Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra joins Patrick to discuss measles outbreaks in southern Illinois and across the country and why routine vaccinations have become so controversial.

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Tiffany Mathis Posey, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois, joins Patrick to discuss the impacts of potential losses in $3 million of state and federal funding and what it means for kids in the Springfield area.

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Former Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, a Springfield native, joins Patrick to discuss a new report on how Democrats can better appeal to rural communities and how they overcome perceptions of the party among rural voters.

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Chicago Tribune political reporter Olivia Olander joins Patrick to discuss failures in meeting the state's clean energy goals and if the Climate Equity & Jobs Act (CEJA) is working for ratepayers.

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GOP strategist Collin Corbett joined Patrick for a discussion on why Republicans are struggling to find top tier candidates for statewide races in 2026.

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Former State Representative and pollster Mark Batinick joins PM Springfield to talk about why Republicans are struggling to gain traction statewide.

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Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joins to discuss a near-record campaign finance fine against Senate President Don Harmon and if Illinois will ever get serious about campaign finance and ethics laws.

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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth joins Patrick to discuss the impacts of the Republican tax and spending bill and immigration policy.

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