Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about her new Pumpkin Banana Bread recipe and some other fun and healthy ways to use canned pumpkin. And, as always, Dawn answers all of your nutrition questions.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a quick trip up north and visit with Stephanie Klett, President […]

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The 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 longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about former president Donald Trump and the multiple stories that detail why he is a threat to […]

Thom Dillion, Owner, JT Medicare Solutions, joins John Williams in-studio to talk about Medicare Open Enrollment, his thoughts on Advantage plans, and what you need to know about the significant changes to Medicare this year. For all those looking for Thom’s assistance – they can reach out to JT Medicare Solutions at 800-227-1012 or go […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob explains that we are still way below where we need to be with precipitation so make sure you continue to water those […]

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the impact of air quality on how you feel on a particular day, the unusual surge of “walking pneumonia,” especially among kids, the amount of COVID in the community being down, why now is a great time to get […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about people who believe in ghosts, former Donald Trump doing a campaign stunt at a McDonald’s restaurant over the weekend, and his thoughts on Chicago possibly lowering the city speed limit to 25 mph.

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Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder in for John Williams to discuss his weekend attending New York Comic Con, the upcoming ‘Abbott Elementary’ / ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ crossover, his thoughts on the HBO miniseries, ‘The Penguin,’ the new season of ‘Shrinking’ on Apple TV, the final season of ‘What […]

Tony Fitzpatrick, the ‘lauded and loquacious‘ Chicago artist, actor and writer, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about his career, the new Ike Reilly documentary, a new theater show that he’s currently writing, the current state of his beloved Chicago White Sox, and his new Bucktown studio.

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Scott G. Shea, leading music historian and author of the best-selling book “All the Leaves Are Brown: How the Mamas and Papas Came Together and Broke Apart,” joins John Williams to talk about the redemption of Ricky Nelson. Scott explains who Ricky Nelson was, how he became one of the best-selling music stars, when his career […]

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Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about the stock market being ‘all sunshine and rainbows,’ the positive economic data continuing to fuel the market, what he’s telling his clients about how they should manage their portfolios, and where to look […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about a new study that shows that having a sweet tooth is linked to higher risk of depression, diabetes, and stroke. Dawn offers some tips on how to decrease your sweet tooth and also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the Rascals kick things off by breaking down former president Donald Trump’s interview with Bloomberg News at the Economic Club of Chicago. John and Eric were disappointed in the crowd’s […]

Academy Award-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins and his wife and creative partner James Deakins (Team Deakins!) join John Williams in-studio to talk about the Roger Deakins Photography Exhibition at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture. Roger and James talk about their partnership, how the role of cinematographer changes with each film, the movies they most […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob tells us that the rain we received early in the week helped, but grass is still growing, so continue to water your […]

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Attics are typically responsible for the most loss of energy in the home. John Williams talks to Roy Spencer from Perma-Seal about how to make your home more comfortable and how to save money doing so. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6992101/6992101_2024-10-16-154301.64kmono.mp3

Award-winning actor Harry Lennix joins John Williams to talk about his role in Goodman Theatre‘s production of “Inherit the Wind,” playing through October 20th. Harry talks about the story of “Inherit the Wind,” the interesting conversation about evolution that the story brings up, the incredible cast and crew involved in the production, how relevant the […]

Professor James Robinson, The Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies; Institute Director, The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, joins John Williams to talk about winning the prestigious Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences. Professor Robinson tells John that he hadn’t really thought about winning the Nobel Prize, […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the importance of getting your flu and COVID vaccines, how telehealth has evolved the last few years, what to know about weight loss medications, and his thoughts on Vice President Kamala Harris’ medical report.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about former President Trump’s bizarre rally in Pennsylvania last night, if former Trump’s political messages are resonating with undecided voters, and what he thinks of the decision by the Sun-Times to cut its weather coverage. And what should newspapers be focused on with their coverage?

 Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the ‘magnificent’ bull market, how long he thinks this bull market might continue, his thoughts on Walgreens closing stores, the changing retail behavior, and crude oil prices settling down. Call Craig now to see how your spending, savings, investing, impacts your chances of always […]

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Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to tell a story about how she helped a client eliminate $426,000 of student loan debt. Rae tells you what you should know about a new rule for public service loan forgiveness.

Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, joins John Williams to talk about their season coming to a close in a couple of weeks on 10/27. Bob tells John that they have served 109,019 Old Fashioned cocktails so far this season (in 186 days), why it’s always bittersweet when the season ends, how they have expanded […]

Iris Y. Martinez, clerk of the circuit court of Cook County, joins John Williams to discuss her recent op-ed in the Chicago Tribune about how some defendants are missing court appearances and why she believes parts of the SAFE-T act need to be improved.

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Dometi Pongo, the former WGN Radio news anchor and reporter, joins John Williams to talk about being the host and executive producer of the new 48 Hours crime podcast, “Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murders.”

Liz Shulman, English teacher at Evanston Township High School and in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, joins John Williams to talk about Evanston High School implementing a ‘no cell phone in class’ policy and how that policy has been going this semester. Liz also talks about how AI has impacted the classroom.

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John Landecker is joined by Joseph Burton and Jim DeRogatis of the Military Miniature Society of Illinois to talk about their 49th annual show. Listen below to hear the history of MMSI and what their show and group is all about!

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the two presentations she gave at the annual Food Nutrition Conference & Expo. Dawn spoke about eggs and new research that shows eating 12 or more fortified eggs each week did not negatively affect cholesterol levels, even for those with cardiovascular concerns. Dawn also did […]

Jesse Meyer, Vice President, Operations, Northwestern Medicine & American Lung Association Local Leadership Board Member, tells John Williams everything you need to know about the upcoming LUNG FORCE Walk taking place at Wheaton’s Cantigny Park on Sunday, October 20th.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area this fall? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to beautiful Michigan and visit with Brandy Miller, Executive […]

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week, the Rascals kick things off breaking down Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ‘flabbergasting’ and ‘maddening’ news conference on Monday where he announced new members of Chicago’s Board of Education. Another destructive hurricane is […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob urges us to keep watering those trees and shrubs.

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Dr. Victoria Weston, emergency medicine physician, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the difference between an emergency department and an urgent care setting, what we need to know about latest COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines, if it matters what type of COVID vaccine you get, the importance of arm position […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about yesterday’s press conference where Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a new school board after the previous board resigned last Friday.

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Carrie Shepherd, reporter for Axios Chicago, joins John Williams to tell us what we learned from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s press conference today where he appointed six new members to the Chicago Board of Education following last week’s abrupt resignation of the entire board.

Ray Long, the great investigative reporter at the Chicago Tribune, joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know about the upcoming corruption trial of former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan.

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The Chicago Teachers Union is backing 10 candidates in the November 5th election for Chicago School Board. Austin Berg, Vice President of Marketing, Illinois Policy Institute, joins Jon Hansen, in for John Williams, to talk about what would happen if the CTU-backed school board candidates are successful and if they take office what does this mean for Illinois […]

Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins Jon Hansen, in for John Williams, to discuss the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan under the Biden Administration and who this plan affects. Rae also answer listener’s questions.

Connell McShane, NewsNation Now anchor, joins Jon Hansen, in for John Williams, to talk about the latest news surrounding Hurricane Helene. Connell and Jon then switch gears to discuss the 2024 presidential election and what to expect in the home stretch.

Amanda Carter, Museum Director for LaSalle County Historical Society, joined John Williams to talk about the 54th Annual Burgoo Festival on October 12 & 13 in Utica, IL.  Established in 1969, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest-running and largest fall festivals in northern Illinois with an annual attendance of 85,000+ people!  Amanda talks about burgoo, […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the best diet for great brain health. Dawn gives us her top ten foods for your brain and Dawn also answers all of your diet and nutrition questions.

Coach Chris Holtmann at DePaul University joins John Williams to discuss this men’s basketball season. With nine new players, the coach has high expectations and is ready for the games at Wintrust Arena. He also talks about his experience coaching at Ohio State, Butler University, and the struggle of keeping good players on the team […]

Stephanie Bias, Communications Director for Camp Aramoni, joins John Williams to talk about Oktoberfest! Stephanie shares the local beers they’ll be offering, tours of the safari tents, and special offers that day for making reservations.

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week the Rascals break down the debate between JD Vance and Tim Waltz. What do the Rascals think were the major takeaways? Plus, what are the most […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about having self-discipline with your money. She also answers listeners’ questions about leaving money for children, IRAs, and more!

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions.

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Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about what is not happening while interest rates go down and the latest on mortgage rates. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg website.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about being let down by SpotHero. Plus, Eric talks about states splitting electoral votes and companies with great customer service.

Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger and Member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of September! John shares some of his favorites, too! What was your favorite joke this month? And as always, John brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about pharmacy benefit managers, seniors taking baby aspirin, and primary care providers.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and Founder of the LaSalle Network, talks about Gen Z being fired from companies and the workplace culture. Segment 2: Michael Miller, an Economics Professor at Western Washington University and a Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, discusses guaranteed minimum incomes and the immigrant labor force.

Isaac Reichman​​​​, Director of Corporate Communications for Choose Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about hosting dozens of tour operators from the United Kingdom and Ireland. The tour operators will take in the sights of the city and return home to plan international trips to Chicago.

Pastor Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church of Chicago joins John Williams to talk about the idea of closing Chicago Public Schools that no longer have students attending and Project HOOD.

Former WGN Radio news anchor Vic Vaughn joins John Williams to talk about evacuating North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Vic talks about having 6 gallons of water and one week of food left plus his decision to return to Chicago after homes were wiped out.

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2nd Ward Ald. Brian Hopkins joins John Williams to discuss new technology for Chicago police to pursue fleeing vehicles. The Alderman explains that the technology could be used with ShotSpotter if it’s reactivated.

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Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Williams to details on the lawsuit against Vince McMahon who was allegedly sexually abusing co-workers during his time with the WWE. Rich also breaks down news surrounding Eric Adams and his indictment.

