The Illinoize Podcast

The Illinoize Podcast

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The Illinoize Podcast episodes

  • The Illinoize Podcast- October 2, 2026

    Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Aaron Del Mar and Independent candidate for Lt. Governor Carolyn Schofield.

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    53 min
  • The Illinoize Podcast- September 25, 2026
    Patrick Pfingsten previews the U.S. Senate race with Republican nominee Don Tracy and Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois. Learn more: www.theillinoize.com Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.theillinoize.com/subscribe-1 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/the_illinoize Like us on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/theillinoize
    44 min
  • The Illinoize Podcast- August 21, 2026
    Patrick Pfingsten is at the Illinois State Fair, talking politics with Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield). Learn more: www.theillinoize.com Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.theillinoize.com/subscribe-1 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/the_illinoize Like us on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/theillinoize
    34 min
  • The Illinoize Podcast - August 14, 2026

    Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett.

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    39 min
  • The Illinoize Podcast- July 31, 2026

    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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    51 min
  • The Illinoize Podcast - July 24, 2026

    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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    55 min
  • The Illinoize Podcast- July 16, 2026

    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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    40 min
  • The Illinoize Podcast- April 10, 2026

    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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    47 min
  • The Illinoize Podcast- March 13, 2026

    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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    1 hr 5 min

About The Illinoize Podcast

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Longtime journalist and political operative Patrick Pfingsten, who writes The Illinoize political newsletter, takes on politicians, tough topics, and common sense while he cuts through the noise of…