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Best podcasts about Jon Hansen

Latest podcast episodes about Jon Hansen

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 10.8.25: Texas National Guard arrives, Jesse Jackson Jr. running for Congress, shoulder driving clampdown

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and the The Last Ward, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room. The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the Cook County Sheriff's Office stepping up enforcement for illegally […]

John Williams
Connell McShane: Democrats like where they stand on healthcare

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the latest on the government shutdown. Who has the upper hand in the negotiations? Connell breaks it all down.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Connell McShane: Democrats like where they stand on healthcare

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the latest on the government shutdown. Who has the upper hand in the negotiations? Connell breaks it all down.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Connell McShane: Democrats like where they stand on healthcare

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the latest on the government shutdown. Who has the upper hand in the negotiations? Connell breaks it all down.

Wintrust Business Lunch
Noon Business Lunch 10/3/25: Labor slowdown, manufacturing tour, strong EV sales

Wintrust Business Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


Segment 1: Jane Oates, Senior Policy Advisor and recent President at WorkingNation, joins Jon to talk about the government shutdown, the postponement of the BLS monthly report, and if the delayed report will impact any movement from the Fed on interest rates. Segment 2: Sarah Hartwick, Senior Vice President for the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, joins Jon Hansen […]

John Williams
Bill Geiger: How to create a secure retirement plan

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Bill Geiger, President and CEO of Geiger Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about National Retirement Security Month, the importance of creating a secure retirement plan, and the three most important jobs to do to prepare for retirement.

John Williams
Dawn Jackson Blatner: How many steps should you take for maximum health benefit?

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about a good snack food for ‘nervous eating,’ what to know about intermittent fasting, and the results of a new study that shows how many daily steps you need for the best health benefits. Dawn also answers all of your health […]

John Williams
Best of the Midwest: Historic Pullman House Tour

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


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 (in for John Williams) has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we stay in the city of Chicago and visit […]

John Williams
Federal agents raid apartment in South Shore

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Mack Liederman, Reporter, Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to talk about federal agents raiding an apartment building in South Shore. Mack describes what happened during the raid, how many people were detained, why the agents raided this particular building, and how the people were treated during the raid.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Bill Geiger: How to create a secure retirement plan

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Bill Geiger, President and CEO of Geiger Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about National Retirement Security Month, the importance of creating a secure retirement plan, and the three most important jobs to do to prepare for retirement.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Federal agents raid apartment in South Shore

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Mack Liederman, Reporter, Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to talk about federal agents raiding an apartment building in South Shore. Mack describes what happened during the raid, how many people were detained, why the agents raided this particular building, and how the people were treated during the raid.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Best of the Midwest: Historic Pullman House Tour

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


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 (in for John Williams) has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we stay in the city of Chicago and visit […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Best of the Midwest: Historic Pullman House Tour

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


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 (in for John Williams) has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we stay in the city of Chicago and visit […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Bill Geiger: How to create a secure retirement plan

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Bill Geiger, President and CEO of Geiger Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about National Retirement Security Month, the importance of creating a secure retirement plan, and the three most important jobs to do to prepare for retirement.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Federal agents raid apartment in South Shore

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Mack Liederman, Reporter, Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to talk about federal agents raiding an apartment building in South Shore. Mack describes what happened during the raid, how many people were detained, why the agents raided this particular building, and how the people were treated during the raid.

Wintrust Business Lunch
Bill Geiger: How to create a secure retirement plan

Wintrust Business Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Bill Geiger, President and CEO of Geiger Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about National Retirement Security Month, the importance of creating a secure retirement plan, and the three most important jobs to do to prepare for retirement.