U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5), Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, joins John Williams to breakdown the details surrounding the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Mega Program’s $200 million in federal funding.

Austin Lane, Chancellor, Southern Illinois University, tells John Williams about the “Saluki Commitment” program, how in 2025 SIU Carbondale will move into the R1 Carnegie Research Classification and more. To learn more about SIU got to siu.edu.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your fall trip! Today, we head to the great state of Ohio as John chats with Karen […]

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Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about what warning labels could look like on your food, what she thinks of protein drinks, and how exercise makes belly fat healthier. And as always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

Glenn Spachman, President, Roselle History Museum, joins John to talk about why Roselle is a great place to live, how Roselle became a village, what you can see when you are at the museum, the significance of the Richter House, and what you need to know if you want to visit.

Martin O’Malley, Commissioner, Social Security Administration, and former Maryland Governor, joins John Williams and Terry Savage to talk about where we are on Social Security clawbacks, what to know if you were a public sector employee, how Social Security is not going broke, if we should raise the age when people are eligible for social […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, political pundit Marj Halperin and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week, the Rascals start the podcast discussing the ongoing rift between CPS and the CTU. Why does Mayor Johnson want CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign? Why is […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Even though we received a lot of rain recently, Bob urges everyone to keep watering.

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, estate plans, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry discusses the battle between Rupert Murdoch’s children over his media empire, why he doesn’t recommend irrevocable trusts, and what you should know about estate plans. If you have a question or concern, visit peckritchey.com or call […]

Sam Anderson, staff writer, New York Times Magazine, joins John Williams to talk about watching the White Sox as they close in on the MLB record for losses in a season. Sam describes being at the game last night, how Sox fans were reacting to the action on the field, what drew him to the […]

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The EPA has stated that 90% of American homes have inadequate insulation. That’s a big number! Here to talk with John Williams about how to find out if you’re in the lucky 10%, and how to get properly insulated, is Roy Spencer, President of Perma-Seal. Visit PermaSeal.net or call 800-421-SEAL to schedule an attic insulation […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the White Sox closing in on becoming the worst team in MLB history, the latest on the future of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and the negotiations between CTU and CPS, and Mayor Johnson ending the contract with gunshot detection technology ShotSpotter. Also, you can […]

Best-selling author Erik Larson joins John Williams to discuss his latest book, “The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War.” Erik talks about why he chose “The Demon of Unrest” as the title for the book, why he decided to write about the Civil War, […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about people getting sick after going on a trip, former NFL player Brett Favre announcing that he has Parkinson’s Disease, and the FDA approving the first at-home nasal spray flu vaccine for use beginning next year. And as always, Dr. Kopin […]

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Daryl Pass, Senior Manager of Recovery Support Services, Kenneth Young Center, joins John Williams to talk about the mission of the Kenneth Young Center, the importance of remembering adversity, the great work they continue to do, who typically uses their services, how everyone’s recovery journey is different, the variety of people they help, the recent ’60 […]

Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive, and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John to tell us what you should know if you are in the market for a hybrid car or an EV. And what are the main differences between a conventional hybrid and a plug-in hybrid? Tom is here to help!

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Jim Carris, Republican candidate for U.S Congress (IL-10), joins Jon Hansen to talk about his unique personal history, why he’s running for congress, his goal to reform immigration policy, if he believes the 2020 election was stolen, who he plans to vote for in the presidential election, and what he wants to accomplish for his […]

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the Fed cutting rates earlier this week, what the Fed decision means for investors, why you should not fear investing when the market is high, and the importance of the labor market. Call Craig now to see how your spending, savings, investing, […]

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Naperville Councilman Josh McBroom joins Jon Hansen to talk about Naperville’s video gambling ban, the negative connotations associated with gambling, what restaurants and bars can do to persuade the council to lift the ban, how he would still like to hear from more residents and business owners about lifting the ban, and what he expects to happen […]

Dr. Bal Nandra, Founder and Medical Director of IV Solutions and Ketamine Centers of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to talk explain how ketamine works, what treatment typically looks like, his reaction and thoughts on the tragic death of actor Matthew Perry, the role that ketamine played in his death, and to clear up some misconceptions about what […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen to talk about a new study that shows hot food temperature can make you feel more full, the importance of gut health, what to know about prebiotics and probiotics, and the benefits of kefir. And of course, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, Jon Hansen has some great recommendations for your fall trip! Today, we head to beautiful Wisconsin and chat with Christine Rebout, Executive Director, Janesville […]

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Chris Herren, former NBA Player, joins Jon Hansen to talk about his life since he’s playing career ended, how he battled addiction throughout the years, the progress being made to tackle addiction, and his work building a community around substance use prevention and recovery, and his talk tomorrow at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, political pundit Marj Halperin, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week, the John-less Rascals mince about the ongoing misadventures that have surrounded Mayor Brandon Johnson’s tenure. ShotSpotter, budget issues, staff changes, CTU v. CPS, etc. How do the […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins Jon Hansen to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob talks about the lack of rain and heat and how it’s changing the structure of the soil. Bob also explains why you […]

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx joins Jon Hansen to talk about the first anniversary since the end of cash bail in Illinois. State’s Attorney Foxx tells Jon how the process for detention has been more thoughtful, how the results so far have been promising, what she would say to the critics of the policy, and her thoughts […]

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Charlie Roumeliotis joins Jon Hansen and Dave Eanet to talk about being named the new studio host of WGN Radio’s Chicago Blackhawks pre- and postgame shows and intermissions for the upcoming 2024-25 hockey season. Welcome to the team, Charlie!

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Jon Hansen to talk about a new study that found that AFib is three times more widespread than doctors thought and to give a quick update on COVID infections and the new vaccines.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the ongoing debate in Chicago over ShotSpotter, the gunshot detection technology. Why is Mayor Johnson so adamant about getting rid of the technology? Also, do you and your partner always sleep on the same sides of the bed?

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Sylvia Snowden, WGN News reporter and anchor, joins Jon Hansen to talk about her story that shows some teachers in CPS are being told to promote migrant students regardless of how they performed in the classroom or on standardized tests.

Agricultural reporter and WGN Radio legend Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen to talk about recent dry weather, how this will impact fall harvest season, Illinois being the #1 pumpkin producing state, why prices on certain items are still high, and what farmers think when they hear the word, ‘tariff.’ And don’t forget to check out Max’s book […]

Xavier Walton, Correspondent, NewsNation, joins Jon Hansen to tell us everything we know about the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.

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U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins Jon Hansen to talk about his work as the ranking member of the House’s Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States & the Chinese Communist Party.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to talk about bobbleheads. Are those old bobbleheads worth any money? Brian also reminds us about the price of gold and it might be a good time to sell it to Americash! If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, […]

Kevin Fitzpatrick, Assistant Director of Engineering, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, tells Jon Hansen to talk about how the lack of rain can make sewers stagnant and create odors. Kevin also tells us some of the interesting things he has found in our sewer system.

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Sara MacKenzie, Executive Director for Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Illinois, tells Jon Hansen how Illinois just welcomed largest number of students in university history. Sara also explains how the Supreme Court’s reversal of affirmative action has impacted enrollment.

Quinn Myers, Reporter, Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to talk about Mayor Brandon Johnson saying that his hiring freeze will not impact the city’s police and fire departments. Quinn also tells us about the budget deficit the city is facing and what the administration might have to do to close the gap.

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen to talk about a recent trip she took to California and what she learned about olive oil and canned tomato products. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian and Pulitzer-Prize-winning-author, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the current presidential race, the similarities between the current political climate and the 1960’s, and the great thing about politics when it works right. Doris Kearns Goodwin will be speaking at Northeastern Illinois University at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17 in the […]

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The 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 longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week the Rascals break down the first (and only?) debate between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. What do […]

Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams to talk about the theatrics of the debate between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the inflation data released today, how we are trending in the right direction on inflation, how the markets have been reacting to the data, what this will mean for Fed policy, how investors are assessing last night’s debate, and why now is a great […]

Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to discuss a recent interview he did with Alison Fragale about her an incredible new book, called “Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.”

Robert Sherman, National and Foreign Correspondent, NewsNation, joins John Williams to recap last night’s debate between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. What were Robert’s biggest takeaways from the debate?

Mina Bloom, reporter on Block Club Chicago‘s investigative team ‘The Watch,’ joins John Williams to talk about her story that details how a student at Clemente High School in Chicago ended up teaching chemistry and algebra classes to her fellow classmates.

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob tells you why you need to keep watering your lawns right now. And don’t forget about your trees and shrubs.

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Robert Sherman, National and Foreign Correspondent, NewsNation, joins John Williams to preview tonight’s debate between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about his son’s wedding over the weekend (where a lovely poem by Neil Gaiman was read), what he would tell to bride and grooms, what he is looking for at tonight’s debate between former president Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, the status of gunshot […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the ideal time to get a flu shot, what you should know about the updated COVID vaccine, and the FDA requiring mammography facilities notify patients about the density of their breasts. And as always, Dr. Kopin answers all of your […]

Scott G. Shea, leading music historian and author of the best-selling book, “All the Leaves Are Brown: How the Mamas and Papas Came Together and Broke Apart,” joins John Williams to talk about the impact The Monkees had on popular culture and to make the case for them to be inducted into the Rock and […]

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Pat Tomasulo, the hilarious sports anchor/reporter on the WGN Morning News, joins John Williams to talk about the upcoming “Laugh Your Face Off” show, which benefits those that are suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia, a very rare nerve disorder doctors classify as one of the worst pains known to mankind. Pat talks about how special this […]

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2nd Ward Ald. Brian Hopkins joins John Williams to talk about Chicago’s contract with ShotSpotter, the gunshot detection technology, ending at the end of the month. Alderman Hopkins explains what ShotSpotter does, why he is a proponent of the technology, what he says to critics of the technology, and how having the technology in Chicago has saved lives.

