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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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Latest episode

Nov 4, 2026

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Episodes

Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher 03.11.2025

The mayor's monthly visit to the show includes a rundown of some local issues and previews of upcoming events.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lesa Schaive & Kevin O'Dea, Springfield Sports Hall of Fame 27.10.2025

The board members discuss the Class of 2026--Bobby Brenneisen, Steve Dixson, Hailee Elmore, P.J. Finigan, Alexandria Harden, Ryan O'Malley, and Ron Riggle, with Friends of Sport Harold Chritofilakos, John Eck Sr., John Levin and Bob Vose--who will be inducted on February 16 at Bank of Springfield Center.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance CEO Ryan McCrady 27.10.2025

Ryan discusses details of a proposed large data center in southwest Sangamon County.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Sen. Doris Turner 21.10.2025

The Springfield Democrat makes her monthly visit to the show and her first stop in the Team Calhoun's studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Rep. Mike Coffey 14.10.2025

The Springfield Republican stops by S & K Buick GMC to visit with Sam before heading to the capitol for the start of the fall veto session.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch 06.10.2025

The sheriff talks about her department and her campaign for a full term.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher 06.10.2025

The mayor makes her monthly visit to the Team Calhoun's studio to discuss a wide variety of city issues.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springfield Ward 2 Ald. Shawn Gregory 02.10.2025

The east side alderman visits Petersburg Power Washing in his ward to catch up with Sam.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Sheriff Candidate David Timm 22.09.2025

The Republican candidate visits with Sam during a stop at Landmark Ford.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Senator Doris Turner 16.09.2025

The lawmaker makes her monthly visit to the show to chat with Sam at S & K Buick GMC.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill & Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln CEO John Stremsterfer 15.09.2025

In this month's update on The Next 10 community visioning program, discussion centers on a new grant program providing after-school support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican Senate Candidate Don Tracy 15.09.2025

The Springfield attorney discusses the campaign with Sam.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Rep. Mike Coffey Jr. 09.09.2025

The Springfield Republican makes his monthly visit to the show to talk about local and district issues.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher 08.09.2025

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

Lincoln Land Community College President Dr. Charlotte Warren 03.09.2025

The president discusses her 20 years at the Springfield campus as she plans to retire at the conclusion of the spring semester. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski 28.08.2025

The congresswoman chats with Sam about a variety of issues during a visit to Staff Carpet.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ash Hamilton, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois 26.08.2025

Ash stops in for a preview of the September 6 Family Funfest in the Y block in downtown Springfield, and also touches on his other interest--filmmaking.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Beadle & Michael Thomas, Central Illinois Customer Service Association 26.08.2025

CILCSA celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a special event at Crowne Plaza on October 7 featuring the return of national keynote speaker Jack Stahlmann. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill 20.08.2025

The superintendent visits with an update on activities at the beginning of the school year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Sen. Doris Turner 19.08.2025

The senator makes her monthly visit to the show as she chats with Sam at S & K Buick GMC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Denes & John Stremsterfer, Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln 18.08.2025

This month's update on The Next 10 visioning program focuses on the Community Foundation's latest milestones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13th District Congressional Candidate Jeff Wilson 14.08.2025

The Champaign County resident discusses his candidacy with Sam in the gazebo on Republican Day of the Illinois State Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie 14.08.2025

The representative from Savanna in northwest Illinois discusses the GOP with Sam in the gazebo on Republican Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Senate Republican Leader John Curran 14.08.2025

The suburban Chicago lawmaker discusses the state GOP with Sam at the gazebo during Republican Day of the Illinois State Fair.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza 13.08.2025

The outgoing comptroller makes her annual visit to the gazebo to chat with Sam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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