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

Republican nominee for State Comptroller, Bryan Drew, joins Patrick to discuss his campaign.

Republican nominee for State Comptroller, Bryan Drew, joins Patrick to discuss his campaign.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks State Comptroller Race with Republican Nominee Bryan Drew

Rep. Margaret Croke (D-Chicago), the Democratic nominee for State Comptroller, joins Patrick to discuss her campaign. 

Rep. Margaret Croke (D-Chicago), the Democratic nominee for State Comptroller, joins Patrick to discuss her campaign.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks State Comptroller Race with Rep. Margaret Croke (D-Chicago), the Democratic Nominee

GOP State Senate candidate Frank Lesko joins Patrick to discuss his campaign. 

GOP State Senate candidate Frank Lesko joins Patrick to discuss his campaign.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with GOP State Senate Candidate Frank Lesko

Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss her run for re-election. 

Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss her run for re-election.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield)

Republican nominee in the 13th Congressional District, Jeff Wilson, joins Patrick to discuss his race for Congress. 

Republican nominee in the 13th Congressional District, Jeff Wilson, joins Patrick to discuss his race for Congress.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Republican Nominee in the 13th Congressional District Jeff Wilson,

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;

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

Democratic candidate for Sangamon County Sheriff, Marc Bell, joins Patrick to discuss the race. 

Democratic candidate for Sangamon County Sheriff, Marc Bell, joins Patrick to discuss the race.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Democratic Candidate for Sangamon County Sheriff, Marc Bell

Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch joins Patrick to discuss her campaign for a full term. 

Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch joins Patrick to discuss her campaign for a full term.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch

Lt. Governor and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Juliana Stratton, sits down with Patrick for an extensive discussion ahead of the November election.

Lt. Governor and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Juliana Stratton, sits down with Patrick for an extensive discussion ahead of the November election.

Patrick Pfingsten Sits Down with Lt. Governor and Democratic Nominee for U.S. Senate, Juliana Stratton

Democratic Lt. Governor candidate Christian Mitchell sits down with Patrick Pfingsten. 

Democratic Lt. Governor candidate Christian Mitchell sits down with Patrick Pfingsten.&nbsp;

2026 Candidate Interviews

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