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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.

Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) joined Patrick to discuss Democratic efforts to further gerrymander the state's congressional map and issues that could come up during the final week of the fall veto session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olsen checks in from the Sean Grayson murder trial in Peoria after the former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy accused of murdering Sonya Massey took the stand in his own defense Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandoval talks about issues facing business in Illinois with the upcoming veto session, including mass transit funding and energy costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Republican from Morton previews the second week of the fall veto session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rochester football play-by-play voice Chris McCloud, SHG play-by-play announcer Darin Pritchett, and Glenwood voice Ryan Fantozzi join Patrick to discuss week 9 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 football game at Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mike Zalewski joined Patrick to discuss veto session, the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, and Governor Pritzker's standing as he runs for a third term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss major issues outstanding for next week's veto session at the Statehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capitol News Illinois reporter Brenden Moore joins Patrick to discuss the push to redrew Illinois' congressional districts and the entrance of Republican businessman Rick Heidner in the race for governorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former White House spokesman and GOP operative Pete Seat joins Patrick to discuss the destruction of the East Wing of the White House, the government shutdown, and the redistricting arms race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) joins Patrick to discuss next week's return to Springfield for the second week of the fall veto session. They discuss redistricting, energy, transit, and economic development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Times reporter Dean Olsen checks in after open statements and the first day of testimony in the murder trial of former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson in the killing of Sonya Massey last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joins Patrick to discuss the latest in the race for Governor, Don Harmon's campaign finance lawsuit, and redistricting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss the latest developments in the race for Governor, whether Democrats will re-draw the state's congressional map, and if he has any hope for the political future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mark Batinick, who does polling and campaign work for Republicans, joins Patrick to discuss the potential entry of businessman Rick Heidner into the race for Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.