Podcasts about wgn

Billy Bricks CEO Ric Gruber has been busy. With seven Billy Bricks Pizza locations and a mobile fleet of pizza and ice cream trucks, he’s bringing his Moo Joe’s ice cream to Evanston in the beloved Parlor on Central (2002 Central Street). Ric joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff on Chicago’s Very Own Eats to […]

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

City of Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg provides insight into the Advisory of the Department of Law being uncooperative with providing its employment records. Hoover Institution Senior Fellow and UCLA School of Law Professor Eugene Volokh discusses DOGE’s use of ChatGPT to identify Jewish-themed grants to defund them as DEI. UCLA School of Law Professor […]

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

m Skilling, WGN-TV chief meteorologist emeritus, joins Lisa Dent to remember Orion Samuelson.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Jack Ruby’s death sentence, the debut of the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list, Lou Malnati’s first restaurant, and more. Sponsored by UI Health.

On March 18th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why a federal judge temporarily blocked Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine recommendations and why Chicago’s City Council members are looking at pausing the One Fair Wage policy. She also explains what a jury will decide on in a lawsuit against Meta and YouTube and […]

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Lollapalooza lineup, a new album from Peter Frampton, Madonna’s sole in season two of “The Studio.” She also shares details about the Teyana Taylor controversy and the upcoming debut of […]

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: Divvy To Add Over 200 Stations Across Chicago, From Downtown To Far South Side: New or upgraded stations will be installed in areas with high ridership and those with less than […]

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains how a dermatology product for dogs could eventually help humans and answers a listener’s question about polio.

Mary Ann Ahern, NBC 5 Chicago political reporter, joins Bob Sirott to share the results from the Illinois Primary Election, including who will continue on in the race for Senator Dick Durbin’s seat and the Illinois Governor race between current Governor J.B. Pritzker and Republican nominee, former State Senator Darren Bailey. She also talks about […]

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

Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/17/26): This week, the Honorable Judge James R. Brown (ret.) returns to the podcast with Brendan Philbin, Senior Counsel at the Liberty Justice Center, to discuss a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on behalf of Judge Brown, who was removed from his judicial recall appointment after Illinois Supreme Court justices retaliated […]

Kelly talks to Joe Pine, an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and management advisor to Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial start-ups alike. He is a co-founder of Strategic Horizons LLP, a thinking studio dedicated to helping businesses conceive and design new ways to add value to their economic offerings. He is the co-author of the best-seller “The Experience […]

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

Sam Panayotovich, Fox Sports Betting Analyst and co-host of the sports betting show “Chicken Dinner,” joins John Williams to give us his picks for the men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about election day in Illinois, the races that he’s most interested in, the Chicago City Council expected to vote on restoring Chicago’s subminimum wage, and what he thinks of CTU wanting students to take a day off of school to engage in civic engagement. […]

John Williams, Steve Alexander, Lou Manfredini, and the great WGN listeners reflect on the life and legacy of WGN Radio legend, the one and only Orion Samuelson, who passed away at age 91.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about new medical guidance that suggests that more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke.

In December 2012, Dave Plier visited with Orion Samuelson to discuss Orion’s career and book, You Can’t Dream Big Enough.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about new medical guidance that suggests that more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about election day in Illinois, the races that he’s most interested in, the Chicago City Council expected to vote on restoring Chicago’s subminimum wage, and what he thinks of CTU wanting students to take a day off of school to engage in civic engagement. […]

Sam Panayotovich, Fox Sports Betting Analyst and co-host of the sports betting show “Chicken Dinner,” joins John Williams to give us his picks for the men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament.

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

John Williams, Steve Alexander, Lou Manfredini, and the great WGN listeners reflect on the life and legacy of WGN Radio legend, the one and only Orion Samuelson, who passed away at age 91.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Steve Alexander, Business of Food reporter at WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to share memories and remember Orion Samuelson.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article and Lisa’s return.

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to discuss the large boom sound hear in Ohio. Ivory shares his passion for meteorites and astronomy, sharing that he collects fragments of fallen meteorites. He talks about the tornado that hit Kankakee earlier this month and discusses how people should prepare and stay safe in tornado weather. Ivory […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to talk about Lisa’s financial experience during recovery from her fall. Terry shares how people are rarely financially prepared for life-altering moments and how people can organize their finances to prevent issues if something where to turn their life upside down.

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss several health topics. He answers questions about metal implants like knee and hip replacements, the advancements made in the technology that goes into building joint replacements, and PTSD from traumatic events. Then Dr. Adams advises that younger people, starting in their thirties, should get […]

Today we are remembering the life of Orion Samuelson, a broadcaster who not only informed, but touched the lives of many. Former WGN Radio host Spike O'Dell joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Orion embraced a new generation of WGN Radio personalities and Spike’s friendship with Orion. WGN Radio's former sports director Dave Eanet […]

On March 17th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the markets are reacting to the war with Iran and President Trump’s announcements, as well as why he thinks the interest rates will stay steady this week. He also explains why bonds are still a safe […]

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new show from Larry David, the confirmation of a “KPop Demon Hunters” sequel, and why there will not be a reboot for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” She also shares some […]

Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on: Johnny's Dirty Soda Shop Brings Mormon Drink Craze To Chicago: The family-owned Lakeview business — Chicago's first dirty soda shop — adds a twist to the sweet concoction popularized on Hulu's “The Secret Lives of […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can start to declutter your technology and why it’s important. Scott mentions managing notifications, clearing our unused apps and programs, as well as answers this week’s genius bar question.

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

Sam Panayotovich, Fox Sports Betting Analyst and co-host of the sports betting show “Chicken Dinner,” joins John Williams to give us his picks for the men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about election day in Illinois, the races that he’s most interested in, the Chicago City Council expected to vote on restoring Chicago’s subminimum wage, and what he thinks of CTU wanting students to take a day off of school to engage in civic engagement. […]

John Williams, Steve Alexander, Lou Manfredini, and the great WGN listeners reflect on the life and legacy of WGN Radio legend, the one and only Orion Samuelson, who passed away at age 91.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about new medical guidance that suggests that more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to explain why Gen Z wants to work in the office. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about why 2026 is seeing a surge in individuals choosing to start their own businesses. Segment 3: Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus […]

Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, joins John Williams to talk about a new Washington Post editorial backing four key reforms to change Chicago's financial trajectory.

Jackson Potter, Vice President, Chicago Teachers Union, joins John Williams to talk about the effort to close schools on May 1st so students and teachers can take part in a civic day of action.

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 after all the storms over the past week, it’s a good idea to give your house a good inspection to see if you suffered any wind damage that needs to be fixed by […]

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

Melissa Carter, Founder of Kameo Vintage, joins Wendy Snyder to discuss how to find your style and get your closet to match your vibe. For more information, visit kameovintagestyle.com.

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about how he became the Tomato Man. Bob also answers listener questions about growing tomatoes in the shade and recipe recommendations. For more information about growing tomatoes or to purchase them, visit www.chicagotomatoman.com/shop.