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Dr. Janice Jackson, CEO, Hope Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about the mission and work of Hope Chicago and how Hope Chicago is trying to change the way higher education operates. Also joining Dr. Jackson in-studio are Hope Scholars Ajani Cunningham, who is attending Loyola University, and Anabel Limón-Torres, who is a student at […]

Beloved WGN’er Joe Brand joins John Williams (and Lisa Dent and Steve Bertrand and Kevin Powell and Mary Van De Velde) to talk about leaving the station he called home for 10 years to become the radio play-by-play voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network. How well does Joe know his new city? Go be […]

Phil Martinez, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of Illinois Board Member President, joins John Williams to talk about his personal connection to AFSP, what can cause someone to take their own life, the warning signs to look for if you are concerned that a person may try to take their life, what to say to […]

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we explore the Mississippi with Carrie Stier, Co-Owner, Riverboat Twilight! Carrie tells John where […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about healthy cereals to eat, tips to make your cereal healthier, the importance of drinking enough water, how to know if you are adequately hydrated, the most popular recipes on her website right now, and the top 6 plant proteins.

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The 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 political pundit Marj Halperin! This week, the Rascals talk about a federal judge in Rockford ruling that Illinois’ concealed carry law can’t prohibit holders from having guns on public transportation. What do the Rascals think […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob explains why now is the perfect window to fix your turf.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about current interest rates, where he anticipates interest rates to be next year, the closing costs involved in refinancing, and why you should consider refinancing right now. David also answers all of your real estate questions. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from […]

Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger and Member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of August! John shares some of his favorites, too! What was your favorite joke this month? And as always, John brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending […]

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about why the market is down today, where you can find opportunities in the market right now, how the markets have typically performed during an election year, and why you need to watch out […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about why there is a rise in vaccine hesitancy, the importance of getting a COVID vaccine, the difference between the types of COVID vaccines that are available, and his thoughts on a new study that suggest that an obesity drug prevents […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the prevalence of cell phones in schools, his recent item in the Picayune Sentinel about one of his most regrettable columns, and the controversy surrounding a right-wing morning show making fun of Tim Walz’s son Gus.

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Joe Khalil, NewsNation’s Washington, D.C. correspondent, joins John Williams to break down the first sit-down interview with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Governor Tim Walz.

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Chief Rochelle Tisinai, Police Chief, Village of Lake Villa, tells John about her career with the Village of Lake Villa, when she became interested in policing, and the great community policing programs in Lake Villa. Chief Tisinai says, ‘it’s been a privilege to serve this community.”

Ted Nielsen, Owner/President/CEO of Nielsen Enterprises, joins John Williams to talk about being in the Snowmobile Hall of Fame, how business has been going recently, the popularity of Lake Villa, what Lake Villa means to his business, and why he calls Lake Villa “Hometown USA.” Ted also shares some stories about his friend and WGN […]

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head across the cheddar curtain once again and visit beautiful Racine County! […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about added sugar in peanut butter, the importance of reading food labels, why one dietician is speaking up about ultra-processed foods, what you should really know about processed and ultra-processed foods, and why you should be eating baby carrots. Dawn also answers your nutrition questions.

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week, the Rascals start the podcast talking about Cate’s magnificent tie! And also, the DNC. How do the Rascals feel the city of Chicago handled the convention? What were the highlights? The […]

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry discusses a recent study that shows in the years prior to an Alzheimer’s disease or other memory disorder diagnosis, credit scores begin to weaken and payment delinquency begins to increase. If you have a question […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob explains what you can do to help your flowers that have been impacted by heat stress.

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Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to talk about the astronauts stuck on the International Space Station, NASA deciding to bring back the astronauts next February with a SpaceX capsule, and the private SpaceX mission that is scheduled to launch tomorrow.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the amount of COVID he’s seeing right now, how the COVID vaccine lessens your risk for Long COVID, if kids should be getting a COVID vaccine, when you should get the new COVID vaccine, and Dr. Anthony Fauci contracting […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about how the city of Chicago handled the Democratic National Convention. Eric also updates us on the White Sox win-loss record and what they will need to do to avoid having the worst record in MLB history.

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Susan Kelly, Owner, Kelly Cruises & Tours, joins John Williams to talk about Dave Eanet’s cruise from Rome to Monte Carlo next year. Susan explains what makes this particular trip so wonderful, the various excursions available on the trip, how luxurious the ships are these days, and what’s included in the price, and the other […]

Corey 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 talk about the shooting death of his 21-year-old godson Christion Tucker. Pastor Brooks explains the circumstances surrounding the shooting, what he knows about the incident, what Christion meant to the family, and […]

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Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about how the market is reacting to Jerome Powell’s comments about interest rate cuts today, why we should be patient during market swings, the recent revision to the jobs data, the economy definitively slowing, where he sees mortgage rates down the road, and his […]

Connell McShane, anchor, NewsNation Now, joins John Williams to break down the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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Chicago-based jazz vocalist Paul Marinaro joins John Williams to talk about his “Sinatra by Request: A Tribute to the Recording Legacy of Frank Sinatra” show this weekend with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra. Paul discusses his method when he sings Frank Sinatra, why he doesn’t try to sound like Frank Sinatra, the songs he will be […]

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take our annual trip up to Elkhorn, Wisconsin to chat with Larry Gaffey, […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the health benefits of following a Mediterranean diet. Dawn suggests taking this quiz to find out your Mediterranean Diet score. Dawn also answers all of your nutrition questions.

Mike Viqueira, Washington Bureau Chief at NewsNation, joins John Williams to break down the top storylines from night three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Mike talks about seeing entertainers including Stevie Wonder and John Legend, the speeches made by Oprah Winfrey and Tim Walz, and if all the celebrity will make any difference at election time.

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week, the Rascals break down all things Democratic National Convention. What were the highlights, lowlights, and big political takeaways? The Rascals have you covered! Was there […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob explains why lawn diseases continue to be unbelievably prevalent.

Danny Wirtz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for the Chicago Blackhawks, and Michael Reinsdorf, President & Chief Executive Officer for the Chicago Bulls, join John Williams to talk about the excitement around the 1901 project, which is their new vision for the United Center campus and how they plan to re-imagine the neighborhood on the […]

Mike Viqueira, Washington Bureau Chief at NewsNation, joins John Williams to break down the top storylines from night two of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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Paul Mecurio, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian who works on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, joins John Williams in-studio to talk about being here with Late Night to do live shows for the DNC. Paul will be bringing his award-winning Broadway show “Permission to Speak” to the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg this Friday! Get […]

Mike Viqueira, Washington Bureau Chief at NewsNation, joins John Williams to recap the highs and lows from the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the importance of stretching as we get older, what you should know about taking vitamins or supplements, the FDA getting ready to greenlight updated COVID-19 vaccines very soon, and why whooping cough cases are on the rise.

Eric Zorn, longtime Mincing Rascal and Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the first day of the DNC, the amount of people who turned out to protest at Union Park yesterday, what the protesters are demanding, and how a Trump presidency would be worse for most people who are protesting.

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Mike Viqueira, Washington Bureau Chief at NewsNation, joins John Williams to tell us what we should look out for at this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about a recent profile in the Chicago Tribune on how she helps people with their student loan debt. [audio https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5912646/5912646_2024-08-19-194946.128.mp3}

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43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen joins John Williams to talk about Chicago’s preparation for the DNC in Chicago next week. Ald. Knudsen talks to John about the convention roll call, the protesters, and the future of the Democratic Party with VP Harris at the top of the ticket.

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Writer John Wilmes joins John Williams to talk about his recent column describing what it was like attending a White Sox game this year as the team hopes to avoid setting the all-time record for losses.

The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about his older son’s recent wedding and his Three Wedding Rules. So, parents, what are your rules when preparing for a family wedding?

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to Amish country in Arthur, Illinois! Angie Parsons, Communications Director for […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about a recent piece in the NY Times about why you should be eating beans, and how much dairy we should be eating. And as always, Dawn answers all of your diet and nutrition questions.

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The 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 political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the Rascals start the podcast discussing the upcoming DNC in Chicago. Are the Rascals optimistic about the DNC? Is there concern about the […]

David Goldenberg, Midwest Regional Director, Anti-Defamation League, joins John Williams to address the charges made yesterday by Hatem Abudayyeh, national chair of the Chicago-based U.S. Palestinian Community Network advocacy group, that the ADL is a racist organization. David rejects that accusation and explains how they are calling attention to other instances of violence against Jews […]

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin joins John Williams to talk about gun arrests that are being made at Topgolf in Naperville. State’s Attorney Berlin explains that the Naperville police are being proactive and are doing a great job keeping people safe.

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Weather is turning humid again, so diseases aren’t out of the question and why you need to keep your eyes open to grub […]

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Hatem Abudayyeh, national chair of the Chicago-based U.S. Palestinian Community Network advocacy group, joins John Williams to talk about a federal judge ruling that it will not force the city of Chicago to alter the path offered to DNC protesters. Hatem tells John why they are disappointed with the ruling and why they will be appealing.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the upcoming DNC, where demonstrators will be allowed to protest, if he expects more migrants to make their way to Chicago before the convention, and his thoughts ton the Donald Trump / Elon Musk interview on X last night.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about if you should get a COVID shot now or wait until we see an updated vaccine, the increase in vaccine skepticism, and what you should know about a new study showing a common plastic additive being linked to autism. […]

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Hatem Abudayyeh, national chair of the Chicago-based U.S. Palestinian Community Network advocacy group, joins John Williams to talk about the mission of their group, why they want to deliver their message at the upcoming DNC, their effort to hold the administration responsible for supporting genocide, where they hope to march during the DNC, and why […]

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Joe Khalil, NewsNation’s Washington, D.C. correspondent, joins John Williams to tell us what we know about the possible debates between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

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Actor and musician Thomas Ian Nicholas joins John Williams to talk about his career in the movies including popular films like “Rookie of the Year,” and the “American Pie” movies, how his music career has taken off, the new TV show that he’s filming right now, and his debut tonight with his band at the […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about nutrition tips for cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar. And as always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, John takes you for a trip south to visit the one and only […]

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader, and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week, the Rascals mince about Kamala Harris choosing Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be her running mate. […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. This hot, humid weather has caused a lot of damage. What do we need to know to properly treat our lawns?

