Democrats are defending the two-year SAFE-T Act, which eliminated cash bail in the state. Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joined Patrick to discuss the law. 

Democrats are defending the two-year SAFE-T Act, which eliminated cash bail in the state. Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joined Patrick to discuss&nbsp;the law.&nbsp;

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  Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) 

15th Congressional District candidate Judy Bowlby joins Patrick to discuss her primary campaign against Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-Hindsboro).

15th Congressional District candidate Judy Bowlby joins Patrick to discuss her primary campaign against Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-Hindsboro).

PM Springfield: 15th Congressional District Candidate Judy Bowlby - 3/11/2026

Hour 2 of PM Springfield for March 11th 

Hour 2 of PM Springfield for March 11th&nbsp;

PM Springfield Hour 2 March 11th

Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the Republican primary for Governor, the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, and Governor Pritzker's play in primary races. 

Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the Republican primary for Governor, the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, and Governor Pritzker's play in primary races.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago)

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