The Illinoize Podcast

Patrick Pfingsten talks with former Congressman and former Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, Bill Enyart. We also look into data detailing why Republicans lost in 2022 with GOP consultant Collin Corbett. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theillinoize.substack.com/subscribe

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Patrick Pfingsten discusses the proposed assault weapon ban. We're also joined by Dan Petrella from the Chicago Tribune on what to expect from the second term of JB Pritzker. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theillinoize.substack.com/subscribe

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Patrick Pfingsten discusses changes to the cash bail system in Illinois and what legislators need to do to fix it with DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin and Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz. Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerShare on SocialDownload Audio File This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theillin...

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Just six days before the November 8 General Election, Patrick Pfingsten sits down with U.S. Senate candidate Kathy Salvi and Chicago Tribune Political Reporter Dan Petrella.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theillinoize.substack.com/subscribe

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Patrick Pfingsten talks about ethics among Supreme Court candidates and discusses crime and bail reform with Sen. Robert Martwick (D-Chicago). We're also joined by former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady to preview Thursday's first debate in the race for Governor.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thei...

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Patrick Pfingsten speaks with former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theillinoize.substack.com/subscribe

Patrick Pfingsten discusses criminal justice reform, preventing crime, and a liberal christian's view on abortion with Rep. Maurice West (D-Rockford). We also discuss allegations of violence and neglect at the Choate Developmental Center in southern Illinois with Beth Hundsdorfer of Capitol News Illinois.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get a...

Patrick Pfingsten opens the show by discussing a new report on abuse and neglect of residents at the Choate Mental Health Center in southern Illinois. We're joined by Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) and WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theillinoize.substack.com/subscribe

Patrick Pfingsten talks about an exclusive poll of statewide races and is joined by Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) and longtime Chicago Tribune writer Eric Zorn, who now writes an e-mail newsletter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theillinoize.substack.com/subscribe

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the controversial criminal justice reform law in Illinois. We're joined by Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) on guns, abortion, and why he's leaving the General Assembly.  We're also joined by Ted McClelland, a political writer for Chicago Magazine.  Read more anytime at  www.theillinoize.com . Send us your comments and questions at  mailbag@theillinoize.com .  This is...

Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) and Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theillinoize.substack.com/subscribe

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