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Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick for a discussion on Bears legislation, ethics, and the races for Govenror and State Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Scher of Washington Monthly Magazine is Patrick's guest for a discussion on old politicians, and if there will be a "blue wave" in November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Tom Demmer joins Patrick to discuss the Governor's race, Pritzker's economic messaging, and the state of the GOP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's new TV ad and Darren Bailey's struggle to connect with suburban voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout and Patrick go deep on the race for Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Congressman and political commenter Joe Walsh joined Patrick to talk about the blue wave building across the country and the future of both political parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick in studio to discuss journalism, the Trump/Bailey endorsement, and Pritzker 2028.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime SJ-R reporter and columnist Bernie Schoenburg joins Patrick to discuss the hollowing out of local media, the race for Governor, and his new job as Grandpa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray joins Patrick to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on mail-in ballots and the security of the November election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick on Bailey and Trump, Pritzker's approval numbers, and ethics reform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), Chairman of the Legislative Ethics Commission, was a guest on PM Springfield to chat about the Legislative Inspector General opening and ethics reform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss Donald Trump's unsolicited endorsement of the Bailey campaign and how the state spent billions in COVID relief dollars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champaign News-Gazette writer Bob Asmussen joins Patrick to preview Saturday's Illinois/Duke game. Your Home for the Fighting Illini is 97.7 and 970 WMAY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime SJ-R sports writer and editor Jim Ruppert, now with our Sportsradio 1450 team, joins Patrick to preview Week 4 of the high school football season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman John Shimkus, who was at the Pentagon the morning of 9/11, shares his memories from that day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Illinois political reporter Carol Marin was in New York on September 11, 2001 working for CBS News. She shared her memories of the day with Patrick Pfingsten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent political strategist Reed Galen joins Patrick to break down the GOP midterm convention and what Democrats need to fix in their November messaging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah Meisel of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss efforts to block the state's new physician assisted suicide law from taking effect this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Peoria) joins the show to discuss ethics reform proposals at the statehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss the Legislative Inspector General, the struggles of the GOP, and Gov. Pritzker's likely 2028 presidential campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joins Patrick to discuss the resignation of Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey, the GOP midterm convention, and Independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former White House spokesman and political operative Pete Seat joins Patrick to discuss Donald Trump's health and to handicap major races in November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the resignation of Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rochester football coach Derek Leonard joins Patrick to discuss the start to their season, their late opening in the schedule, and playoff expansion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss mail in ballots, the race for Governor and...guacamole?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voice of the Illini Brian Barnhart joins Patrick to preview the Illini football season and the season opener tonight against UAB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss missteps by the Bailey campaign and if Flock cameras will become an issue in the fall campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss controversies in the Governor's race, Flock cameras, bond increases, and oversight of state spending. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to discuss the Governor's race and the latest Hotel/Motel tax controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mike Zalewski joins Patrick to talk about Governor Prtitzker's vulnerabilities and challenges facing Democrats in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former House Republican Leader Jim Durkin joins Patrick to discuss the state of the Illinois GOP, the struggles of the Bailey campaign, and the future of the Republican Party in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss Governor JB Pritzker's statewide bus tour, Darren Bailey's scaled down campaign, and what to expect over the next nine weeks of the fall campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Scher of Washington Monthly magazine joins Patrick to discuss the Massachusetts Senate primary, the 2026 map, and how Democrats can keep their "big tent" under control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Administrator Brian McFadden joins Patrick to discuss the proposed Hotel/Motel Tax increase to fund an expansion project at the BOS Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Schweizer of SHG broadcasts on Sports Radio 1450 joins Patrick to preview week two of the high school football slate around the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss the BOS Center, the Wyndham, downtown Springfield, education funding, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the Governor's race and the latest in the Chicago Bears stadium saga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congresswoman and Springfield native Cheri Bustos joins Patrick to discuss trade wars, DSA, and if Gov. Pritzker is weaker than the experts think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra joins Patrick to discuss federal vaccine policies and vaccine misinformation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Tom Demmer joins Patrick for a deep dive into the race for Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss Darren Bailey's continued focus on downstate voters and the final stretch to the November election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter joins Patrick to discuss plans to raise the countywide Hotel/Motel Tax to begin expansion of the BOS Center downtown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss the path forward for both parties following the kickoff to the fall campaign at the Illinois State Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capitol News Illinois reporter Beth Hundsdorfer joins Patrick to discuss the passing of former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy and convicted murder Sean Grayson and their legal fight with the Department of Children and Family Services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to break down the Illinois State Fair political daysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Parris of channel1450.com joins Patrick to discuss the viral Sacred Heart-Griffin game and week one of high school football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leah Guffey, morning co-host on 104.5 FM WFMB, joins Patrick to discuss Ella Langley's incredible rise; Langley is playing the Illinois State Fair Friday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) sits down with Patrick at the State Fair this week to discuss divisions in her party and her time at the Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) joins Patrick to talk politics ahead of the stretch run to the November election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporters Jeremy Gorner and Rick Pearson join Patrick to react to the kickoff of the fall campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WGN-TV political editor Tahman Bradley joins Patrick to break down the two political days at the State Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.