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about the likelihood we see an interest rate cut in September, the world economy starting to slow down, and why inflation is continuing to come down, and his belief that we will see mortgage rates in the 5’s by the spring. David also answers […]

Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger and Member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of July! John shares some of his favorites, too! What was your favorite joke this month? And as always, John brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending […]

Dr. Michael Bauer, Medical Director at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about a new study that shows regular aspirin use may help lower risk of colorectal cancer and what you should know about aspirin if you are over 60.

Mike Nellis, former Senior Advisor to Kamala Harris and Founder and CEO of Authentic, a Chicago-based political fundraising and consulting firm, joins John Williams to break down Minnesota governor Tim Walz being picked by Vice President Kamala Harris to be her running mate.

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Pete Beale-DelVecchio, President & CEO of Special Olympics Illinois, and Ashley Jones, Special Olympics Illinois athlete (and 2024 Ducky Derby ambassador!), join John Williams to talk about the impact of the work that Special Olympics Illinois does and this week’s Ducky Derby!

Ray LaHood, former GOP member of Congress and the U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President Barack Obama, joins John Williams to talk about the launch of “Republicans for Harris” and why he’s focused on getting Vice President Kamala Harris elected president in November.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about today’s stock market loss, how concerned we should be, and what we should know about our portfolios. Terry tells John what this might mean for Fed policy moving forward.

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Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about how her family planned a family vacation using ChatGPT.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about a number of stories making news including the ‘unprecedented’ US-Russia prisoner exchange, the Chinese swimming doping scandal, and the Secret Service security lapses that led to the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Congressman Krishnamoorthi also explains why he thinks Illinois Governor JB Pritzker would be a […]

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WGN Radio News Director and Olympic correspondent Ryan Burrow joins John Williams to recap the latest Olympic news and the recent controversy surrounding boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria.

Nick Smith, Midwest Correspondent, NewsNation’s Morning in America, joins John Williams to talk about yesterday’s appearance by former president Trump at the National Association of Black Journalists conference.

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about organic produce and if it is worth the higher price. Dawn also talks about a new study that linked eating added sugar with faster aging. And, as always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head north to the middle of beautiful Mirror Lake State Park and […]

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader, and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week, the Rascals start the podcast recapping former president Donald Trump’s appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob says the hot, humid weather combined with precipitation means that lawn disease has been running rampant.

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse.

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Chris Southwood, Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge President, joins John Williams to talk about how his organization had nothing to do with the grievance filed by the Illinois FOP Labor Council in the shooting of Sonya Massey. Chris also discusses the vetting process when hiring police officers, how the SAFE-T Act made things […]

Ewa Bacher, mom of Olympic gymnast Paul Juda, joins John Williams, Andy Masur, and Ryan Burrow to talk about yesterday’s bronze medal performance by the men’s U.S. gymnastic team at the Paris Olympics. Watch a clip of Paul’s segment from Quest for Gold, including his Lego Eiffel Tower:

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the rise in COVID cases, what the CDC says about current COVID protocols, what we should know if we are close to someone who has tested positive, a new study that suggests that the shingles vaccine may reduce the […]

Historian, scholar, and author Clay Jenkinson (who appears regularly with John Williams as Thomas Jefferson and Teddy Roosevelt) joins John Williams to talk about President Biden’s plan to reform the Supreme Court. Clay is currently on a listening tour of America finding out what people are thinking about the country’s past, present, and future. And […]

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WGN Radio News Director and Olympic Correspondent Ryan Burrow joins John Williams to talk about the events he’s most looking forward to watching during the games, when we will see the gymnastics, swimming, and the track & field events, and how athlete training has changed since he’s started covering the Olympics.

FBI Agent Siobhan Johnson joins John Williams to talk about the security plans for the upcoming DNC in Chicago. Agent Johnson explains the importance of the public’s work in preventing violence at large scale events like the upcoming DNC.

Mack I. Julion, assistant secretary-treasurer, National Association of Letter Carriers, joins John Williams to talk about what needs to be done to protect letter carriers from becoming victims of violence.

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WGN Radio News Director and Olympic Correspondent Ryan Burrow joins John Williams to preview the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. What local athletes should we keep an eye out for? What are the new events this year? What events should we be most excited for? Ryan has all the details!

Trent Blasco, member of the Lake County Model Railroad Club, joins John Williams to talk about the club, how many people make up the club, when the club typically meets, what they do when they get together, why it is such a great hobby, the process to become a member, how special it is when […]

Phil Castello, owner, The Side Lot in Wauconda, joins John Williams to talk about how the Side Lot is coming on nine years in business, their focus on local beers, the challenges of working in the hospitality industry, why they came up with the name, their popular dinner and wine events, and why they still […]

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to charming Princeton, Illinois and chat with Victoria Yepsen, the Tourism […]

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about how many interest rate cuts he thinks we’ll see this year, a second-quarter GDP report that showed the economy growing, why he believes the Fed has done a good job curbing inflation, what he makes of today’s market rally, how he anticipates the […]

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader, and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week, the Rascals start the podcast talking about President Biden announcing on Sunday that he would not […]

Dr. Carrie Steiner, a licensed clinical psychologist currently in private practice as a police and public service psychologist, joins John Williams to talk about the police shooting of Sonya Massey. Dr. Steiner shares her thoughts on how the police handled the situation, why she believes the officer felt threatened, what the ‘use-of-force continuum’ means, and […]

Mark Lach, Creative Director for “Titanic: The Exhibition,” and Ted Wachholz, Executive Director, Eastland Disaster Historical Society, join John Williams to talk about the 109th anniversary of the Eastland disaster, what we should remember about the tragedy, and its connection to the Titanic. Video from an April visit by Mark Lach to WGN Radio:

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob talks about how the combination of rain and hot weather has brought on a rise in lawn disease.

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about hospitals taking care of an aging population, the importance of having an advance directive for medical care, what we need to know about the current COVID guidelines, and when should we get the next booster shot.

State Representative Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) joins John Williams to talk about Vice President Harris’ campaign for the presidency, what we can expect at the upcoming DNC, President Biden’s decision to step aside, what VP Harris needs to do to win the election, his reaction to some people saying the process to pick Harris was undemocratic, who he […]

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Dr. Joel Ostrow, professor, comparative and international politics, Benedictine University, joins John Williams to talk about President Biden stepping away from the presidential race and what this means for Vice President Kamala Harris and the democratic party moving forward. Dr. Ostrow explains why the Democratic party has the right to replace a candidate and why this […]

Attorney Burt Odelson, a leading expert in governmental and election law, joins John Williams to talk about possible legal challenges that could rise in the wake of President Biden announcing that he will not seek another term.

State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to share his thoughts on President Biden dropping out of the presidential race. Rep Buckner is a Democratic delegate and talks about why he’s supporting Vice President Harris as the democratic nominee at the upcoming DNC.

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John Williams reflects on the life and legacy of comedy legend and former Chicagoan Bob Newhart, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 94.

Curtis Granderson, Chicago native and former MLB All-Star, joins John Williams to talk about being down in Texas for All-Star weekend, his mission to keep youth participation in baseball equitable, the work he is doing with the Chicago Baseball and Education Academy, and the upcoming Major League Wiffle Ball event happening Saturday, July 27 at […]

Mike Nellis, former Senior Advisor to Kamala Harris and Founder and CEO of Authentic, a Chicago-based political fundraising and consulting firm, joins John to talk about the continued calls for President Biden to step down from the presidential race and what this might mean for Vice President Harris.

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It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a trip to Kane County and talk with Karen Ann Miller, […]

New England Sports Network betting analyst Sam Panayotovich joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago food he misses while he’s in New England, how bad Chicago sports teams have been recently, if he thinks the Bears will make the playoffs this year, what he expects from Caleb Williams, and what Chicago franchise will the next to […]

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader, and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the gang kick things of chatting with Rascal Brandon Pope, host of […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. We’ve been getting a lot of rain so what should we know about treating our lawn right now?

WGN Radio listener Sara Hagen joins John Williams to talk about a scam phone call she received from someone claiming to be from the Glen Ellyn police. Sara explains how she was able to determine this was a scam and how she was able to prevent herself from becoming a victim.

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL 16) joins John Williams to talk about what’s going on at the RNC up in Milwaukee, his belief that Trump and his team are much for focused and disciplined, Joe Biden’s poor debate performance and the attempted assassination of former president Trump has energized the GOP, what he would say to people […]

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Mike Viqueira, Washington Bureau Chief at NewsNation, joins John Williams to recap the first day of the RNC in Milwaukee. Mike talks about former president Trump picking Senator JD Vance as his running mate, Senator Vance’s previous comments that were very critical of Trump, and if the tone of the speeches have changed since the […]

Chris Montagano, PGA, Tournament Director, NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank, joins John Williams to talk about the 6th installment of the NV5 Invitational coming to the Glen Club in Glenview next week, who typically competes in the tournament, why it’s a great event to watch the future stars of golf, and how the […]

Corey 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 talk about appearing tonight at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Jennifer Bias, owner, Camp Aramoni, joins John to talk about the camp being a destination for boutique camping, how she came about to running a campground, how she ‘stumbled’ into finding the land, what the facility is like when you come for a stay, the restaurant on site for the campers, what other amenities they offer, […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Mincing Rascal Brandon Pope’s viral tweet on Milwaukee food, the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, Trump picking JD Vance to be his running mate, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissing the Trump classified documents case, and NBC pulling ‘Morning Joe’ off the […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about how nearly half of adult cancer deaths in the US could be prevented by making lifestyle changes, if vaping is less harmful than smoking, and what you should know about MRI scans.

