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Craig Bolanos: Get back to basics with your investments
February 16, 2024 20:39Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the disappointing economic data released this week and how it’s impacting the market, how this economic news will impact inflation, the consumer softening tremendously, why he’s advising clients to get back to basics with their investments, and when he expects the Fed […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 2.16.24
February 16, 2024 20:21Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!
Dawn Jackson Blatner: How much protein do you need per day?
February 15, 2024 22:18Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about the health benefits of movement, her thoughts on young people taking weight loss drugs, why she’s concerned about people losing muscle mass when they are on weight loss medications, her recipe for Protein-Packed CHEESY PEPPER POPPERS (as recommended by a WGN Radio listener!), and the […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCVIII, 2.15.24
February 15, 2024 20:36John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
The Mincing Rascals 2.14.24: ShotSpotter, Biden age concern, and ‘right-to-die’ legislation
February 15, 2024 00:04The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals start off today’s podcast talking about Mayor Johnson’s decision […]
Sen. Holmes explains medical aid in dying legislation
February 14, 2024 23:04State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora), joins John Williams to talk about a new piece of legislation that she co-sponsored that would allow a mentally capable adult who is terminally ill the option of ending their own life.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCVII, 2.14.24
February 14, 2024 22:17John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Eric Zorn: At what age do you become a senior citizen?
February 13, 2024 22:15Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a number of items including the debate over what age you are considered to be a senior citizen, the return of Jon Stewart to The Daily Show, and how Stewart handled the age problem of both President Joe Biden and former president Donald […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: CDC to change COVID isolation guidelines
February 13, 2024 21:50Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to discuss the concern over the mental gaffes made by former president Donald Trump and President Biden, why stomach cancer is so difficult to diagnose and treat, and the CDC planning to drop five-day COVID isolation guidelines.
Tom Fortino: How inflation data will impact Fed rate cuts
February 13, 2024 21:18Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “This Week in Wealth” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to tell us why the stock market is tumbling today, the numbers behind today’s inflation data, how this data will impact the Fed rate cuts, and when the market may recover.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCVI, 2.13.24
February 13, 2024 20:35John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
The best and worst Super Bowl commercials
February 12, 2024 21:19Dennis Ryan, Executive Creative Director, Bader Rutter, joins John Williams to talk about the best and worst Super Bowl commercials? What commercials hit it out of the park? What missed the mark? Dennis breaks it all down!
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCV, 2.12.24
February 12, 2024 20:34John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
What to see at this year’s Chicago Auto Show
February 09, 2024 20:31JC Phelan, the 2024 Chicago Auto Show Chairman and owner of Jack Phelan Chevrolet and Jack Phelan Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, joins John Williams to tell us about all the great things to see at this year’s Chicago Auto Show!
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 2.9.24
February 09, 2024 18:58Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!
Betting analyst Sam Panayotovich: Best wagers for Super Bowl LVIII
February 08, 2024 22:30New England Sports Network betting analyst Sam Panayotovich joins John Williams to talk about what a new Sox park might look like in the South Loop, the likelihood that Devin Hester and Steve McMichael make the NFL Hall of Fame, some of the Super Bowl bets he’s most excited for, how much money will be spent on […]
Dawn Jackson Blatner: Eat what you crave but make it with better ingredients
February 08, 2024 21:58Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about Super Bowl snacks and what you can do to make them healthier. Dawn suggests you should eat what you crave but make it with better ingredients. You can find helpful suggestions in Dawn’s book, “The Superfood Swap.”
Don’t miss the Wintrust Super Bowl ad this Sunday!
February 08, 2024 21:32Jennifer Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Wintrust, joins John Williams to talk about their Super Bowl ad that will appear during the big game this Sunday! Watch for it at the end of the third quarter!
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCIV, 2.8.24
February 08, 2024 20:34John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
What are risk factors associated with heart failure?
February 08, 2024 00:56Dr. Douglas Johnston, Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Surgical Director, Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, and Dr. Baljash Singh Cheema, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, join John Williams to tell us what we should know about heart failure. Dr. Johnston and Dr. Cheema explain what heart failure is, the risk factors and health […]
What is health inequity and why does it matter?
February 08, 2024 00:36Dr. Clyde Yancy, Chief, Division of Cardiology at Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, joins John Williams to talk about the relationship between health equity and heart care. Why is health equity so important? Dr. Yancy discusses the health disparity to heart health and how Northwestern Medicine is working to improve health equity.
The Mincing Rascals 2.7.24: Elected school board, border bill, Sox to ‘The 78’
February 08, 2024 00:21The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, political pundit Marj Halperin, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. This week the Rascals start the show talking about last week’s 24-hour strike by the Chicago Tribune Guild. Did […]
How do weight loss drugs interact with the heart?
February 08, 2024 00:06Dr. Sadiya Khan, Magerstadt Professor of Cardiovascular Epidemiology, joins John Williams to explain how weight loss drugs interact with the heart. Dr. Khan talks about the cardiac benefits of using weight loss drugs, who should be using the medicines, the risks involved with taking weight loss drugs, and the long and short term implications of […]
How common is heart disease?
February 07, 2024 23:53Dr. Ike Okwuosa, Director, Infiltrative & Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy Program, Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, joins John Williams to give us information on heart disease. Dr. Okwuosa tells us about the most common types of heart disease, the symptoms of heart disease that you should be aware of, and the importance of early identification and treatment.
