Interviews with local newsmakers on the 92.7 WMAY, Springfield's News & Talk. Get more from #WMAYNews: https://www.wmay.com/
Molly Parker, an investigative reporter for Capitol News Illinois, joined Patrick to discuss the background of the new legislative battle at the statehouse over homeschooling.
Semafor reporter Burgess Everett joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss JD Vance's 2028 moves, trouble for Chuck Schumer, and Dick Durbin's future.
Chicago Sun-Times Sports Columnist Steve Greenberg joined Springfield's Morning News to preview the NCAA Tournament.
Former Illinois Republican Party chairman Pat Brady joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss GOP infighting and chances of a Republican winning any statewide races in 2026.
Chicago Tribune political reporter Jeremy Gorner joined Patrick Pfingsten this morning to talk about legislation on homeschooling, AI, health insurance for illegal immigrants and more.
Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss mobile gaming regulation and if the legislature will fund a new stadium for the Chicago Bears.
University of Illinois radio voice Brian Barnhart joins Springfield's Morning News to discuss the Illini draw in the NCAA tournament and their chances for a deep run in March.
Politico congressional reporter Mia McCarthy joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the potential for a government shutdown and if Sen. Durbin will vote for the Republican continuing resolution.
Robert Rosenthal of IlliniBoard.com checks in from the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis on whether the Illini can make a run in the conference tournament and what their prospects look like for the NCAA tournament.
Ryan Mahan of the State Journal-Register joins Patrick to talk about Glenwood's appearance in the Final Four Thursday night.
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mike Murphy joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the local business climate, DOGE and state government cuts, and how Springfield can grow.
DuPage County Sheriff Jim Mendrick, the first Republican to jump into the race for Governor in 2026, joined Springfield's Morning News Thursday to discuss his campaign, public safety, and property taxes.
Glenwood Boys Basketball Coach Todd Blakeman joined Springfield Morning News ahead of Glenwood's Final Four matchup Thursday night in Champaign.
Semafor congressional reporter Kadia Goba joined Patrick to discuss the House passage of a government funding bill, if the Senate can pass it, and the chaos reigning in Washington right now.
Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss DOGE, cuts to the VA, and tariffs.
Former Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, a Springfield native, joined the show Monday to discuss how Democrats are responding to a changing media environment and why they can't find a cohesive message against Donald Trump.
Former Republican National Committeeman for Illinois and potential 2026 candidate for Governor Richard Porter joined Springfield' Morning News to talk about DOGE, Illinois Republicans, and what would get him to run for the state's highest office.
Chicago Tribune political reporter Olivia Olander joined Patrick on Springfield's Morning News to discuss the heat Democratic politicians are receiving from constituents over their response to the Trump administration.
State Treasurer Mike Frerichs joined Patrick Pfingsten to discuss tariffs, state investments, and why he's bucking osme Democrats to invest in Israel.
Robert Rosenthal of IlliniBoard.com joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the frustrating Illinois basketball season and if the Illini can make a run in the NCAA tournament.
Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the governor's budget dilemma, fentanyl, and redevelopment in Lincoln.
Former State Representative Mark Batinick, now a political consultant and pollster, discusses state spending, the politics of spending on immigrants, and if the GOP is in trouble in Illinois in 2026.
Capitol News Illinois Statehouse Reporter Ben Szalinski joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the results of the flag redesign vote and a potential big hole in Governor JB Pritzker's proposed budget.
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress, tariffs, and how Democrats are failing to fight back to Trump 2.0.
Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson reacts to Donald Trump's speech, the insanity of our politics, and what's next for JB Pritzker.
Former Congressman John Shimkus joined Patrick Pfingsten to discuss abandoning our allies in Ukraine and the loss of his former Chief of Staff, Craig Roberts.
Former Congressman Joe Walsh joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss tariffs and what Democrats should do to respond to Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.
Lee Enterprises reporter Brenden Moore joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss transit funding, health care for illegal immigrants, and the Governor's new media strategy.
Gina Gillmore-Wolter of the New Salem Lincoln League joined Springfield's Morning News Friday to talk about efforts to restore Lincoln's New Salem.
Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) joined Patrick this morning to discuss efforts to reduce the state's skyrocketing property tax burden.
Jodi Ogilvy of Hope joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about the organization's Black Tie and Black Jack "A Night of Hope" event on March 8.
Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark, the speaker at Friday's Citizen's Club program, joined Patrick to discuss improvements to the Fair and how to make it an attraction that meets the future needs of fairgoers.
Illinois Community College Board Executive Director Brian Durham joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Governor Pritzker's proposal to allow community colleges to award some Bachelor's degrees
Former GOP operative turned pro-Democracy activist Reed Galen, who writes "The Home Front" Substack joins Patrick to talk about a feckless Congress and if the DOGE efforts to cut government have merit.
Chicago Tribune Reporter Dan Petrella joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss a new audit of the state's healthcare program for illegal immigrants showing major cost overruns.
Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) was a guest on Springfield's Morning News to discuss what the closure of Health Alliance insurance means to state employees and the "hocus pocus" in Governor Pritzker's budget proposal.
State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), one of the new state budget negotiators, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss state finances, a tax increase, and whether Republicans should be at the table.
Golf journalist Kyle Porter of normalsport.com joined Patrick Pfingsten to talk about the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, the TGL, and who the second best golfer in the world is.
Former State Representative Mike Zalewski joined Patrick on Springfield's Morning News to talk about the state budget process and how difficult of a time Democrats will have getting across the finish line this spring.
Former State Journal-Register reporter and columnist Bernie Schoenburg joined Springfield's Morning News after news that former Governor Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joined Springfield Morning News to analyze Governor Pritzker's rhetoric and ambitions and infighting in the GOP
National Review columnist Noah Rothman joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss DOGE, and the lack of a Democratic response to the Trump administration's actions.
State Journal-Register Sports reporter Ryan Mahan joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the final night of the high school basketball regular season and preview the state tournament, which begins next week.
Illinois Times writer Scott Reeder joined Patrick on Springfield's Morning News to walk through the Governor's budget proposal as well as the Madigan conviction and Blagojevich pardon.
Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton), who represents a portion of Sangamon County, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the Governor's rhetoric in his budget address, Medicaid reimbursement, and health care for undocumented immigrants.
Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Governor JB Pritzker's budget proposal.
Chicago Tribune political reporter Jeremy Gorner joined Patrick Pfingsten on Springfield's Morning News to discuss how Governor JB Pritzker's budget came together and reaction to what he had to say Wednesday.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins Springfield's Morning News to react to Governor JB Pritzker's budget proposal.
Capitol Reporter Brenden Moore joined Springfield's Morning News with insight into Governor JB Pritzker's budget proposal.
Bill Scher of Washington Monthly checks in on Springfield's Morning News to discuss the national profile of Governor JB Pritzker, the DOGE effect, and the U.S. abandoning Ukraine.
