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

Champaign News-Gazette writer Bob Asmussen joins Patrick to preview Saturday's Illinois/Duke game.

Your Home for the Fighting Illini is 97.7 and 970 WMAY. 

Champaign News-Gazette writer Bob Asmussen joins Patrick to preview Saturday's Illinois/Duke game.
Your Home for the Fighting Illini is 97.7 and 970 WMAY.&nbsp;

PM Springfield: Bob Asmussen Previews Illini Game Against Duke - 9/11/2026

Longtime SJ-R sports writer and editor Jim Ruppert, now with our Sportsradio 1450 team, joins Patrick to preview Week 4 of the high school football season. 

Longtime SJ-R sports writer and editor Jim Ruppert, now with our Sportsradio 1450 team, joins Patrick to preview Week 4 of the high school football season.&nbsp;

PM Springfield: Longtime SJ-R Sports Writer Jim Ruppert Talks High School Football - 9/11/2026

Former Congressman John Shimkus, who was at the Pentagon the morning of 9/11, shares his memories from that day. 

Former Congressman John Shimkus, who was at the Pentagon the morning of 9/11, shares his memories from that day.&nbsp;

PM Springfield: Former Congressman John Shimkus Shares 9/11 Memories - 9/11/2026

Retired Illinois political reporter Carol Marin was in New York on September 11, 2001 working for CBS News. She shared her memories of the day with Patrick Pfingsten. 

Retired Illinois political reporter Carol Marin was in New York on September 11, 2001 working for CBS News. She shared her memories of the day with Patrick Pfingsten.&nbsp;

PM Springfield: Former CBS New Reporter Carol Marin Shares 9/11 Memories - 9/11/2026 

Independent political strategist Reed Galen joins Patrick to break down the GOP midterm convention and what Democrats need to fix in their November messaging. 

Independent political strategist Reed Galen joins Patrick to break down the GOP midterm convention and what Democrats need to fix in their November messaging.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Independent Political Strategist Reed Galen 

Hannah Meisel of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss efforts to block the state's new physician assisted suicide law from taking effect this weekend. 

Hannah Meisel of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss efforts to block the state's new physician&nbsp;assisted suicide law from taking effect this weekend.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Hannah Meisel of Capitol News Illinois

Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Peoria) joins the show to discuss ethics reform proposals at the statehouse. 

Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Peoria) joins the show to discuss ethics reform proposals at the statehouse.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Peoria) 

Former Illinois Republican Party chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss the Legislative Inspector General, the struggles of the GOP, and Gov.  Pritzker's likely 2028 presidential campaign. 

Former Illinois Republican Party chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss the Legislative Inspector General, the struggles of the GOP, and Gov.&nbsp; Pritzker's likely 2028 presidential campaign.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joins Patrick to discuss the resignation of Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey, the GOP midterm convention, and Independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett. 

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joins Patrick to discuss the resignation of Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey, the GOP midterm convention, and Independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett.&nbsp;

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

Former White House spokesman and political operative Pete Seat joins Patrick to discuss Donald Trump's health and to handicap major races in November. 

Former White House spokesman and political operative Pete Seat joins Patrick to discuss Donald Trump's health and to handicap major races in November.&nbsp;

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