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    The Mincing Rascals
    The Mincing Rascals 8.26.26: Mail-in voting, trade war, O'Hare Flyer, RIP Dolly

    The Mincing Rascals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026


    The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of the Steve Bertrand on Books podcast and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room (stay tuned for some BIG news from Brandon). This week, the Rascals begin the podcast honoring the life and legacy […]

    Second City Works presents
    Getting to Yes, And… | Scott Curran – ‘Better Good'

    Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And" on WGN Plus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026


    Kelly welcomes Scott Curran back to the podcast. He is the founder and CEO of Beyond Advisers and a former general counsel of the Clinton Foundation. His new book is called “Better Good: A Simple System for Creating Lasting Impact.” “Betting against good is betting against the best parts of human nature.”  “To see philanthropy […]

    The Chicago Way
    Chicago Way w/John Kass: What happens when every slice of common sense is gone?

    The Chicago Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026


    Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/24/26): Dan Proft, co-host of “The Morning Answer” radio program 5-9 a.m. on WIND AM 560, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss how he’s getting blamed for the demise of the Republican party in Illinois for some reason, what happens when Illinois Democrats realize the whole system is collapsing […]

    My Dark Path
    What the CIA Didn't Want You to Hear: Sister's 1954 Alien Recording Uncovered

    My Dark Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 43:22


    Unravel the chilling 1954 UFO mystery that pitted the Doublemint Twins against the CIA! In this captivating episode of My Dark Path, host MF Thomas dives into the extraordinary story of Marie and Mildred Maier, the original Doublemint Twins, whose encounter with an alien signal shook Chicago and exposed a shadowy government cover-up. On November 28, 1954, during a live WGN radio broadcast, the sisters recorded eerie, high-speed tones—described as a coded message resembling Jingle Bells—after host Jim Mills invited extraterrestrials to respond. What followed was a web of deception involving the CIA, fake Air Force officers, and a relentless UFO skeptic, Dr. Leon Davidson, who uncovered the truth.This episode of My Dark Path explores the Maier's journey from advertising fame as Wrigley's Doublemint Twins to accidental UFO hunters. In June and August 1954, the sisters captured mysterious objects in photographs during a solar eclipse and at the Baha'i Temple, images that baffled experts and fueled their fascination with the unexplained. Their WGN recording, detailed in a rare 1955 Journal of Space Flight article, caught the CIA's attention, leading to a covert operation to seize the tape. Posing as Air Force officers, CIA agents George O. Forrest and Dewelt Walker visited the sisters, claiming the signal was mere Morse code from a U.S. radio station. But was it?Enter Dr. Leon Davidson, a Los Alamos scientist who believed UFOs were a CIA-orchestrated psychological warfare tactic. In 1957, Davidson contacted the Maiers, exposing inconsistencies in the CIA's story and accusing the agency of fabricating UFO sightings to manipulate public perception during the Cold War. His dogged pursuit—writing to CIA Director Allen Dulles and confronting fake Air Force officials—revealed a deeper conspiracy. The CIA's 1997 report, The CIA's Role in the Study of UFOs, 1947-90, later admitted mishandling the case, confirming Davidson's suspicions of agency involvement.Set against the backdrop of 1954's UFO frenzy—sparked by Aviation Week's report of two mysterious satellites orbiting Earth—this episode uncovers a time when Cold War paranoia, public obsession with flying saucers, and government secrecy collided. From the 1952 Washington, D.C., UFO sightings to the Pentagon's scramble to dismiss the satellites as natural asteroids, the Maier sisters' story is a microcosm of a nation grappling with the unknown. Why did the CIA go to such lengths to bury a single tape? Were the sisters' photographs and recording evidence of extraterrestrial contact, or part of a larger psychological operation?Join My Dark Path as we navigate this tangled tale of UFOs, government lies, and the unrelenting quest for truth. MF Thomas weaves archival research, declassified CIA documents, and the Maier's own words to bring this forgotten chapter to life. Perfect for fans of The X-Files, true crime, and historical conspiracies, this episode will leave you questioning what the government isn't telling us. For all references and music, visit https://www.mydarkpath.com/73-doublemint-twins-vs-the-cia0:00 - The Doublemint Twins and the Alien Signal0:56 - The 1954 Satellite Mystery3:57 - The Hoaxer: Richard Miller's Fabricated Contact11:05 - The WGN Radio Experiment14:22 - The Original Doublemint Twins18:45 - The Journal of Space Flight Report21:19 - Anomalies at the Baha'i Temple23:09 - The Eerie Jingle Bells Recording26:38 - CIA Operation: Recovering the Evidence29:36 - Dr. Leon Davidson's Quest for Truth34:44 - Deciphering the Robertson Panel37:09 - The Final Confrontation with the CIABuy MF Thomas' novels on Amazon. Like Clockwork https://amzn.to/417lOzy Arcade https://amzn.to/4aTpisx A Sickness in Time https://amzn.to/41apSPK Seeing by Moonlight https://amzn.to/4gySl5WConnect with usInstagram: @mydarkpathpodcast Twitter/X: @mfthomasauthor Email us: explore@mydarkpath.com Visit us: www.mydarkpath.com Subscribe: www.patreon.com/mydarkpath

