Interviews with local newsmakers on the 92.7 WMAY, Springfield's News & Talk. Get more from #WMAYNews: https://www.wmay.com/
Former State Representative Mark Batinick, who now runs a polling firm, discusses President-elect Trump's improved standing in Illinois, and where Republicans can make gains in Illinois.
Capitol News Illinois Staehouse reporter Ben Szalinski joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about what's moving during veto session and the efforts Democrats may make in lame duck session to oppose Trump administration policies.
Christina Shutt, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, joined Spingfield's Morning News to discuss the final days of the display of a handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address and whether Lincoln liked Christmas.
Lee Enterprises Statehouse reporter Brenden Moore previews the second week of veto session, what probably won't happen, and what's in store for 2025.
Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray joined Springfield's Morning News Tuesday to discuss the final count of mail in ballots and recount process taking place Tuesday in Sangamon County.
Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss veto session and the future of the Logan Correctional Center.
Anna Sohm, Gil Opferman, and Connor McNamara of The Springfield Muni joined Springfield's Morning News to preview the 2025 schedule at The Muni.
Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about his latest story on lobbyists and the push for lobbying reform at the Capitol.
Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) joined Springfield's Morning News to preview the second week of the legislative veto session.
Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel checks in as week four of testimony in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan gets underway in Chicago.
Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady checks in on how the abortion issue played in the November election and what 2024 means in Illinois moving forward.
Former Congressman and former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Bill Enyart joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Donald Trump's cabinet picks, how Democrats right their ship nationally, and what a Trump administration means for Ukraine.
Semafor Political Reporter Kadia Goba returns to Springfield's Morning News to discuss Donald Trump's cabinet nominees, their chances in the Senate, and chaos in Washington.
Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about Donald Trump's surprising results in Illinois and how the Illinois GOP becomes competitive again statewide
Glenwood Head Football Coach David Hay joins Patrick Pfingsten to preview Saturday's IHSA Class 6A State Quarterfinal game against East St. Louis.
Robert Rosenthal of IlliniBoard.com joined Springfield's Morning News Friday to preview Saturday's Illinois/Michigan State game and to talk about the kickoff of the Illini basketball season.
Washington Monthly magazine Politics Editor Bill Scher joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss what went wrong for Democrats, what to expect from the Trump administration, and how Democrats move forward.
National Review writer Noah Rothman joined Springfield's Morning News Tuesday to talk about Marco Rubio's likely nomination as Secretary of State, why Trump won, and how Democrats can fix themselves.
WAND-TV Statehouse reporter Mike Miletich joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about what may or may not happen during the fall veto session at the Capitol.
Senate Republican Leader John Curran joined Springfield's Morning News Tuesday to preview the fall veto session and how Republicans can be relevant in Springfield.
Capitol News Illinois Reporter Peter Hancock joins Springfield's Morning News to discuss a federal judge declaring the state's assault weapons ban unconstitutional.
As the General Assembly returns to Springfield Tuesday for the fall veto session, the Chicago Tribune's Jeremy Gorner joined Springfield's Morning News to preview what may happen.
In the wake of Tuesday's election results and the beginning of the fall veto session, House Speaker Chris Welch joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about challenges facing the Democratic supermajority.
Jennifer Jenkins of Marsy's Law Illinois joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about the ten year anniversary of Illinois' Victims Bill of Rights constitutional amendment and how it's working today.
In our High School Football Hour previewing Round 2 of the High School Football Playoffs, Glenwood Coach David Hay, SH-G Coach David Allison, and Williamsville Coach Aaron Kunz discuss their round one games and preview their games for Saturday. We're also joined by SJ-R sports reporter Bill Welt.
As we continue to pick up the pieces following Tuesday's election, Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about Donald Trump's Illinois performance and what's next for Governor JB Pritzker.
Former Illinois Republican National Committeeman Richard Porter celebrates Donald Trump's victory and talks about plans for a second term.
Former Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, a Springfield native, reflects on Tuesday's election results and how Democrats need to adjust their messaging to reach middle class voters.
Illinois Times writer Scott Reeder joined Springfield's Morning News Thursday to react to Tuesday's election results.
Tom LoBianco of 24sight.news joins Springfield's Morning News to discuss Tuesday's shocking presidential election result.
Daily Line reporter Ben Szalinski joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss legislative race results and what's next for Governor Pritzker.
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) talks about a "disastrous night for Democrats" and the results reporting problem that gave her a headache Tuesday night.
Springfield native Molly Beck, a political reporter for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, joined Springfield's Morning News Tuesday to talk about the presidential race in Wisconsin, one of the closest battleground states.
Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray joined Springfield's Morning News Tuesday morning to talk about early technical challenges, vote safety and security, and when to expect results Tuesday night.
Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joined Patrick Pfingsten on Springfield's Morning News Tuesday to talk about Election Day, trade policy, and why he's sticking with Donald Trump.
Patrick Pfingsten and Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises hold their first Election Day prediction contest!
State Journal-Register Sports Reporter Ryan Mahan joined Springfield's Morning News to break down Round 1 of the state football playoffs and looks ahead to Round 2.
House GOP Leader Tony McCombie joined Springfield's Morning News Monday to explain why Republicans can cut into the House Democrat majority Tuesday
13th Congressional district candidates Joshua Loyd and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) joined Springfield's Morning News Friday to discuss the final days of their campaign.
In our High School Football Hour previewing Round 1 of the state football playoffs, we're joined by Glenwood Coach David Hay, SHG Coach John Allison, Rochester Coach Derek Leonard, Williamsville Coach Aaron Kunz, and New Berlin Coach James Dambacher.
Former Illini All American and Big Ten Network commentator J Leman joined Springfield's Morning News Friday to preview the Illini game Saturday with Minnesota.
State Schools Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders joined Springfield's Morning News Thursday to discuss the new state school report card and the state of education in Illinois.
The two candidates in the 96th House District race, Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) and her Republican opponent, Lisa Smith, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss cost of living, property taxes, spending, and more.
Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) and his Democratic opponent, Kristen Chiaro, join Springfield's Morning News to talk about their campaigns for the 95th House District
Chicago Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about the Madigan trial, fake stories of election tampering, and why Republicans can't raise money.
McKay Coppins of The Atlantic joined Springfield's Morning News. He covered the Kamala Harris rally in Washington Tuesday night and joins us to discuss her closing message.
24sight.news reporter Tom LoBianco joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the DOJ crackdown on Elon Musk's vote buying scheme and the new Trump problem in Pennsylvania.
Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about the state's only competitive congressional race. He also responds to Patrick's complaints about Democratic gerrymandering in the state.
Bulwark columnist A.B. Stoddard joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about the Trump rally at Madison Square Garden and her anxiety over next week's election.
State Journal-Register sports reporter Ryan Mahan joined Springfield's Morning News Monday to talk about the hazing controversy in Rochester and to break down playoff pairings for six Sangamon County teams beginning this weekend.
