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Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 18:15


Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the U.S. Senate race, the Pritzker/Bailey rematch, and the battle over mail-in ballots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Former Illinois basketball Coach Bruce Weber About the Illini's Sweet 16 Matchup with Houston

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 19:25


Former Illinois basketball coach Bruce Weber, now an analyst with the Big Ten Network, joins Patrick to discuss Illinois' weekend in the NCAA Tournament and to look ahead to a big Sweet 16 game against Houston on Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Robert Rosenthal of IlliniBoard.com

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 17:12


Robert Rosenthal of IlliniBoard.com joined Patrick to discuss the Illini's first-round win on Thursday and to look ahead to Saturday's second round game against Virginia CommonwealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 18:21


Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to review Tuesday's results and what it means for the GOP in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 15:18


Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to discuss legislation aimed at insurance providers and the race for State Comptroller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Former State Representative Mark Batinck

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 18:19


Former State Representative Mark Batinck joins Patrick to discuss Darren Bailey's chances, the Democratic Senate race, and the state of the Illinois GOP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 18:02


Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the State Comptroller race, the U.S. Senate race, and Darren Bailey's attempt to change the narrative in the Governor's race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Illini great Deon Thomas

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 15:04


Illini great Deon Thomas, who calls games on the radio, joins Patrick from Greenville, SC, where Illinois is set to face off in a First Round game against Penn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Champaign News-Gazette Sports Columnist Bob Asmussen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 13:31


Champaign News-Gazette sports columnist Bob Asmussen joins Patrick to talk Illinois' path in the NCAA tournament and the guys compare brackets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with GOP Nominee for Governor, Darren Bailey

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 19:37


GOP nominee for Governor, Darren Bailey, joined Patrick to discuss his primary victory and to look forward at the November campaign against Gov. JB PritzkerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 15:55


Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch joins Patrick after her Republican primary win on Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks Primary Results with Chicago Tribune Political Reporter Dan Petrella

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 16:04


Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss the stunning victory for Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with New York Times Politics Correspondent Reid Epstein

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 19:16


New York Times Politics Correspondent Reid Epstein, a Peoria native, joins Patrick to discuss his coverage of the U.S. Senate primary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Stephen Richer, a Legal Scholar for the Cato Institute,

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 17:24


Stephen Richer, a Legal Scholar for the Cato Institute, joins Patrick to discuss election security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray Talks Voter Turnout with Patrick Pfingsten

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 15:30


Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray checks in to update Patrick on primary turnout around the county. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with WGN-TV Political Editor Tahman Bradley

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 14:37


WGN-TV Political Editor Tahman Bradley joins Patrick to discuss the final hours of the race for U.S. Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks NCAA Tourney with Steve Greenberg, Chicago Sun-Times Sports Columnist

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 17:28


Steve Greenberg, Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist, joins Patrick to discuss the Illini path in the NCAA Tournament and to compare March Madness brackets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Tom Serafin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 20:43


Tom Serafin joins Patrick Pfingsten to talk Tuesday's PrimarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 14:41


Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the latest developments in the races for U.S. Senate and Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Springfield: Brenden Moore On US Senate Primaries, GOP Primary For Governor - 3/13/2026

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 16:27


Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the U.S. Senate primaries and the Republican gubernatorial primary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Springfield: Darin Pritchett On Illini Loss To Wisconsin In Big 10 Tournament - 3/13/2026

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 15:23


Darin Pritchett, host of The Morning Huddle on SportsRadio 92.3 & 1450 joins Patrick to vent about the Illini loss in the Big Ten Tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Springfield: Brian Barnhart, Voice Of The Illini Talks Big 10 Tournament & More - 3/12/2026

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 16:04


Voice of the Illini Brian Barnhart joins Patrick to preview the Big Ten Tournament and the NCAA tournament projection for Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Springfield: Mark Batinick, Former Representative Talks Primaries, Polls - 3/12/2026

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 21:10


Former State Representative Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss U.S. Senate primaries, the GOP primary for Governor, and what he's seeing in recent polls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Springfield: Jeannie Evans, US Senate Candidate Talks Campaign, Iran Conflict, & Tariffs - 3/12/2026

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 16:27


Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jeannie Evans joins Patrick to discuss her campaign, the war in Iran, and Donald Trump's tariff policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Springfield: Bernie Schoenburg Talks Issues Ahead Of Tuesday Election - 3/12/2026

