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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.

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to cast doubts on provisions for downtown Springfield in the Bears "megaprojects" bill and what to expect in the final hours of the legislative session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Illinois GOP Chairman Bob Grogan joins Patrick to discuss the state of the Illinois Republican Party and how they turn around their fortunes in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) joins Patrick to talk about major issues still facing lawmakers in the final six days of the state legislative session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) joins Patrick to discuss GOP demands in the new state budget, insurance regulations, and the Bears megaprojects bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. and state budget expert Tom Demmer joined Patrick to discuss the Bears stadium mess, progressive efforts to raise new revenue, and the state of the GOP as we approach November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger joins Patrick to discuss the state of the GOP, corruption, the war in Iran, and his new children's book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss drama in negotiations on the Bears megaprojects bill and if lawmakers will reduce gas taxes before the legislature adjourns May 31See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) joined Patrick to preview the final two weeks of the spring legislative session, including the Bears/megaprojects bill, housing regulations, and the new state budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick is joined by former Rep. Mark Batinick, a Senior Advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute, to discuss the Bears megaprojects bill, the state budget, and the new leadership at the Illinois GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime conservative talk show host and political commenter Charlie Sykes joined Patrick to weigh in on Donald Trump's grasp on the GOP and if Democrats can capitalize on Trump's corruption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern joins Patrick to discuss the Pritzker/Johnson feud, the Bears Megaprojects bill, and Pritzker's health disclosures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Lewis, a columnist for The Hill and Los Angeles Times joins Patrick to discuss the future for Republcians who cross Donald Trump and what happens to the GOP post Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins the show to discuss the election of a new GOP Chairman, the Bears stadium mess, and suspending the gas tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired general and former Congressman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss the latest foreign policy blunders in China, Iran, and Cuba. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the final two weeks of the legislative session, the Bears/Megaprojects legislation, and tensions in crafting a state budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to talk about how Governor Pritzker's staff handled Pritzker's recent medical issue and outstanding issues before lawmakers adjourn May 31.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) joins Patrick to discuss issues outstanding in the final two weeks of the legislative session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.