Greg and Phil talk with Darren Bailey, a former Illinois state senator, farmer, and the Republican nominee for Governor of Illinois in the 2026 election. He discusses the recently announced Illinois state budget, concerns about government spending, the future of the Chicago Bears in Illinois, the state’s SAFE-T Act, international trade and tariffs, and the importance of expanding export markets for Illinois agriculture and businesses. He nalso shares his perspective on the challenges facing the state and his vision for Illinois moving forward.

For more information on the candidate, visit www.baileyforillinois.com