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 20:47


Former State Journal-Register reporter and columnist Bernie Schoenburg joins Patrick to discuss the race for Sangamon County Sheriff, the mental health sales tax referendum, and other statewide races. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Springfield: 15th Congressional District Candidate Judy Bowlby - 3/11/2026

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 19:23


15th Congressional District candidate Judy Bowlby joins Patrick to discuss her primary campaign against Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-Hindsboro).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 22:38


Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the Republican primary for Governor, the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, and Governor Pritzker's play in primary races. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Former Rep. Mike Zalewski

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 19:52


Former Rep. Mike Zalewski joins Patrick to break down the final week of the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Comptroller Susana Mendoza

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 14:59


Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins Patrick to look back on challenges faced during her time in office and addresses the campaigns of those looking to replace her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 19:59


Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss legislation he's moving at the Statehouse, tax breaks for the Bears, and how the GOP race for Governor is playing out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 21:38


Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady discusses the GOP race for Governor, the future of the state party, and the Democratic U.S. Senate primary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Republican Strategist Collin Corbett

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 18:31


Republican strategist Collin Corbett joins Patrick to discuss the lack of interest in the upcoming primary election, the U.S. Senate primary, gubernatorial primary, and challenges for Republicans in Illinois in November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Dr. Dave Steward with the Vote Yes for Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 19:22


Dr. Dave Steward with the Vote Yes for Mental Health committee, supporting the March 17 Mental Health Board tax referendum, joins Patrick to discuss the ballot question ahead of the election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Ted Dabrowski

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 33:53


Republican gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski sits down for a long form discussion on his campaign for Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Illinois Times Reporter Dilpreet Raju

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 14:02


Illinois Times reporter Dilpreet Raju joins Patrick on new reporting of a local engineer who went to prison for defrauding the state and is now engaged in the same work that got him in trouble in the first place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 18:30


Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker being dragged into the Epstein scandal, the Republican race for Governor, and the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Don Tracy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 20:14


Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy joins Patrick to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, and ICE actions in Chicago and Minneapolis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Bill Scher of Washington Monthly Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 16:01


Bill Scher of Washington Monthly Magazine joins Patrick to talk about the Texas Senate primary and Democratic response to the war in Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Robert Rosenthal of Illiniboard.com

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 15:12


Robert Rosenthal of Illiniboard.com joins Patrick to discuss the recent slide for the Illini and previews tonight's game against Oregon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 15:29


Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch discusses her campaign for a full term in office in the March 17 primary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Republican Candidate for Sangamon County Sheriff David Timm

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 16:12


Republican candidate for Sangamon County Sheriff David Timm discusses his campaign for the March 17 primarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 16:34


Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the latest headlines involving Governor Pritzker, President Bill Clinton, and Jeffrey Epstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Chicago Tribune Reporter Jeremy Gorner

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 22:07


Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to discuss endorsements in the U.S. Senate race and the race for U.S. Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Retired General and Former Congressman Bill Enyart

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 19:46


Retired General and former Congressman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss military action in Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Former Congresswoman and Springfield Native Cheri Bustos

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 18:18


Former Congresswoman and Springfield native Cheri Bustos joins Patrick on the tone of the State of the Union, centrist candidates, and the tone of the U.S. Senate race in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Mike Miletich of WAND-TV

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 15:24


Mike Miletich of WAND-TV joins Patrick to discuss the latest developments in the Bears stadium discussions and how it has derailed all other issues at the statehouse this spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Springfield: Dan Ugaste Talks Bill To Keep Chicago Bears In Illinois - 2/26/2026

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 18:17


Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) joins Patrick to discuss the proposed bill lawmakers hope will keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Springfield: Darren Bailey Talks 2022 Loss, ICE Raids, & More - 2/26/2026

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 38:13


Former Senator and GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey joins Patrick to discuss what he learned from his loss in 2022, ICE raids in Illinois, and how to fix a broken property tax system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Springfield: Brenden Moore Discusses Hearing To Keep Bears In Illinois - 2/26/2026

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 15:51


Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss Thursday's hearing on a bill to keep the Bears in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Matt Lewis, a Columnist for The Hill and Los Angeles Times

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 23:35


Matt Lewis, a columnist for The Hill and Los Angeles Times, joins Patrick to break down the State of the Union speech and to discuss 2026 and 2028 electoral politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 17:01


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.

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