Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss the new state budget, Governor Pritzker's blossoming 2028 hopes, and union support for Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' Chicago mayoral aspirations.

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Longtime Democratic strategist Thom Serafin joins Patrick to discuss the race for Governor, Pritzker 2028, and his party's leftward move.

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Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss taxpayer money going to the PGA Tour, A.I. slop in campaigns, and the rough outlook for Republicans in November.

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Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joins Patrick to discuss the Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots and how it impacts Illinois and what the latest (lack of) progress over the Bears means for the ongoing

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Fmr. Rep. Tom Demmer joins Patrick to discuss mistakes in the state budget and the challenges facing Republicans in November.

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NewsChannel20 and FOX Illinois meteorologist Darren Leeds joins Patrick to discuss the dangerous heat wave slamming Illinois this week and its impact on July 4 activities.

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Retired General, former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General, and former Congresman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss the Iran "deal," firing of top generals in the pentagon, and Metro East politics.

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Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the latest Bears stadium drama, Darren Bailey's struggling campaign, and JB Pritzker's 2028 outlook.

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