Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss her race for re-election. 

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss her race for re-election.&nbsp;

Hear candidates state-wide discuss issues of the 2026 election with PM Springfield Host Patrick Pfingsten.

Hear candidates state-wide discuss issues of the 2026 election with PM Springfield Host Patrick Pfingsten.

2026 Candidate 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

PM Springfield with Patrick Pfingsten (formerly known as Springfield's Morning News) dives deep into the stories shaping Springfield and beyond.&nbsp; 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&rsquo;s key newsmakers weekdays on&nbsp; 97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY weekdays 3pm - 6pm with a repeat of hour one from 6p - 7pm.&nbsp;
For more news anytime visit <a href="https://www.wmay.com">wmay.com</a>

PM Springfield Interviews

PM Springfield with Patrick Pfingsten 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.

With two podcasts, you can listen the way you want.  With PM Springfield Hour by Hour you can hear the whole show.  With PM Springfield Interviews focus in on the interviews you want to hear.

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

PM Springfield with Patrick Pfingsten dives deep into the stories shaping Springfield and beyond.&nbsp; 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.
With two podcasts, you can listen the way you want.&nbsp; With PM Springfield Hour by Hour you can hear the whole show.&nbsp; With PM Springfield Interviews focus in on the interviews you want to hear.
Patrick Pfingsten talks with Springfield&rsquo;s key newsmakers weekdays on&nbsp; 97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY weekdays 3pm - 6pm with a repeat of hour one from 6p - 7pm.&nbsp;
For more news anytime visit <a href="https://www.wmay.com">wmay.com</a>

PM Springfield with Patrick Pfingsten

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) 

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to preview Tuesday's U.S. Senate debate between Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy. 

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to preview Tuesday's U.S. Senate debate between Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks U.S. Senate Debate with Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois

Hour 1 of PM Springfield for Oct 20th&nbsp;

PM Springfield Hour 1 Oct 20th

Hour 3 of PM Springfield for Oct 19th&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield)

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