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Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss drama in negotiations on the Bears megaprojects bill and if lawmakers will reduce gas taxes before the legislature adjourns May 31See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) joined Patrick to preview the final two weeks of the spring legislative session, including the Bears/megaprojects bill, housing regulations, and the new state budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick is joined by former Rep. Mark Batinick, a Senior Advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute, to discuss the Bears megaprojects bill, the state budget, and the new leadership at the Illinois GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime conservative talk show host and political commenter Charlie Sykes joined Patrick to weigh in on Donald Trump's grasp on the GOP and if Democrats can capitalize on Trump's corruption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern joins Patrick to discuss the Pritzker/Johnson feud, the Bears Megaprojects bill, and Pritzker's health disclosures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Lewis, a columnist for The Hill and Los Angeles Times joins Patrick to discuss the future for Republcians who cross Donald Trump and what happens to the GOP post Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins the show to discuss the election of a new GOP Chairman, the Bears stadium mess, and suspending the gas tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired general and former Congressman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss the latest foreign policy blunders in China, Iran, and Cuba. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the final two weeks of the legislative session, the Bears/Megaprojects legislation, and tensions in crafting a state budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to talk about how Governor Pritzker's staff handled Pritzker's recent medical issue and outstanding issues before lawmakers adjourn May 31.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) joins Patrick to discuss issues outstanding in the final two weeks of the legislative session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fmr. Rep. Mike Zalewski joins Patrick to talk about Democratic infighting over state taxes and spending and an debate over suspending the gas tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Treasurer Mike Frerichs joins Patrick to discuss state investments, college savings, and Democrats angry with him over investments in Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins Patrick to discuss the Governor's controversial zoning proposal, the Bears megaprojects bill, the state budget, and gas taxes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss controversies at the statehouse, the Bears bill, and how they make a deal on the state budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss why the legislature hasn't acted on gas taxes, the Bears stadium, and a bit of politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) joins Patrick to discuss a proposal to reduce property taxes, gas taxes, and why the legislature has yet to move any major legislation in May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Cole of the Illinois Municipal League joins Patrick to discuss Governor JB Pritzker's housing and zoning plan and proposed cuts to local government tax sharing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) joins Patrick to discuss gas taxes and proposed regulations on insurance companies in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss what to expect in the final three weeks of the state legislative session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joins PM Springfield to discuss conservative pushback on his vote for the Bears megaprojects bill, gas taxes, and why Republicans can't get it together in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the latest on the Bears megaprojects legislation, gas taxes, and Gov. Pritzker's political aspirations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fmr. Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss gas taxes, the Bears, and the future of the Illinois GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Tom Demmer joins Patrick to discuss suspending or reducing the state gas tax, the state budget, and an independent candidate for governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. CD Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) joins Patrick to discuss if the legislature should reduce the gas tax and the Govenror's controversial homebuilding and zoning planSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the gasoline tax debate at the Capitol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss legislation cracking down on sexual offenders in schools, gas taxes, and the Bears megaprojects bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican candidate for Lt. Governor, Aaron Del Mar, joins Patrick to discuss Darren Bailey's recent policy position reversals, his preparation for the office, and the entrance of an independent into the race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Olivia Olander joins Patrick to discuss Gov. Pritzker's goals for the final weeks of the legislative session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime SJ-R reporter and columnist Bernie Schoenburg joins Patrick to discuss the news and media landscape in central Illinois and covering the statehouse in May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democratic Lt. Governor candidate Christian Mitchell joined Patrick to discuss why he joined the ticket, if the race against Darren Bailey is competitive, and what should be done about gas taxes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joined Patrick to discuss the Bears stadium saga, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's asks for the General Assembly, and the Chicago White Sox. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the Bears bill saga, gas taxes, and the state budget as lawakers return for the final month of the legislative session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fmr. Congresswoman and Springfield native Cheri Bustos joins Patrick to commiserate about the state of our politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County State's Attorney John MIlhiser joins Patrick to discuss needed changes to the SAFE-T Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired General and former Congressman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to disucss the latest in the war in Iran and the political fallout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Gorner of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the final stretch at the statehouse, gasoline taxes, and the state budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn joins Patrick to discuss transparency in the health of public officials, the SAFE-T Act, and if Alexi Giannoulias and Susana Mendoza are running for Chicago Mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss Bruce Springsteen, Gov. Pritzker's health disclosure, and May at the Statehouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Seat, a former White House spokesman during the Bush administration, joins Patrick to talk about the White House Correspondents Dinner, the Secret Service, Iran, and the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the Bears bill, redistricting, and the SAFE-T Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss the SAFE-T Act, Madigan, and a three-way race for Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Li Arellano (R-Dixon) joins Patrick to discuss life in the Senate, the Bears bill, and how the GOP fixes its outreach with Latino voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss the Bears/Megaprojects bill and its future in the Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Karr of the Illlinois Retail Merchants Association joins Patrick to discuss the ongoing legal battle over the states's "swipe fee" law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss the future of the Bears/Megaprojects bill passed by the House and a proposal to spur economic development in downtown Springfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington reporter Eric Garcia, who was present at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, joins Patrick to discuss what he saw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick is joined by Bill Scher of Washington Monthly magazine to discuss the White House Correspondents' Dinner, breaks in MAGA, and antisemitism in online media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Clayton, new President & CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, joins Patrick to talk about the future of the organization and hot issues at the statehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WAND-TV statehouse reporter Mike Miletich joins Patrick to discuss the fate of the Bears stadium bill in the Senate, the failure of the millionaire's tax, and redistricting legislation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), the House sponsor of the Bears stadium bill, joins Patrick to discuss how the bill got through the House and where we go from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.