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He's running for congress in IL-13, a lean-blue district held by Nikki Budzinski. But he's not just running on a stronger IL immigration system, he's also running against socialist policy.
More coverage from the Illinois State Fair including conversations with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson, U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski & Mary Miller, and former two-time Grand Champion Steer exhibitor A.J. Line. CommStock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield's Carah Hart talks with U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski from Illinois about the latest farm bill negotiations, year-round E15, high input costs, trade, and concerns over USDA reorganization. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 9, 2026 - US Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, Reverend Courtney Carson, Nicole Bateman, and Gehrig Bunselmeyer joined Byers & Co to talk about the Ag Workforce Summit and efforts made in schools and beyond to help pair people with employers. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Marc Cox Morning Show's St. Louis Morning Brief is packed this morning and every story hits close to home. The media is still calling an illegal Nicaraguan national a "Collinsville man" — Marc sets the record straight and explains exactly why Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski is stirring the pot and what she's really after. Then, Francis Howell School District handed a superintendent $250,000 to walk away before he worked a single day — and the vetting firm they paid to prevent exactly this didn't even bother to Google the guy. And the MLK Bridge that's been connecting Missouri and Illinois since 1951 is deteriorating fast, with a $629 million price tag and absolutely no plan to pay for it. Local news that actually matters, delivered straight — only on The Marc Cox Morning Show. Don't miss a word. HASHTAGS: #StLouisMorningBrief #MarcCoxMorningShow #JesusCruz #IllegalImmigration #NikkiBudzinski #FrancisHowell #SchoolDistrict #MLKBridge #StLouis #LocalNews #Missouri #Illinois #ConservativeTalk #MediaBias #AmericaFirst #MAGA #MorningRadio
The first hour of June hits like a thunderstorm — and Marc Cox brought the lightning. Hour one opens with a bombshell exposé of a coordinated Democrat scheme to smear ICE detention facilities across the country, from New Jersey to rural Ste. Genevieve, Missouri — complete with fabricated allegations of maggot-infested food and neglected pregnant women. You'll hear directly from Sheriff Gary Stoltzer as he dismantles every lie Wesley Bell and Nikki Budzinski told the cameras, lie by lie, with 25 years of federal inspections backing him up. Then Kim takes the wheel on a whim, making the case that the family dinner table might be the most radical — and most necessary — act of resistance left in America, with a side of 90s nostalgia and a real conversation about Trump accounts and the future of the American family. The hour closes with Marc calling out the orchestrated celebrity boycott of America's own 250th birthday party, and the breathtaking hypocrisy of artists who performed for every Democrat on the planet but suddenly found their conscience when it came to celebrating the United States of America. If you missed hour one of the Marc Cox Morning Show, you missed the first shot across the bow — and it landed. Hour Hashtags #MarcCoxMorningShow #MarcCox #Hour1 #ICETruth #SheriffStoltzer #StGenevieve #WesleyBell #NikkiBudzinski #KimOnAWhim #FamilyFirst #TrumpAccounts #Celebration250 #TDS #MartinaMcBride #AmericaFirst #MAGA #ConservativeRadio #PatriotRadio #StLouisRadio #BorderSecurity #CommonSense #FaithFamilyFreedom
USPS leaders have warned Congress about financial strain, rising costs and the possibility of service reductions, concerns that show up first in rural delivery. That stress now collides with growing demands on the mail system, including election‑related responsibilities. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski representing Illinois' 13th Congressional District, joins me with her thoughts on the challenges facing the postal service.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The farm bill is set for a vote in the full House next week, but first the Rules Committee must decide which of more than 300 amendments can be offered on the House floor. Rep. Nikki Budzinski of Illinois joins the show to discuss the year-round E15 and fertilizer amendments she's supporting and how the farm bill could fare in the lower chamber. John Newton with the American Farm Bureau Federation discusses growing concerns about fertilizer availability and affordability as the conflict in Iran continues. Ellen Hart with the Animal Health Institute explains how public and private partners are working to make animal health solutions available to prevent and treat New World screwworm.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD
Nikki Budzinski is seeking a third term representing central Illinois in Congress. But she has several Democratic and Republican challengers.
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) joins Patrick to react to the weekend violence in Minneapolis and if Democrats should shut down the government over DHS funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blaha will need to overcome a massive fundraising disadvantage to beat U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski for Illinois' 13th Congressional District, the seat that represents much of the Metro East.
Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, is facing something she didn't have in her first reelection bid two years ago: a primary challenger. Dylan Blaha, a progressive and an Illinois National Guard member, is aiming to beat Budzinski in Illinois' 13th Congressional District, which includes part of the Metro East.
In today's deep dive, five candidates are seeking to represent central Illinois in Congress, including incumbent Nikki Budzinski.
December 29, 2025 - US Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about 2025, local projects, small business challenges, and helping workers, farmers and consumers, Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of Food Talk features two conversations from Food Tank's first annual Food and Agriculture Policy Summit in Washington D.C. First Congressmember Nikki Budzinski, who represents Illinois' 13th District, joins Dani to talk about the legislation that's needed to connect local farmers with food pantries and the hunger crisis that's about to worsen as we hurtle toward the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding cliff. Then Congressmember Shontel Brown, who represents Ohio's 11th District, sits down with Politico's Marcia Brown to talk about her own experience relying on SNAP, dispelling myths around those reliant on nutrition assistance programs, and what she's learned through her meetings with family farmers who are looking for more certainty in chaotic times. This event was held in partnership with the Global Food Institute at GW, the Culinary Institute of America, and Jose Andres, in collaboration with Driscoll's, Meatable, and Oatly. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.
Chris and Amy talk about the Blues overtime loss to the Kings; look at a new study on peanut allergies in kids; the crazy list that ranks St Louis highly for singles; Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski on the government shutdown.
Chris and Amy's full show for Wednesday. The crew talks to a kids food expert about peanut allergies; Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski on the government shutdown; Clare Duffy from CNN on social media concerns; plus Midday Midweek Midlife on Gen Z nostalgia and why some fans hate their teams.
From missed prescriptions to overworked carriers, postal service problems are piling up in communities across the country. In Central and Southern Illinois, the Postal Service is a lifeline and calls for reform are growing louder. We hear from the representative leading that charge, co-chair of the Congressional Postal Service Caucus, Rep. Nikki Budzinski.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Illinois Democratic Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski is criticizing a plan by President Donald Trump to send National Guard troops to Chicago to fight crime. On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking podcast, Budzinski said Trump's threats to send troops under the guise of fighting crime is a distraction from the president's woes. “I think that this is a manufactured crisis by this administration, I would argue, perhaps to distract from political issues like Jeffrey Epstein or the fact that he made a commitment also on day one to reduce the costs of groceries, and he's failed to do that,” she said.
This week's Open Mic guest is Illinois 13th District Representative Nikki Budzinski. On the sidelines of last week's Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Budzinski said she was anxious to get back to Washington to work on budget legislation and farm policy. Budzinski is aware of the looming financial challenge facing row crop farmers and anticipates large federal outlays may be necessary to prevent significant farm losses. She hopes some funding cuts to Medicade can be restored and hopes the majority side of the aisle brings a spirit of bipartisanship back to the ag committee.
During Congress’ August recess, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, who represents the 13th distrcit in Illinois, has been back and forth across the district on a media tour. She gave her thoughts about a variety of issues on today's program including the consequences of pending government food-aid and health care cuts and dissatisfaction among some Democratic voters with their elected leaders. Budzinski also responded to criticism from some constituents on her support for Israel as it's war in Gaza has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians since October 7, 2023. The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PT6pb0 Find past segments, links to our social media and more at our website: 21stshow.org.
The congresswoman chats with Sam about a variety of issues during a visit to Staff Carpet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Staff Carpet hosts the proceedings as U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski stops by.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 26, 2025 - US Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joined Byers & Co to discuss her work on the House Committee on Agriculture. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conversations with U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood and Nikki Budzinski. CropWatcher update from Edgar County with Matt Ehlers.Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski shares her views on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and how it will impact her constituents.
Rep. Budzinski joins Chris and Amy today to discuss the deal between Nippon Steel and President Trump for US Steel. She detailed the need for steelworkers in Granite City to have their voices heard and the appearance of her name in the Minnesota murder suspect's notes.
We wrap up the second hour of today's show by getting you caught up on some of things you may have missed yesterday. Plus, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski discuss the deal with Nippon Steel and appearing in the suspected Minnesota assassin's notes. Finally, Dale Schilly of St. Louis City SC joined us to discuss recent play and look ahead to Wednesday's game.
