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Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss a new report on the impact of federal cuts in Illinois and how the legislature will handle its budget crunch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to break down what Republicans need to do to give them a better chance of winning races around the state next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris McCloud, who will call Saturday's Rochester playoff game on WMAY, joins Patrick Pfingsten to preview the game and talk about the Rochester season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rochester Coach Derek Leonard joins Patrick ahead of Saturday's IHSA 4A semifinal game against Breese Central. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), who helped write the controversial transit funding bill, joins Patrick to discuss complaints the bill pulled money away from downstate roads and bridges for Chicago transit operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noah Rothman of the National Review joins Patrick to talk about the political landmines of the Epstein files and the future of the conservative movement in today's GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Ann Ahern of NBC Chicago joined Patrick to discuss how Governor JB Pritzker's trip to the Vatican and meeting with the Pope came about and what they talked about during a private meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman and U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy joins Patrick to discuss the end of the government shutdown, the release of the Epstein files, and if Republicans can relate to voters on cost of living. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illini Basketball great Deon Thomas, now the color analyst for the Illini Sports Network, joins Patrick to talk about Illini basketball and tonight's matchup against Alabama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick is joined by Capitol News Illinois reporter Beth Hundsdorfer on the immigration action against a restaurant owner in Macoupin County and how Sen. Tammy Duckworth's office got involved in the controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Egger of The Bulwark joins Patrick to discuss the release of the Epstein files and Donald Trump's battles with the media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columnist and podcast host Matt Lewis joins Patrick to predict whether the Epstein files controversy will rip apart the MAGA coalition and if Democrats "won" the government shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joined Patrick to discuss Senate President Don Harmon evading a $10 million dollar campaign finance fine and the bait-and-switch over Congressman Chuy Garcia's seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to break down the fall veto session and talk about the GOP chances in Illinois in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to strategize how Republicans can fix their electoral chances in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary former Sacred Heart-Griffin football coach Ken Leonard joins Patrick ahead of Saturday's latest chapter in the Rochester and SHG football rivalry in the state playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champaign News-Gazette sports writer Bob Asmussen is Patrick's guest to discuss Saturday's Illinois/Maryland football matchup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss statistics about immigration arrests in Illinois, redistricting, and regulating synthetic marijuana products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Dan Caulkins joins Patrick to talk about how downstate took it on the chin in the fall veto session and how the GOP turns around their electoral problems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the state of the Republican Party, the Epstein Files, and the new White House East Wing ballroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Gorner from the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the Republican field for Governor and the chances redistricting congressional districts happens in Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to discuss hunger in the Springfield community and the mess facing Illinois Republicans in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss JB Pritzker's political posturing, the Republican race for Governor, and the state of the GOP statewide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman and former Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, Bill Enyart, joins Patrick to discuss issues facing veterans and top issues in politics today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia McCarthy, Capitol Hill reporter for Politico, joins Patrick to discuss how the shutdown deal came about and if it will pass the House on Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois discusses the Bailey campaign for Governor, JB Pritzker's non-commital answer on assisted suicide, and tough times for the Illinois GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Scher of Washington Monthly magazine joins Patrick to discuss the deal to end the government shutdown and if Democrats are capitulating too soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel joins Patrick to discuss multiple federal lawsuits involving ICE agents in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Republican National Committeeman Richard Porter joins Patrick to discuss Tuesday's election results, ICE actions in Illinois, and anti-Semitism in the GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune statehouse reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to talk through the fallout of the fall veto session, the race for Governor, and redistricting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mark Batinick, an advisor to the Illinois Policy Institute, joins Patrick to talk about takeaways from Tuesday's election, what could happen in Illinois next year, and pension reform efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss what Tuesday's election results mean for Illinois and about why the Illinois GOP seems lost at sea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to talk about a proposed racino in Decatur, redistricting of congressional maps, and the state of the Illinois GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GOP strategist Collin Corbett joins Patrick to talk about the race for Governor and the state of the Illinois Republican Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joins Patrick to discuss the latest on the government shutdown, why she thinks Democrats should further gerrymander the Illinois congressional map, and the direction of the Democratic party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SJ-R Sports Reporter Bill Welt joins Patrick to talk about the controversy surrounding the end of Saturday's PORTA playoff football game and how protests and even potential legal action could ensue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney joins Patrick to discuss energy legislation passed through the General Assembly last week and the difficult task of reforming "Tier 2" pensions for state workers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss some of the under-the-radar issues from the fall veto session, including "Medical Aid in Dying" and Tier 2 pensions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Parris of Channel1450.com joins Patrick to preview the first round of the high school football playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Speaker of the House Chris Welch. The two discuss transit legislation, immigration, and the new energy bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massey Commission co-chair JoAnn Johnson joined Patrick to discuss the murder conviction of Sean Grayson in the death of Sonya Massey and the calls to action being made by the commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Manufacturers' Association President & CEO joins Patrick to discuss the energy legislation making its way through the General Assembly and what government should be doing to reduce energy prices for consumers and businesses around the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massey Commission co-chair JoAnn Johnson joined Patrick to discuss the murder conviction of Sean Grayson in the death of Sonya Massey and the calls to action being made by the commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joins Patrick to discuss what's happening on the last day of the fall veto session and if lawmakers will come to a deal on mass transit funding, energy, and other top issuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea discusses tax increases included in a major mass transit bailout bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Times reporter Dean Olsen, who covered the Grayson trial in Peoria, joins Patrick to discuss the verdict handed down Wednesday and what happens next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Sharkey of the Illinois Policy Institute joins Patrick to argue against tax increases in the proposed House mass transit bailout bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss a proposed $1.5 billion dollar tax increase bill to fund mass transit that seems unlikely to make it through the General Assembly this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springfield defense attorney Scott Hanken joins Patrick to discuss the conviction of former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson of Second Degree Murder in the death of Sonya Massey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune statehouse reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to talk about the potential for a congressional redistricting plan and where issues like transit and energy stand in the final week of veto session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel joins Patrick after Customs and Border Protection Commander Gregory Bovino was interrogated by a federal judge in a Chicago courtroom Tuesday afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.