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.

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.

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 Talks with Former State Representative Mark Batinick

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss Tuesday's election results and if House Speaker Chris Welch will lose his gavel. 

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss Tuesday's election results and if House Speaker Chris Welch will lose his gavel.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Former Rep. Mark Batinick

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss House Speaker Chris Welch's attempts to hold on to power and the big losses for Republicans in Tuesday's election. 

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss House Speaker Chris Welch's attempts to hold on to power and the big losses for Republicans in Tuesday's election.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois

Hour 1 of PM Springfield for Nov 5th&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Former State Representative Mark Batinick

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