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Olsen checks in from the Sean Grayson murder trial in Peoria after the former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy accused of murdering Sonya Massey took the stand in his own defense Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandoval talks about issues facing business in Illinois with the upcoming veto session, including mass transit funding and energy costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Republican from Morton previews the second week of the fall veto session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rochester football play-by-play voice Chris McCloud, SHG play-by-play announcer Darin Pritchett, and Glenwood voice Ryan Fantozzi join Patrick to discuss week 9 of the high school football season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Rosenthal of illiniboard.com joins Patrick to preview Saturday's Illinois football game at Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mike Zalewski joined Patrick to discuss veto session, the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, and Governor Pritzker's standing as he runs for a third term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss major issues outstanding for next week's veto session at the Statehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capitol News Illinois reporter Brenden Moore joins Patrick to discuss the push to redrew Illinois' congressional districts and the entrance of Republican businessman Rick Heidner in the race for governorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former White House spokesman and GOP operative Pete Seat joins Patrick to discuss the destruction of the East Wing of the White House, the government shutdown, and the redistricting arms race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) joins Patrick to discuss next week's return to Springfield for the second week of the fall veto session. They discuss redistricting, energy, transit, and economic development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Times reporter Dean Olsen checks in after open statements and the first day of testimony in the murder trial of former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson in the killing of Sonya Massey last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joins Patrick to discuss the latest in the race for Governor, Don Harmon's campaign finance lawsuit, and redistricting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss the latest developments in the race for Governor, whether Democrats will re-draw the state's congressional map, and if he has any hope for the political future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mark Batinick, who does polling and campaign work for Republicans, joins Patrick to discuss the potential entry of businessman Rick Heidner into the race for Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick is joined by Georgetown University law professor Steve Vladeck on the Trump administration's effort to take the state lawsuit over troop deployment to the Supreme Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss the latest on ICE raids, how Governor Pritzker may be benefitting politically, veto session issues, and the Chicago Teachers Union takeover of a statewide teachers union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick is joined by Leanna Churchill of channel1450.com to discuss week 8 of the high school football season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican strategist and podcast host Collin Corbett joins Patrick to discuss the politics of ICE raids in Chicago, the race for Governor, and the race for U.S. Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to preview next week's murder trial of former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) joined Patrick to discuss outstanding issues during the fall veto session and what Republicans are doing to remain relevant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the status of major issues that are still pending during the fall veto session and what may get across the finish line this month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to talk about the fall veto session and where things stand on transit, the Bears, and Governor JB Pritzker's tax returns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois GOP Chairman and Springfield attorney Don Tracy, who is running for U.S. Senate, joins Patrick to talk about the government shutdown, national debt, and ICE actions in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the slow start to the fall veto session and what issues lawmakers may take up this month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Reps. Mike Murphy and Tim Butler joined Patrick to talk about politics, Madigan, downtown Springfield, and the future of the GOP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long, who wrote a book about former House Speaker Michael Madigan, joined Patrick to reflect on decades of reporting on the day Madigan reported to federal prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) discusses energy prices, transit taxes, and state spending as lawmakers head back to the Capitol for the fall veto session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) joins Patrick to discuss energy prices, a bill to give tax breaks for major construction projects, and transit funding ahead of the veto session, which begins Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champaign News-Gazette Sportswriter Bob Asmussen joins Patrick to preview Saturday's Illinois vs. Ohio State game at Memorial Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to share their concerns over the actions of the Trump administration, political discourse, and the state of the GOP after a turbulent week in the news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel checks in with Patrick on yesterday's ruling blocking troop deployments in Illinois and what happens next in the high profile case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman and former Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, Bill Enyart, joins Patrick to discuss the ongoing troop escalation in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joins Patrick to discuss the escalation of the ICE and National Guard presence in Illinois and what it means for Governor JB Pritzker's political prospects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss the politics of the ICE and National Guard situation in Chicago and the suburbs and major issues in the upcoming veto session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Egger, who writes for The Bulwark, joined Patrick to discuss the escalation in Chicago and the suburbs over ICE and troop deployments and the ongoing government shutdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congresswoman Cheri Bustos joins Patrick to discuss the government shutdown, tariffs, and their shared frustration with the state of our politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss the controversial deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois and issues facing lawmakers as veto session begins at the Statehouse next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel joins Patrick on the state's efforts to block Donald Trump's troop deployment to Illinois and the efforts of former Speaker Michael Madigan to avoid starting his prison sentence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Richard Hayes joined Patrick to discuss the potential deployment of Illinois and Texas National Guard members to the state over the objections of Gov. Pritzker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Sturdy of illiniguys.com joins Patrick to preview Saturday's Illinois football game with Purdue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Parris from channel1450.com joins Patrick to preview Week 6 of the high school football season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss GOP reactions to the ICE raids in Chicago, Darren Bailey and Ted Dabrowski's rollouts in the Governor's race, and who the Democratic primary favorite is for U.S. Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises joins Patrick to discuss escalating tensions with ICE in Chicago and the suburbs, transit reform, and what the Bears want from the General Assembly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joins Patrick to discuss the effort by the Chicago Bears to secure hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money to help them build a new stadium in the Chicago suburbs. (They talk a little baseball, too.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Post congressional reporter Kadia Goba joins Patrick to discuss the government shutdown, who is to blame, and how long it may go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman and former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Bill Enyart joined Patrick to discuss the prospect of troops being deployed to Illinois, the speech from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to generals this week, and his views on the government shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea joined Patrick Wednesday to explain why the union decided to pull out of the long running "agreed bill" process at the Statehouse, where unions and business worked together on issues like unemployment insurance and workers' compensation for decades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) joins Patrick to talk about the government shutdown, why Democrats voted against a "clean" continuing resolution, and why the fight should be about health care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) joined Patrick to discuss why Congress couldn't reach a deal to keep the government funded, why the two sides are fighting over health care, and how long the shutdown may last. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Senator and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey joins Patrick to discuss why he got into the race for governor after losing four years ago. They discuss energy, property taxes, and how Donald Trump's low approval ratings will impact Republicans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner discusses the federal escalation of ICE and Customs & Border Protection Agents in Chicago and the expected troop deployment in the coming days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.