John Williams
4,691 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★ - 154 ratingsThe John Williams Podcast from 720 WGN
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Dr. Willie Wilson is giving away more gas this Thursday
March 21, 2022 21:09Dr. Willie Wilson joins John Williams to talk about his second gas giveaway happening this Thursday at 7:00 am. You can see a list off all the participating gas stations here. Dr. Wilson also talks about last week’s event and the traffic disruptions that the giveaway caused.
Eric Zorn: 10 ideas to fix college basketball
March 21, 2022 20:49Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald joins John Williams to talk about some stories that are making news this week including Netflix cracking down on password sharing and the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament. Eric loves the NCAA tournament, but Czar Zorn offers some suggestions on how to make the game and tournament even […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCXXXVII, 3.21.22
March 21, 2022 19:58John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Oscar-winning screenwriter Graham Moore discusses his Chicago-set mob thriller, ‘The Outfit’
March 17, 2022 22:37Academy Award-winning screenwriter and Chicago native Graham Moore joins John Williams to discuss his directorial debut, “The Outfit,” a mob thriller set in Chicago.
Oscar-winning screenwriter Graham Moore discusses his Chicago-set mob thriller ‘The Outfit’
March 17, 2022 22:37Academy Award-winning screenwriter and Chicago native Graham Moore joins John Williams to discuss his directorial debut, “The Outfit,” a mob thriller set in Chicago.
Rep. Mike Quigley on Vladimir Putin: ‘His intention is to level Ukraine, as it was from day one’
March 17, 2022 21:44U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL5), a House Intelligence Committee member and co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, joins John Williams to talk about the situation in Ukraine, what additional assistance the U.S can give to combat Russia’s invasion, and the tremendous humanitarian effort underway to help Ukrainian refugees.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCXXXVI, 3.17.22
March 17, 2022 20:11John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
The Mincing Rascals 3.16.22: March Madness, Jussie Smollett, and Chicago’s vaccine mandate
March 16, 2022 23:34The Mincing Rascals are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, and Chicago Tribune editor and writer Lisa Donovan. The mincing commences with a discussion on the upcoming March Madness basketball tournament. The Rascals then talk about the Chicago police officers involved in the shootings of Adam Toledo and […]
Willie Wilson is giving away $200,000 in gas
March 16, 2022 22:51Dr. Willie Wilson joins John Williams to talk about why he’s donating $200,000 worth of gas to Chicagoans this Thursday. Participating gas stations will be giving away free gas on March 17th at starting at 7:00am until the $200,000 is exhausted. Here is the list of participating gas stations: Amstar368 E Garfield BlvdChicago, IL 60615 […]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky: ‘This is not going to end well for Vladimir Putin. This was a mistake’
March 16, 2022 22:36Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9) joins John Williams to talk about Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s address before Congress today and what the U.S. can do to continue supporting Ukraine.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCXXXV, 3.16.22
March 16, 2022 21:26John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Betting analyst Sam Panayotovich’s 2022 NCAA Tourney predictions
March 15, 2022 22:16New England Sports Network Betting Analyst Sam Panayotovich joins John Williams to break down the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. Listen to Sam before you fill out your bracket!
Rep. Adam Kinzinger on U.S. support of Ukraine: ‘I think we are falling short, honestly, of what we can and should do’
March 15, 2022 21:45Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL 16) joins John Williams to talk about the situation in Ukraine, if the U.S. response has been appropriate thus far, and why he regrets not voting to impeach President Donald Trump.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What you should know about the new ‘deltacron’ variant
March 15, 2022 21:22Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about what we need to know about the new ‘Deltacron’ variant, the efficacy of vaccines against this variant, why he’s urging all city employees to get vaccinated, and when we might move from a pandemic to an endemic.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCXXXIV, 3.15.22
March 15, 2022 20:06John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Eric Zorn reflects on the complicated legacy of William Hurt
March 14, 2022 21:54Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald joins John Williams to talk about some stories that are making news this week including the complicated legacy of actor William Hurt, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 71. Eric also talks about State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s reaction to the Jussie Smollett sentence, and his […]
Is it economically wise to suspend the gas tax?
