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Talk Of The Town

Each week, Talk Of The Town takes an in-depth look at what is happening and who is making a difference in and around the Springfield, Illinois community.Talk Of The Town is a locally produced public affairs program covering issues important to the Springfield community. The program is produced by Mid-West Family Springfield.If you are interested in sharing information about your organization or have a topic you would like to discuss, please contact us at MidWestFamilySPI.com/TalkOfTheTown or call 217-629-7077.

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    Talk of the Town May 2nd and 3rd

    This episode of Talk of the Town features a conversation with District 186 Superintendent Dr. Terrance Jordan as well as a conversation with Washington DC Reporter Eric GarciaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 80

    Talk of the Town May 9th and 10th

    This episode of Talk of the Town features conversations with Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher and State Senator Doris TurnerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 79

    Talk of the Town April 25th and 26th

    In this episode of Talk of the Town AM Springfield speaks with Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter and PM Springfield Talks with former Illinois Governor Pat QuinnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 78

    Talk of the Town April 18th and 19th

    In this episode of the Talk of the Town we feature a conversation AM Springfield had with State Senator Steve McClure as well as a conversation PM Springfield had with Chicago Sun Times Federal Court Reporter Jon SeidelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 77

    Talk of the Town April 11th and 12th

    This episode of Talk of the Town features a conversation PM Springfield had with Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton  and one that AM Springfield with Downtown Springfield Inc. Executive Director Jay ShanleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 76

    Talk of the Town March 28th and 29th

    In this Episode of Talk of Town we feature a conversation PM Springfield had with State Rep. Mike Coffey as well as a conversation PM Springfield has with Brenden Moore of Capital News IllinoisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 75

    Talk of the Town March 21st and 22nd

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature a conversation with HSHS Central Market CEO Brian Brennan as well as a conversation with Stephen Richer a Legal Scholar at the Cato InstituteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 74

    Talk of the Town for March 14th and 15th

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature conversations PM Springfield had with both candidates running for Sangamon County Sheriff in the Republican Primary David Timm and Sangamon County Sheriff Paula CrouchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. 73

    Talk of the Town for March 7th and 8th

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature two conversations with AM Springfield. One featuring Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher and the other featuring Springfield Tourism Director Scott DahlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. 72

    Talk of the Town Feb 28th and March 1st

    This episode of Talk of the Town features a conversation PM Springfield had with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza and one had with Chicago Tribune Political Reporter Jeremy GoernerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. 71

    Talk of the Town Feb 21st and 22nd

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature a conversation AM Springfield had with State Senator Doris Turner and a conversation PM Springfield had State Senator Steve McClureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. 70

    Talk of the Town Feb 14th and 15th

    This episode of Talk of the Town features conversations with new District 186 Superintendent Dr. Terrance Jordan as well as State Rep. and Democratic primary candidate for State Comptroller Margaret Croke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. 69

    Talk of the Town Jan 31st and Feb 1st

    This edition of Talk of the Town features a conversation AM Springfield had with Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch as well as a conversation PM Springfield had with Chicago Tribune Political Reporter Jeremy GoernerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. 68

    Talk of the Town Jan 24th and 25th

    This week's Talk of the Town features a conversation State Rep. Doris Turner had with AM Springfield as well as a conversation State Rep. Bill Hauter had with PM Springfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Talk of the Town Jan 17th and 18th

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature a conversation that AM Springfield had with State Rep. Mike Coffey and a conversation PM Springfield had with Capitol News Illinois' Brenden MooreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. 66

    Talk of the Town Jan 10th and 11th

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature conversations with former Congresswoman Cheri Bustos and Chicago Tribune Political Reporter Jeremy GornerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. 65

    Talk of the Town Jan 3rd and 4th 2026

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature conversations with Breana Noble of the Detroit Free Press and Former Illinois Governor Pat QuinnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. 64

    Talk of the Town Dec 27th and 28th

    This week's Talk of the Town features two PM Springfield Interviews. One with State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer and the other with State Senator Dave SyversonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. 63

    Talk of the Town Dec 20th and 21st

    This edition of Talk of the Town features a conversation that PM Springfield did with Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois and a conversation AM Springfield had with State Senator Doris Turner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. 62

    Talk of the Town December 12th and 13th

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature two conversations from PM Springfield. The first is with Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch concerning the Massey Commission's final report. The second conversation is with Rob Karr of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. 61

    Talk of the Town December 6th and 7th

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature a couple of conversations from PM Springfield. One is with State Rep. Kam Buckner and the other is with Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  22. 60

    Talk of the Town Nov 29th and 30th

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature an AM Springfield conversation with State Senator Doris Turner and a PM Springfield conversation with State Senator Steve McClureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. 59

    Talk of the Town Nov 22nd and 23rd

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature two AM Springfield Interviews. One, with former Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell and one with Chris Richmond of Moving Pillsbury ForwardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. 58

    Talk of the Town Nov 15th and 16th

    This episode of Talk of the Town features a conversation AM Springfield had with Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher as well as a conversation that PM Springfield had with AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Pat DevaneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  25. 57

    Talk of the Town November 8th and 9th

    This episode of Talk of the Town features conversations from PM Springfield. One with Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch and the other with Illinois Congresswoman Nikki BudzinskiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  26. 56

    Talk of the Town Nov 1st and 2nd

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature an AM Springfield conversation with Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance CEO Ryan McCrady and Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lou SandovalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  27. 55

    Talk of the Town Oct 25th and 26th

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature a conversation AM Springfield had with State Senator Doris Turner as well as a conversation PM Springfield had with State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  28. 54

    Talk of the Town Oct 18th and 19th

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature two interviews from PM Springfield. One is with Republican State Rep. Mike Coffey and the other is Democratic State Rep. Jay HoffmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. 53

    Talk of the Town Oct 11th and 12th

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature conversations AM Springfield had with Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher and Sangamon County Sheriff Paula CrouchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  30. 52

    Talk of the Town October 4th and 5th

    This episode of Talk of the Town features conversations from PM Springfield featuring Prairie Farmer Magazine writer Holly Spangler and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer VohraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  31. 51

    Talk of the Town September 27th and 28th

    This episode of Talk of the Town features a conversation with State Senator Doris Turner on AM Springfield and a conversation with State Senator Steve McClure with PM SpringfieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Talk of the Town Sept 20th and 21st

    In this special episode of Talk of the Town we feature two interviews from the PM Springfield with Patrick Pfingsten Governor Jim Edgar tribute show. The interviews are with SJ-R Reporter Bernie Schoenburg and former Governor Edgar friend and Deputy Chief of Staff Al GrosbollSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Talk of the Town Sept 13th and 14th

    This episode of Talk of the Town features AM Springfield Interviews with Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher and LLCC President Dr. Charlotte Warren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  34. 48

    Talk of the Town for September 6th and 7th

    This Episode of Talk of the Town features an AM Springfield Interview with US Rep Nikki Budzinski and a PM Springfield interview with Sangamon County Democratic Party Chair Bill HoulihanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  35. 47

    Talk of the Town for August 30th and 31st

    This episode of Talk of the Town features AM Springfield interviews with State Senator Doris Turner and District 186 Superintendent Jennifer GillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  36. 46

    Talk of the Town August 23rd and 24th

    This episode of Talk of the Town features a conversation with Jane and John of the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln from AM Springfield as well as a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan from PM SpringfieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Talk of the Town August 16th and 17th

    This episode of Talk of the Town contains an interview AM Springfield did with Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and an interview PM Springfield did with Sangamon County Sheriff Paula CrouchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Talk of the Town Weekend of August 9th and 10th

    This episode of Talk of the Town features a conversation AM Springfield had with Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher as well as a conversation PM Springfield had with State Fair Manager Rebecca ClarkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  39. 43

    Talk of the Town Weekend of August 2nd and 3rd

    This week's episode features interviews conducted by Patrick Pfingsten of PM Springfield with Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times and Larry Hunter Interim Executive Director of WSIU-TVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  40. 42

    Talk of the Town for Weekend of July 26th and 27th

    In this episode of Talk of the Town we feature an interview with Doris Turner from AM Springfield as well as an interview with Mike Murphy President and CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce conducted by Patrick Pfingsten of PM SpringfieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Talk of the Town for Weekend of July 19th and 20th

    This week's Talk of the Town focuses on two conversations Patrick Pfingsten had concerning the "Big Beautiful Bill" and its impacts. The conversations are will US Senator from Illinois Tammy Duckworth and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Central Illinois Tiffany Mathis Posey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  42. 40

    Talk of the Town: YMCA and Author Chris Berdik

    In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Lou Bart - YMCA Chris Berdik - Author of Clamor  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  43. 39

    Talk of the Town: Visit Springfield and Author Debbie Goldman

    In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield Debbie Goldman - Author of Disconnected See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  44. 38

    Talk of the Town: IWIL and SSGA

    In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Heather Burton - Illinois Women in Leadership Ryan McCrady - Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  45. 37

    Talk of the Town: SkillsUSA Illinois and Author and Adventurer Charles Hood

    Talk of the Town: The Citizens Club of Springfield, ImpactLife and Author Josh Silver In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Eric C Hill - SkillsUSA Illinois Charles Hood - Adventurer and Author of Nature at Night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  46. 36

    Talk of the Town: The Citizens Club of Springfield, ImpactLife and Author Josh Silver

    In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Jill Steiner - YMCA & The Citizens Club of Springfield Jim Watts - ImpactLife Josh Silver - Ending Redlining through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Talk of the Town: SSGA & SOILL

    In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Ryan McCrady - SSGA Tara Nickerson - SOILL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Talk of the Town: SSGA & ACSCAN

    In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Ryan McCrady - SSGA Ally Lopshire - ACSCAN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  49. 33

    Talk of the Town: EAA 770, DTHF & Express

    In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with: John Salz & Bill Thacker - EAA 770 Caren Mansfield - DTHF Michael L Thomas - Express See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Talk of the Town: IDHR, The Salvation Army and CILCSA

    In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Jim Bennett - The Illinois Department of Human Rights Michael L Thomas - The Salvation Army and CILCSA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Each week, Talk Of The Town takes an in-depth look at what is happening and who is making a difference in and around the Springfield, Illinois community.Talk Of The Town is a locally produced public affairs program covering issues important to the Springfield community. The program is produced by Mid-West Family Springfield.If you are interested in sharing information about your organization or have a topic you would like to discuss, please contact us at MidWestFamilySPI.com/TalkOfTheTown or call 217-629-7077.

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