    Haunted American History
    The Pirate Signal That Took Over Chicago: The Max Headroom Incident (Illinois)

    Haunted American History

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 21:49


    On November 22, 1987, Chicago sportscaster Dan Roan was recapping a Bears game when WGN suddenly went black. Fifteen seconds later, millions of viewers were staring at a man wearing a rubber Max Headroom mask. Twenty-eight seconds later, he vanished. Then, two hours later, he did it again—this time hijacking a Doctor Who broadcast for ninety bizarre seconds of distorted jokes, obscure WGN references, and a woman with a flyswatter. The FCC and FBI investigated, but nearly forty years later, nobody knows who did it. Tonight, we investigate the Max Headroom signal intrusion: one of the strangest unsolved crimes in television history, committed by someone who may have known far more about WGN than he should have. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HauntedAmericanHistoryTikTok - @hah_podcasthauntedamericanhistory.comPatreon- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hauntedamericanhistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HAH DISCORD - https://discord.com/invite/bJdbpH3hQm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Mincing Rascals
    The Mincing Rascals 8.19.26: CTU suing IPI, minimum wage, toll hike, Natalie Harp

    The Mincing Rascals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026


    The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of the  Steve Bertrand on Books podcast and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast talking about the CTU filing a defamation lawsuit against the Illinois Policy Institute (as well as […]

    Second City Works presents
    Getting to Yes, And… | David Epstein – ‘How Constraints Help Creativity'

    Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And" on WGN Plus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026


    Kelly has a fascinating conversation with New York Times bestselling author David Epstein about his new book “Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better.” “Multitasking is the act of distracting yourself.”  “It is usually bad to be a maximizer.” “Too often, we reach for a dream when what we need is a textbook.”

    The Chicago Way
    Chicago Way w/John Kass: Willie Wilson calls critics ‘mentally ill' for questioning his motives

    The Chicago Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026


    Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/17/26): Businessman and philanthropist Willie Wilson joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about why he wants to run for Chicago mayor again, who he thinks is ‘mentally ill’ for questioning his reasons, and what he thinks about people running for two offices at once. Plus, Kasso wonders if Michael […]

    The UpFlip Podcast
    252. He Makes $15M/Year Selling Fried Chicken Sandwiches

    The UpFlip Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 35:07


    Joe Fontana spent a decade chasing a punk rock music career and another six years trapped in a soul-crushing corporate job that caused his leg hair to fall out from stress. Broke and with a baby on the way, he packed up his life, moved into his in-laws' basement, and took the ultimate leap of faith.He borrowed $21,000 from his mother's savings, scrapped his original restaurant idea, and launched Fry the Coop. Today, that single chicken sandwich shop has exploded into a fast-casual powerhouse with 11 locations, over 200 employees, and $15 million in annual revenue.In this episode of the UpFlip Podcast, Joe sits down with Ryan Atkinson to break down the exact roadmap he used to scale from an empty cash register to an eight-figure empire. He reveals why hiring a publicist was the ultimate cheat code to hitting his first million, how treating customer service like "vanilla ice cream" scaled him to $5M, and the painful $12,000 accounting mistake that taught him why you must watch your financials like a hawk.Whether you want to open a restaurant or scale a local brick-and-mortar, Joe drops the unvarnished truth on what it takes to survive and thrive.

