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    The Mincing Rascals
    The Mincing Rascals 8.20.25: Speed cameras, CPS shakedown, Ukraine-Russia peace talks

    The Mincing Rascals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025


    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 The Last Ward, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the Rascals begin the podcast with a fascinating discussion about the future of journalism and Substack. The Rascals then mince about Chicago Tribune film critic Michael […]

    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
    New to Lou Too: PowerUp Smart Paper Planes

    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025


    This week's New to Lou Too is PowerUp Smart Paper Planes. The next-generation smartphone remote-controlled paper airplane kit! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

    Bob Sirott
    Bob Sirott and John Landecker: For Radio Geeks Only Part 2

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025


    Bob Sirott and John Landecker are back again for round 2 of For Radio Geeks Only! Join Bob and John as they go down memory lane from their time working together back in the day. Ron Riley, legendary WLS disc jockey, and Spike O’Dell, legendary WGN Radio host, also call into the show to share […]

    John Williams
    Connell McShane: What to know about Trump-Putin summit

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to break down what we can expect from the meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

    John Williams
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 8.15.25

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    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!

    John Williams
    Can you teach a dog to talk?

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    Christina Hunger, a speech-language pathologist and author of “Your Dog Can Talk: A Step-By-Step Guide to Button Training,” joins John Williams to talk about how her career in speech pathology led her to teach her dog how to communicate. Christina explains how the teaching process works, the huge potential for language learning, how many words […]

    Joe Ostrowski Show
    Makhlouf: Kaitlin Sharkey breaks down the good and bad of Bears camp (Hour 2)

    Joe Ostrowski Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 45:09


    Makhlouf: Kaitlin Sharkey breaks down the good and bad of Bears camp (Hour 2) full In the second hour, Ramie Makhlouf talks with WGN's Kaitlin Sharkey on what she's seen overall in Bears training camp, he listens back to some of Ryan Poles with Mully & Ruthie Polinsky earlier this morning, and says that he likes the Cubs calling up their top prospect Owen Caissie, but they should've done it earlier in the season. 2709 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 02:40:00 +0000 UqZDjr2jS1L453hYGcbPTlFJw8xzCkqi sports Score Evenings sports Makhlouf: Kaitlin Sharkey breaks down the good and bad of Bears camp (Hour 2) 670 The Score personalities react to the latest Chicago sports news and storylines. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Christina Hunger, a speech-language pathologist and author of “Your Dog Can Talk: A Step-By-Step Guide to Button Training,” joins John Williams to talk about how her career in speech pathology led her to teach her dog how to communicate. Christina explains how the teaching process works, the huge potential for language learning, how many words […]

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 8.15.25

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    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!

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    Connell McShane: What to know about Trump-Putin summit

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to break down what we can expect from the meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Lou's To Do's List: Skylights, sunrooms, and more

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    Lou Manfredini joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, in his new weekly segment, Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

    Bob Sirott
    Associated Bank Market Outlook: 8/15/25

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    On August 15th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

    Bob Sirott
    What not to say when texting on dating apps

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to share tips on what you should and should not say when talking to someone online. Marianne also details her Caesar salad recipe with homemade skillet croutons. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go […]

    Bob Sirott
    Dean Richards' Entertainment Report: ‘Top Gun 3', new ‘Star Trek' movies, season 38 of ‘The Amazing Race'

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the status of ‘Top Gun 3’, Timothee Chalamet’s new film, two new ‘Star Trek’ installments, Daniel Day-Lewis’ return to the big screen, season 38 of ‘The Amazing Race’, and more.

