WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou talks about all the rain we’ve been getting and the best way to protect your home from flooding. And Lou recommends a product that will solve all of your […]

After 3 weeks and 45,000 votes, we finally have a the winner of our inaugural Chicagoland’s Best Hot Dogs Tournament, sponsored by The Puckered Pickle Company. Jon Hansen (in for John Williams) was joined by Chicago’s Very Own Eats Podcast co-host/bracketologist Michael Piff and Luke Newman from The Puckered Pickle Company to make the announcement […]

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

Historian Clay Jenkinson and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. On this installment, Clay and John examine the Seventh Amendment.

Alex Silverman, Staff Writer at Sports Business Journal, joins John Williams to talk about the economic impact of the World Cup on the U.S. host cities.

Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the USMNT World Cup game and the latest on the possible deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war.

Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a trip east into the Hoosier state and […]

As WGN Radio’s inaugural Chicagoland’s Best Hot Dogs Tournament reaches its championship round, John Williams talked to Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast co-host/bracketologist Michael Piff about the contenders facing off, Rand Red Hots and Cozzi Corner, and how listeners can vote. The champion will be announced Monday, June 22nd, on The John Williams Show after […]

Bestselling author and journalist A.J. Jacobs and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document.

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about the man who allegedly burned a cross in Grant Park. What do the Rascals […]

We are ‘Keeping it Green’ with 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 rain has been good for our lawns, but hopefully we won’t see any standing water.

Looking for something to read while on a beach vacation? Or a long flight? Or a thunderstorm? Our WGN Radio Book Club has some suggestions. John Williams (weekdays 10am-2pm, including The Noon Business Lunch, plus the Mincing Rascals podcast) IN THE DAYS OF MY YOUTH I WAS TOLD WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MAN: A Memoir, by […]

John Williams was joined again by Green Attic Co-Owner/CEO Andrei Turea to talk about how they help you stay cool, how to improve your insulation, and how to take advantage of their available utility rebates. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8460826/8460826_2026-06-17-174526.64kmono.mp3 Get scheduled for a free home inspection to start saving and to stay cool this summer by calling 847-777-4777 […]

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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about ‘The Dutch Reach’ and what drivers can do to be more careful when exiting a car, Uber and Lyft routinely using artificial intelligence to charge customers dramatically different prices, and why he believes good friends make the best officiants at wedding ceremonies that […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about a new study that shows GLP-1 medications may improve male fertility, and why you should be aware of your blood pressure and pulse pressure.

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

Sam Panayotovich of Fox 32 Sports and formerly of WGN Radio joins John Williams to talk about the top sports stories making news this week including the incredible early season performance from your Chicago White Sox, how the USA team did in its first World Cup match, the Knicks winning the NBA Championship, and the Bulls hiring […]

Christopher Borrelli, features writer at the Chicago Tribune, joins John Williams to share his thoughts about the Obama Presidential Center.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou tells us that now would be a great time to start budgeting for a whole-house generator. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 […]

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David break down the ‘all-encompassing’ Fifth Amendment.

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the SpaceX IPO, why people are excited about this IPO, and if you should consider buying some of SpaceX right now.

Joe Khalil, NewsNation's Senior Congressional Correspondent, joins John Williams to talk about this weekend’s UFC event happening at the White House, and President Trump saying that a deal with Iran is close.

Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

Abraham Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor of Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal, joins John Williams to talk about the work they do at the publication, why it’s a ‘sexy’ time to be in sports, his thoughts on the tug of war over the future of the Bears stadium, how generations of NBA fans will […]

The great film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams to give his review of the highly anticipated Steven Spielberg film, ‘Disclosure Day.’

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take another short trip north and visit with Christine […]

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David examine Amendments 3 and 4.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel. The Rascals begin the podcast talking about two interviews that were making news this week: Scott Pelley’s interview with the New York […]

Noted Chicago attorney Christopher Parente, Partner, Cheronis & Parente, joins John Williams to talk about the release of the ‘Broadview Six' grand jury transcripts. Christopher tells John why this case still matters, the misconduct by the U.S. attorney’s office, and why the prosecutors kept on coming back to the grand jury to push the case.

We are ‘Keeping it Green' with 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 how you can prevent fungus from overtaking your lawn while its hot and humid.

Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, founder, Lower Tech Bills, talks to John about how he helps customers lower their internet, cell phone, and television costs. Harvey tells you how you can watch the World Cup (for free), what you need to know if you want to catch the hot White Sox, and the latest on the […]

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the death of Bulls legend Stacey King, a new study that shows flu medications have the potential to reduce cognitive decline as well as premature aging in people living with HIV, and an experimental vaccine from Moderna […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen to talk about President Trump’s contentious interview with ‘Meet the Press,’ the reaction that President Trump received from fans at the Knicks vs. Spurs game, and to share his thoughts on the Bears possible move to Indiana.

Did you know the Chicago Cubs are celebrating 150 years of baseball this year? To mark the historic milestone, Nikco Sports is offering a limited edition 150th Anniversary bat. Chicago Cubs 150th Anniversary Bat graphic, via Nikco Sports Memorabilia Jon Hansen, a die-hard Cubs fan, spoke with Marc Lillibridge from the Nikco Sports Team to […]

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says that a rise in humidity can cause smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to go off. What should you know if this happens to you. Lou also answers all of your home improvement […]