    Bob Sirott
    Associated Bank Market Outlook: 08/13/26

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026


    On August 13th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

    The Mincing Rascals
    The Mincing Rascals 8.12.26: Pope Hat night, Karoline Leavitt leaving, Trump plane swap, Wisconsin election

    The Mincing Rascals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about why Cate thinks the Air & Water Show is stupid and dangerous. What about […]

    John Williams
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCVII, 8.12.26:

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


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

    John Williams
    Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Is it possible to overfertilize?

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    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! Today, Bob joins Jon Hansen to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. 

    John Williams
    The Mincing Rascals 8.12.26: Pope Hat night, Karoline Leavitt leaving, Trump plane swap, Wisconsin election

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about why Cate thinks the Air & Water Show is stupid and dangerous. What about […]

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Is it possible to overfertilize?

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    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! Today, Bob joins Jon Hansen to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. 

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCVII, 8.12.26:

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    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 8.12.26: Pope Hat night, Karoline Leavitt leaving, Trump plane swap, Wisconsin election

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about why Cate thinks the Air & Water Show is stupid and dangerous. What about […]

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Pat Brady: Reviewing the Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the results of the Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota primaries and what it means for politics in the area. He later shares his thoughts on the recent candidates who lean further left than traditional Democrats.

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Conversations with The Forecasters: Tornadoes and wind gusts cause widespread damage

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV Demetrius Ivory and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, The Forecasters discuss the wreckage Demetrius saw as he chased a tornado that went through Tinley Park, Country Club Hills, and Homewood Flossmoor. They add that these tornadoes went unseen due the rain creating an area […]

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Suburban Cook County is looking for nearly 7,000 election judges

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    Monica Gordon, Cook County Clerk and Chief Election Administrator for Suburban Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the need for more election judges on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. She addresses the training procedure as well as how payment works for those looking to become a judge. Later, both Monica and Lisa stress […]

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Mural in Fulton Market depicting Caleb Williams has now been completed

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    Chicago muralist Asend joins Lisa Dent to talk about the completion of his mural featuring Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, located in Fulton Market. Given the multiple storms that have hit the area, he addresses how he and other artists manage to avoid having the rain ruin their progress. Later, Asend discusses how the Bears have […]

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Mayor Brandon Johnson looks to place a moratorium on AI data centers

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    Mayor Brandon Johnson joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss his signing of an executive order establishing a series of enhanced regulations on AI data centers to ensure that they will not disrupt neighborhoods, city infrastructure, and its natural resources. His executive order also creates a task force designed to be a multi-tiered board reviewing […]

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    The Brink of War: Not all battles are fought with bullets

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    During the height of the Cold War, an unlikely meeting between President Ronald Reagan and President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev in Reykjavík, Iceland, resulted in the two forging a unique trust that eventually led to the end of the Cold War. Director of The Brink of War, Michael Gunn, joins Lisa Dent to […]

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Animal advocacy group exposes abuse in backyard rodeos

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    Steve Hindi, President of SHARK (Showing Animals Respect and Kindness), joins Lisa Dent to discuss what backyard rodeos are and how animals are being abused at these events. SHARK is a Geneva-based investigative group that uses drones obtain video and expose different rings committing animal abuse. They then take the evidence to the authorities for […]

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Willie Nelson's harmonica player joins to talk about the legendary country artist

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    Mickey Raphael, harmonica player for Willie Nelson since 1973, joins Lisa Dent to highlight their appearance at the Outlaw Music Festival at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Tuesday, August 25th. He explains the band’s start in Nashville, how Willie maintained his kind personality throughout their entire career, and how the environment of the […]

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Tom Skilling: Are storms supposed to be this severe?

