University of Illinois radio voice Brian Barnhart joins Springfield's Morning News to discuss Saturday's miracle win at Rutgers and the state of the Illini basketball program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long joined Springfield's Morning News on the Madigan trial and if there will be any move for ethics reform at the Capitol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Springfield's Morning News Monday, Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) explained why nothing got done in the fall veto session and the big challenges facing lawmakers in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tina Prather from the United Way of Central Illinois, WMAY's partner for Giving Tuesday, joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about the work they do in the community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Political Reporter Tom LoBianco of 24sight.news joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the Gaetz withdrawal for Attorney General and the fight over transgender bathrooms at the Capitol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champaign News-Gazette sports columnist Bob Asmussen joined Springfield's Morning News to preview Illinois football's Saturday game at Rutgers and to walk Patrick off the ledge about Illinois basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joined Springfield's Morning News to review the slow veto session and preview what may happen at the Statehouse in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we talk Glicked at the Box Office this weekend with Wicked and Gladiator 2 in theaters. We also discuss the trailer for the live action How to Train Your Dragon as well as the trailer of the new Pixar flick Elio. Erik also lets us know his favorite Thanksgiving flick and fills us in on how good is Moana 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mark Batinick, who now runs a polling firm, discusses President-elect Trump's improved standing in Illinois, and where Republicans can make gains in Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capitol News Illinois Staehouse reporter Ben Szalinski joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about what's moving during veto session and the efforts Democrats may make in lame duck session to oppose Trump administration policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christina Shutt, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, joined Spingfield's Morning News to discuss the final days of the display of a handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address and whether Lincoln liked Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Enterprises Statehouse reporter Brenden Moore previews the second week of veto session, what probably won't happen, and what's in store for 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray joined Springfield's Morning News Tuesday to discuss the final count of mail in ballots and recount process taking place Tuesday in Sangamon County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss veto session and the future of the Logan Correctional Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Sohm, Gil Opferman, and Connor McNamara of The Springfield Muni joined Springfield's Morning News to preview the 2025 schedule at The Muni. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about his latest story on lobbyists and the push for lobbying reform at the Capitol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) joined Springfield's Morning News to preview the second week of the legislative veto session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel checks in as week four of testimony in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan gets underway in Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady checks in on how the abortion issue played in the November election and what 2024 means in Illinois moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman and former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Bill Enyart joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Donald Trump's cabinet picks, how Democrats right their ship nationally, and what a Trump administration means for Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.