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Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss the Governor's race and if Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is running for Chicago Mayor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capitol News Illinois reporter Ben Szalinski joins Patrick to discuss why Governor Prritzker hasn't toured communities ravaged by tornadoes and AI in campaigns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tax Foundation Senior Fellow Jared Walczak joins Patrick to discuss legal issues surrounding the state's new social media tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joins Patrick to discuss the opening of the new Obama Presidential Center and major divisions between unions and Democrats ahead of the November election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mike Zalewski, now a lobbyist at the statehouse, joins Patrick to talk about the state budget and the political environment headed into November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former White House spokesman and GOP operative Pete Seat joins Patrick to brag about his state attempting to steal the Bears and to discuss Donald Trump's Iran deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election security expert Stephen Richer of the Cato Institute joined Patrick to discuss concerns over mail in voting and the federal government's efforts to get voter information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joined Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's November strategy and if Democrats believe Donald Trump will be Pritzker's target more than his opponent, Republican Darren Bailey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meteorologist Ed Shimon of NWS in Lincoln talks severe weather and the possible impactsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel joins Patrick to discuss the ComEd Four convictions, controversy in Chicago's U.S. Attorney's office, and the next step for former Speaker Michael Madigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman John Shimkus joined Patrick to discuss the Iran deal, the war in Ukraine, and why Republicans are doing better in the Metro East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the new state budget, Governor Pritzker's political messaging, and the Bears stadium mess. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss what comes next in the Bears stadium saga and if Illinois public universities are about to face a reckoning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to discuss Illinois' participation in America 250 events, and challenges to the Illinois assisted suicide law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist Steve Greenberg joins Patrick to talk about fan reaction to the Bears stadium debacle and his trip across the state line to Hammond, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the growing controversy around Governor Pritzker's involvement in Bears stadium talks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Major General, former Illinois Army National Guard Adjutant General, and former Congressman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss Iran, Cuba, and honoring D-Day heroes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime political strategist, Lincoln Project co-founder, and "Civic Forum" founder Reed Galen joins Patrick to discuss the state of politics as we approach the November election cycle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deana Corbin of the Animal Protective League of Springfield joins Patrick to discuss the damage from severe storms that likely rendered their shelter a total loss and how they managed to save all 150 animals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) discusses a Republican proposal to keep the Bears in Illinois and incentivize large projects to come to the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss political fallout from the Bears stadium debacle and how Republican candidates straddle Donald Trump's low approval numbers in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Senator and current Deputy Governor Andy Manar joins Patrick for an in depth discussion on the Bears stadium drama and the new state budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Donald Trump's continued election denial, Iran, and dissatisfaction with both parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton), who represents Logan County, talks with Patrick about the closure of the Logan prison, the state budget, and a new law banning intoxicating hemp projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joins Patrick to discuss the next step in the Bears saga, the state budget, and if the White Sox are actually...good? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), the House sponsor of the Bears stadium legislation, joined Patrick for a long discussion about the team's announcement that it was focusing on a stadium site in Indiana and if Illinois is still under consideration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Tom Demmer weighs in on the Bears' stadium announcement, the state budget, and moving the Logan Correctional Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss the Chicago Bears' announcement the team is continuing its stadium search in Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Scher of Washington Monthly Magazine joins Patrick to discuss U.S. Senate races in Maine and Texas, and the 2028 Democratic field for President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) says he believes legislation to build a new hotel and expand the BOS Center in downtown Springfield can pass this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crain's Chicago Business Politics Reporter Justin Laurence joins Patrick to discuss new drama in the Bears stadium saga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) joins Patrick to discuss the state budget, affordability, and the Chicago Bears stadium drama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to walk through the final hours of the spring legislative session and the chaos surrounding the Bears stadium bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the end of the legislative session, the Bears, budget, affordability, and the Governor's race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Bill Cunnigham (D-Chicago), the Senate sponsor of Bears stadium legislation, joins Patrick Pfingsten to discuss how it fell apart at the last minute and if they can get it across the finish line this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joined Patrick to discuss the drama over the Chicago Bears stadium deal and how it compares to the 1988 White Sox "stop the clock" stadium deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick in studio to react to the end of the legislative session, including the Bears, the state budget, and the downtown Springfield development bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick, now a senior advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute, joins Patrick to react to the Bears bill debacle and the new state budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tahman Bradley of WGN-TV in Chicago joins Patrick to discuss the wild final 48 hours of the spring legislative sessionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) joins Patrick from the Statehouse to address concerns about passing a budget before Sunday's deadline and the struggle to finalize the Bears/megaprojects bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) checks in on the state budget, megaprojects bill, and the latest on a bill to expand the BOS Center downtown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) joins Patrick for a Democratic perspective on the state budget, Bears/megaprojects bill, and gun control legislation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick live from the Statehouse to discuss major issues still outstanding in the final weekend of the spring legislative session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher joins Patrick in studio for a wide ranging discussion on BOS Center expansion, the future of the Wyndham, and her campaign for re-election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss last minute negotiations on a Bears stadium deal, the state budget, and the latest state of play in the race for Governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss end of session drama over a state budget and the Bears/megaprojects bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) joins Patrick to discuss the state budget, taxes, and the Bears/megaprojects bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent candidate for Governor Collin Corbett joins Patrick to discuss why he launched a third party campaign, the viability of the effort, and if he thinks he can actually win or is just taking votes away from RepublicanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss legislation to expand the BOS Center downtown, the Bears megaprojects bill, and the fight over a new state budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bulwark writer Andrew Egger joins Patrick to discuss the deal in Iran and what the Texas GOP primary shows about Donald Trump's control of the Republican Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.