GOP strategist Collin Corbett joins Patrick to talk about the race for Governor and the state of the Illinois Republican Party.

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Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joins Patrick to discuss the latest on the government shutdown, why she thinks Democrats should further gerrymander the Illinois congressional map, and the direction of the Democratic party.

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SJ-R Sports Reporter Bill Welt joins Patrick to talk about the controversy surrounding the end of Saturday's PORTA playoff football game and how protests and even potential legal action could ensue.

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Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney joins Patrick to discuss energy legislation passed through the General Assembly last week and the difficult task of reforming "Tier 2" pensions for state workers.

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Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss some of the under-the-radar issues from the fall veto session, including "Medical Aid in Dying" and Tier 2 pensions.

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Derek Parris of Channel1450.com joins Patrick to preview the first round of the high school football playoffs.

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Patrick sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Speaker of the House Chris Welch. The two discuss transit legislation, immigration, and the new energy bill.

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Massey Commission co-chair JoAnn Johnson joined Patrick to discuss the murder conviction of Sean Grayson in the death of Sonya Massey and the calls to action being made by the commission.

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