PM Springfield Interviews

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to discuss the Republican primary for governor and the future of the Illinois GOP. 

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the spring legislative session and the GOP primary for Governor. 

Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss the upcoming spring legislative session and the GOP's outlook for 2026. 

Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to vent frustrations about today's GOP, about Congresswoman Mary Miller, and about the GOP field for governor. 

Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton), who represents portions of Sangamon and Logan counties, joins Patrick to discuss energy prices and what to expect at the statehouse this spring. 

Jeremy Gorner of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the first forum between all four GOP candidates for governor Thursday night. 

Former Republican National Committeeman from Illinois, Richard Porter, joins Patrick to discuss Greenland, ICE, and the GOP primary for governor in Illinois

Former Rep. Mark Batinick wrote a policy "white paper" on the Chicago Bears stadium debacle and joined Patrick to discuss how they can find a resolution with the state. 

Senate Republican Leader John Curran joins Patrick to discuss some recent big issues passed by the legislature and what to expect at the Statehouse in 2026.

Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joins Patrick to talk about a potential state budget deficit, a new Bears stadium, and if Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is running for Chicago Mayor. 

Ahead of the Illinois/Northwestern game, Robert Rosenthal of illiniboard.com joins Patrick to talk Illini hoops. 

Patrick has an in depth conversation with Steve Brown, the longtime spokesman for former House Speaker Michael Madigan, on what role Brown played in the criminal investigation and his reaction to Madigan's conviction and imprisonment. 

Mike Miletich of WAND-TV joins Patrick to discuss the agenda at the Statehouse this spring, including energy bills, a state budget, and a Bears stadium.

Former State Representative Mike Zalewski joins Patrick to talk about how to close a projected $2 billion budget gap and the impact ICE actions in the suburbs will have on the 2026 election.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss the start of the spring legislative session, filling a budget gap, and how a Bears deal gets made. 

Patrick was at Saturday's historic Bears/Packers game. He talks about his experience with Darin Pritchett of Sportsradio 1450. 

Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) joins Patrick to discuss spring legislative session issues like property taxes, energy costs, and a big potential budget deficit. 

Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss new reporting on Gov. JB Pritzker's shifting media focus. 

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins the show on Darren Bailey's new policy "blueprint" and the GOP race for governor. He and Patrick also discuss what to expect at the statehouse in 2026. 

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss energy bills, cost of living, and what Republicans can accomplish at the statehouse this spring. 

Former Congressman John Shimkus joins Patrick to discuss military action in Venezuela and the future of the GOP.

WGN-TV Political Reporter Tahman Bradley joins Patrick to discuss the results of a new WGN poll on the race for Senate and Governor and the approval ratings of Gov. Pritzker and President Trump. 

Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist Steve Greenberg joins Patrick to preview Saturday's Bears/Packers playoff game in Chicago. 

Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joins Patrick to discuss the underwhelming Republican primary for Governor. 

Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins Patrick to discuss why the energy bill signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker Thursday doesn't actually reduce energy costs. 

Patrick is joined by former State Representative and pollster Mark Batinick to discuss the GOP primary for Governor and the controversy over a new stadium for the Chicago Bears. 

Former Congressman Joe Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the January 6 aftermath and the future for both political parties. 

Chicago Tribune political reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to discuss ongoing renovations at the Capitol and 2026 legislative agendas at the Statehouse. 

Former Congresswoman Cheri Bustos joined Patrick to look back on the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. 

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to make 2026 political predictions in Illinois. 

Brenden Moore of Capital News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the push for a graduated income tax in 2026 and what to expect from the General Assembly this spring.

Former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General and former Congressman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss U.S. actions in Venezuela and the Supreme Court ruling on National Guard troops in Illinois. 

Scot Bertram, filling in for Patrick Pfingsten on PM Springfield talks with Elizabeth Mitchell, 

Scot Bertram, filling in for Patrick Pfingsten on PM Springfield talks with Breana Noble -- a reporter for The Detroit News , who covers the automotive industry with a focus on the Ford Motor Company.

Former Gov. Pat Quinn joins Patrick to discuss his push to increase taxes on millionaires and if he supports the Fair Maps amendment. 

Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles), who was involved in negotiations on mass transit reform, joins Patrick to discuss raiding downstate road fund dollars and the bailout of the Chicago Transit Authority. 

Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to discuss the redeployment of Illinois National Guard troops, transit, and JB Pritzker's 2026. 

Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick on transit funding, energy policy, and Michael Madigan's quest for a pardon. 

Former State Representative and political consultant Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss transit, energy, and the 2026 election cycle.