On today's edition of the Chris and Amy Show we spend the first hour getting caught up with the dynamic duo of John Hancock and Michael Kelley. Then, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joins the show to discuss the need for Granite City steelworkers to have their voices heard during the Nippon deal. Dale Schilly talks CITY SC's recent play since making a coaching change and getting back into the playoff hunt. In the final hour we discuss comments made by President Trump on the potential for direct US intervention in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
April 30, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about Millikin camps, Nikki Budzinski's visit of their facilities, support from local representatives, Illinois hospital leaders meeting with state legislators, and the impact of funding changes in healthcare. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 11, 2025 - US Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about agriculture, workforce development, biomanufacturing, and Decatur projects. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Democrat Representative in Illinois 13th District Nikki Budzinski joins the show to discuss how President Trump's tariffs are having an immediate effect on the citizens in her district. Rep. Budzinski, who will be in attendance at the President's joint address tonight, will be bringing special education teacher Lisa Quandt to discourage the proposed cuts to the Department of Education.
In Hour 1, the conversation begins with the FDA's plan to ban Red Dye No. 3 by 2027/2028, discussing growing concerns over processed foods and additives in the U.S. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's lawsuit against China over COVID-19 and allegations of PPE hoarding are also explored. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski provides insights into her work securing compensation for Illinois communities affected by Dow Chemical's radioactive waste in Granite City. The hour concludes with updates on the potential sale or merger of Granite City Works. Hour 2 continues with Janet Ruiz from the Insurance Information Institute discussing the challenges of wildfire insurance in California, the role of the California FAIR Plan, and the complexities of insurance rates in high-risk areas. Janet also highlights the growing availability of private flood insurance as concerns about flooding expand beyond hurricane-prone zones. Matt Pauley joins the conversation to discuss the University of Missouri Athletics' $15 million budget deficit, the rising costs of college sports, and the ongoing struggles of St. Louis sports teams. This includes SLU's loss to VCU, Mizzou's win over a top-five opponent, and the Blues' push to stay in the playoff race. In Hour 3, Chris Rongey and Amy Marxkors continue the conversation on the ongoing Rams settlement saga, focusing on the two bills under consideration in St. Louis: one for immediate infrastructure spending and another to spread funds over time for matching grants. KMOX reporter Sean Malone provides an update on the St. Louis Police Department's 2024 crime statistics, reporting a decline in murders but an increase in shootings. He also explains how crimes are categorized under the new NIBRS reporting system and confirms the inclusion of hockey player Colin Brown's homicide in the 2024 homicide numbers. The discussion shifts to snow removal issues in St. Louis, with residents calling in to share their concerns about impassable streets, particularly in neighborhoods like Soulard and South City. The hosts highlight how these snow removal problems are a serious public safety issue, emphasizing the need for immediate action, especially with the city's current budget surplus.
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joined Chris and Amy to discuss her efforts in addressing radioactive waste impacts in Illinois and ensuring investments in the Granite City Works facility. Nikki highlighted her work with Senators Hawley and Durbin to reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), aiming to include the 62060 zip code (Venice, Madison, and Granite City) for community compensation. She also shared concerns about the US Steel merger with Nippon, advocating for federal funding to maintain Granite City Works' operations. The conversation emphasized bipartisan collaboration and legislative strategies to support affected communities and industries.
Hour 1 dives into the FDA's plan to ban Red Dye No. 3 by 2027/2028 and the growing concerns over processed foods and additives in the U.S. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's lawsuit against China over COVID-19 and allegations of PPE hoarding is explored. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski discusses her work to secure compensation for Illinois communities, including Granite City, affected by Dow Chemical's radioactive waste. The hour also includes updates on the potential sale or merger of Granite City Works.
Nikki Budzinski is a candidate who keeps her head low but votes in lock step with any Democrat policy. Joshua Loyd wants to change that.
Illinois U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, said she's not taking anything for granted in her first reelection bid this November. “We're working really hard throughout the district to tell the story of the work that we've been doing in this first term and making the case for the work that I want to continue to be doing,” Budzinski said on the latest episode of the Politically Speaking podcast. While Illinois' 13th Congressional District could be a swing district, stretching from a majority of the Metro East to Springfield and Urbana-Champaign, electoral experts have it rated as a safe or solid Democratic seat this election cycle.
Joshua Loyd joins Megan Lynch discussing his campaign for Congress in Southern Illinois.
U.S. representative for Illinois's 13th congressional district Nikki Budzinski sits-down with Megan Lynch for an interview covering her opposition to Nippon Steel's acquisition of US Steel; investment in storm-water management in the Metro-East; & the high costs of prescription drugs.
