Former Rep. Mike Zalewski, now a lobbyist at the statehouse, joins Patrick to talk about the state budget and the political environment headed into November.

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Former White House spokesman and GOP operative Pete Seat joins Patrick to brag about his state attempting to steal the Bears and to discuss Donald Trump's Iran deal.

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Election security expert Stephen Richer of the Cato Institute joined Patrick to discuss concerns over mail in voting and the federal government's efforts to get voter information.

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Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joined Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's November strategy and if Democrats believe Donald Trump will be Pritzker's target more than his opponent, Republican Darren Bailey.

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Meteorologist Ed Shimon of NWS in Lincoln talks severe weather and the possible impacts

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Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel joins Patrick to discuss the ComEd Four convictions, controversy in Chicago's U.S. Attorney's office, and the next step for former Speaker Michael Madigan.

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Former Congressman John Shimkus joined Patrick to discuss the Iran deal, the war in Ukraine, and why Republicans are doing better in the Metro East.

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Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the new state budget, Governor Pritzker's political messaging, and the Bears stadium mess.

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