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Former Illinois Republican Patry Chairman Pat Brady chats with Patrick about the state of the GOP and Governor Pritzker's looming presidential campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Militech, political reporter at WAND-TV, joins Patrick to discuss the Governor's race and the State Senate race between Doris Turner and Frank LeskoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist Steve Greenberg joins Patrick from the Cubs Wild Card series in San Diego to preview the MLB playoffs and to discuss the big Bears victory Monday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss a sleepy election season, Pritzker 2028, and what a blue wave does to the legislature next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss how campaign advertising is changing and how voters don't like either major party candidate for Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the way parties have messaged affordability issues, Bailey's struggles, and Pritzker's 2028 moves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to discuss statewide races in November and Donald Trump's hold on the GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Glenwood coach Dan Rourke, who helps call Glenwood football on WMAY, joins Patrick ahead of Friday night's Rochester/Glenwood game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Rosenthal of Illiniboard.com joins Patrick to talk Illini football and preview Saturday's Illinois/Ohio State game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mike Zalewski joins Patrick for a conversation about the Illinois election landscape, including messaging, Democratic policies, and JB Pritzker's future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to talk about the U.S. Senate race, Governor's race, and what to expect between now and November 3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kadia Goba, reporter for the Washington Sun, joins Patrick to discuss the House bailing DC early, if DC is expecting a blue wave, and what Donald Trump's 2027 may look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy sits down for an extensive conversation with Patrick Pfingsten.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard and former Congressman, Bill Enyart, discusses Iran, Russia, China, and testosterone tests for military members with Patrick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's weight loss disclosures, Darren Bailey's struggles, and what 2027 may look like at the statehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss Gov. Pritzker's ongoing presidential rollout and what voters are talking about in polling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss Governor JB Pritzker's health disclosures and the Bears stadium discussions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's political calculations, the state of the GOP, and the mood of voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Hart, Executive Director of the Illinois Trucking Association, joins Patrick to discuss rising diesel prices and what it means for truckers and consumers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC Chicago Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern joins Patrick to discuss Governor JB Pritzker's weight loss, health disclosures, and why the Chicago media isn't paying attention to the Governor's race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick for a discussion on Bears legislation, ethics, and the races for Govenror and State Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Scher of Washington Monthly Magazine is Patrick's guest for a discussion on old politicians, and if there will be a "blue wave" in November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Tom Demmer joins Patrick to discuss the Governor's race, Pritzker's economic messaging, and the state of the GOP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's new TV ad and Darren Bailey's struggle to connect with suburban voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout and Patrick go deep on the race for Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Congressman and political commenter Joe Walsh joined Patrick to talk about the blue wave building across the country and the future of both political parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick in studio to discuss journalism, the Trump/Bailey endorsement, and Pritzker 2028.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime SJ-R reporter and columnist Bernie Schoenburg joins Patrick to discuss the hollowing out of local media, the race for Governor, and his new job as Grandpa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray joins Patrick to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on mail-in ballots and the security of the November election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick on Bailey and Trump, Pritzker's approval numbers, and ethics reform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), Chairman of the Legislative Ethics Commission, was a guest on PM Springfield to chat about the Legislative Inspector General opening and ethics reform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss Donald Trump's unsolicited endorsement of the Bailey campaign and how the state spent billions in COVID relief dollars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champaign News-Gazette writer Bob Asmussen joins Patrick to preview Saturday's Illinois/Duke game. Your Home for the Fighting Illini is 97.7 and 970 WMAY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime SJ-R sports writer and editor Jim Ruppert, now with our Sportsradio 1450 team, joins Patrick to preview Week 4 of the high school football season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman John Shimkus, who was at the Pentagon the morning of 9/11, shares his memories from that day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Illinois political reporter Carol Marin was in New York on September 11, 2001 working for CBS News. She shared her memories of the day with Patrick Pfingsten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent political strategist Reed Galen joins Patrick to break down the GOP midterm convention and what Democrats need to fix in their November messaging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah Meisel of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss efforts to block the state's new physician assisted suicide law from taking effect this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Peoria) joins the show to discuss ethics reform proposals at the statehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss the Legislative Inspector General, the struggles of the GOP, and Gov. Pritzker's likely 2028 presidential campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joins Patrick to discuss the resignation of Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey, the GOP midterm convention, and Independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former White House spokesman and political operative Pete Seat joins Patrick to discuss Donald Trump's health and to handicap major races in November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the resignation of Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rochester football coach Derek Leonard joins Patrick to discuss the start to their season, their late opening in the schedule, and playoff expansion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss mail in ballots, the race for Governor and...guacamole?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voice of the Illini Brian Barnhart joins Patrick to preview the Illini football season and the season opener tonight against UAB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss missteps by the Bailey campaign and if Flock cameras will become an issue in the fall campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss controversies in the Governor's race, Flock cameras, bond increases, and oversight of state spending. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to discuss the Governor's race and the latest Hotel/Motel tax controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mike Zalewski joins Patrick to talk about Governor Prtitzker's vulnerabilities and challenges facing Democrats in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former House Republican Leader Jim Durkin joins Patrick to discuss the state of the Illinois GOP, the struggles of the Bailey campaign, and the future of the Republican Party in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.