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Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss how the Bears have taken up all the oxygen under the statehouse dome, state spending, and a proposed racino for Decatur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joins Patrick to break down the GOP primary for Governor, the latest in the Bears stadium saga, and the challenge for Democrats to pass a budget this spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mark Batinick joins Patrick to dive deep into the Bears stadium mess, property taxes, pensions, and the final three weeks of the primary campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss the Bears stadium saga, the governor's proposed budget, and the U.S. Senate Democratic primary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Olivia Olander joins Patrick to discuss Governor JB Pritzker's comments about the Chicago Bears, banning cell phones in schools, and how to cover Pritzker day-in and day-out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to talk about the negative turn of the U.S. Senate race, the state of the GOP primary for Govenor, and how Republicans are having a hard time dealing with Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins the show to discuss the latest drama surrounding the Bears stadium, Governor Pritzker's budget proposal, and the GOP race for Governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fighting Illini play-by-play voice Brian Barnhart joins Patrick from L.A. to look back on Wednesday's big USC victory and to preview Saturday's game with UCLA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to work through the latest developments in the Chicago Bears stadium saga and how Governor Pritzker's budget proposal was received by the General Assembly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole joins Patrick to discuss how Governor Pritzker's budget proposal impacts local governments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abdul Hakim-Shabazz of indypolitics.org discusses the discussions between Indiana officials and the Chicago Bears and how likely a Bears move to the Hoosier state really is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins Patrick on the state budget, the Bears flirtations with Indiana, and if Illinois should opt in to a federal school choice program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) joins Patrick to respond to Governor Pritzker's budget address and how Republicans would handle the Bears stadium controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the latest drama in the saga over a Bears stadium and reaction to Governor Pritzker's budget proposal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick, now a pension policy advisor for the Illinois Policy Institute, joins Patrick to break down Governor JB Pritzker's budget proposal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Rosenthal of illiniboard.com joins Patrick to talk Illinois basketball and preview tonight's game at USC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), a top House Democrat budget negotiator, joins Patrick to respond to Governor JB Pritzker's budget proposal and discusses the latest on a stadium deal for the Chicago Bears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to react to Governor JB Pritzker's budget proposal and discusses how Republicans can make a difference in budget negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mike Zalewski joined Patrick to preview Governor Pritzker's Wednesday budget speech and how Democrats will deal with easing the property tax burden in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman Joe Walsh joins Patrick to talk First Amendment and 2028 primaries for the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss the Governor's budget address this week and the electoral landscape for Republicans in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Tom Demmer, a fiscal policy advisor for the Illinois Policy Institute, joins Patrick to preview Governor JB Pritzker's budget proposal this week and to handicap the GOP primary for Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Sturdy of illiniguys.com discusses Illini basketball with Patrick and previews Sunday's Illinois/Indiana game in Champaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to discuss the approach of Illinois' congressional delegation to ICE controversies, the race for Governor, and the future of the Logan Correctional Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DC journalist Dan Vock joins Patrick to discuss how Illinois Republicans are handling controversy involving ICE and CBP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady goes in the weeds with Patrick on the GOP primary for governor and the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the Republican primary for Governor and what to expect from Governor Pritzker's budget address next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Kyle Moore (R-Quincy) joins Patrick to debate the affordability issue in Illinois and how Republicans believe they can actually make it less expensive to live in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Gorner of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's budget speech scheduled for next week and how the Governor will walk a financial tightropeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champaign News-Gazette sports columnist Bob Asmussen joins Patrick to preview the Illinois vs. Wisconsin game and to talk changes on the Illinois football staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Heffley of Americans for Prosperity of Illinois joins Patrick to discuss their celebration of America's 250th birthday Thursday at the BOS Center and issues coming at the Statehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Scher of Washington Monthly magazine joins Patrick to discuss the battle over ICE funding and the Democratic outlook for 2028. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican strategist Collin Corbett joins Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's missed opportunities and why the GOP can't get it's act together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss challenges facing state lawmakers as they try to pass a new state budget this spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick, a pension policy advisor for the Illinois Policy Institute, joins Patrick to discuss Governor JB Pritzker's pension reform proposal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Margaret Croke (D-Chicago), a candidate for State Comptroller, joins Patrick to discuss her background, plans for the office, and how the legislature will address a difficult budget year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political writer Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to discuss the Democratic primary for State Comptroller and Governor Pritzker's upcoming budget address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Basketball coach Bruce Weber, who works as a Big Ten analyst, joins Patrick to discuss his time in Champaign and the impressive run for the Illini this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lake County Treasurer and Democratic candidate for State Comptroller, Holly Kim, joins Patrick to discuss her background and campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Karina Villa (D-West Chicago), who is running for State Comptroller, joins Patrick to discuss her campaign and plans for the officeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray joins Patrick to discuss the opening of early voting and questions about election security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capitol Hill reporter Eric Garcia tells Patrick about the government shutdown, the fight over DHS funding, and if the GOP will be able to muster the votes to get the government open again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), a candidate for State Comptroller, joined Patrick to discuss her background and plans for the job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's cash infusion into the U.S. Senate race and the latest in the GOP primary for Governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, the Republican gubernatorial primary, and JB Pritzker's 2028 plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Bush administration spokesman Pete Seat joins Patrick to discuss a potentially avoided government shutdown, the GOP reaction to Minnesota, and if Indiana really wants to steal the Bears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Sturdy of illiniguys.com joins Patrick to preview tonight's Illinois/Washington game at the State Farm Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Times reporter Dean Olsen discusses the sentencing of former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson, who received 20 years in prison for the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime State Journal-Register reporter and columnist Bernie Schoenburg joins Patrick to discuss the Sean Grayson sentencing and to look ahead to the March primary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joins Patrick to discuss the latest in the GOP primary for Governor and JB Pritzker's lane for the White House in 2028.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reed Galen, longtime Republican strategist, now of The Union advocacy organization, joins Patrick to talk about moving past the weekend's events in Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.