Wintrust Business Lunch
Noon Business Lunch 10/2/25: Jobs data, government shutdown, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, retirement security

Wintrust Business Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Segment 1: Bill Geiger, President and CEO of Geiger Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen to talk about National Retirement Security Month, the importance of creating a secure retirement plan, and the three most important jobs to do to prepare for retirement. Segment 2: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, talks to Jon about […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 10.1.25: Troops in Chicago, ICE raids, government shutdown

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and The Last Ward, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals start the show this week talking about federal agents marching through downtown Chicago. Is there a long-term goal that the Trump […]

John Williams
David Hochberg: What you should know about a HELOC

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the impact of a government shutdown, U.S. private companies losing 32,000 jobs in September, what you need to know about a HELOC, and to answer all of your real estate and mortgage questions. David hosts “Home Sweet Home […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 10.1.25: Troops in Chicago, ICE raids, government shutdown

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen, Eric Zorn, Austin Berg, and Marj Halperin!

John Williams
Landscape expert Bob Bertog: How to get rid of grubs

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob says that we will still see some good fall colors this year!

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Landscape expert Bob Bertog: How to get rid of grubs

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob says that we will still see some good fall colors this year!

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Landscape expert Bob Bertog: How to get rid of grubs

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob says that we will still see some good fall colors this year!

Wintrust Business Lunch
Noon Business Lunch 10/1/25 – Terry Savage: Why the market is hitting all-time highs

Wintrust Business Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


Segment 1:  Aki Ito, Chief Correspondent at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the new rules of workplace loyalty. Segment 2: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Jon Hansen to talk about the stock market continuing to hit all-time highs, why she still believes in the stock market despite economic turmoil, and to answer all of your financial […]

John Williams
Noon Business Lunch 9/30/25: Workplace values, CEO ‘Generation Skip,' retirement planning

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about why workplace values are holding up some younger workers. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins Jon to talk about new trend where companies are either holding on to seasoned CEOs in their later 60s and […]

John Williams
Eric Zorn: Federal agents downtown is just theater

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about U.S. Border Patrol agents marching in downtown Chicago over the weekend. Why does Eric think the administration is doing this? Is this just the first step of the Trump administration not giving up power?

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Eric Zorn: Federal agents downtown is just theater

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about U.S. Border Patrol agents marching in downtown Chicago over the weekend. Why does Eric think the administration is doing this? Is this just the first step of the Trump administration not giving up power?

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Noon Business Lunch 9/30/25: Workplace values, CEO ‘Generation Skip,' retirement planning

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about why workplace values are holding up some younger workers. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins Jon to talk about new trend where companies are either holding on to seasoned CEOs in their later 60s and […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Eric Zorn: Federal agents downtown is just theater

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about U.S. Border Patrol agents marching in downtown Chicago over the weekend. Why does Eric think the administration is doing this? Is this just the first step of the Trump administration not giving up power?

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Noon Business Lunch 9/30/25: Workplace values, CEO ‘Generation Skip,' retirement planning

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about why workplace values are holding up some younger workers. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins Jon to talk about new trend where companies are either holding on to seasoned CEOs in their later 60s and […]

Wintrust Business Lunch
Noon Business Lunch 9/30/25: Workplace values, CEO ‘Generation Skip,' retirement planning

Wintrust Business Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about why workplace values are holding up some younger workers. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins Jon to talk about new trend where companies are either holding on to seasoned CEOs in their later 60s and […]

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen
Mesirow Monday: Five spookiest things you can do to your finances

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


We are prepping for October and the spooky season on Your Money Matters. Every Monday, a specialist from Mesirow joins Jon Hansen to discuss a different financial topic. This week, Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, talks about his top five list of the scariest things you can do to your finances. For more information, […]

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen
Trump admin pulls grants for bicycle lanes in Illinois

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


Scott Goldstein, Senior Director of Government Relations at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, joins Jon Hansen to discuss President Trump’s administration pulling back grants to states for bicycle trails. The grants had been awarded during the Biden administration. The two discuss the impact that this will have on communities, the economic benefits of bike lanes, and what will happen to […]

Bob Sirott
Extremely Local News: Block Party Chicago is finally here!

