The Illinoize Podcast

We discuss the new Auditor General's report on $5 billion in pandemic unemployment fraud with Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet). We also talk about poor GOP fundraising and Republican chances in 2024 with GOP consultant Collin Corbett.

We discuss the Mike Bost/Darren Bailey 12th District primary with Brenden Moore of the Lee Enterprises group of newspapers and southern Illinois GOP consultant Michael Butler of Cor Strategies.

Patrick is joined by Sen. Rachel Ventura (D-Joliet) and Chicago Tribune statehouse reporter Jeremy Gorner. 

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the end of the spring legislative session with Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) and Rep. Dave Vella (D-Rockford). 

Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Jon Seidel of the Chicago Sun-Times to discuss the ComEd Four trial and the latest news on the Illinois assault weapons ban. We also talk corruption with former Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin.

Comments from Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson and a visit with Joliet's Mayor-Elect, Terry D'Arcy.

We preview Tuesday's mayoral elections in Chicago, Naperville, Joliet, and Springfield with political consultant Collin Corbett. Subscribe now at www.theillinoize.com . Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-illinoize-podcast/id1640175442 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQzMTY2MS9yc3M?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjlx7_u7oH6AhUsl4kE...

Patrick discusses the "ComEd Four" trial with Jon Seidel of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Patrick is joined by Chicago Tribune Political Reporter Rick Pearson. 

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the Chicago mayoral election with Tahman Bradley of WGN-TV and political operative Chris Jackowiak. 

Patrick Pfingsten discusses Governor JB Pritzker's budget proposal and gets reaction from Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) and Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet). 

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.  

We're joined by Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) on guns, taxes, and the Governor's 2023 agenda. We also discuss the multiple legal issues facing newly passed laws and former Speaker Michael Madigan with Jon Seidel, the federal courts reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times.

Patrick Pfingsten discusses state finances with Comptroller Susana Mendoza and welcomes former Congressman Rodney Davis to talk about the messy race for Speaker of the House and the future of the Illinois GOP. Learn more at www.theillinoize.com. 

Patrick Pfingsten reviews Gov. JB Pritzker's signature on the assault weapons ban bill. We discuss with gun rights supporter Todd Vandermyde. We're also joined by Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long on Chris Welch's ascent to the Speakership two years ago and the mounting criminal case against former Speaker Michael Madigan. 

A special post-inaugural podcast featuring insight on Governor JB Pritzker's inaugural address and second term agenda. Patrick Pfingsten is joined by former Democratic Rep. Litesa Wallace and former Republican Rep. Ron Sandack. 

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the proposed assault weapons ban likely headed for passage in the House. We're also joined by Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune on what to expect from the second term of Governor JB Pritzker. 

Patrick Pfingsten discussed an assault weapon ban proposal and is joined by incoming House Republican Leader Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). 

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.

Patrick Pfingsten breaks down election results and what's next for Illinois. We're joined by former Democratic State Representative Litesa Wallace and outgoing Republican Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield). Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises also checks in on the governor's race, congressional races, and one of the ugliest statehouse races in Illinois. 

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. 

We discuss Amendment 1, the "Worker's Rights Amendment" on the ballot November 8. Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea discusses it in favor of the amendment, while Mailee Smith of the Illinois Policy Institute speaks in opposition. 

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the race for Secretary of State with GOP candidate Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) and Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner.

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. 

Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) on the SAFE-T Act and potential changes and ethics reform. We also discuss the ethics saga of Sen. Mike Hastings with WBEZ Investigative Reporter Dan Mihalopoulos.