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Former Astronaut & SpaceX senior advisor Garrett Reisman tells us WHY the Dragon mission was a success, what exactly do Dragon Astronaut’s Bob and Doug have to go through once they land, and who brought the toy Dragon on board?

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Dave Mason, joined Pete McMurray to talk about the new remake of “Feelin’ Alright” with Michael McDonald, Sammy Hagar, Mick Fleetwood and more. Plus, Michael McDonald has better hair than Sammy in the Quarantines.

Crane Kenney, President of Business Operations for the Chicago Cubs, joins Pete McMurray to talk about the last minute deal between the Marquee Sports Network and Comcast, the return of baseball amid the coronavirus pandemic, how the neighborhood has been impacted by the pandemic and the possibility of welcoming back fans to Wrigley Field.

Academy Award-nominated actor Michael O’Keefe, who famously played Danny Noonan in the 1980 film, “Caddyshack,” joins Pete McMurray to offer his reflections on the making of the film and working with comedy legends like Chevy Chase, Bill Murray and Ted Knight.

Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joins Pete McMurray to talk about a variety of issues including his memories of Congressman John Lewis, the status of the next government stimulus package, getting kids back to school safely in the fall, the Cornavirus Child Care Act, federal agents coming to Chicago to help stem violence, the Christopher Columbus […]

WGN-TV Morning News funny man Pat Tomasulo joins Pete McMurray to talks about the 2020 election, cancel culture and comedy in this new age.

Terminator film series star Linda Hamilton talks with Pete McMurray. Listen in as Linda and Pete talks about the Terminator series and how it took 7 years for it to catch on, the 80’s and all of the crazy hair styles that existed, and Linda’s new movie.

Sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction and recovery Darren Prince talks players, Hollywood and addiction. 

Today on the show Pete McMurray is joined by American singer, pianist, composer, actor, and television host Harry Connick Jr. Listen in as the guys talk about Harry’s brand new song, road tripping during this pandemic, all of the many musical influences Harry has had in his life and so much more.

American comedian, actor and writer Colin Jost joins Pete McMurray talks all things SNL, his new book, “A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir.” and how he’s been quarantining with Scarlette Johanson.  Listen in as Colin talks about how Tom Hanks is everybody’s uncle and how SNL sets the tones for a lot of events in society. […]

Listen in as ESPN Olympics reporter Bonnie Ford talks with Pete McMurray about ESPN’s 30 for 30 podcast series on US Gymnastics and the toxic culture these young women had to overcome to get to the Olympics.

Pete McMurray talks with actor Danny Trejo about his life and acting career that includes appearances in over 300 films. Plus, Trejo talks about his personal life and what it’s like to be “that guy” in the movies.

Pete McMurray talks with listeners about which TV shows they would like to see receive a second wind. Does your favorite TV show make the cut?

Pete McMurray talks about the various clothing, hair and accessory styles that have been popular throughout the years and determines whether they are “in” or “out.”

Pete McMurray speaks with Celebrity Chef Graham Elliot about enjoying time with his family during quarantine, what’s on the playlist for the holiday weekend, his recipe for Watermelon-Jalapeno Popsicles, and much more.

Pete McMurray speaks with Traegar Grill Master Chad Ward about all of the tips we need for enjoying our barbecues this summer. Chad also shares the best methods for preparing and grilling different meats and much more.

Pete McMurray spoke with Dr. Allison Arwady, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, about her thoughts on the success of Chicago’s stay-at-home order, especially as we progress through the stages of the reopening process. Dr. Arwady also expresses concerns surrounding tourists visiting from other states, shares information about the red flags the department […]

Comedian Pat McGann joins Pete McMurray to explain how you can see him perform at Zanies July 17th in Rosemont. Also, McGann will debut the comedy special Sebastian Maniscalco presents Pat McGann: When’s Mom Gonna Be Home? July 28th on Amazon Prime Video.

Christopher Knight, who played Peter Brady on the long-running sitcom The Brady Bunch, joins Pete McMurray to discuss HGTV’s A Very Brady Renovation winning Best Lifestyle: Home/Garden Show on the Critics’ Choice Real TV Awards.