Bob Sirott

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025


Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Forty Acres Fresh Market Opens In Austin, Bringing Grocery Store To Area Facing ‘Food Apartheid' The grocery store brings fresh produce, a butcher counter, a hot bar and other […]

Let's Get Legal
Navigant Law: Planning a legacy as a small business owner

Let's Get Legal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025


Susan Dawson, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss representing small business owners and the importance of estate planning before it’s crunch time. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

Let's Get Legal
The 2025 Illinois Tax Amnesty program is from October 1st – November 17th

Let's Get Legal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025


IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal. The two discuss the 2025 Illinois Tax Amnesty program. For more information, visit fightbacknow.com.

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen
Your Hometown: The attraction and charm of Lindenhurst

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025


Clay T. Johnson, Village Administrator for the Village of Lindenhurst, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss what makes Lindenhurst special. Clay discusses the events they host in town, the growth he wants to see in the community for the future, and more. For more information on Lindenhurst, visit www.lindenhurstil.org.

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen
Preparing for retirement and planning for every scenario

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025


Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how his firm's approach to retirement planning helps clients. The two discuss the questions you need to ask if you want to retire, and Tim explains the sequence-of-returns risk. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen
Innovation DuPage: Hanford Tech is helping companies with their sensors and software

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. Dan discusses their new Clean Energy Incubator Program and how individuals can get involved.Jake Mickley of Hanford Tech also joins them to share how Innovation DuPage has helped his business and how […]

Bob Sirott
Extremely Local News: John Stamos makes his long-awaited Riot Fest appearance

Bob Sirott

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025


Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Swimmers Return To Chicago River For 1st Time In A Century, Marking Waterway's Dramatic Transformation: Hundreds of swimmers dove into the Chicago River Sunday to raise money for ALS […]

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen
Mesirow Monday: Benefits of college savings and 529 accounts

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025


Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. This week, Jon Hansen is joined by Jennifer Rosenblum, to discuss 529s. She breaks down their flexibility and how to use them. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen
There's a new $100,000 H-1B Visa fee

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025


Business Insider’s Tech Correspondent Charles Rollet joins Jon Hansen to discuss the new H-1B visa fee. Charles shares the clarifications made by the White House, discusses the panic that was raised, and explains who will be impacted by the costs.

Dean Richards
Can you trust AI with your health?

Dean Richards

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025


Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, for this week's health update. They discuss the use of AI in healthcare and concerns about reliability, the best time to get a flu shot, as well as field listener questions.

Dean Richards
Jon Hansen in for Dean | September 21

Dean Richards

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025


Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Charlie Roumeliotis start the show talking about the upcoming Blackhawks season, the Chicago River Swim and get set of a battle with listeners over presidential trivia. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Jon for this week's health […]

Let's Get Legal
Let's Get Legal: Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin

Let's Get Legal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025


Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Jeffrey answers listener questions about pensions and more! For more information, call 312-431-1000.

Let's Get Legal
Breaking down online defamation with Erin Russell

Let's Get Legal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025


Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss defamation. From leaving online reviews, posting to social media, and answering listener questions, Erin breaks down what counts as defamation. For more information, call 312-994-2424.

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen
What's it worth? | Comiskey Park seat, Beatles posters, autographed footballs

Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025


Brian Hoogeveen, ‘The Cash Man' from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Listeners call in to ask about posters of The Beatles, stadium seats, and signed prints. If you think you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit TopCashBuyer.Com or call/text 630-969-9600.

Let's Get Legal
Rae Kaplan: New student loan rules coming in July 2026

Let's Get Legal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025


Rae Kaplan, student loan attorney at Kaplan Law Firm, joins Jon Hansen to highlight the new student loan rules that will affect both students and parents. Rae explains Parent PLUS loans and the benefit of being enrolled in IBR.

Let's Get Legal
Ben Szalinski dives in on the current state of Illinois politics

Let's Get Legal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025


Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Ben discusses the upcoming fall legislative session, the governor’s race, cash bail, and other issues that affect Illinois residents.

Let's Get Legal
Mike Leonard: Taylor Swift, the death penalty, Menendez Brothers

Let's Get Legal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025


Criminal defense lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss trending news in the legal landscape. Michael talks about Taylor Swift’s possible deposition in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni case, the current state of the death penalty, what’s next for the Menendez Brothers, and more.