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On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Josh Flanders - Buzz Bomb Brewing Company Trent R. Nelson spoke with Josh Flanders of Buzz Bomb Brewing Company regarding beer, business, Adams Street reopening, what's to come across the coming days and months, who is playing this Friday at the bar, plus so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved...

Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Sen. Dick Durbin's decision not to seek re-election and the brewing battle to replace him in the Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Seidel, criminal courts reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, joins Patrick to discuss the mistrial in the corruption case of Sen. Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the state budget, pensions, and improving the business climate in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Tara Matheson - ImpactLife Trent R. Nelson spoke with Tara Matheson of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, donating blood, and what kind of positive incentive those who give the gift of life can receive across April and the entire new year, plus so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and lo...

Sangamon County Democratic Chairman Bill Houlihan, the former State Director for Senator Dick Durbin, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Durbin's decision to retire from the Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joins Patrick to discuss Dick Durbin's decision to retire from the Senate and the potential candidates to replace him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com, stops by for his weekly chat. Erik fills us in on his experiences in Tokyo during Star Wars Celebration, just how good is Andor season 2, Netflix's release strategy of Wednesday season 2, the success of Sinners at the box office and how the Accountant 2 is like a cold beer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/li...

On this episode of Full Disclosure, Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, about the state of Illinois, the Emil Jones III trial, tariffs, stocks, the Illinois Supreme Court and pollution, Indiana legislation, Brandon Johnson and more! Don't forget to subscribe and share; don't forget to keep shining that light on Illinois state gove...

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: Illinois was approved for $43 million in federal reimbursement funds for two food programs designed to strengthe...

Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) discusses the final six weeks of the legislative session and how Republicans can make a difference even in the superminority.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capitol News Illinois reporter Ben Szalinski joined Patrick to talk about Governor Pritzker's doubling down on progressive issues and how that plays into potential campaigns in 2026 and 2028. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Autistic reporter and author Eric Garcia joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s attacks on the autistic community and vaccine conspiracies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with: Patrick McConnell - Catholic Charities of Springfield Trent R. Nelson spoke with Patrick McConnell of the Catholic Charities of Springfield regarding the history of the organization, the breadline, what the current numbers are showing and indicating, plus much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and l...

Chicago Tribune Statehouse reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to discuss the stretch run of the spring legislative session and if Governor Pritzker has already made up his mind about running for re-election.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Tara Nickerson - Special Olympics of Illinois Trent R. Nelson speaks with Tara Nickerson of the Special Olympics of Illinois concerning what the organization does, how SOILL positively impacts those around us, how to get involved, the events and sports of April, May and beyond, plus so much more.  Share and subscribe,...

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Bella Szabo - Springfield Area Art Council For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with the Executive Director of the Springfield Area Arts Council, Bella Szabo about art, creativity, getting involved in the community, what the organization does, the upcoming Gatsby event, how to get involved, and so much more...

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Angie Muhs - Citizens Club of Springfield Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Angie Muhs of the Citizens Club of Springfield about the organization, their upcoming chat about the budget with the mayor, and more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Bruce Parry - National and Illinois Unions For The Homeless Jeff Schoep - Beyond Barriers , Simon Wiesenthal Center , etc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Angie Muhs - Citizens Club of Springfield Janet Keistler - Springfield Civic Garden Club Tara Matheson - ImpactLife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Petrella from the Chicago Tribune joins Springfield's Morning News to discuss efforts to limit the power of "Pharmacy Benefit Managers" and the frenzy around Sen. Dick Durbin's future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Semafor reporter Kadia Goba joined Patrick to discuss why more Republicans in Congress aren't breaking with Donald Trump on tariffs and about Mike Johnson's standing as Speaker of the House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Porter, Former RNC National Committeeman for Illinois and a potential candidate for governor in 2026, joined Springfield's Morning News to defend Donald Trump's tariff policies, deportations without due process, and if a Trump supporting Republican can win a race statewide in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Monthly Politics Editor Bill Scher joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss deportations without due process and if AOC is the new face of the Democratic Party.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.