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Kellie Meyer, Washington Correspondent, NewsNation, joins John Williams to talk about former President Trump surviving an assassination attempt on Saturday during a campaign rally. Where did security fail? What exactly went wrong? Kellie gives us the details.

Katie Thomas, investigative health care reporter at The New York Times, joins John Williams to talk about how veterinary care has changed throughout the years, how the corporate acquisition of vet chains has impacted the industry, how the level of care has gotten better, what is driving up costs, if she believes pet insurance is […]

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Tom Dempsey, Washington D.C. correspondent, NewsNation, joins John Williams to give us the big takeaways from President Biden’s NATO press conference yesterday.

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Williams to catch us up on the bribery trial of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, and Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ trial.

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State Representative Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) joins John Williams to talk about Governor Pritzker signing the Healthcare Protection Act into law. Rep. Morgan explains how this new law will reform health coverage in Illinois, how it will impact people’s healthcare, what this new law covers, and how this law will no longer allow insurers to stand in the […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about why you should eat more fiber for younger cells, the benefits of beans, and to answer all of your health and nutrition questions.

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader, and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. This week, the Rascals begin by discussing […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the importance of remaining calm when the market fluctuates. Additionally, she answers a number of questions from WGN Radio listeners.

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Can anything be done to prevent fungus from growing in your yard? What about bagworms? Listen and find out!

Peter Greenberg, ‘Eye on Travel‘ host and CBS News travel editor, joins John Williams to discuss how safe air travel really is and what to make of its coverage in the media.

Steve Greenberg, sports columnist at the Chicago Sun-Times, joins John Williams to discuss the recent discussions surrounding the Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark Rookie of the Year race. The two players have become very polarizing figures in the world of sports. Has discourse surrounding the two become toxic?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the cutting edge AI being used at the hospital, if we be concerned about COVID cases rising in Chicago, the FDA approving Eli Lilly Alzheimer’s drug, and if he believes political candidates should take cognitive exams.

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about markets continuing to perform well, his takeaways from Fed Chair Powell’s comments today about the economy, what we know about the future of Social Security, and how much money people need to retire […]

Benjy Ward, design principal at Gensler, joins John Williams to talk about a plan to revitalize Michigan Avenue to make it more accessible. Benjy explains how the north end of Michigan Avenue has struggled recently, how shopping behavior has changed, the design measures they are suggesting to boost foot traffic, and when we might see […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the plans to redesign the northern part of Michigan Avenue, the violence that plagued the city of Chicago over the holiday weekend, how he believes Mayor Johnson is handling the problem with violence in the city, his thoughts on the NASCAR race, and why […]

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Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about why he wants to see a Fed rate cut in both September and December, the economy being okay but continuing to slow, investing during a Fed pause being good for the investor, when he starts to worry about rising unemployment, what the election in […]

Corey 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 talk about the violent holiday weekend and how he’s working to make the city a better and safer place.

Phil Vettel, Naperville Magazine restaurant critic and former Chicago Tribune restaurant critic, joins John Williams to offer his take on Hulu’s ‘The Bear.’ Phil talks about the series, how accurately it depicts the restaurant industry, and the importance of restaurant reviews to a new restaurant. And Phil, ever the restaurant critic, tells John some of […]

Dane Neal, WGN Radio’s motorsports expert, joins John Williams to recap the big NASCAR weekend in Chicago. What were Dane’s takeaways? Does Dane consider this year’s event to be a success?

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Clay Jenkinson, author, humanities educator, and historical impersonator, joins John Williams to talk about his time following John Steinbeck’s journey and what he learned from studying him. John and Clay also discuss that the image we perceive of the media isn’t always accurate. Clay will be on stage for WGN for a performance and a […]

John Williams chats with WGN Radio motorsports expert and host Dane Neal about this weekend’s NASCAR Chicago Street Race events and how racing in the street is different than on the track. Dane highlights which racers have the best odds of winning and gives details into some hometown racers participating. John and Dane also give […]

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Tobias Moskowitz, author, economist and professor at Yale School of Management, joins WGN’s John Williams to discuss his book Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won, which focuses on analytics and reasons for why certain outcomes happen in sports. Tobias’ book dives in on how games are won, the […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader, and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the Rascals break down President Biden’s poor debate performance and what that means for the future of […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. The hot, humid weather the last couple weeks popped up some diseases. What do we need to look out for?

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about some bad financial advice given by radio host Dave Ramsey and what you need to know about getting a reverse mortgage. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check […]

U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5), joins John Williams to talk about President Biden’s debate performance last week and what that means for the Democratic party moving forward. Congressman Quigley is worried about the debate performance and how it might negatively impact down ballot races for the party. Does he believe that President Biden could recover from this debate […]

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Zack James, Head of Operations at Chicago Drone Light Shows, joins John to talk about when they started getting into the drone business, how a drone show typically works, how many drones are used during a show, the way they come up with ideas for the show, the various formations in a drone show, how […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the CDC recommending all Americans ages 6 months and older receive one of the new COVID-19 vaccines when they become available this fall, why most people are no longer losing their sense of smell or taste with COVID infections, […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about President Biden’s ‘dreadful’ performance at the debate last week and his thoughts on the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.

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Rob Karr, President and CEO, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, joins John Williams to talk about a new law in Illinois that will prohibit banks and credit card companies from charging retailers a fee on sales taxes and tips. What will this new law mean for both retailers and consumers?

Professor Carolyn Shapiro, Associate Dean for Academic Administration and Strategic Initiatives, Co-Director of the Institute on the Supreme Court of the United States, Professor of Law, Chicago-Kent College of Law, joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court ruling that former President Donald Trump is entitled to some level of immunity from prosecution.

Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger and Member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of June! And then, as always, John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

Mark Lach, Creative Producer for “Titanic: The Exhibition,” joins John Williams to reflect on the anniversary of the Titan submersible implosion. And due to popular demand, the Titanic exhibition has been extended yet again! You can see the exhibit through Labor Day. Find more information here.

Connell McShane, anchor, NewsNation Now, joins John Williams to break down the debate between President Biden and Donald Trump.

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Renee Kryger, President/CEO, Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce, joins John Williams to talk about their growing community, how they are becoming a dining destination with an abundance of family-owned restaurants, and the plethora of other attractions that draw visitors from all over the area. Also, Skittles are made in Yorkville!

Asher Perlman, Writer, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Cartoonist, The New Yorker, joins John Williams to talk about his new cartoon collection, “Well, This is Me.” Asher talks about the time he spent in Chicago, why he enjoyed performing in Chicago, when and why he decided to start cartooning, how his work ended up […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about a new study that shows America’s diet quality moved from an F to a D. What tips does Dawn have for improving your diet? Also, another study showed that eating plant-based meat may be healthier for your heart than real meat. What does Dawn […]

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we don’t travel very far from Chicago at all! In fact, we head […]

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader, and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the Rascals kick off the podcast talking about the upcoming debate between President Biden and Donald Trump. […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob tells us if it is safe to plant grass seeds now when air temperatures are cooler.

Aaron Kleidon, owner, Scratch Brewing, joins John Williams to talk about his spot being named as one of the best pizza places in the USA by the New York Times. Aaron tells John how they are pretty well known for beer across the U.S., the way word of mouth has been a good advertiser for […]

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry discusses the devastating impact of Alzheimer’s disease on both the patient and the family and what you need to know about dealing with the legal impact of the illness.

USA Triple Jumper Tori Franklin joins John Williams and Ryan Burrow to talk about her strenuous training regimen, the keys to be a successful triple jumper, the mental aspect of her sport, her experience at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, her chances of medaling in Paris, and why she likes being the underdog. And don’t […]

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US Para Track & Field athlete, Decatur native, and DePaul University alum Noelle Malkamaki joins John Williams and Ryan Burrow to talk about competing against non-disabled athletes growing up and at DePaul, when she fell in love with track and field, how she came to start competing in the Para games, what she’s doing to […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the controversy surrounding U.S. Track & Field star Athing Mu not qualifying for the Paris Olympics, his thoughts on the sentence given to former Alderman Ed Burke, and what he’s looking forward to in the debate between President Biden and Donald Trump.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about how the heat can impact your brain health, why you need to be smart when dealing with extreme temperatures, how thinner stools might be a sign of colon cancer, how closely we should be paying attention to bird flu, […]

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Former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy (D-Rhode Island) joins John Williams to talk about his mission tackling the mental health crisis in the U.S. Patrick discusses his struggle with addiction, why we need to bring more attention to addiction, suicide, and mental health treatment, and the need for more vigorous advocacy. Patrick’s latest book is “Profiles […]

Corey 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 talk about the latest on his opportunity center in Woodlawn, how the financing on the project is going, what he hopes to accomplish with the opportunity center once it’s finished, where they […]

Robert Bruno, professor of labor and employment relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the co-author of the 2016 book “A Fight for the Soul of Public Education: The Story of the Chicago Teachers Strike,” joins John Williams to talk about the contract negotiations between CPS and CTU. Professor Bruno is optimistic about these […]

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Illinois State Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) joins John Williams to talk about why he’s filed two bills to prohibit elected officials from displaying the American flag upside down on government property.

Jesse Marks, Deputy Director of Athletics & Assistant Vice President (Development), Northwestern University, joins John Williams and WGN Radio Sports Director Dave Eanet to talk about the temporary field the university is building for the Northwestern football team while Ryan Field is being rebuilt. Jesse and Dave are really excited to watch the team play […]

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It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the Mississippi River and chat with Susan Yarolem, Director of […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner gives John Williams some ideas for delicious summer salads, the importance of strength training, and why you might need to reevaluate your sleep hygiene. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader, and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the Rascals start the podcast by discussing Mayor Johnson launching a […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. What should we know about our lawns during this hot weather?

