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

Former Rep. Mike Zalewski, now a lobbyist at the statehouse, joins Patrick to talk about the state budget and the political environment headed into November.

Former Rep. Mike Zalewski, now a lobbyist at the statehouse, joins Patrick to talk about the state budget and the political environment headed into November.

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Former Rep. Mike Zalewski

Former White House spokesman and GOP operative Pete Seat joins Patrick to brag about his state attempting to steal the Bears and to discuss Donald Trump's Iran deal. 

Former White House spokesman and GOP operative Pete Seat joins Patrick to brag about his state attempting to steal the Bears and to discuss Donald Trump's Iran deal.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Former White House Spokesman and GOP Operative Pete Seat

Election security expert Stephen Richer of the Cato Institute joined Patrick to discuss concerns over mail in voting and the federal government's efforts to get voter information. 

Election security expert Stephen Richer of the Cato Institute joined Patrick to discuss concerns over mail in voting and the federal government's efforts to get voter information.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks Election Security with Election security expert Stephen Richer of the Cato Institute

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joined Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's November strategy and if Democrats believe Donald Trump will be Pritzker's target more than his opponent, Republican Darren Bailey. 

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joined Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's November strategy and if Democrats believe Donald Trump will be Pritzker's target more than his opponent, Republican Darren Bailey.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks Chicago Tribune Political Reporter Dan Petrella

Meteorologist Ed Shimon of NWS in Lincoln talks severe weather and the possible impacts

Meteorologist Ed Shimon of NWS in Lincoln talks severe weather and the possible impacts

Patrick Pfingsten Talks Severe Weather with Meteorologist Ed Shimon of NWS in Lincoln

Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel joins Patrick to discuss the ComEd Four convictions, controversy in Chicago's U.S. Attorney's office, and the next step for former Speaker Michael Madigan. 

Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel joins Patrick to discuss the ComEd Four convictions, controversy in Chicago's U.S. Attorney's office, and the next step for former Speaker Michael Madigan.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks ComEd Four Convictions with Chicago Sun-Times Federal Courts Reporter Jon Seidel

Former Congressman John Shimkus joined Patrick to discuss the Iran deal, the war in Ukraine, and why Republicans are doing better in the Metro East. 

Former Congressman John Shimkus joined Patrick to discuss the Iran deal, the war in Ukraine, and why Republicans are doing better in the Metro East.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Former Congressman John Shimkus

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the new state budget, Governor Pritzker's political messaging, and the Bears stadium mess. 

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the new state budget, Governor Pritzker's political messaging, and the Bears stadium mess.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks New State Budget with Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss what comes next in the Bears stadium saga and if Illinois public universities are about to face a reckoning.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss what comes next in the Bears stadium saga and if Illinois public universities&nbsp;are about to face a reckoning.

PM Springfield: Mark Batinick On What's Next For Bears' Stadium, Public Universities & More - 6/15/2026

Chicago Tribune political reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to discuss Illinois' participation in America 250 events, and challenges to the Illinois assisted suicide law. 

Chicago Tribune political reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to discuss Illinois' participation in America 250 events, and challenges to the Illinois assisted suicide law.&nbsp;

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