The Illinoize Podcast

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) joins Patrick Pfingsten to discuss the looming shutdown of the federal government.

We break down the perjury and obstruction of justice conviction of Tim Mapes, the longtime Chief of Staff to former House Speaker Michael Madigan with Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune. We're also joined by former Congressman, SIU President, and 1998 Democratic nominee for Governor Glenn Poshard, the author of the new book "Son of Southern Illinois."

We discuss the new Auditor General's report on $5 billion in pandemic unemployment fraud with Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet). We also talk about poor GOP fundraising and Republican chances in 2024 with GOP consultant Collin Corbett.

We discuss the Mike Bost/Darren Bailey 12th District primary with Brenden Moore of the Lee Enterprises group of newspapers and southern Illinois GOP consultant Michael Butler of Cor Strategies.

Patrick is joined by Sen. Rachel Ventura (D-Joliet) and Chicago Tribune statehouse reporter Jeremy Gorner.

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the end of the spring legislative session with Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) and Rep. Dave Vella (D-Rockford).

Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Jon Seidel of the Chicago Sun-Times to discuss the ComEd Four trial and the latest news on the Illinois assault weapons ban. We also talk corruption with former Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin.

Comments from Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson and a visit with Joliet's Mayor-Elect, Terry D'Arcy.

We preview Tuesday's mayoral elections in Chicago, Naperville, Joliet, and Springfield with political consultant Collin Corbett.

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Patrick discusses the "ComEd Four" trial with Jon Seidel of the Chicago Sun-Times.