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The Illinoize Podcast

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Longtime journalist and political operative Patrick Pfingsten, who writes The Illinoize political newsletter, takes on politicians, tough topics, and common sense while he cuts through the noise of politics in the Land of Lincoln.

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The Illinoize Podcast- September 21, 2022 22.09.2022 44:58

Patrick Pfingsten sits down with former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar.

The Illinoize Podcast- September 14, 2022 14.09.2022 44:56

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.

The Illinoize Podcast- September 7, 2022 07.09.2022 38:05

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.

The Illinoize Podcast- August 31, 2022 31.08.2022 45:38

Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) on the life of an elected moderate. We also discuss our new polling with longtime Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn.

The Illinoize Podcast- August 10, 2022 20.08.2022 40:14

Patrick Pfingsten speaks with Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) about abortion, parental notification, and her campaign seeking a full term in the Senate. We're also joined by Brenden Moore, the state government and political reporter for Lee Enterprises newspapers in Illinois. Read more anytime at www.theillinoize.com . Send us your comments and questions at mailbag@theillinoize.com .

The Illinoize Podcast- August 17, 2022 18.08.2022 34:53

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 .

The Illinoize Podcast- August 3, 2022 15.08.2022 39:43

Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Todd Maisch, the President & CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to discuss the business climate in Illinois. We're also joined by left-leaning talk show host Jim Leach of WMAY in Springfield. Read more anytime at www.theillinoize.com . Send us your comments and questions at mailbag@theillinoize.com .

The Illinoize Podcast- July 27, 2022 15.08.2022 37:59

Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield), who was present at the Highland Park parade on July 4th when a gunman opened fire. We're also joined by the great Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune to discuss the race for Governor in Illinois. Read more anytime at www.theillinoize.com . Send us your comments and questions at mailbag@theillinoize.com .