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28th Ward Alderman Jason Ervin joins John Williams to talk about the Johnson administration launching a task force to look into a reparations program.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about how to stay safe during this hot weather and what we are learning about weigh-loss drugs.

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Dr. Paul Allegretti, emergency room physician at Provident Hospital, joins John Williams to offer tips on how to stay safe during oppressive heat.

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to talk about what you can do to protect your lawn in this extreme heat.

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John Williams shares a loving tribute to his dad for Father’s Day.

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This week’s Mincing Rascals was recorded in front of a live audience at Winter’s Jazz Club on Wednesday, June, 12, 2024. The Mincing Rascals for this special live show are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, Cate Plys, […]

Daryl Pass, Senior Manager of Recovery Support Services, Kenneth Young Center, joins John Williams to talk about why people use Kenneth Young’s services, their robust clinical team, how business is going right now, the amazing counselors and therapists that work at the center, how the system of care has changed over the years, how recovery looks […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about the 19 specific fruits and vegetables most associated with decreasing disease risk. Dawn also answers all your health and nutrition questions.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the heart of Amish country and speak with Sonya Nash, […]

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Sara Tieman is not only an ace Promotions & PR Manager for WGN Radio, but she is also a voracious reader (and world traveler!) who stops by every now and again to tell John about some of the best books she’s reading. What’s on her 2024 list so far? John, Steve Alexander and Bob Kessler also offer up their suggestions. Recommendations from […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. It’s going to be getting warm in the Chicago area, so what should you know to make sure your lawn is protected?

Speed Jokes make you laugh. But today, they also make you cry! John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about a new study that showed a healthy diet and lifestyle can slow down Alzheimer’s, the percentage of men who are using weight-loss drugs, the status of Moderna’s combined COVID-flu vaccine, and when we should be thinking of getting the […]

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about the Fed policy meeting, if he thinks the Fed will do anything with interest rates, how many rate reductions he sees the Fed making this year, and the hot sector for investments right […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to explain why he no longer uses the word, ‘thug,’ and former president Donald Trump discussing boats, batteries, and sharks while he was on the campaign trail last weekend.

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Mike LaVitola, co-founder of Foxtrot, joins John Williams to talk about the history of the upscale convenience store, how the market evolved through the years, what he made of the partnership with Dom’s, his position as executive chairman of the new company that plans to reopen stores, why he believes Foxtrot abruptly closed, and what […]

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Olympic sailor Maggie Shea joins Jon Hansen to talk about the type of boat she sails in competition, what her role is on the course, why she loves this kind of boat, how she got started sailing, the importance of the relationship she has with her teammate, why she is attracted to this challenge, what […]

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins Jon Hansen to talk about the funding he secured for a new fire station in Itasca and to share his thoughts about Chicago’s readiness to host the upcoming DNC.

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Jon Hansen walks through the events leading up to and on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen to talk about a new recipe she has for 3 ingredient cookies! And as always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

Timothy Jackson, Partner, Wallace Miller, tells Jon Hansen about emerging litigation that involves certain manufacturers of baby food products that contain dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals which have substantially contributed to young children developing lifelong brain injuries.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, Jon Hansen has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a short drive up north and visit with Christine Rebout, Executive Director […]

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The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader, and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and political pundit Marj Halperin. This week, the Rascals start things off by discussing […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins Jon Hansen to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. What’s the latest on the cicadas? For areas that have not seen them, is it too early to take off the protective netting […]

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Jon Hansen to talk about the ADP jobs report, the general strength of the economy, why people are feeling financially stressed, the concern over credit card debt, and how the economy will impact interest rates. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on […]

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New England Sports Network betting analyst Sam Panayotovich joins Jon Hansen to talk about MLB banning San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano for life for violating MLB’s gambling policy. Sam also discusses the Illinois General Assembly passing a spending plan that would hike the tax for sports betting companies. Will this cause gaming companies to leave the state?

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen to explain why he’s fired up about the Chicago Sky and what happened during their game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever over the weekend. Eric and Jon also discuss the Johnson administration launching a ‘Plow the Sidewalks’ pilot program in four zones across the city.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what could be causing Jon’s eye twitching, his takeaways from Dr. Fauci’s testimony in front of a House panel on COVID’s origins, new research showing cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment, and a new study that […]

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Reilly Stephens, Counsel at Liberty Justice Center, joins Jon Hansen to discuss a lawsuit the Liberty Justice Center filed that challenges the state of Illinois’ ‘dragnet surveillance’ of citizens through highway cameras known as Automated License Plate Readers that are located across Chicago expressways.

Employment attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen to talk about the FTC banning most noncompete agreements, why noncompete agreements are important for some jobs, his experience handling age discrimination cases, and to answer all of your employment law questions. For more information, call 312.332.7800 or visit www.contidolanlaw.com

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins Jon Hansen to talk about today’s down market, the market moving faster than it ever has, why he believes the economy and market are doing fine, the expectations of a Fed rate cut, and what the upcoming election means for the market and your investments. Call Craig […]

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Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Have that old class ring sitting in a desk somewhere that you will never wear? Bring it in and maybe get some cash! If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or […]

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen to break down what happens now that former president Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a scandal involving Stormy Daniels.

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Evan Summers, Bensenville Village Manager, joins Jon Hansen to talk about why Bensenville is such a special place to live, what makes The Edge Ice Arena unique, who typically uses the ice arena, how it’s an economic boon to the area, and why the Edge is the heart of hockey in suburban Chicago.

Joe Vallez, Executive Director, Bensenville Park District, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the work they do at the park district, what sets their park district apart from others, why having a farm program is so significant, the great summer programs they have available, their commitment to every member of their community, and what makes […]

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, Jon Hansen has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head south on I-55 and visit our state capital and chat with […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen to talk about what she thinks of “scrambled oats,” a recipe that’s very hot right now on social media, and new research that shows why we overeat. And, as always, Dawn answers all of your nutrition questions.

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The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin. This week the Rascals talk about the upcoming DNC in Chicago and the plan to virtually […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins Jon Hansen to answer all of your lawn and garden questions.

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins Jon Hansen to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry reminds us why everyone needs a power of attorney.

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Andrew Van Dam, Columnist at the Department of Data, The Washington Post, joins Jon Hansen to break down and analyze a YouGov survey that asked 2,000 adults which decade had the best and worst music, movies, economy, etc.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen to break down a Washington Post analysis of America’s Best Decade, how inflation is impacting consumers, if you can tell the difference between store brand and name brand products, and how Illinois House Bill 4409 (passed by the IGA, waiting to be signed by Governor Pritzker) replaces […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Jon Hansen to talk about an F.D.A. panel endorsing the safety of a colon cancer blood test, an oral medication proving to be effective against postpartum depression, and how concerned we should be about bird flu.

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Noah Gittell, a film critic, sportswriter, and author, joins John Williams to highlight his new book, Baseball: The Movie. Noah talks with John about classic baseball movies mentioned in the book and how they connect with American lifestyle throughout history.

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Joel Mcgee, the Toy Scout, joins John Williams to talk about some of the rare toys he’s come across, what toys to keep, and where to find him. If you have an old toy you think is worth money, contact him at Toyscout

Following her case (a 3-year dispute over a pair of AirPods) being won last year, Amara Harris is now suing the city Naperville. Her attorney, Juan Thomas, joins John Williams to talk about why they decided to wait to begin their suit and why they decided to go forward with it.

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U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, joins John Williams to talk about his recent op-ed that explains why Illinois needs to invest in high-speed rail. Congressman Quigley also discusses the controversy over Supreme Court Justice Alito displaying ‘Stop the Steal’ flags outside of his home and beach house.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to Macomb and chat with Jock Hedblade, Executive Director, Macomb Area […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to give us some healthy ideas for your Memorial Day weekend cookout!

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The 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 kick things off talking about OpenAI being accused of […]

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx joins John Williams to talk about why she is examining a new policy that would direct prosecutors in her office to reject drug and gun charges that stem solely from some routine traffic stops.

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions.

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Mina Bloom, reporter on Block Club Chicago‘s investigative team ‘The Watch,’ joins John Williams to talk about her story that shows how many migrant children in CPS are being left behind because the schools often lack bilingual support.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about how TV shows often get Chicago details wrong, if he believes speed cameras would help reduce reckless drivers on Illinois expressways, why some pro-Palestinian protesters are avoiding talking to the media, and an issue he has with an advice column in the Sun-Times.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about a company selling a weight-loss drug for 85% less than Wegovy, what it means when someone says they ‘beat cancer,’ and the evidence that suggests cancer is on the rise in younger adults.

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Daniel Thomas, Deputy Director, Illinois Office of Tourism, joins John Williams to talk about National Travel and Tourism Week, the amount of people that will be traveling over Memorial Day, the importance of the travel industry to the economy of Illinois, the travel trends in Illinois, the wonderful state parks in Illinois, and some ideas […]

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WGN Radio’s John Williams and Lisa Dent are on a mission to help send 100 kids to City Kids Camp so inner-city kids can unforgettable summer. City Kids Camp Radiothon, presented by Republic Bank of Chicago, with support from Alpha Wealth Group and Jewel Osco. How to donate now and on Radiothon Day (May 16) Watch the final segment: […]

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we cross the border and head to southern Wisconsin for a chat with […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about what you need to know about ultra-processed foods, a couple of nutrition hacks for 100% whole wheat croutons and scrambled eggs with extra protein, and health benefits (heart and brain!) of olive oil. Dawn also answers all of your nutrition questions.

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John shares the bad news that their family dog, Daisy, passed away and talks about why our relationships with dogs are so important and meaningful. RIP to Daisy, the dizzy dappled dachshund.

Peter Greenberg, “Eye on Travel” host and CBS News travel editor, joins John Williams to talk about the health of the travel industry right now, the booming cruise industry, and the airlines taking the DOT to court over passenger rights, junk fees and ticket transparency. Peter also answers all of your travel questions.

