Former State Representative Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss U.S. Senate primaries, the GOP primary for Governor, and what he's seeing in recent polls. 

Former State Representative Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss U.S. Senate primaries, the GOP primary for Governor, and what he's seeing in recent polls.&nbsp;

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

PM Springfield: Mark Batinick, Former Representative Talks Primaries, Polls - 3/12/2026

Hour 3 of PM Springfield for Nov 4th&nbsp;

PM Springfield Hour 3 Nov 4th

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) joins Patrick to talk about her re-election to Congress and how Democrats can succeed in the majority. 

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) joins Patrick to talk about her re-election to Congress and how Democrats can succeed in the majority.&nbsp;

Patrick Pfingsten Chats with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield)

Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch joins Patrick to reflect on her victory Tuesday night. 

Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch joins Patrick to reflect on her victory Tuesday night.&nbsp;

PM Springfield: Mark Batinick, Former Representative Talks Primaries, Polls - 3/12/2026

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