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Former State Representative Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss the struggles of some state universities and the GOP field in the race for Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises joins Patrick to discuss how Darren Bailey's entrance into the Governor's race changes the playing field in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Journal-Register sports reporter Ryan Mahan joins Patrick to talk through a full slate of games in week two 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/Duke football game, which can be heard on WMAY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Post congressional reporter Kadia Goba joins Patrick to talk about the way the Epstein files controversy has derailed Congress in the face of an upcoming government shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) joins Patrick to argue why National Guard troops should be sent to Chicago and why he thinks JB Pritzker's presidential ambitions are failing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss why the state is paying $800,000 in taxpayer dollars to sponsor a NASCAR race and the latest on ICE and National Guard deployments to Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times reporter Mitchell Armentrout joins Patrick to discuss how the federal deployment of ICE agents and the National Guard will work and how wide-ranging it may be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Recorder and state senate candidate Frank Lesko joins Patrick to discuss why he's running for Senate, how a Republican is effective in a Democratic supermajority, and how to lower property tax costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Richard Hayes joins Patrick to discuss the potential deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois and the unprecedented situation the Guard has been put in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss the latest volleys between President Trump and Governor Pritzker over National Guard troops and ICE agents potentially being sent to Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illini football radio voice Brian Barnhart joins Patrick to preview the Illini season opener against Western Illinois and talk about the most anticipated Illini football season in more than 30 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAY is the home of Rochester Rockets and Glenwood Titans football all season long. Patrick is joined to preview the season with Rochester radio voice Chris McCloud and Glenwood radio voice Ryan Fantozzi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Gorner of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to talk about Governor Pritzker's response to threats from the President to send troops into Chicago and what more ICE agents deployed to Chicago could mean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady joins the show to discuss the potential for National Guard troops to be deployed to Chicago, Darren Bailey's potential entry into the governor's race, and if Don Tracy can make the Senate race competitive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Times reporter Dean Olsen joins Patrick to talk about the latest legal wranglings over the Wyndham property in downtown Springfield and how the FBI has gotten involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick is joined by National Review and Washington Post writer Ramesh Ponnuru on the fight over National Guard troops in cities like Chicago and whether Democrats are moving too far left. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to talk about Governor Pritzker's response to President Trump's suggestion he'll send troops into Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Collin Corbett, a Republican strategist and host of the "Smoke Filled Room" podcast, joined Patrick to discuss the potential entry of Darren Bailey into the race for Governor and what it means for the GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman and former Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, Bill Enyart, joins Patrick to discuss if President Trump can legally deploy troops to Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Hancock of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss a controversial move to change the proficiency standards for students in Illinois schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Democratic Party Chairman and Democratic National Committeeman Bill Houlihan joins Patrick to talk about Sen. Doris Turner's race, the U.S. Senate primary, and Democratic gerrymandering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises joins Patrick to discuss the potential Doris Turner/Frank Lesko race and new polling in the U.S. Senate primary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss a potential $10 million fine against Senate President Don Harmon, Darren Bailey's potential entry into the Governor's race, and the new Fair Maps effort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to discuss Darren Bailey's interest in the Governor's race, the state of the Illinois GOP, and where moderates fit in today's political partiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss former Sen. Darren Bailey's potential entry into the 2026 gubernatorial race and what it means for the GOP next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman John Shimkus joined Patrick to discuss the ongoing negotiations in the Ukraine/Russia war and the high energy prices currently impacting Illinoisans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman and former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood joins Patrick to discuss a new effort to get a measure on the ballot next year that changes the way legislative districts are redrawn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman and former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Bill Enyart joins Patrick to talk about Friday's Trump/Putin meeting and Monday's Trump/Ukraine meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark joins Patrick to talk about attendance, concerts, and this weekend's projected heat at the Illinois State Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Beef Association Executive Vice President Josh St. Peters stops by to talk with Patrick about Illinois beef farmers, the price of beef at the grocery store, tariffs, and the state of rural Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Jeremy Gorner stops by the Fair to talk with Patrick about the two political days, the state of the GOP, and if there will be a special session of the General Assembly before October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cook County GOP Chairman and potential gubernatorial candidate Aaron Del Mar joins Patrick on Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy of Springfield, a former Chair of the Illinois Republican Party, explains why he jumped into the race to replace outgoing Sen. Dick Durbin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DuPage County Sheriff and GOP gubernatorial candidate Jim Mendrick joins Patrick at the State Fair to discuss his campaign for the state's top office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to kick off Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair to talk about GOP enthusiasm and issues that should help Republicans make gains in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan joins Patrick at the Illinois State Fair to discuss bumper crops, beef prices, and the state of rural Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Democratic operative Steve Brown and Lee Enterprises political reporter Brenden Moore join Patrick for a Governor's Day discussion at the Illinois State Fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson stops by the Illinois State Fair to talk with Patrick about Governor's Day and the mess facing the Illinois GOP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, who is also running for U.S. Senate, stops by for a conversation with Patrick on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lake County Treasurer and Democratic candidate for State Comptroller, Holly Kim, joins Patrick on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch joins Patrick to talk about a new law signed by Governor Pritzker to increase background check requirements for new deputies and how the Sonya Massey incident has impacted staffing in the department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Treasurer Mike Frerichs joins Patrick to discuss if Frerichs was serious about running for U.S. Senate, why Democrats are struggling to connect to rural voters, and why more kids should be enrolled in the state's 529 programSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime State Journal-Register reporter and columnist Bernie Schoenburg joins Patrick to discuss the history of State Fair political days and the state of today's Illinois GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman and former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss President Trump's efforts to federalize DC Police, the Israel/Gaza war, and the Trump/Putin summit later this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savana) joins Patrick to discuss the redistricting controversy, DCFS, and the struggles facing the Illinois GOPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WAND-TV political reporter Mike Miletich joins Patrick to discuss Governor JB Pritzker's role in the Texas redistricting drama and how the two parties will approach State Fair political days next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former White House spokesman and CNN contributor Pete Seat joins Patrick to argue about redistricting and discuss the Epstein files and firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative turned pollster Mark Batinick joins us to discuss new polling showing Governor JB Pritzker's approval rating is upside down and if there's room for Republicans to take advantage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner joined Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's thinking as he doubles down on the Texas gerrymandering debate and what to expect from State Fair political daysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises joins Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's defense of the state's gerrymandered maps and they look forward to political days at the State Fair next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.