On paper, Illinois' 13th Congressional District could be winnable for a Republican, but it will be an uphill battle for Joshua Loyd, who's hoping to unseat incumbent Nikki Budzinski in November. The biggest factor working against Loyd, R-Virden, is cash. At the end of the second quarter, Budzinski, D-Springfield, held a 123 to 1 fundraising advantage over her GOP challenger in the race to represent the district which stretches from the Metro East to Urbana-Champaign. “I'm not concerned at all with the finances because I'm actually out there talking with individuals,” Loyd said on the latest episode of the Politically Speaking podcast. “This is not necessarily a money game. People always say it's about the money. No, it's about being analytical, understanding where to put your effort.”
Illinois Rep. Nikki Budzinski talks to Patti Vasquez on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. Rep. Budzinski is a Democrat serving the 13th District of Illinois, which includes Champaign, Urbana, most of Decatur and Springfield. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).
On this episode we hear a recap of corn and soybean conditions from participants of the ProFarmer Midwest Crop tour. Also, with harvest approaching, is bin storage on the farm in your best interest? And, a cause for optimism for dairy farmers, and a U.S. Representative's take on farm bill proceedings. We'll also hear about some great mental health work being done in the agricultural industry by the Wisconsin Farm Center. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Randy Spronk recently made his way to Indonesia to try to five the U.S. pork industry a boost in that country, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz wants to know if you're treating all of your equipment equally. The episode also features the music of Sienna Rose. Timestamps Intro and news: 0:00 ProFarmer Crop Tour: 6:12 Frayne Olson, North Dakota State University: 11:10 Shawn Hackett, Hackett Financial Services: 12:42 Nikki Budzinski, U.S. House of Representatives: 14:20 Karen Endress, Wisconsin Farm Center: 17:02 Randy Spronk, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 20:05 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 22:35 Sienna Rose: 24:01
In this week's episode, BPC Associate Director Jack Malde interviews the Director of BPC's Congress Project John Richter and BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown about a recent bipartisan visit to the southern border. The visit, arranged as part of BPC's American Congressional Exchange (ACE) program, brought six members of Congress to the border to better understand the urgent challenges and opportunities for bipartisan cooperation on U.S. immigration and border policy. Theresa then chats to one of the members, Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), about her thoughts on the trip and what she learned from it. The Bipartisan Policy Center's American Congressional Exchange Program: https://bipartisanpolicy.org/project/american-congressional-exchange/ ACE Crosses the Border and Party Lines in Arizona and Nogales, Mexico: https://bipartisanpolicy.org/blog/ace-immigration-and-border-visit/ 00:00 Intro 00:58 John Richter and Theresa on ACE Trip 34:22 Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) and Theresa on ACE Trip
This episode features Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, who has seen how government functions from all angles – as an advocate, a staffer, and now as an elected official. She has worked in the labor movement, as a staffer for Gov. Pritzker, and as Chief of Staff of the Office of Management and Budget in the Biden White House. In 2022, she saw a new opportunity to support her community – and ran to represent the 13th District of Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives. Now, she is applying all she's learned from those experiences and many more as a freshman Member of Congress.
#UNIONSTRONG Episode 80 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Registered Nurse and Legislative Coordinator for the American Federation of Government Employees April Williams! Nurse Williams tells us all about the importance of unions and being a part of and proudly representing the largest federal employee union in the nation representing over 750,000 workers nationwide. Fresh off a plane from Washington D.C., Nurse Williams shares her amazing experience attending this year's State of the Union address as a guest of U.S. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski. And, no conversation is complete without a candid conversation about VOTING in this year's election!Join us on YouTube and everywhere podcasts are heard for this amazing Episode!Please don't forget to like, love, share and SUBSCRIBE!FB: @pearlsandpoliticspodcastIG: @pearlsandpoliticspodcastTwitter: @Pearls_PoliticsTikTok: @pearlsnpoliticspodcastwebsite: www.thepearlsandpoliticspodcast.comemail: hello@thepearlsandpoliticspodcast.com#pearls #politics #podcast #AFGE #Union #UnionStrong #middleclass #unionworkers #labor #StateoftheUnion #StateoftheUnionAddress #election #electionseason #vote #earlyvoting #rockthevote #PrimaryElection #WHBM #ExpressYou #MacysINC #Spotify #iHeartRadio #Audible #RadioPublic #apple #iHeartRadio #googlepodcast #YoutubeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pearlsandpolitics/donations
Today's DriveTime features comments from Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., on conservation funding and also discusses the impact a recent pork production facility closure will have on the economy.