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Former State Representative Dan Brady was elected Mayor of Bloomington Tuesday night, one of the few Republicans to win competitive mayoral races around the state. He joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss how he bucked the trend Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime State Journal-Register reporter and columnist Bernard Schoenburg joined Springfield's Morning News to react to Tuesday's election results and how they could impact Springfield races in 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Recorder Frank Lesko joined Patrick to discuss the referendum to eliminate the Recorder's office and what happens between now and December 1, 2026.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rochester Village President-Elect Stacia Munroe joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss her victory Tuesday and plans for the Sangamon County community.  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: LaDonna Wilson and Sean Robb - Next To Normal For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Next To Normal Co-Directors Sean Robb and LaDonna Wilson of the Springfield Theatre Center concerning the show, acting, directing, collaboration, where you can get tickets and when you can see the program, and so much mo...

Illinois Answers Project Investigative Reporter Peter Nickeas joined Patrick Pfingsten to discuss his new story on the failure of DCFS to report death and injuries to children in the care of the agency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Stieren of the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association joined Springfield's Morning News Tuesday to discuss the potential impact of auto tariffs on car dealers and consumers in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Full Disclosure, Trent R. Nelson speaks with the Head of Policy of the Better Government Association, Bryan Zarou, about the state of Illinois as it concerns Medicaid and transportation, JB Pritzker, how Trump Administration policies are impacting people, farmers, the ComEd 4, plus some news from the BGA and the Illinois Answers Project, and more! Don't forget to subscribe and s...

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Melissa Horn - Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Trent R. Nelson spoke with Melissa Horn about how the job fair played out, the golf outing, small business award nomination process, and much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray joined Springfield's Morning News ahead of Tuesday's consolidated election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long joins Patrick to discuss the federal government's attempt to get former House Speaker Michael Madigan to forfeit $3 million in assets and how the ComEd Four case may be crumbling.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former WMAY host Jim Leach joined Springfield's Morning News Monday morning ahead of the premiere of "Death of a Salesman" at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Leach stars in the show, which premieres Thursday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Noblest Motive is a podcast where hosts Rocki and Trent Nelson talk about the most pressing issues of the moment and break them down so everyone can understand.  In this episode, we discuss Screen Time with local Child Psychologist Dr. Melissa Fisher Paoni; should you be putting Bluey and an iPad in front of the children for 13 hours a day? And what about our own use of technology and soc...

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Robert Frazier - Clean Slate Advocates Kathy Ridley and Todd Rhoades - Springfield Homebuilders Association See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  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. This week we chat about when the Summer movie season starts, a Cinema-Con preview as well as this week's new releases.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, JB Pritzker, how Trump Administration policies are impacting people, farmers, and transportation, plus some news from the BGA and the Illinois Answers Project, and more! Don't forget to subscribe and share; don't forget to keep shi...

Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton), a doctor who represents parts of Sangamon and Logan County, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Medicaid, rural hospitals, and health care for illegal immigrants See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner joined Patrick to discuss inaction at the Statehouse and building drama over a state budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: The historic Bunn family farm in Springfield has been donated to Refuge Ranch, a Rochester-based nonprofit that...

Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joined Patrick this morning to discuss Governor Pritzker's rare veto, transit funding, and why nothing seems to be happening at the Statehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.