March 14, 2022 21:24Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to talk about the economics and wisdom of suspending the gas tax amid rising fuel prices.
Rae Kaplan: Will the Biden administration extend the pause on student loan payments?
March 14, 2022 21:11Attorney Rae Kaplan, of Kaplan Law Firm, joins John Williams to talk about the Biden administration considering extending the pause on student loan payments.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCXXXIII, 3.14.22
March 14, 2022 20:04John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Masks are coming off, so now is a good time to get your teeth whitened
March 11, 2022 22:13Dr. Amar Pattani, Family Dentist at Main Street Smiles at 312 W Main Street in Barrington, talks to John about teeth whitening now that people are removing their face coverings. As always, Dr. Pattani answers all of your dental questions.
Arne Duncan explains why he’s not running for mayor of Chicago
March 11, 2022 21:09Arne Duncan, former United States Secretary of Education and ex-CEO of Chicago Public Schools, joins John to talk about his decision to not run for mayor of Chicago and why he’s focused on his mission at Chicago CRED.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCXXXII, 3.10.22
March 10, 2022 19:25John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
How a Ukrainian musician is surviving in Kyiv
March 09, 2022 23:29Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy, joins John Williams to give us an update on his friend in Ukraine, Serge Tiagnyriadno, from the hugely popular Chicago cover band, Leonid & Friends.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCXXXI, 3.9.22
March 09, 2022 22:14John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Alpha Wealth Group founder Tom Fortino: Protecting your investments amid the crisis in Ukraine
March 08, 2022 23:37Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, joins John Williams to talk about the Fed making a decision on interest rates soon, the surging price of oil, the upcoming mid-term elections, and other factors that are causing volatility in the market and what you should know about protecting your investments.
CTU President Jesse Sharkey says he had hoped CPS would have bargained with CTU before unilaterally getting rid of the mask mandate
March 08, 2022 23:07Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey joins John Williams to talk about CPS making the decision to go mask-optional on Monday, March 14th.
CTU President Jesse Sharkey had hoped CPS would have bargained with CTU before unilaterally getting rid of the mask mandate
March 08, 2022 23:07Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey joins John Williams to talk about CPS making the decision to go mask-optional on Monday, March 14th.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin on CPS moving to a mask-optional policy: ‘I think mask-optional makes a lot of sense now’
March 08, 2022 22:49Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about omicron spread in Ukraine prior to being invaded by Russia, the safety of CPS moving to ‘mask-optional’ starting next Monday, the importance of getting children vaccinated, mild COVID cases being linked to brain damage, and Florida recommending against […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCXXX, 3.8.22
March 08, 2022 21:06John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Eric Zorn looks back on March 11, 2020: The day that everything changed
March 07, 2022 22:45Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald joins John Williams to talk about some stories that are making news this week including a former lawyer for the Chicago Park District suing Mayor Lori Lightfoot after the Chicago mayor used crude language over Zoom, nearing the two year anniversary of The Day Everything Changed on Wednesday, […]
How Ukrainian physicians in Chicago are helping their home country
March 07, 2022 22:12Dr. Vitaliy Poylin, colorectal surgeon at Northwestern Memorial Hospital who came to the United States from Ukraine in 1993, joins John to talk about why his family moved from Ukraine to the United States, the similarities between Chicago and Kyiv, what he’s seeing from his friends who still live in Ukraine, how many civilians and […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCXXIX, 3.7.22
March 07, 2022 21:13John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
How chip shortages and supply chain disruptions are impacting the auto industry
March 03, 2022 23:03Jerry Haggerty, of Jerry Haggerty Chevrolet, joins John Williams to talk about how more than half of the new vehicles that are produced are being pre-bought before they arrive at dealerships and how the chip shortage and supply chain disruptions are impacting the auto industry.