NTT IndyCar Series driver Max Chilton (Carlin Motorsport Team) joins Pete McMurray to talk about being back on the track for the first time in over a year and his preparation for the Rev Group Grand Prix Presented by American Medical Response Doubleheader Weekend at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

Ashton Washington joins Pete McMurray to talk about being the first female African-American full-time staff member in the University of Illinois football’s history and the first full-time female hire by Head Coach Lovie Smith.

The owner of America’s Dog & Burger (AD&B), George Alpogianis, joins Pete McMurray to talk about the official food of summer, the hot dog.

Six-time Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating champion Miki Sudo joins Pete McMurray to talk about how she is preparing to defend her title this year.

The great-great-great granddaughter of Conrad Seipp Brewing Company founder Conrad Seipp, Laurin Mack, joins Pete McMurray to talk about bringing back the Seipp brand after 87 years.

Host of the American version of ‘The Amazing Race’ on CBS, Phil Keoghan joins Pete McMurray to talk about his new show, ‘Tough as Nails.’

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown joins Pete McMurray to discuss the startling number of young children killed on the streets of Chicago and why criminals are getting out of jail so easily.

The head of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, joins Pete McMurray to talk about the current state of COVID-19 in Illinois and her thoughts on sports, summer recreation, church, eating out, and more.

16-year-old Cubs fans D.J. Dick and his father David joins Pete McMurray to talk about how they came up with the idea to build the ultimate Wiffle ball park in their backyard that looks like a replica of Wrigley Field.

Rep. Darin LaHood (IL-18th) joins Pete McMurray to explain why he voted against a proposed police reform bill by House Democrats, and why he is co-sponsoring legislation that he believes will improve accountability and transparency in policing.

Country music star Lee Greenwood joins Pete McMurray to talk about how his hit ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ stood the test of time over years, and how he came to write such a classic song.

WGN-TV Meteorologist Tom Skilling joins The Roe Conn Show (Pete McMurray filling-in for Roe) to give this week’s 4th of July forecast.

Composer, radio and TV personality, John Tesh joins Pete McMurray with the story of how he came up with the theme ‘NBA on NBC.’ John also retells the tale of how his doctor, who is also Pete’s doctor, saved his life by diagnosing a rare form of prostate cancer.

60 Minutes Correspondent & CBS political analyst, John Dickerson joins Pete McMurray to talk discuss his new book about covering the White House and the men who live there, The Hardest Job in the World.

Cardiac surgeon and host of The Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Mehmet Oz, joins Pete McMurray to look at why people need to wear masks in public, tips for recovering from a knee injury, and where coronavirus vaccine research stands.

Chicago activist Andrew Holmes join Pete McMurray to discuss solutions for addressing another violent weekend that saw 47 wounded and 18 dead, including 3 young children.

Northwestern Medicine’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jim Adams joins Pete McMurray to discuss false information concerning the mask wearing in public, what we don’t know yet about COVID-19, and answers questions from callers. “Better knowledge means better health for you and your family. Turn to Northwestern Medicine at nm.org/healthbeatnews for health tips, research and more.”

WGN Radio’s Pete McMurray welcomes WGN listeners to ask Psychic Denise Guzzardo questions about their love life, financial situation, career change and more during Mercury Retrograde. If you’d like to book a reading with Denise, call her at 815-398-3983.

WGN Radio’s Pete McMurray talks to Richard Gamble, Cory Jobe, and Deb Rodak about various activities you can do in the City of Chicago this summer during the coronavirus pandemic.

WGN Radio’s Pete McMurray talks to Sara Meaney from Travel Wisconsin about what activities you can do in the state this summer, and what tips she has before you decide to make that road trip.

WGN Radio’s Pete McMurray talks to Adam Carolla about defending his friend Jimmy Kimmel, his new book, and watching Ford vs Ferrari.

WGN Radio’s Pete McMurray talks to Holly Agra and Bridget Coughlin. Holly is the President of Chicago’s First Lady Cruises, and Bridget is the President and CEO of the Shedd Aquarium. Learn about how you can visit these tourist spots this summer, and what changes are being made to your experience before you visit.

CEO and founder of Piece Brewery and Pizzeria joins Pete McMurray to discuss how his restaurant is handling the process of re-opening and what they hope to see in the future.