PM Springfield Interviews
PM Springfield with Patrick Pfingsten (formerly known as Springfield's Morning News) dives deep into the stories shaping Springfield and beyond. With sharp analysis, candid commentary, and a steady stream of interviews with lawmakers, insiders, and newsmakers, this show is your essential guide to the political pulse of the Prairie State. Focus in on the interviews you want to hear with the PM Springfield Interviews podcast. Patrick Pfingsten talks with Springfield’s key newsmakers weekdays on 97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY weekdays 3pm - 6pm with a repeat of hour one from 6p - 7pm. For more news anytime visit wmay.com
Episodes
Chris McCloud, who will call Saturday's Rochester playoff game on WMAY, joins Patrick Pfingsten to preview the game and talk about the Rochester season.
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Rochester Coach Derek Leonard joins Patrick ahead of Saturday's IHSA 4A semifinal game against Breese Central.
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Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), who helped write the controversial transit funding bill, joins Patrick to discuss complaints the bill pulled money away from downstate roads and bridges for Chicago transit operations.
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Noah Rothman of the National Review joins Patrick to talk about the political landmines of the Epstein files and the future of the conservative movement in today's GOP.
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Mary Ann Ahern of NBC Chicago joined Patrick to discuss how Governor JB Pritzker's trip to the Vatican and meeting with the Pope came about and what they talked about during a private meeting.
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Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman and U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy joins Patrick to discuss the end of the government shutdown, the release of the Epstein files, and if Republicans can relate to voters on cost of living.
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Former Illini Basketball great Deon Thomas, now the color analyst for the Illini Sports Network, joins Patrick to talk about Illini basketball and tonight's matchup against Alabama.
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Patrick is joined by Capitol News Illinois reporter Beth Hundsdorfer on the immigration action against a restaurant owner in Macoupin County and how Sen. Tammy Duckworth's office got involved in the controversy.
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Andrew Egger of The Bulwark joins Patrick to discuss the release of the Epstein files and Donald Trump's battles with the media.
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Columnist and podcast host Matt Lewis joins Patrick to predict whether the Epstein files controversy will rip apart the MAGA coalition and if Democrats "won" the government shutdown.
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Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joined Patrick to discuss Senate President Don Harmon evading a $10 million dollar campaign finance fine and the bait-and-switch over Congressman Chuy Garcia's seat.
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Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to break down the fall veto session and talk about the GOP chances in Illinois in 2026.
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Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to strategize how Republicans can fix their electoral chances in 2026.
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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.
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Champaign News-Gazette sports writer Bob Asmussen is Patrick's guest to discuss Saturday's Illinois/Maryland football matchup.
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Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss statistics about immigration arrests in Illinois, redistricting, and regulating synthetic marijuana products.
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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.
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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.
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Jeremy Gorner from the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the Republican field for Governor and the chances redistricting congressional districts happens in Illinois.
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Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to discuss hunger in the Springfield community and the mess facing Illinois Republicans in 2026.
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