Illinois Policy Institute on Mike Madigan indictment: ‘You have to fix the corrupt institutions that fueled his rise’
March 03, 2022 22:47Austin Berg, Vice President of Marketing for the Illinois Policy Institute, joins John Williams to talk about the indictment of former Speaker of the House Michael Madigan. Austin says that while this is a day to be celebrated in Illinois politics, you need to fix the corrupt institutions that fueled Madigan’s rise.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike: ‘It’s been the honor of my career to be a part of such impactful work’
March 03, 2022 22:13Dr. Ezike, director of the Ill. Dept. of Public Health, is moving on from the job.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCXXVIII, 3.3.22
March 03, 2022 20:30John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
The Mincing Rascals 3.2.22: Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan indicted
March 03, 2022 00:15The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Heather Cherone of WTTW, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. This week, the rascals mince about President Biden’s State of the Union address, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the race for Chicago mayor including Arne Duncan announcing that he will not run, […]
George Will breaks down the State of the Union address: ‘Is it possible to be disappointed by something that’s utterly predictable?’
March 02, 2022 23:53George Will, Washington Post columnist and Senior Contributor for NewsNation, joins John to break down President Biden’s first State of the Union address.
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ – How a modern action masterpiece was made
March 02, 2022 23:28A new book tells the story of how the 2015 action film "Mad Max: Fury Road' was made.
Mad Max: Fury Road: How a modern action masterpiece was made
March 02, 2022 23:28A new book tells the story of how the 2015 action film "Mad Max: Fury Road' was made.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCXXVII, 3.2.22
March 02, 2022 22:17John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
How high will gas prices go amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis?
March 01, 2022 22:40Patrick De Haan, Senior Petroleum Analyst, GasBuddy, joins John Williams to talk about how the Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting gas prices, the Chicago average topping $4 a gallon, and how likely we are to see prices rise again in the coming weeks.
Rep. Bill Foster on committing U.S. troops to Ukraine: ‘I believe that would be a mistake’
March 01, 2022 22:12U.S. Representative Bill Foster (D-IL 11) joins John Williams to talk about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and what he expects President Biden to convey at tonight’s State of the Union address. Rep. Foster also contributes a speed joke!
Dr. Michael Bauer: ‘We are clearly not over the pandemic yet’
March 01, 2022 21:49John Williams and Northwestern Medicine's Dr. Bauer discuss the end of the mask mandate.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCXXVI, 3.1.22
March 01, 2022 20:41John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Eric Zorn on Ukrainian President Zelensky: ‘He’s going to go down in history as one of the great heroes’
February 28, 2022 22:57Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald joins John Williams to talk about some stories that are making news this week including the bravery of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Cook County Judge James Linn ruling that cameras will be allowed into his courtroom when Jussie Smollett is sentenced on March 10th.
Pastor Corey Brooks is staying on the roof until he raises enough money for a new community center
February 28, 2022 22:32Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Williams to reflect on the last 100 days on the rooftop and why he’s made the decision to stay on the roof until he raises enough money to build his community center in Woodlawn. […]
John Mulaney used humor to address his intervention on SNL
February 28, 2022 21:52Comedian John Mulaney returned to SNL over the weekend and during his monologue poked some fun at himself about his intervention. John is joined by Daniel DeGryse, the Director of the Rosecrance Florian Program, to talk about interventions and if it’s okay to joke about such a serious issue like substance abuse and addiction.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCXXV, 2.28.22
February 28, 2022 20:58John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Ishnala Supper Club is opening early this year for their 69th season! Nice!
February 24, 2022 23:57Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, joins John Williams and Steve Bertrand to talk about what they have in store for the restaurant when the season opens on Thursday, April 7th. Are you thinking about eating delicious food and drinking an Old Fashioned now?