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 Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss the future for House Speaker Chris Welch and how Republicans could lose even more ground   in Illinois in November. 

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss the future for House Speaker Chris Welch and how Republicans could lose even more ground&nbsp; &nbsp;in Illinois in November.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) joins Patrick to talk about scandals rocking the Illinois General Assembly. 

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) joins Patrick to talk about scandals rocking the Illinois General Assembly.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) 

Former Rep. Mark Batinick discusses the challenges Speaker Chris Welch will face if he wants to stay in power.

Former Rep. Mark Batinick discusses the challenges Speaker Chris Welch will face if he wants to stay in power.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Former Rep. Mark Batinick

Chicago Sun-Times reporter Robert Herguth joins Patrick to discuss reporting about unanswered questions regarding House Speaker Chris Welch.

Chicago Sun-Times reporter Robert Herguth joins Patrick to discuss reporting about unanswered questions regarding House Speaker Chris Welch.

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Chicago Sun-Times Reporter Robert Herguth

Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to discuss the latest changes in the 183rd wing in Springfield and if Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher will have a serious challenger in 2027. 

Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to discuss the latest changes in the 183rd wing in Springfield and if Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher will have a serious challenger in 2027.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times

Bill Scher of Washington Monthly magazine joins Patrick to discuss the politics of Iran, health care disclosures, and how the Democratic electorate is moving left. 

Bill Scher of Washington Monthly magazine joins Patrick to discuss the politics of Iran, health care disclosures, and how the Democratic electorate is moving left.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Bill Scher of Washington Monthly Magazine

Former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the state of the media, disclosure of politicians' health issues, and 2028 candidates he likes (there aren't many.)

Former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the state of the media, disclosure of politicians' health issues, and 2028 candidates he likes (there aren't many.)

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joins Patrick to discuss if Speaker Chris Welch's job is in jeopardy and the pressure on indicted Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) to resign. 

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joins Patrick to discuss if Speaker Chris Welch's job is in jeopardy and the pressure on indicted Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) to resign.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Chicago Sun-Times Political Reporter Mitchell Armentrout 

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella talks about our visit with Gov. JB Pritzker and analyzes Pritzker's run for re-election.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella talks about our visit with Gov. JB Pritzker and analyzes Pritzker's run for re-election.

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Chicago Tribune Political Reporter Dan Petrella

Retired SJ-R reporter and columnist Bernie Schoenburg joins Patrick to discuss Governor JB Pritzker, ethics reform, and the Springfield Mayoral race in 2027.

Retired SJ-R reporter and columnist Bernie Schoenburg joins Patrick to discuss Governor JB Pritzker, ethics reform, and the Springfield Mayoral race in 2027.

PM Springfield Interviews

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