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.

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

2026 Candidate Interviews

Independent candidate for Lt. Governor, Carolyn Schofield, joins Patrick to discuss the Corbett/Schofield independent campaign. 

Independent candidate for Lt. Governor, Carolyn Schofield, joins Patrick to discuss the Corbett/Schofield independent campaign.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Independent Candidate for Lt. Governor, Carolyn Schofield,

Patrick sits down with Republican nominee for Lt. Governor Aaron Del Mar. 

Patrick sits down with Republican nominee for Lt. Governor Aaron Del Mar.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Republican Nominee for Lt. Governor Aaron Del Mar

Independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett sits down for a one-on-one interview with Patrick Pfingsten.

Independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett sits down for a one-on-one interview with Patrick Pfingsten.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Collin Corbett

Governor JB Pritzker joins Patrick for a wide ranging conversation ahead of the 2026 election.

Governor JB Pritzker joins Patrick for a wide ranging conversation ahead of the 2026 election.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Governor JB Pritzker

GOP nominee for Governor, Darren Bailey, joined Patrick to discuss his primary victory and to look forward at the November campaign against Gov. JB Pritzker

GOP nominee for Governor, Darren Bailey, joined Patrick to discuss his primary victory and to look forward at the November campaign against Gov. JB Pritzker

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with GOP Nominee for Governor, Darren Bailey

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy joins Patrick to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, and ICE actions in Chicago and Minneapolis. 

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy joins Patrick to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, and ICE actions in Chicago and Minneapolis.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with  Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Don Tracy

Cook County GOP Chairman and potential gubernatorial candidate Aaron Del Mar joins Patrick on Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair. 

Cook County GOP Chairman and potential gubernatorial candidate Aaron Del Mar joins Patrick on Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair.&nbsp;

2026 Candidate Interviews

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