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

Broadcast legend Tim Schweizer joins Patrick to talk high school football ahead of the Week 8 schedule. 

Broadcast legend Tim Schweizer joins Patrick to talk high school football ahead of the Week 8 schedule.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks High School Football with Tim Schweizer

Bob Asmussen of the Champaign News-Gazette joins Patrick to talk about what's wrong with Illinois football and if they can get back on track at Michigan State Saturday. 

Bob Asmussen of the Champaign News-Gazette joins Patrick to talk about what's wrong with Illinois football and if they&nbsp;can get back on track at Michigan State Saturday.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks Illini Football with Bob Asmussen of the Champaign News-Gazette

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss polling, legislative races, and the U.S. Senate campaign. 

Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss polling, legislative races, and the U.S. Senate campaign.&nbsp;

PM Springfield: Batinick Talks Polling, Legislative Races & U.S. Senate Campaign - 10/9/2026

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the race for Governor, legislative races to watch, and new polling. 

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the race for Governor, legislative races to watch, and new polling.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfngsten Talks with Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois

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

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

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Democratic Lt. Governor Candidate Christian Mitchell 

Bill Scher of Washington Monthly Magazine joins Patrick to discuss the battleground Senate seats and why Gov. Pritzker is a serious 2028 candidate. 

Bill Scher of Washington Monthly Magazine joins Patrick to discuss the battleground Senate seats and why Gov. Pritzker is a serious 2028 candidate.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Bill Scher of Washington Monthly Magazine

Mitchell Armentrout of the Chicago Sun-Times joins Patrick to discuss prediction market regulation, the blue wave in Illinois, and the Chicago White Sox. 

Mitchell Armentrout of the Chicago Sun-Times joins Patrick&nbsp;to discuss prediction market regulation, the blue wave in Illinois, and the Chicago White Sox.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Chats Prediction Markets and Chicago White Sox with Mitchell Armentrout of the Chicago Sun-Times

Rep. CD Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) joins Patrick to discus the Bears stadium ordeal, property tax reform, and to discuss top races in November.

Rep. CD Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) joins Patrick to discus the Bears stadium ordeal, property tax reform, and to discuss top races in November.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Rep. CD Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) 

Jeremy Gorner of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the race for Governor, polling, Alexi Giannoulias running for two offices at once, and legislative campaigns. 

Jeremy Gorner of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the race for Governor, polling, Alexi Giannoulias running for two offices at once, and legislative campaigns.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Jeremy Gorner of the Chicago Tribune

Former House Republican Leader Jim Durkin joins Patrick to explain why he's endorsing Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in the November election. 

Former House Republican Leader Jim Durkin joins Patrick to explain why he's endorsing Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in the November election.&nbsp;

PM Springfield Interviews

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