    Bob Sirott
    Robert Sherman: Isolation of Russia ends today

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    Robert Sherman, NewsNation National Correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to preview the meeting in Alaska between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Robert explains the current situation in Ukraine after attacks by Russia, what we can expect from the summit, the possibility of a second meeting in the near future, and what Ukraine thinks […]

    Bob Sirott
    Elvis' best friend Jerry Schilling remembers his legacy

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    Elvis Presley’s best friend, Jerry Schilling, joins Bob Sirott to remember the life and legacy of Elvis 48 years after his passing. Jerry discusses how he met Elvis, his generosity for his fans, his physical struggles later in life, staying friends after having multiple falling outs, and the impact of Colonel Tom Parker. Jerry also […]

    Bob Sirott
    Extremely Local News: Cubs to host Oktoberfest in Wrigleyville

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: How A Rogue Laboratory Got People Convicted For Driving High: A forensics scandal at the University of Illinois Chicago reveals a crisis of oversight in the state's crime labs. Cubs To […]

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
    Connell McShane: What to know about Trump-Putin summit

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to break down what we can expect from the meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 8.15.25

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    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!

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
    Can you teach a dog to talk?

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    Christina Hunger, a speech-language pathologist and author of “Your Dog Can Talk: A Step-By-Step Guide to Button Training,” joins John Williams to talk about how her career in speech pathology led her to teach her dog how to communicate. Christina explains how the teaching process works, the huge potential for language learning, how many words […]

    Wintrust Business Lunch
    Wintrust Business Lunch 8/15/25: Tariff impact on prices, BLS data, small business survey, Social Security anniversary

    Wintrust Business Lunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    Segment 1: Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John Williams to talk about how tariffs will impact general prices, why markets are still hitting all-time highs, when the Fed might cut interest rates, and to explain why initial labor report numbers are typically not reliable. Segment 2: Mike Spriggs, […]

    John Williams
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MVIII, 8.14.25

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


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

    John Williams
    Best of the Midwest: Plan a fall trip to Racine County!

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 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, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a short trip north and visit once again with Cari Greving, […]

    John Williams
    Dawn Jackson Blatner: The benefits of Japanese walking

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the ‘Japanese walking’ trend. Dawn explains the benefits of this type of walking. Dawn also talks about a new study about ultra-processed foods, and answers all of your fitness and nutrition questions.

    John Williams
    Support Pastor Brooks as he walks across America

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Pastor 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 progress he's making in the effort to build his opportunity center on the South Side and why he’s walking across America to raise awareness and funds for […]

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    Support Pastor Brooks as he walks across America

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Pastor 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 progress he's making in the effort to build his opportunity center on the South Side and why he’s walking across America to raise awareness and funds for […]

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    Dawn Jackson Blatner: The benefits of Japanese walking

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the ‘Japanese walking’ trend. Dawn explains the benefits of this type of walking. Dawn also talks about a new study about ultra-processed foods, and answers all of your fitness and nutrition questions.

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    Best of the Midwest: Plan a fall trip to Racine County!

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 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, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a short trip north and visit once again with Cari Greving, […]

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MVIII, 8.14.25

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


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

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Illinois forests' struggle against invasive shrubs

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Molly DeVore, reporter with Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the invasive shrubs that have taken over forests across Illinois. DeVore shares that over 80 percent of all forests have these shrubs present on their floor, and what steps are being taken to find a lasting solution.

    Bob Sirott
    Associated Bank Market Outlook: 8/14/25

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    On August 14th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

    Bob Sirott
    Thought Leader Angie Kappel explains what to expect from new tariffs

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Angie Kappel (Vice President, Foreign Exchange at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today's Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss what consumers can expect from new tariffs, the September interest rate cut potential, plus the Federal Reserve board and chair succession.

    Bob Sirott
    Extremely Local News: Lincoln Square to get a new wine bar

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Augusta On Premise Bringing Wine Bar With Small Plates, Live Jazz To Lincoln Square This Fall: The wine bar from the owners of Augusta Food & Wine will feature jazz age decor, […]

    Bob Sirott
    Dean Richards' Entertainment Report: Priscilla Presley, ‘Sex and the City,' and Martha Stewart

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to discuss why Priscilla Presley is being sued and the end of “Sex and the City.” She also shares why Martha Stewart will not be a “Real Housewife,” a health update from Sheryl Crow, and […]

    Bob Sirott
    Why you should skip posting that back-to-school picture on social media

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about why you should refrain from posting your child’s back-to-school picture on social media and how to spot a fake refund promise. He also discusses fake celebrity ads, scammers who target older adults’ life savings, and why you shouldn’t have to pay for […]

    Bob Sirott
    Richard Roeper: Was life really simpler in 1985?

