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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.

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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.

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Episodes
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Sam on Saturday 1-3-26

1/3/2026
Guest Jimmy Hopper See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:59

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Breakfast with Santa hr3

12/20/2025
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Duration:00:50:40

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Breakfast with Santa hr2

12/20/2025
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Duration:00:50:39

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Breakfast with Santa hr1

12/20/2025
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Duration:00:47:50

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State Sen. Doris Turner

12/16/2025
The Springfield Democrat visits with Sam at S & K Buick GMC in her monthly chat about local issues, particularly a newly announced grant to battle homelessness in the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:11:20

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11-22-25 Tim McAnarney

11/22/2025
Sam on Saturday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:23

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Jamie Toole & Melissa Gaynor, Golden Rule Entertainment

11/20/2025
The operators of the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes discuss a big week that included transfer of Robin Roberts Stadium, the addition of their Prospect League team in Decatur, and the inaugural season in 2026 of the Women's Pro Baseball League in Springfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:55

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State Sen. Doris Turner

11/18/2025
The senator visits S & K Buick GMC for her monthly check-in with Sam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:38

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Central Illinois Foodbank Director Pam Molitoris

11/17/2025
In this month's update from the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln, CEO John Stremsterfer welcomes Pam to discuss the foodbank's holiday efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:11:22

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Former Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell

11/15/2025
In his first interview after his retirement in 2024 after the shooting death of Sonya Massey by former deputy Sean Grayson, Campbell discusses the aftermath and clarifies the processes of the investigation and the hiring of Grayson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:47

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Chris Richmond, Moving Pillsbury Forward

11/11/2025
One of the organizers of the demolition and renovation of the former Pillsbury Mills site provides an update during a visit to VFW Lafore Lock Post 755. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:05:54

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State Rep. Mike Coffey

11/11/2025
The Springfield Republican makes his monthly visit with Sam as the show spends Veterans Day morning at VFW Lafore Lock Post 755. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:41

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Sam on Saturday 11-8-25

11/8/2025
Randy Wells Pastor Anthony Stang, Central Baptist Church See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:05

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Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch

11/7/2025
Sheriff Crouch visits WC Media to update some department notes and preview a job fair on Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Atrium of the Sangamon County Building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:10:29

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Kevin Burke & Andrew Mayernich, The Muni

11/3/2025
The president of the theater group's board of directors and a co-director of one of the shows announce next year's lineup at Springfield's outdoor venue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:11:26

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Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher

11/3/2025
The mayor's monthly visit to the show includes a rundown of some local issues and previews of upcoming events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:16:28

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Lesa Schaive & Kevin O'Dea, Springfield Sports Hall of Fame

10/27/2025
The board members discuss the Class of 2026--Bobby Brenneisen, Steve Dixson, Hailee Elmore, P.J. Finigan, Alexandria Harden, Ryan O'Malley, and Ron Riggle, with Friends of Sport Harold Chritofilakos, John Eck Sr., John Levin and Bob Vose--who will be inducted on February 16 at Bank of Springfield Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:19:04

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Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance CEO Ryan McCrady

10/27/2025
Ryan discusses details of a proposed large data center in southwest Sangamon County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:11

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State Sen. Doris Turner

10/21/2025
The Springfield Democrat makes her monthly visit to the show and her first stop in the Team Calhoun's studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:59

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State Rep. Mike Coffey

10/14/2025
The Springfield Republican stops by S & K Buick GMC to visit with Sam before heading to the capitol for the start of the fall veto session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:14:50