what he knew and when he knew it.

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The Illinoize Podcast returns in 2026 previewing what to expect at the Statehouse this spring. We're joined by Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) and Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois.

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