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about a viral video that urges viewers to go back to the ways of the 80’s and why some of the claims in the video are inaccurate. They also discuss the latest Chicago hoax of a man trapped inside The Bean, or Cloud Gate, […]

    Bob Sirott
    Steve Schirripa didn't initially audition for Bobby ‘Bacala' Baccalieri on ‘The Sopranos'

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Actor Steve Schirripa joins Bob Sirott to share how he got his big break in the movie “Casino,” how he found out his character would die on “The Sopranos,” and what it was like writing a book with Michael Imperioli. He also talks about who he originally auditioned for before getting the part of Bobby […]

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
    Dawn Jackson Blatner: The benefits of Japanese walking

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the ‘Japanese walking’ trend. Dawn explains the benefits of this type of walking. Dawn also talks about a new study about ultra-processed foods, and answers all of your fitness and nutrition questions.

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MVIII, 8.14.25

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


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

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
    Best of the Midwest: Plan a fall trip to Racine County!

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 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, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a short trip north and visit once again with Cari Greving, […]

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
    Support Pastor Brooks as he walks across America

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Pastor 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 progress he's making in the effort to build his opportunity center on the South Side and why he’s walking across America to raise awareness and funds for […]

    Wintrust Business Lunch
    Wintrust Business Lunch 8/14/25: Hot inflation, Fed rate decision, ChatGPT update

    Wintrust Business Lunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about why the stock market continues to rise despite economic uncertainty, his thoughts on today’s hot inflation report, and if he thinks the Fed might cut rates in September. Segment 2: Jason Hiner, Editor in Chief, ZDNET, joins John to talk […]

    The Mincing Rascals
    The Mincing Rascals 8.13.25: Dexter Reed decision, redistricting debate, Smithsonian review

    The Mincing Rascals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025


    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! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the Cook County State's Attorney's Office declining to file charges against the Chicago police officers who fired dozens of shots at Dexter Reed. Do the […]

    John Williams
    The Mincing Rascals 8.13.25: Dexter Reed decision, redistricting debate, Smithsonian review

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025


    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! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the Cook County State's Attorney's Office declining to file charges against the Chicago police officers who fired dozens of shots at Dexter Reed. Do the […]

    John Williams
    Bill Daley: Fair legislative maps will mean more competitive races in general elections

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025


    Bill Daley, former White House Chief of Staff and co-chair of ‘Fair Maps Illinois,’ joins John Williams to talk about the effort he’s leading with Ray LaHood to remove partisanship from how Illinois legislative maps are drawn. Bill explains how they are trying to create maps that are more representative of the population of the […]

    John Williams
    Landscape expert Bob Bertog: How to get rid of aphids in your garden

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025


    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 the amount of rain we’ve been getting, and how fungus is completely out of control because of the heat and […]

    John Williams
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MVII, 8.13.25

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025


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

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    The Mincing Rascals 8.13.25: Dexter Reed decision, redistricting debate, Smithsonian review

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025


    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! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the Cook County State's Attorney's Office declining to file charges against the Chicago police officers who fired dozens of shots at Dexter Reed. Do the […]

    The Chicago Way
    Chicago Way w/John Kass: Obama, Pritzker, and the stories they tell

    The Chicago Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025


    Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/11/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin tackle JB Pritzker’s hypocrisy when it comes gerrymandering, evidence that President Barack Obama was trying to convince people Russia got Trump elected in 2016 -even though we know they didn’t, and look at why dreams of living on the Moon or Mars are […]