The Illinoize Podcast

Forward Thinking Media, LLC
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  • Politics
  • Updated Weekly

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- October 2, 2026

    Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Aaron Del Mar and Independent candidate for Lt. Governor Carolyn Schofield. Learn more: www.theillinoize.com Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.theillinoize.com/subscribe-1 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/the_illinoize Like us on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/theillinoize

  2. Sep 26

    The Illinoize Podcast- September 25, 2026

    Patrick Pfingsten previews the U.S. Senate race with Republican nominee Don Tracy and Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois.    Learn more: www.theillinoize.com Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.theillinoize.com/subscribe-1 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/the_illinoize Like us on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/theillinoize

  3. Aug 21

    The Illinoize Podcast- August 21, 2026

    Patrick Pfingsten is at the Illinois State Fair, talking politics with Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield).   Learn more: www.theillinoize.com Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.theillinoize.com/subscribe-1 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/the_illinoize Like us on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/theillinoize

  4. Aug 14

    The Illinoize Podcast - August 14, 2026

    Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett. Learn more: www.theillinoize.com  Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.theillinoize.com/subscribe-1  Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/the_illinoize  Like us on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/theillinoize

  5. Jul 31

    The Illinoize Podcast- July 31, 2026

    Patrick Pfingsten is joined by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) to discuss a sexual harassment scandal that has ensnared House Speaker Chris Welch and the federal indictment of Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana). We're also joined by Capitol News Illinois statehouse reporter Brenden Moore for analysis. You can subscribe to the audio feed on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon. Learn more: www.theillinoize.com Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.theillinoize.com/subscribe-1 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/the_illinoize Like us on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/theillinoize

  6. Jul 24

    The Illinoize Podcast - July 24, 2026

    Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Governor JB Pritzker for a one-on-one interview on ethics, DCFS, property taxes, energy prices, and his 2028 ambitions. We're also joined by Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella, who is covering Pritzker's re-election campaign, for reaction. Learn more: www.theillinoize.com Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.theillinoize.com/subscribe-1 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/the_illinoize Like us on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/theillinoize

  7. Jul 17

    The Illinoize Podcast- July 16, 2026

    Patrick Pfingsten checks in with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth on the war in Iran, the SAVE America Act (and her surprising answer about Voter ID, and affordability. We're also joined by outgoing State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora), who isn't seeking re-election on her battle with MS and the Medical Aid in Dying legislation she helped pass. Learn more: www.theillinoize.com Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.theillinoize.com/subscribe-1 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/the_illinoize Like us on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/theillinoize

  8. Apr 10

    The Illinoize Podcast- April 10, 2026

    Patrick Pfingsten looks ahead to the final stretch of the spring legislative session with Republican and Democratic views in the House of Representatives. Patrick is joined by Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) to discuss property taxes, the Bears stadium, local government funding, gas taxes, and more. Learn more: www.theillinoize.com Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.theillinoize.com/subscribe-1 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/the_illinoize Like us on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/theillinoize

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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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  • Creator
    Forward Thinking Media, LLC
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    The Illinoize Podcast

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