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Former Rep. Tom Demmer joins Patrick to discuss ethics issues at the statehouse and Darren Bailey's performance in the race for governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joins Patrick to discuss Speaker Chris Welch's role in a sexual harassment scandal in the House and the race for Governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. CD Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) joins Patrick to discuss ethics scandals in the House and fundraising challenges for the GOP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Herald reporter Christopher Placek joins Patrick to discuss the latest developments, or lack thereof, in the Chicago Bears stadium sagaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss new reporting in the harassment claims against former Rep. Harry Benton and criminal charges against Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray joins Patrick to discuss letters hitting mailboxes about a voter data breach and election integrity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican 13th Congressional District candidate Jeff Wilson joins Patrick to discuss his campaign and a variety of issues facing voters in November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss woeful fundraising numbers for Republicans around the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Lt. Governor Bob Kustra joins Patrick for a conversation about the state of the Republican Party, Governor Pritzker's job performance, and the future of the Illinois Republican Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth joins Patrick to discuss the war in Iran, the "SAVE America" Act, housing, and affordability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joins Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's angling for a run for President in 2028.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to chat about the gubernatorial race, legislative races, and if Alexi Giannoulias is running for Chicago Mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired General and former Congressman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss the war in Iran, defense spending, and the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss the race for Governor and ethics issues in the House Democratic caucus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champaign News-Gazette columnist Jim Dey joins Patrick to discuss the federal indictment of Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Saletan, a writer for The Bulwark, joins Patrick to discuss the complicated legacy of late-U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinzki of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss corruption in the statehouse and Governor Pritzker's 2028 angling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ian Hunt, Director of Acquisitions and Special Projects at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, joined Patrick to talk about Lincoln's history on July 4 and the Block Party at ALPLM on July 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the messy situation involving embattled Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comptroller Susana Mendoza joined Patrick to discuss the new state budget, eliminating the bill backlog, and her lane in the race for Chicago Mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss Alexi Giannoulias and Susana Mendoza's mayoral hopes, Gov. Pritzker's presidential hopes, and the Illinois GOP's hopes for relevance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss the new state budget, Governor Pritzker's blossoming 2028 hopes, and union support for Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' Chicago mayoral aspirations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Democratic strategist Thom Serafin joins Patrick to discuss the race for Governor, Pritzker 2028, and his party's leftward move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss taxpayer money going to the PGA Tour, A.I. slop in campaigns, and the rough outlook for Republicans in November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joins Patrick to discuss the Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots and how it impacts Illinois and what the latest (lack of) progress over the Bears means for the ongoing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fmr. Rep. Tom Demmer joins Patrick to discuss mistakes in the state budget and the challenges facing Republicans in November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NewsChannel20 and FOX Illinois meteorologist Darren Leeds joins Patrick to discuss the dangerous heat wave slamming Illinois this week and its impact on July 4 activities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired General, former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General, and former Congresman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss the Iran "deal," firing of top generals in the pentagon, and Metro East politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the latest Bears stadium drama, Darren Bailey's struggling campaign, and JB Pritzker's 2028 outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democratic consultant and lobbyist Maze Jackson joins Patrick to discuss the long-running Bears stadium debate and if Democrats are moving too far left for their African American base. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to discuss Independence Day, AI in politics, and third parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joined Patrick to discuss state and federal response to tornadoes in downstate Illinois, union support, and the outlook for Republicans in November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Scher of Washington Monthly magazine joins Patrick to discuss the leftward move of Democrats and which Democrat is messaging best for 2028.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute joins Patrick to discuss whether Illinois will opt in to a federal school choice program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maggie Doughtery of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss her new story on the toll of legalized and expanded gambling in Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss A.I. in campaigns, Gov. Pritzker's response to tornadoes around the state, the Bears, and pension debt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Peters, Executive Director of the Memorial Health Championship Presented by LRS joins Patrick to preview this weekend's Korn Ferry Tour event in Springfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss the Governor's race and if Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is running for Chicago Mayor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capitol News Illinois reporter Ben Szalinski joins Patrick to discuss why Governor Prritzker hasn't toured communities ravaged by tornadoes and AI in campaigns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tax Foundation Senior Fellow Jared Walczak joins Patrick to discuss legal issues surrounding the state's new social media tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joins Patrick to discuss the opening of the new Obama Presidential Center and major divisions between unions and Democrats ahead of the November election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mike Zalewski, now a lobbyist at the statehouse, joins Patrick to talk about the state budget and the political environment headed into November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former White House spokesman and GOP operative Pete Seat joins Patrick to brag about his state attempting to steal the Bears and to discuss Donald Trump's Iran deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election security expert Stephen Richer of the Cato Institute joined Patrick to discuss concerns over mail in voting and the federal government's efforts to get voter information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joined Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's November strategy and if Democrats believe Donald Trump will be Pritzker's target more than his opponent, Republican Darren Bailey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meteorologist Ed Shimon of NWS in Lincoln talks severe weather and the possible impactsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel joins Patrick to discuss the ComEd Four convictions, controversy in Chicago's U.S. Attorney's office, and the next step for former Speaker Michael Madigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman John Shimkus joined Patrick to discuss the Iran deal, the war in Ukraine, and why Republicans are doing better in the Metro East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the new state budget, Governor Pritzker's political messaging, and the Bears stadium mess. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss what comes next in the Bears stadium saga and if Illinois public universities are about to face a reckoning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.