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    Tom Skilling, WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist emeritus, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the severity of the damage caused by the previous days’ storms. His sentiments echo those of both Demetrius Ivory and Bill Snyder as he mentions the over 193 tornado touchdowns, the 80-100 mph wind gusts, and the extremely limited visibility due to the rain. […]

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including how watermelon might be good for reducing blood pressure, Travis Kelce’s thoughts on his and Taylor Swift’s wedding, and the complaints about the new Buffalo Bills stadium.

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    New ‘stick library' for dogs thanks to Batavia woman

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    Recreation Supervisor at the Batavia Park District, and long-time dog owner, Kathy Freedlund joins the Lisa Dent Show to chat about how she added a new ‘stick library’ to her neighborhood. She highlights the excitement that both pets and pet owners feel upon finding it on their walks.

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Susana Mendoza discusses her mayoral campaign and a funeral home horror story

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    Illinois Comptroller, Susana Mendoza joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about her run for Chicago Mayor where she highlights her six terms as State Representative as well as how she stepped in to the position of Comptroller during the worst fiscal crisis in Illinois’ history. She also addresses how a Mayor could aid in […]

    Karen Conti
    Karen Conti: Jury selection begins for Tupac Shakur murder trial

    Karen Conti

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the jury selection for the Tupac Shakur murder trial and a Texas law that bans the sale of halal foods and the wearing of hijabs in public schools. She also shares details about a lawsuit against Gibson’s Steakhouse in […]

    Second City Works presents
    Getting to Yes, And… | Amos Winter – “Innovation Gone Global”

    Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And" on WGN Plus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026


    Kelly sits down with Amos Winter, the Germeshausen Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the K. Lisa Yang Global Engineering and Research (GEAR) Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His new book is called “Global by Design: How to Create Innovations That Scale, Travel and Transform.” “Become a tempered dreamer.”  “Technology is not the […]

    John Williams
    Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: mRNA flu vaccine is good for public health

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026


    Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the FDA approving a new mRNA flu vaccine.

    John Williams
    Eric Zorn: The Democratic party is a wounded brand

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026


    Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about 21st Century phone manners, why he texts people before he wants to call them on the phone, what he’s paying attention to in Wisconsin primary election, the PR battle that Democratic candidates will have to face with the rise of socialist candidates.

    John Williams
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCVI, 8.11.26:

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026


    John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. Update: Today’s Speed Jokes were canceled because of severe storms that blew through the area.

    John Williams
    Why 2026 is a great year for the movies

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026


    Film critic Michael Phillips, host of the Filmspotting-produced podcast, ‘The Movie Racket with Michael Phillips,’ joins John Williams to talk about the first season of his new podcast, his thoughts on the movie ‘Once’ after the passing of Glen Hansard, the box office success of movies like ‘Michael,’ ‘Spider-Man,’ and ‘The Odyssey,’ and to talk […]

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCVI, 8.11.26:

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026


    John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. Update: Today’s Speed Jokes were canceled because of severe storms that blew through the area.

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    Why 2026 is a great year for the movies

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026


    Film critic Michael Phillips, host of the Filmspotting-produced podcast, ‘The Movie Racket with Michael Phillips,’ joins John Williams to talk about the first season of his new podcast, his thoughts on the movie ‘Once’ after the passing of Glen Hansard, the box office success of movies like ‘Michael,’ ‘Spider-Man,’ and ‘The Odyssey,’ and to talk […]

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: mRNA flu vaccine is good for public health

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026


    Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the FDA approving a new mRNA flu vaccine.

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    Eric Zorn: The Democratic party is a wounded brand

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026


    Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about 21st Century phone manners, why he texts people before he wants to call them on the phone, what he’s paying attention to in Wisconsin primary election, the PR battle that Democratic candidates will have to face with the rise of socialist candidates.

