Former White House spokesman and CNN contributor Pete Seat joins Patrick to talk about the "Big Beautiful Bill" and the political fallout for 2026.

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Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) joins Patrick after the "Big Beautiful Bill Act" vote to discuss tax cuts, the deficit, and cuts to Medicaid.

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Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner discusses Governor Pritzker's decision on a running mate, if the 2026 election will be competitive, and the status of transit negotiations.

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Former RNC National Committeeman Richard Porter, a possible candidate for U.S. Senate in 2026, defends the GOP's "BIg Beautiful Bill,' JB Pritzker's run for a third term, and his political plans.

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Kevin O'Dea, Market Manager of Woodward Community Media, joins Patrick to discuss programming changes to WMAY beginning July 1.

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