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. What do we need to know about the emerging cicadas?

The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin. This week, the Rascals talk about the 1-year anniversary of the inauguration of Mayor […]

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Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst, Bankrate.com, joins John to talk about a federal judge in Texas blocking a Biden administration rule that would have capped credit card late fees at $8. 

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about CPS teachers heading to Springfield to lobby for more funding, why he disagrees with Amy Dickinson on the advice she offered to a husband whose sister-in-law disclosed romantic feelings for him, and his thoughts on the Soldier Field colonnades.

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” (formerly “This Week in Wealth”) on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about the market reacting to inflation data this week, what he expects the Fed to do with interest rates, meme stock activity, the ongoing concern about debt and how […]

Dr. Michael Bauer, Medical Director at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to tell us his thoughts on cold remedies like Cold-EEZE or Zicam, how a person typically catches a cold, the importance of staying hydrated, if we should be wearing face coverings on airplanes, and what we should know about allergy season this year. […]

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Major Kendall Mathews, Associate Chicago Area Commander, The Salvation Army, joins John Williams to talk about it being National Salvation Army Week, Illinois Salvation Army Week, and Salvation Army Week in Chicago. Major Mathews tells John what he does for The Salvation Army, the services The Salvation Army provides, how they are able to transform […]

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Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the markets having a nice run, the economy performing well overall, the ongoing effort to fight inflation, when we might see prices go down, why he’s not worried about the Fed raising rates, how many rate cuts he expects this year, and what […]

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It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head north and visit with Cari Greving, Executive Director, Visit Racine County! […]

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Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about a couple of approaching student loan relief deadlines that you should know about.

The 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. The Rascals kick things off this week talking about the pro-Palestinian protests happening on college campuses around the country. […]

Journalist and best-selling author A.J. Jacobs joins John Williams to discuss his latest book, “The Year of Living Constitutionally.” A.J. talks about about why he tried to live like the Founding Fathers, how the book helped him understand how we should interpret the Constitution, what surprised him about the Constitution, and why it’s troublesome to have […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Mother nature is confusing everybody right now so Bob gets you up to speed on what you need to be doing to protect […]

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Dr. Eman Abdelhadi, Assistant Professor, Comparative Human Development, University of Chicago, joins John Williams to give us an update on the protests currently happening on the U of C campus and to talk about university police clearing the protesters’ tent encampment overnight.

Noted pet expert Steve Dale, in light of the stories about Governor Kristi Noem killing her dog and President Biden’s dog Commander biting secret service agents, tells John Williams what you can do if you have a dog with behavioral issues.

Dr. Binisa Shah, Immediate Care doctor at Northwestern Medicine, joins John Williams to talk about an expert panel on recommending starting regular mammography screening at age 40, what we know about two new COVID variants, and a new study that shows Alzheimer’s disease may be inherited more often than previously known.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about local author Jonathan Eig winning a Pulitzer Prize for his book, “King: A Life,” cultural blind spots, and to share his thoughts about the protests happening on college campuses across the country.

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America’s Toy Scout, Joel Magee, joins John Williams to take some calls and answer questions about your old toys. Do you have any collectibles sitting around that house that could be worth money? Joel has the answers. Joel will be in the Chicago area this week and you can find all the details here.

Dr. Eman Abdelhadi, Assistant Professor, Comparative Human Development, University of Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about the role she’s played in the student-led protests on the University of Chicago campus and the latest on the negotiations between the protesters and the University of Chicago administration.

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'Moderate protests and thoughtful ways' would accomplish more, says rabbi.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we explore glorious Grand Rapids with Kate Lieto, Associate VP of Marketing, Experience Grand […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about grocery shopping tips, the importance of doing a ‘cart check’ before your check out at the store, recommendations for healthy chips, what you should know about carbs and weight. Dawn also answers all of your nutrition questions.

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start today’s podcast talking about the pro-Palestinian protests that are happening on college campuses around the country. […]

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about current mortgage rates, existing housing supply rising, and the importance of paying down your credit card debt. David also answers all of your mortgage and real estate questions. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN […]

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx joins John Williams to talk about meeting with leaders of several local universities to talk about the response to the pro-Palestinian protests that have been happening on college campuses.

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Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Cicadas are coming! What can you do to protect your trees?

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a New York District Attorney failing to comply with a police officer during a traffic stop and to share his thoughts on the protests happening on college campuses across the country.

Dr. Michael Bauer, Medical Director at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the use of weight loss drugs, if there is a stigma attached to losing weight via weight loss drugs, if there is a reason for people not to take weight loss drugs, and how concerned we should be about bird flu.

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Former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp joins John Williams to discuss the new documentary film “War Game” that explores what the next January 6th might look like. In the film, Sen. Heitkamp is one of the prominent government experts role-playing parts in the hypothetical crisis. “War Game” is the closing night selection of the Doc10 […]

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Liz Shulman, English teacher at Evanston Township High School and in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, joins John Williams to talk about her recent piece in Slate about the use of cell phones in school classrooms and to give us an update on Evanston Township High School adopting a new cell phone policy […]

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Join John Williams and the cast of The Mincing Rascals at Winter’s Jazz Club (465 N. McClurg Ct.) on Wednesday, June 12 for a live taping of the podcast – plus Robert’s Pizza and jazz guitarist Andy Brown. Tickets are $42.75, inclusive of all fees. Get tickets here. Doors to Winter’s Jazz Club open at […]

Henry Fuguitt, a former employee at Dom’s Kitchen & Market in Chicago, joins John Williams to share his experience of how he found out that the business would be abruptly closing.

Brigette DeMarzo, Director, Quality and Patient Safety, Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the history of the Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, the type of patients they typically see, how they differ from hospitals most people are familiar with, the technology that is used to assist patients in their recovery, and the […]

Restaurateur and serial entrepreneur Eric Schlickman joins John Williams (from Italy!) to talk about how long he’s been in the restaurant business, why he left his job as an architect to open restaurants, his passion for Wheaton, the multiple restaurants that he runs in Wheaton, how business has been post-pandemic, the support he has received […]

IndyCar/NASCAR driver Conor Daly joins John Williams to talk about the upcoming Indy 500, his previous experiences participating in the race, and the premiere of the new season of the documentary series ‘100 Days to Indy‘ on the CW.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a ride to the other side of Lake Michigan and chat […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about what you should know about heart health and eggs, and how, in most cases, cholesterol in food does not negatively impact your cholesterol levels. Dawn also answers all of your nutrition questions.

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin. A lot of news to get to this week and the […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Grass is growing, so it’s almost time to start your weekly lawn maintenance!

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Congratulations to Peck Ritchey for being named the legal education partner of the Alzheimer’s Association. Kerry explains the importance of having your estate planning in order when you are capable of making decisions. The time to […]

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Australian sleight-of-hand artist and magician Harry Milas joins John Williams to talk about The Unfair Advantage, his new show that exposes the secrets of card cheating. The Unfair Advantage is showing at Steppenwolf’s Merle Reskin Garage Space and has been extended through May 19th. Get your tickets here.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Jon Hansen in for John Williams to discuss what ‘forever chemicals’ are and whether or not we should be concerned about them. Dr. Kopin and Jon also discuss ‘Ozempic babies’ and the effects the weight loss pill have on people who stop using […]

Kathryn Bronsky, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Policy Manager, joins Jon Hansen in for John Williams to talk about USDA hungry pests such the spongy moth and the spotted lanternfly that can damage U.S. agriculture and forests. Listen in while Kathryn explains how these invasive pests are affecting the Midwest and why spongy moths are […]

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins Jon Hansen in for John Williams to talk about the the latest news surrounding former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump’s hush money trial as well as sharing updates about how the Supreme Court weighs bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors. […]

Kim Kuipers with Kuipers Family Farm joins Jon Hansen in for John Williams to share details about the Midwest Tulip Fest happening this spring at the farm. Listen in as Kim shares details on how much longer they will have their tulips in bloom and what other activities are available during the festival.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen in for John Williams to discuss whether or not we should be able to have the ability to recall a politician. Listen in while Eric and Jon dive deeper on the topic and weigh both possible outcomes.

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WGN-TV News Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Ben Bradley joins John Williams to talk about Ben’s story surrounding Dolton’s Mayor, Tiffany Henyard, and what the accusations are. The two discuss how the issues are surrounding more than just the Village of Dolton but also Thornton Township, where Henyard is Supervisor.

Daryl Pass, Manager of Recovery Support Services, Kenneth Young Center, joins John Williams to talk about what the Kenneth Young Center does and whom they serve, the various services they provide, the effort to have free access to Narcan, the stigma around the way we classify addicts, and how they’re working to help those who have […]

Dr. Paul CarraDonna, Northwestern University, Plant Biology & Conservation, Assistant Professor of Instruction, and Chicago Botanic Garden, Research Scientist, joins John Williams to discuss Earth Day, it’s lack of national importance in today’s world, and how people can help the effort taking care of the Earth.

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about inflation data stalling out, what stubborn inflation means for the economy, what good investors should know right now, when the Fed might cut interest rates, and why he believes this is a buying opportunity to compound wealth. Call Craig now to see how […]

Dr. Amar Pattani, family dentist at Main Street Smiles at 312 W Main Street in Barrington, joins John Williams to talk about why you should not rinse after brushing your teeth, especially at night. And as always, Dr. Pattani answers all of your oral health questions!

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John’s former producer Elif Geris checks-in to give an update on her life in Los Angeles, how she’s been doing since she left WGN, what it’s like to pursue music as a career, and to share a new song that she just released. Listen to “Should We Be Dead” on all of the streaming platforms!

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about movement on his legislation that would require the sale of TikTok by its Chinese owner, how that bill is tied to aid for Ukraine and Israel, and China’s role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head across Lake Michigan and visit with Linda Hart, Executive Director, Holland […]

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals start this week’s show talking about the protest earlier […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. What should you be doing to your lawn right now?

Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to talk about persistent inflation, how consumers are being impacted by inflation, what it means to have a robust economy, what is good about the economy right now, how we are slowly getting the economy back to normal, and how many rate cuts could we […]

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Anthony Whaley, Vice President, Ticket Sales, Chicago Sky, joins John Williams to talk about last night’s WNBA draft and the excitement over the upcoming Sky season. How are tickets selling? Can you still get tickets to see the Sky face Caitlin Clark? Anthony breaks it all down.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about his frame-by-frame analysis of the events that led up to the Chicago police shooting Dexter Reed.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the best ways people can lose weight, differences between the common cold and seasonal allergies, if you can still develop allergies later in life, and a new study that found that pregnancy complications are linked to increased risk […]

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Dr. Joel Ostrow, professor, comparative and international politics, Benedictine University, joins John Williams to explain the current conflict between Israel and Iran.

Mark Lach, Creative Producer for “Titanic: The Exhibition,” joins John Williams to share stories and artifacts on the 112th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Due to popular demand, The Titanic Exhibition is extending until July 7th. Get your tickets here. Bonus: After their on-air interview, John Williams continues his conversation with Mark Lach […]

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Bob Passmore, Department Vice President, Personal Lines, American Property Casualty Insurance Association, joins John Williams to explain why auto and home insurance rates are surging.

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Spring has officially sprung, so it’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we once again head to the great state […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about the social media viral recipe called “OATZEMPIC.” What should you know about this recipe and should you try it? Dawn also answers all of your nutrition questions!

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “This Week in Wealth” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to talk about rising insurance rates, what is going on with the markets this week, what he takes from the inflation data released this week, when we are likely to see the Fed cut interest rates, and […]

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, political pundit Marj Halperin, 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 the show talking about COPA releasing the video […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Spring is here and Bob tells us what you need to do to get your lawn ready for the summer.

Andrea Kersten, Chief Administrator, Civilian Office of Police Accountability, joins John Williams to discuss the details surrounding the March traffic stop where Chicago police shot and killed Dexter Reed.

Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about his recent chat with Harvard business professor Michael Norton about his new book “The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday […]

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Criminologist Dr. Scott Bonn joins John Williams to talk about his upcoming one-man theatrical show at City Winery, “Why We Love Serial Killers.” Dr. Bonn tells John what the show is like, why are we drawn to such dark individuals, if there is a common thread among serial killers, why the majority of his audience […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Civilian Office of Police Accountability releasing video of a March traffic stop where a man was shot and killed by police. Eric and John also talk about the popularity of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and women’s college basketball.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about yesterday’s solar eclipse and if the hospital is seeing any patients with eye damage, what you should know about seasonal allergies this year, and the prices of weight-loss drugs.

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Comedian, storyteller, director and actor Mike Birbiglia joins John Williams to talk about, “Please Stop the Ride,” his new show coming to the Chicago Theater later this month. Mike tells John about having eclipse fever, his desire to go to a Cubs game while he’s in town, how he mined material for this new show, […]

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Daniel de Visé, author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, joins John Williams to discuss his new book, “The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic.” Daniel tell John why he wanted to write a book about the Blues Brothers, the great friendship between Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, […]

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Spring has officially sprung so it’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, John is joined by Tinley Park Village Manager […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about the importance of getting back to a healthy routine after indulging in unhealthy foods, what you should know about the salt content in food, where most of the salt we eat comes from, what can help balance sodium, and what other ingredients we need to […]

Northwestern basketball great Boo Buie joins John Williams and WGN Sports Director Dave Eanet to talk about his incredible career at Northwestern, how he will go down as one of the best players to ever play at Northwestern, the amazing support the team received from students and the community, being able to make the NCAA […]

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After 4 weeks, 7 rounds and 271,351 votes, the 2024 Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament sponsored by Career Vision has its champion. Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast co-host Michael Piff joined John Williams to call the owners of the winning pizza place. Listen to the segment below: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4591566/4591566_2024-04-04-151706.64kmono.mp3 Antioch Pizza Shop won by just 1% of the […]

The 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 discuss the LSU women’s basketball team not being on the court during the playing of […]

Roman Somogy, third year optometry student at Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Optometry, joins John Williams to talk about his path to eventually becoming an optometrist, what you can learn about the body by studying eyes, and what we need to know about safely viewing the solar eclipse.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to tell us what you should know about reverse mortgages. David also answers all of your real estate questions. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg […]

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Matt Farley, the prolific singer-songwriter who has released 25,000 songs, joins John Williams to talk about why he releases so many songs on Spotify, how he is able to support himself by maximizing SEO, his definition of ‘art,’ how many songs he typically writes a month, the discipline it takes to write so many songs, […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the controversy surrounding the LSU women’s basketball team not being on the court during the national anthem before their game against Iowa, what concerns him about the group that Alderman Sigcho-Lopez spoke alongside during a protest against the DNC, his Tweet Madness bracket, and […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to the challenge of properly diagnosing patients, why some people aren’t losing weight while taking weight loss drugs, and the decrease in the amount of flu and COVID they are seeing.

Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes Spirit Animal, joins John to tell us her favorite jokes of March! And, as always, John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about the Biden administration’s executive order on student loans that expires at the end of this month, the importance of knowing the laws about federal loans, and what you need to know about changes to this year’s FAFSA applications.

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Donna Sattler, Real Estate Broker, RE/MAX at Home, joins John Williams to talk about the real estate scene in Mundelein, the robust real estate market right now, why she loves living in Mundelein, the best recipe for a successful home purchase, how interest rates are impacting the market, the average price of a home in […]

Laura Herrera, Owner / Operator of McDonald’s in Mundelein, joins John to talk about the connection her family has with McDonald’s, when she started working at a McDonald’s restaurant, all the positions she’s had before she became an owner / operator, the challenges of running a restaurant, how McDonald’s supports women with career opportunities, a […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about how you can make your deviled eggs healthier and what you should know about washing fruits and vegetables. And as always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

Spring has officially sprung so it’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, John is joined by Malorie Paine, Executive Director, […]

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The 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 kick things off this week talking about the delay […]

Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer, Radio Flyer, joins John on National Little Red Wagon Day which commemorates what the Little Red Wagon means in people’s lives. Robert talks about why the company is called Radio Flyer, how many people work for Radio Flyer, what the best-selling wagons are today, what other products he’s excited about, and […]

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse.

Mick Mulvaney, NewsNation political contributor and former acting White House chief of staff for the Trump administration, joins John Williams to talk about NBC News hiring former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel only to fire her after receiving backlash from other NBC talent.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about legislation he sponsored that would require the Chinese company ByteDance to divest TikTok.

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Austin Berg, Vice President of Marketing, Illinois Policy Institute, joins John Williams to talk about why he’s concerned that it has been taking so long to get final election results in the race for Cook County State’s Attorney.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the delay getting final results in the race for Cook County State’s Attorney race, what changes he would like to see for mail-in voting, why former governor Rod Blagojevich is making news, the heartbreaking story surrounding the death of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins, and […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, the importance of keeping up with recommended cancer screenings, his thoughts on the at-home colon cancer screening test Cologuard, and why some Ozempic users are getting pregnant while on birth control.

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Amy Dickinson, the “Ask Amy” syndicated advice columnist, joins John Williams to discuss a recent column where she offered advice to a dad who was uncomfortable with the idea that his daughter would be sleeping in the same room with her boyfriend while they are at home during summer break.

Karen Conti, Founding Partner, Conti & Dolan Law, joins John Williams to discuss her new book, “Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America’s Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row.” Karen talks about the noted sex offender and serial killer’s back-story, how she ended up representing Gacy as an up and coming attorney, the way […]

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On World Down Syndrome Day, Nancy Gianni, Founder and Chief Belief Officer, GiGi’s Playhouse, joins John to talk about what we should know about Down syndrome, their mission to change the way the world views Down syndrome, how GiGi’s Playhouse is a place to learn about love and acceptance, how many locations they have around […]

Mike Hlas, sports columnist and Iowa men’s basketball beat writer for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, joins John Williams to talk about University of Iowa women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark and what makes her one of the best basketball players ever.

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about the differences between regular soda and diet soda, how planks can help lower blood pressure, why being a ‘grazer’ is frowned upon, a new study that shows the replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce high blood pressure in older adults. And […]

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The 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 the show discussing the Bring Chicago Home real […]

New England Sports Network betting analyst Sam Panayotovich joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know before filling out brackets for the NCAA Tournament. What are some of the likely upsets? How far will Northwestern and Illinois go? Who is likely to cut down the nets in April? Sam breaks it all down.

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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about primary election day in Illinois, the low voter turnout thus far, the CTU organizing an effort last week to get high school kids out to the polls, and if he expects the Bring Chicago Home referendum to pass.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to tell us what you should know about the shingles vaccine, why many people have a reaction to the the shingles vaccine, when you should start getting the shingles vaccine, a new study about the best exercise to lower blood pressure, […]

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Illinois Supreme Court Justice Joy Cunningham joins John Williams to tell us why you should vote for her to remain on the court. Justice Cunningham explains how she distinguishes herself from her opponent in the race, her unique path to the Illinois Supreme Court, if she’s ever intimidated by a case, how she works with […]

Two of the best Mincing Rascals, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute and veteran journalist and democratic strategist Marj Halperin, join John Williams to debate the Bring Chicago Home referendum, a ballot question that could change the way real estate transfers are taxed in the city.

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Erik Soderstrom, Senior Artistic Producer, Ravinia Festival, joins John Williams to talk about the programming for the 2024 season!

Spring has nearly sprung so it’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some trip ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for you! Today, John is joined by Dana Trilla and Sherm Lindsey, Co-Founders […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about her beloved brownie recipe, how ultra-processed foods can affect your brain, and an acronym that could help you eat less processed food. Dawn also answers all of your nutrition questions.

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