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Brian Entin: ‘Jury duty' scam causes Florida woman to lose $25,000

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026


    Senior National Correspondent for NewsNation Brian Entin joins Lisa Dent to discuss how a woman in Florida was scammed out of $25,000. The scam involved her being called by people claiming that she had skipped out on jury duty and needed to pay a bond or face being arrested. To further intimidate her, they revealed […]

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Sister Mary Jo will be throwing the first pitch at Rate Field yet again

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026


    Sister Mary Jo Sobieck joins the Lisa Dent to talk about Tuesday night’s White Sox “Pope Night” at Rate Field where she will be throwing the ceremonial first pitch. She shares her history as a 3-sport athlete and how her God-given talent, as she would put, has led her to be chosen to throw the […]

    The Chicago Way
    Chicago Way w/John Kass: Kulturkampf in America

    The Chicago Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026


    Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/10/26): Charles Lipson is back, joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss why ‘democratic socialism’ is on the rise in the United States, who is pushing this shift within the Democratic Party, and what it means for the future of the republic. Charles is the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of […]

    John Williams
    Join Bond Almand on his extreme journey cycling across America

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026


    Bond Almand, ultra-endurance cyclist, joins John Williams to talk about Bond’s Extreme Journey, a 10,000-mile bike ride to every NFL stadium! Bond explains why he’s doing the ride, the amazing things about crossing the country by bike, how many miles he’s riding per day, the partnership with Extreme Networks, and the scariest moment he’s seen […]

    John Williams
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCV, 8.10.26:

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026


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

    John Williams
    Lou Manfredini: Caulking and paint touch up tips

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026


    The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Today, Lou offers some tips on caulking, filling, and paint touch-ups. And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions! Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

    John Williams
    Solar panels for your home could make financial sense

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026


    Andrei Turea, Co-owner & CEO, Green Attic Roofing, joins John to talk about how business has been going with all the storms, the biggest roofing problems people are dealing with right now, why solar makes financial sense, what to know about solar incentives from the state of Illinois, and how Green Attic Roofing will guide you […]

    The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
    Jessica Critiques Dan's Dog Behavior | Hour 3

    The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 41:28


    "Baron de Dios!" Jessica has some thoughts on how Dan let his dog escape through the elevator, and she also shares some insight on eating steak nude, the Kyle Shanahan mistake by WGN, her Cubbies, and the Cleveland Sirens. Plus, Tony heads over to the nude restaurant and delivers his Top 5 Whoppers and Top 5 Things His Dad Will Call You If He Doesn't Remember Your Name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Mincing Rascals
    The Mincing Rascals 8.5.26: Chris Welch apology, rise of democratic socialists, Todd Blanche AG nomination

    The Mincing Rascals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026


    The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch apologizing for his actions that made a staffer uncomfortable […]

    The Chicago Way
    Chicago Way w/John Kass: The Fauci Failure

    The Chicago Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026


    Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/03/26): This week, Dr. Cory Franklin – who spend over 25 years at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, joins Jeff Carlin to make sense of what Dr. Anthony Fauci did wrong, why he’s in the hot seat now, and when – if ever – modern science & medicine will recover from […]

    Circling Back
    A Toxic Love Story & Randy's Frozen Reviews | Circling Back 7-30-26

    Circling Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 76:57


    We look at at Randy's "first debut" of his Frozen Reviews, WGN in Chicago made a hilarious mistake, Dillon broke down 'A Toxic Love Story', Randy's Comments of the Week, and This Weekend in Fun. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch all of our full episodes on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6GWLSnyJKGMDIWsYC0RBG2?si=f9e2bcc01d2a4573&nd=1&dlsi=dd35daf7973642a1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/washedmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Washed Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.washedmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • (00:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (10:30) Randy's Frozen Review Debut • (27:25) Damn WGN • (39:30) Dillon watched ‘A Toxic Love Story' • (57:50) Randy's Comments of the Week • (1:07:15) This Weekend in Fun • (1:15:10) Run it Back Support This Episode's Sponsors: - Poncho: Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://ponchooutdoors.com/STEAM⁠⁠⁠ for $10 off your first order and free shipping. - Squarespace: Check out ⁠https://squarespace.com/steam⁠ for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: STEAM to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. - Bonobos: For 25% off your order, head to ⁠https://bonobos.com/steam⁠ and use code STEAM. - Meridian Putters: Head to ⁠https://meridianputters.com/⁠ and use our code STEAM20 for 20% off your entire cart at checkout. - Fitbod: Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at ⁠⁠https://fitbod.me/steam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices