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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXXV, 11.30.22
November 30, 2022 21:59John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
How Merriam-Webster chose the 2022 Word of the Year
November 29, 2022 22:04Statistics led to "gaslighting" as the choice for Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year.
How Almost Home Chicago helps those in need
November 29, 2022 21:53Mel Tillman, Board President, Almost Home Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about what Almost Home Chicago does, where they are located, the type of people they serve and how many people they serve, how long they have been working in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, the communal dinner that they host every Saturday, how […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Is RSV as infectious as COVID?
November 29, 2022 21:21Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the differences between RSV and COVID, what we should know about new variants, and the importance of getting your updated COVID vaccine as we head into the holidays. Dr. Kopin also answers all of your medical questions.
Eric Zorn: Soccer will always be a second tier sport in the U.S.
November 29, 2022 21:12Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald joins John Williams to talk about the FIFA World Cup in Qatar and why he believes soccer will always be a second tier sport in the U.S. Eric also sizes up the candidates who filed petitions for the Chicago mayoral election.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXXIV, 11.29.22
November 29, 2022 20:33John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Auto expert Tom Appel: What automakers can do to prevent car theft
November 28, 2022 21:09Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive, and the host of the Car Stuff podcast, joins John Williams to talk about what automakers can do (and are doing) to prevent car theft.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXXIII, 11.28.22
November 28, 2022 20:33John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
How the Salvation Army touches generations
November 23, 2022 23:37The Salvation Army’s Debbie Sjogren, along with her 11-year-old granddaughter Elin Joy Seiler, join John Williams to talk about what the Salvation Army has meant for their family. Debbie and Elin explain how the Salvation Army came into their lives and Elin tells us about how she won a national writing contest for her poem called “Where […]
The Mincing Rascals 11.23.22: Happy Thanksgiving!
November 23, 2022 22:44The Mincing Rascals this week 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, Heather Cherone, political reporter for WTTW, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. Today, the Rascals eschew the normal political / news banter to share some […]
David Hochberg: Good news for first-time homebuyers
November 23, 2022 22:00Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about the rough year for the mortgage industry, what you need to know if you are looking to buy or refinance a home right now, how a third of U.S. small businesses could not pay their rent last month, how much the economy is impacted […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXXII, 11.23.22
November 23, 2022 21:19John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Should you take a COVID test before your Thanksgiving gathering?
November 22, 2022 22:18Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about what you should know before gathering with your family this Thanksgiving, how concerned we should be about the combination of COVID, RSV, and the flu, what we know about COVID surging in China, and the importance of being aware […]
Ald. Ray Lopez says he is not running for mayor to save Chicago from Lori Lightfoot
November 22, 2022 21:5515th Ward Ald. Ray Lopez joins John Williams to talk about why he made the decision to drop out of the race for Chicago mayor, why he doesn’t believe Mayor Lightfoot deserves another term, if he think the casino deal was a mistake, and what he thinks of the remaining candidates still in the race.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXXI, 11.22.22
November 22, 2022 20:30John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
What is Elon Musk’s ultimate goal with Twitter?
November 21, 2022 22:38Professor Jane Kirtley, Director, Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law at the University of Minnesota, joins John Williams to talk about Elon Musk restoring former President Trump’s Twitter account, Twitter’s Trust and Safety Council, why news organizations should be wary of using Twitter, what we should know about the social media company […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXX, 11.21.22
November 21, 2022 21:09John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Your recycling questions answered
November 18, 2022 22:40An expert offers advice on what can be recycled. Some answers might surprise you.
NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo: ‘I am very worried about when we try to force a belief’
November 18, 2022 22:29Chris Cuomo, host of “Cuomo” on NewsNation, joins John Williams to talk about his recent interview with Charles Barkley, who told Chris that free speech isn’t free of consequences. Chris believes you don’t beat an extreme idea by not giving the idea a platform, but you listen and shoot it down. Don’t freeze it out, you […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 11.18.22
November 18, 2022 20:42It’s time to listen to the BEST JOKES OF THE WEEK! What was your favorite? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!
Your Hometown: How Oak Park influenced the work of Ernest Hemingway
November 17, 2022 22:46Carla Mayer, Program Manager, Education and Outreach, The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park, tells John Williams why Ernest Hemingway’s Birthplace Museum is one of Chicago’s best-kept secrets! Carla says to really understand Hemingway, you really need to understand where he came from in Oak Park.
Nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: Remember to P.A.R.T.Y. this Thanksgiving
November 17, 2022 22:21Author and food and nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to offer tips on how you can have a delicious and healthy Thanksgiving. Always remember: P.A.R.T.Y. Plate, Activity, Reason for the Season, Taste, and Your Favorites!
Alpha Wealth Group founder Tom Fortino: ‘Try to be objective about the market’
November 17, 2022 22:08Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, joins John Williams to talk about the bright spots of the market and economy, the disconnect between how well the markets have been doing and the economy as a whole, what he anticipates to hear from the Fed about interest rates, and if he believes inflation has peaked. […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXIX, 11.17.22
November 17, 2022 20:52John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
The Mincing Rascals 11.16.22: Trump run, Chicago mayoral race, and Taylor Swift tickets
November 17, 2022 00:43The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Mark Jacob, freelance writer and former Metro editor at the Tribune, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. The Rascals talk about former president Donald Trump announcing that he will be running for another term. How does the panel feel about […]
State Senator John Curran: ‘What we presented to voters at the top of the ticket was not embraced statewide’
November 16, 2022 23:58State Senator John Curran (R-Downers Grove) joins John Williams and news anchor Steve Bertrand to talk about becoming the new Senate Minority Leader, what he intends to accomplish in his new role, why GOP members of the Illinois General Assembly need to focus on representing their respective districts, and if he believes the Illinois GOP has […]
How the Salvation Army helps reduce recidivism
November 16, 2022 23:40Theo Coleman, Director of Prison Aftercare Network at The Salvation Army, joins John Williams to talk about his work with the Salvation Army helping men and women who are coming out of prison become acclimated back into society. Theo shares his story of battling addiction and homelessness and how the Salvation Army saved his life.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXVIII, 11.16.22
November 16, 2022 22:10John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Eric Zorn: Did the media act responsibly after a noose was found at the Obama Presidential Center?
November 15, 2022 22:31Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald joins John Williams to break down John’s interview with Dr. Deborah Birx and how the previous administration managed the COVID pandemic. Eric also talks about the attention given to the story of a noose being found at the Obama Presidential Center site. Eric believes we are giving too […]
Dr. Deborah Birx: ‘As a country, we have to start taking viral infectious diseases seriously’
November 15, 2022 21:43Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator and Coronavirus Task Force member, joins John Williams to talk about what we have learned from the pandemic over the last two years, what we know about keeping schools open amid a pandemic, how she felt former President Trump and his administration handled the pandemic, and […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: ‘We expect to see an increase in the amount of respiratory virus infection’
November 15, 2022 21:08Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about Chicago moving up to ‘medium’ COVID risk, the best ways to keep schools open amid COVID, and what we should know about the ‘tripledemic’ of COVID, RSV, and the seasonal flu. And as always, Dr. Kopin answers all of […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXVII, 11.15.22
November 15, 2022 20:34John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Blue checkmark subscription creates chaos on Twitter
November 11, 2022 20:17CNET Editor-at-Large Ian Sherr joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the blue checkmark verification fiasco on Twitter. Blue checkmarks were originally intended to verify accounts from people in the public eye like celebrities, companies, and journalists. The new owner of the social media platform, Elon Musk, made the blue check mark […]
Jon Hansen brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best of 11.22.22
November 11, 2022 19:00Jon Hansen fills in for John Williams and It’s time to listen to the BEST JOKES OF THE WEEK! What was your favorite? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!
Don’t get scammed by callers claiming to be ComEd
November 11, 2022 18:48Jon Hansen fills in for John Williams and he’s joined by Mayda Corral, ComEd’s Security Manager. People are receiving phone calls from people claiming to be from ComEd who threaten to cut off service immediately. Mayda clears up that ComEd will never ask for immediate payment or ask for your social security number, account number, […]
Free admission at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library today
November 11, 2022 18:35Jon Hansen fills in for John Williams and is joined by the President of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, retired Army Colonel Dr. Krewasky Salter. In honor of Veterans Day, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library (PMML) announces plans for a month-long celebration featuring free in-person and hybrid programs throughout November.
Going beyond saying ‘Thank you for your service’
November 11, 2022 18:04Jon Hansen fills in for John Williams and is joined by Paula Kosin, Career Coach for “Back to Work Boot Camp“. Paula wrote a piece in the Chicago Tribune about going beyond saying “Thank you for your service” to veterans. The two discuss how to be respectful and pick up on cues when recognizing soldiers […]
Best of the Midwest: Visit Geneva!
November 10, 2022 22:40Looking to take a quick getaway from the Chicago area this fall and winter? Well, John Williams has you covered with our “Best of the Midwest” feature. Today, we head to Geneva and talk with Laura Rush, Communications Director for the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Laura talks about some great events to prepare you for […]
Nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: How you can bring older produce items back to life
November 10, 2022 21:47Author and food and nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the benefits of roughage, if wilted or faded fruits and vegetables lose some of their nutritional value, and how you can bring older (not spoiled!) produce items back to life.
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin: ‘We have to moderate on our issues and we have to be more inclusive to people throughout the state’
November 10, 2022 21:35House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) joins John to talk about the results of the midterm election in Illinois, why he believes you need to embrace Chicago if you want to win a statewide race, if he thought that Darren Bailey was the best candidate to run for governor, and the reason who chose to step […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXVI, 11.10.22
November 10, 2022 20:35John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
How the Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope program helped one mom have a better life
November 10, 2022 01:06Anabel Le, a married mother of three, joins John Williams to tell us how the Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope program helped their family after Anabel’s husband lost his job during the pandemic. Click here to help John fill his virtual Red Kettle and help our neighbors in need this holiday season!
The Mincing Rascals 11.9.22: Breaking down Midterm election results
November 10, 2022 00:23The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Mark Jacob, freelance writer and former Metro editor at the Tribune, and Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago. Today, the Rascals break down the midterm elections. What were the top storylines after last night? Has the media done a […]
Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso: ‘We need more moderate Republicans in order to win general elections’
November 09, 2022 22:53Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso joins John Williams to talk about the results of last night’s midterm elections, how many of the Illinois races were not competitive, why he believes there were too many extreme Republican candidates, and how the party needs to get a more moderate message out in order to win elections in the state.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXV, 11.9.22
November 09, 2022 22:00John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Eric Zorn: What is the future of The Hideout?
November 08, 2022 22:54Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald joins John Williams to talk about why he believes this is a very consequential midterm election, the likelihood Donald Trump announces another presidential run next week, and the amount of election deniers that are currently running for office. John and Eric also talk about the future of The […]
NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo: Democracy is not on the ballot
November 08, 2022 22:28Chris Cuomo, host of “Cuomo” on NewsNation, joins John Williams to talk about what he’s most interested in watching as the returns come in from the midterm elections across the country. Chris and John chat about the senate race in Georgia, the candidacy of Herschel Walker, negative campaign ads and election spending, if the U.S. votes […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: ‘Viral illnesses are very common right now and it’s going to continue that way as we get into the winter’
November 08, 2022 22:06Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about what he expects from COVID this winter, if they are seeing an uptick in RSV among adults, if there is danger in getting a flu shot twice, and the importance of getting vaccinated before the holidays. And as always, […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXIV, 11.8.22
November 08, 2022 21:10John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Should toddlers be able to choose whom they want to hug?
November 08, 2022 00:08Amy Dickinson, the “Ask Amy” syndicated advice columnist, joins John Williams to talk about the advice she gave to an uncle who was upset that his 3-year-old niece wouldn’t hug him.