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AM Springfield Interviews

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You love AM Springfield,  but sometimes you can't listen to the whole show.  Join Sam Madonia and crew for in-depth interviews with with the movers and shakers of Springfield, Illinois.  Whether it's state or local politics, local business owners, or the latest event in the community, AM Springfield has the pulse of the city now on 97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY weekday mornings 6am - 9am.

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Woodward Community Media

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Latest episode

Nov 4, 2026

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Episodes

Sam on Saturday 8-29-26 29.08.2026

From Jim Herron Ltd in the Gables See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski 26.08.2026

The Democratic congresswoman visits about a variety of issues affecting the district and nation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Administrator Brian McFadden 26.08.2026

The administrator discusses the county proposal to implement a 3 percent hotel-motel tax to expand the Bank of Springfield Center while state lawmakers consider a Capital Area Tourism Authority.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pam Hulten & Christine Waldhauser, Springfield Memorial Hospital 25.08.2026

Springfield Memorial Hospital Foundation Director Pam Hulten and SMH Director of Nursing Christine Waldhauser highlight the hospital's expanded therapy dog program with one of the DOGtors, Lucy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam on Saturday 8-22-26 22.08.2026

From the Expo Building at the Illinois State Fair Peter Murphy, President of Illinois Association of Park Districts Danny Coker, Battery Specialist plus Golf Cars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin 19.08.2026

The Springfield Democrat stops at the gazebo for his final annual Illinois State Fair visit to the show as a member of Congress.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Sen. Doris Turner 18.08.2026

The Springfield Democrat joins Sam in the gazebo at the Illinois State Fair.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam on Saturday 8-15-26 15.08.2026

State Representative Mike Coffey, Alderman Brad Carlson Director of the Illinois Grape Growers Association Lisa Ellis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Downtown Springfield Inc. Executive Director Jay Shanle 10.08.2026

The director updates plans for downtown events, including an upcoming Christkindlmarkt for the holidays.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam on Saturday 8-8-26 08.08.2026

Guest -- Joey Chernis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher 03.08.2026

The mayor stops into the Team Calhoun's Studio for her monthly visit.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam on Saturday 8-1-26 01.08.2026

Channel1450.com Media Day Tailgate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam on Saturday 7-25-26 25.07.2026

Former Mayor - Mike Houston See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Sen. Doris Turner 21.07.2026

The local lawmaker stops in at S & K Buick GMC for her monthly chat with Sam.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam on Saturday 7-18-26 18.07.2026

From Elkhart Homecoming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ward 4 Ald. Larry Rockford 13.07.2026

The alderman discusses city business and his work with Robin Roberts Stadium.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam on Saturday 7-11-26 11.07.2026

Guests- Jamie and Melissa Toole See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ward 9 Ald. Jim Donelan 10.07.2026

The longtime alderman discusses topics in his ward and throughout the city.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lincoln Land Community College President Dr. Curt Oldfield 08.07.2026

The new LLCC president introduces himself as he marks one week on the job.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Rep. Wayne Rosenthal 07.07.2026

The retired brigadier general and former director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources talks about district and state issues and relates a story of when he had to eject from a fighter jet.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher 06.07.2026

The mayor makes her monthly visit to AM Springfield to discuss a variety of city topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam on Saturday 6-27-26 27.06.2026

Sang County Treasurer Joe Aiello Loren White See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam on Saturday 6-20-26 20.06.2026

From Camp Illinek @ Lake Springfield Scouting America See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Sen. Doris Turner 16.06.2026

The senator makes her monthly visit to the show as it visits her neighborhood at S & K Buick GMC.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beverly Neisler, Leadership 411 15.06.2026

On this month's update from the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln, CEO John Stremsterfer joins Beverly Neisler, the president, CEO and founder of Leadership 411 to discuss a new nonprofit board development training series launching next week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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