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
Illini football radio voice Brian Barnhart joins Patrick to preview the Illini season opener against Western Illinois and talk about the most anticipated Illini football season in more than 30 years.
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WMAY is the home of Rochester Rockets and Glenwood Titans football all season long. Patrick is joined to preview the season with Rochester radio voice Chris McCloud and Glenwood radio voice Ryan Fantozzi.
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Jeremy Gorner of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to talk about Governor Pritzker's response to threats from the President to send troops into Chicago and what more ICE agents deployed to Chicago could mean.
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Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady joins the show to discuss the potential for National Guard troops to be deployed to Chicago, Darren Bailey's potential entry into the governor's race, and if Don Tracy can make the Senate race competitive.
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Illinois Times reporter Dean Olsen joins Patrick to talk about the latest legal wranglings over the Wyndham property in downtown Springfield and how the FBI has gotten involved.
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Patrick is joined by National Review and Washington Post writer Ramesh Ponnuru on the fight over National Guard troops in cities like Chicago and whether Democrats are moving too far left.
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Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to talk about Governor Pritzker's response to President Trump's suggestion he'll send troops into Chicago.
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Collin Corbett, a Republican strategist and host of the "Smoke Filled Room" podcast, joined Patrick to discuss the potential entry of Darren Bailey into the race for Governor and what it means for the GOP.
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Former Congressman and former Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, Bill Enyart, joins Patrick to discuss if President Trump can legally deploy troops to Chicago.
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Peter Hancock of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss a controversial move to change the proficiency standards for students in Illinois schools.
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Sangamon County Democratic Party Chairman and Democratic National Committeeman Bill Houlihan joins Patrick to talk about Sen. Doris Turner's race, the U.S. Senate primary, and Democratic gerrymandering.
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Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises joins Patrick to discuss the potential Doris Turner/Frank Lesko race and new polling in the U.S. Senate primary.
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Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss a potential $10 million fine against Senate President Don Harmon, Darren Bailey's potential entry into the Governor's race, and the new Fair Maps effort.
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Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to discuss Darren Bailey's interest in the Governor's race, the state of the Illinois GOP, and where moderates fit in today's political parties
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Former State Representative Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss former Sen. Darren Bailey's potential entry into the 2026 gubernatorial race and what it means for the GOP next year.
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Former Congressman John Shimkus joined Patrick to discuss the ongoing negotiations in the Ukraine/Russia war and the high energy prices currently impacting Illinoisans.
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Former Congressman and former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood joins Patrick to discuss a new effort to get a measure on the ballot next year that changes the way legislative districts are redrawn.
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Former Congressman and former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Bill Enyart joins Patrick to talk about Friday's Trump/Putin meeting and Monday's Trump/Ukraine meeting.
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Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark joins Patrick to talk about attendance, concerts, and this weekend's projected heat at the Illinois State Fair.
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Illinois Beef Association Executive Vice President Josh St. Peters stops by to talk with Patrick about Illinois beef farmers, the price of beef at the grocery store, tariffs, and the state of rural Illinois.
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