David Hochberg: The impact of current mortgage rates on the housing market
February 07, 2024 23:42Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about current mortgage rates, how the current rates are impacting homebuying, and how total credit card debt in the US jumping $50 billion to a record $1.13 trillion. David, as always, answers all of your mortgage questions. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCIII, 2.7.24
February 07, 2024 22:24John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Local doctor recounts humanitarian aid mission in Gaza
February 06, 2024 23:11Dr. Thaer Ahmad, Emergency Medicine Physician on the South Side of Chicago, Global Health Director and Assistant Program Director for the Emergency Medicine Department at Advocate Christ, joins John Williams to talk about his humanitarian aid mission in Gaza.
Eric Zorn: A fully-elected school board is a bad idea
February 06, 2024 22:41Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a number of stories making news including the challenge some school districts are facing to fund full-day kindergarten, which will be required for the 2027-2028 school year. Also, Eric offers his thoughts on the Chicago Tribune editorial that favors a fully-elected school board. […]
What to know about new I-PASS sticker tags
February 06, 2024 22:12Cassaundra Rouse, Executive Director, Illinois Tollway, joins John Williams to answer all of your questions about the agency phasing out transponders for new sticker tags. You can now order online or purchase at Jewel-Osco locations.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Can weight loss drugs also lower blood pressure?
February 06, 2024 21:51Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the rudest things patients do at the doctor’s office and a new study that some weight loss drugs showed a significant reduction in blood pressure. Dr. Kopin also answers all of your medical questions.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCII, 2.6.24
February 06, 2024 20:41John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
The challenge of funding schools for full-day kindergarten
February 05, 2024 21:26Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent of Prospect Heights School District 23, joins John Williams to talk about a new law that requires all Illinois public school districts to establish full-day kindergarten by the 2027-2028 school year. Dr. Angelaccio explains what this unfunded mandate will mean to school districts, the challenges it will create without extra funding, […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCI, 2.5.24
February 05, 2024 20:36John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Circa Sports is throwing a party for the Big Game!
February 02, 2024 21:40Derek Stevens, CEO and Owner of Circa Casino and Circa Sports, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about the popular bets people are placing on this year’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, the fun prop bets that are offered on the Circa Sports Illinois app, how you can play Circa Squares, and the Big […]
What will be the most talked-about Super Bowl commercial?
February 02, 2024 21:26Dennis Ryan, Executive Creative Director, Bader Rutter, joins Wendy Snyder to preview the commercials that will be shown during this year’s Super Bowl.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 2.2.24
February 02, 2024 21:02Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!
Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to eat less processed food
February 01, 2024 22:01Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about what you should know about eating processed meat, how you can eat less processed food (CRAP), and her thoughts on the Netflix docuseries “You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment.” And as always, Dawn answers all of your food and nutrition questions.
Rabbi Evan Moffic: Cease-fire resolution makes Jews in Chicago feel less safe
February 01, 2024 20:59Highland Park rabbi: This climate of hostility is where the resolution's damage is.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCC, 2.1.24
February 01, 2024 20:34John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
The Best Speed Jokes of 2023 Tournament Champion is…
February 01, 2024 12:43Find out which John Williams Speed Joke outranked them all according to WGN listeners.
The Mincing Rascals 1.31.24: Trump on the ballot, cease-fire vote, body-cam transparency
February 01, 2024 00:55The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. Eric kicks off the show showing solidarity with the Chicago Tribune Guild, who are going on strike for 24 […]
Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Eileen O’Neill Burke: ‘The justice system is not working’
January 31, 2024 23:50Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Eileen O’Neill Burke joins John Williams to talk about her credentials, how she would run the office, if she would change the previous administration’s retail theft policy, her thoughts on the elimination of cash bail, the scrutiny she’s facing over prosecuting an 11-year-old boy when she worked in the state’s […]
Elder Law attorney Kerry Peck: Romance scams cost older adults millions of dollars
January 31, 2024 23:40Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry also talks about the recent news that Jay Leno filed for conservatorship over his wife who is suffering from dementia.
Senate GOP Leader John Curran: There is no plan to adequately handle migrants
January 31, 2024 23:29Illinois Senate GOP Leader John Curran joins John Williams to talk about his Tribune Op-ed where he criticizes the way Governor Pritzker has handled the migrant crisis in Illinois.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCXCIX, 1.31.24
January 31, 2024 22:22John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Eric Zorn: DNC skepticism, ‘scarecrow’ police cars, Bally’s casino underperforming, and more
January 30, 2024 22:02Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a number of stories making news including CPD halting the program that sent ‘scarecrow’ police cars downtown, Eric’s skepticism about the upcoming DNC (or political conventions in general), the continuing debate over the possibility the city of Chicago will ban natural gas in […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: How effective is the RSV vaccine?
January 30, 2024 21:13Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about Elon Musk’s Neuralink implanting a brain chip in the first human patient, the latest research on helping long COVID sufferers, the efficacy of the RSV vaccine, who should be getting the RSV vaccine, the amount of people in Chicago […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCXCVIII, 1.30.24
January 30, 2024 20:22John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Best Speed Jokes of 2023: Championship
January 30, 2024 12:34The day has finally come, where you decide on John Williams’ Best Speed Jokes of 2023 Tournament Champion, sponsored by Team Hochberg. [UPDATE] Voting has closed and the champion has been revealed here. Listen to each Championship-quality joke below: Joke #1 Joke #2 The champion will officially be crowned on John’s show after 10 AM. Graphic by […]
NU professor: Trump caused harm to E. Jean Carroll’s reputation
January 29, 2024 22:55Ashlee Humphreys, professor at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, and Integrated Marketing Communications, Northwestern University, joins John Williams to talk about a jury awarding E. Jean Carroll $88.3 million in her defamation lawsuit against former president Donald Trump. Using her expertise, Professor Humphreys explains how she came up with the former president causing between $7.2 […]