Former Republican Rep. Mark Batinick, now a political pollster, discusses the GOP predicament headed into the 2026 cycle and how trans issues are resonating with voters of all stripes.

Bill Scher, Politics Editor for Washington Monthly, joins Patrick to talk about the fallout of the Signal war plans disclosure, JD Vance, and if Democrats are getting played by Republicans.

Rep. Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about township consolidation, the condition of the New Salem State Historic Site, and the state budget.