About this podcast
You love AM Springfield, but sometimes you can't listen to the whole show. Join Sam Madonia and crew for in-depth interviews with with the movers and shakers of Springfield, Illinois. Whether it's state or local politics, local business owners, or the latest event in the community, AM Springfield has the pulse of the city now on 97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY weekday mornings 6am - 9am.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 229 episodes
- Sam on Saturday 11-7-26 · 1 h 4 minFrom Boccardi's Italian Imports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch · 3 minThe Republican incumbent visited with Steve Bridge following her re-election on Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- State Sen. Doris Turner · 3 minThe Springfield Democrat spoke to reporters at Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 137 after the polling places closed on Tuesday night and confirmed her re-election. See…
- U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski · 4 minThe Democratic incumbent spoke with Steve Bridge after voting concluded in her successful midterm election bid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher · 15 minThe mayor makes her regular visit to the show as she discusses city activities and the municipal election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sam on Saturday 10-31-26 · 1 h 4 minGuest - Mike Mannion, Director of Government Affairs(Illinois) Troutman Associates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sam on Saturday 10-24-26 · 1 h 4 minFrom Wilson Haberdashery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- State Sen. Doris Turner · 14 minThe Springfield Democrat makes her final visit to the show before the November 3 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sam on Saturday 10-17-26 · 1 h 0 minGuest - Tim McAnarney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- State Rep. Mike Coffey · 11 minThe Springfield Republican makes his regular visit to the show in a stop at Dana-THomas House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 13th District Congressional Candidate Jeff Wilson · 16 minThe Republican candidate visits with Sam about the campaign and the issues before voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jim Ruppert, Springfield Sports Hall of Fame · 13 minThe Rup stops by Petersburg Power Washing to announce the 2027 class of the Springfield Sports Hall of Fame, to be inducted on February 15, 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- Ward 7 Ald. Brad Carlson · 13 minThe alderman discusses city topics during the show's visit to WC Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sangamon County Recorder & Senate Candidate Frank Lesko · 19 minThe Republican challenger discusses the campaign with Sam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sam on Saturday 9-26-26 · 1 h 3 minGuests -- Tom Schafer, Terry Young, and Rusty Kunz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Greg Cooper, Route 66 Mother Road Festival · 7 min"Coop" joins the show to preview the big annual event taking place this weekend in Springfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln CEO John Stremsterfer · 14 minJohn announces a special Building What's Next Grant Program aligned with priority areas of arts and culture, civic health, education, farm to table and homelessness. See…
- Sam on Saturday 9-19-26 · 1 h 4 minFrom Harvest Market to benefit Walk to End Alzheimers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- State Sen. Doris Turner · 19 minThe 48th District lawmaker stops by for her monthly visit to the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher · 21 minThe mayor makes her monthly visit to the show as she recaps the launch of the BEACON program and the downtown water main break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
