Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss Donald Trump's unsolicited endorsement of the Bailey campaign and how the state spent billions in COVID relief dollars.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss Donald Trump's unsolicited endorsement of the Bailey campaign and how the state spent billions in COVID relief dollars.

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: Petrella Talks Trump Endorsement Of Bailey - 9/14/2026

Hour 3 of PM Springfield for Nov 3rd

PM Springfield Hour 3 Nov 3rd

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PM Springfield Hour 2 Nov 3rd

Longtime State Journal-Register reporter and columnist Bernie Schoenburg joins Patrick to break down local and statewide races on our agenda tonight. 

Longtime State Journal-Register reporter and columnist Bernie Schoenburg joins Patrick to break down local and statewide races on our agenda tonight.&nbsp;

PM Springfield: Petrella Talks Trump Endorsement Of Bailey - 9/14/2026

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