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    WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
    The Fabulous Fifties: Music legends Pat Boone, Frankie Avalon, The legacy of Desi Arnaz, The definitive story of the drive-in theater

    WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025


    WGN Radio's Dave Plier celebrates the ‘Fabulous Fifties' with 91 year old music legend Pat Boone; author Todd Purdum on his book ‘Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television'; 50's teen idol Frankie Avalon; the definitive story of the drive-in theater; Keith Thibodeaux ‘Little Ricky', the last living cast member from ‘I Love Lucy'. Plus, […]

    Outside the Loop RADIO
    OTL #976: Chicago's Teflon Softball looks for a home, Touring Pride Month, The Secret History of The Puta-Pons

    Outside the Loop RADIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 44:16


    Mike Stephen learns about Teflon Softball's search for a practice facility from coach and founder India Steward, re-explores a local tour that highlights LGBTQ history, and discovers the Secret History of the late 90s/early 2000s rockers The Puta-Pons.

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.27.25

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 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
    Trump administration got a big win on SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    David Schultz, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies, Hamline University, joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship and limiting the power of federal judges to rebuke President Trump's executive orders.

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    Meela is an AI service that helps older adults seek out human connection

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    Josh Sach, founder of Meela, joins John Williams once again to talk about his subscription service that provides personalized AI companionship to older adults. Josh also answers all of your questions about the service.

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    Craig Bolanos: Market continues to climb the wall of worry

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the stock market reaching all-time highs, why he believes the market is fairly priced, what needs to happen to happen for the market to move even higher, when we might see an impact on tariffs, if he expects two rate cuts […]

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    Connell McShane: What's next for birthright citizenship in the US?

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court ruling related to birthright citizenship, and what we know about the effectiveness of the airstrikes in Iran.

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Cook County Public Defender reviews Mayor Johnson's veto of the ‘Snap Curfew'

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell joins Lisa Dent to discuss Mayor Johnson vetoing the ‘Snap Curfew’ policy. Mitchell shares the issues that he has with the policy, why the Mayor vetoed it, and the constitutional issues the policy has.

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Ask Lou: Artificial turf, air conditioners, and more

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Ask Lou, where he answers your questions about home repair.

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Dr. Dana Varble: Should your dogs sleep in bed with you?

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    Dr. Dana Varble, Chief Veterinary Officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to discuss whether dogs should sleep in bed with their owners. Then, Dr. Varble answers pet questions from listeners.

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Ilyce Glink: Stock market highs, trade tensions with Canada, and more

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the S&P 500 is up to record highs. Then, Glink dives into the car industry, commercial disputes with Canada, and the impacts of a low GDP on the job market.

    Bob Sirott
    Common mistakes people make while grilling

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to share some grilling tips for 4th of July cookouts. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: hello@savvy-planet.com. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), Instagram (@havanagirl), and on […]

    Bob Sirott
    Dean Richards' Entertainment Report: Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, and The CW

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 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 new music from Bruce Springsteen, a health update from Billy Joel, romance movies from The CW, and more details about Jeff Bezos’ wedding in Italy.

    Bob Sirott
    Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/27/25

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    On June 27th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

    Bob Sirott
    Extremely Local News: Universal Studios opening a horror attraction in the city

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 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: Damen Silos, Facing Demolition, Should Become Public Festival Grounds, Local Leaders Say: Preservation advocates are pushing for the state to regain control of the abandoned 23-acre site and redevelop it into […]

    Bob Sirott
    Dan Levy's hot take on ice cream chains

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    Dan Levy, host of the Barguments podcast, joins Bob Sirott to compare some of his favorite ice cream places, like Cold Stone Creamery, Plush Horse, and Andy’s Frozen Custard. He also talks about his mission to find Chicago’s best sandwich shops and his opinion of the 2025 winner of Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament.

    City Club of Chicago
    City Club of Chicago: Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Mariyana Spyropoulos

    City Club of Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    June 26, 2026 City Club event description: The Clerk of the Circuit Court is the front door to the criminal justice system, and Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos has pledged to keep that door open to all by ensuring the office's services are transparent, accountable and accessible. Upon taking office in December of 2024, Clerk Spyropoulos began […]

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
    Craig Bolanos: Market continues to climb the wall of worry

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the stock market reaching all-time highs, why he believes the market is fairly priced, what needs to happen to happen for the market to move even higher, when we might see an impact on tariffs, if he expects two rate cuts […]

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
    Meela is an AI service that helps older adults seek out human connection

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    Josh Sach, founder of Meela, joins John Williams once again to talk about his subscription service that provides personalized AI companionship to older adults. Josh also answers all of your questions about the service.

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
    Trump administration got a big win on SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    David Schultz, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies, Hamline University, joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship and limiting the power of federal judges to rebuke President Trump's executive orders.

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
    Connell McShane: What's next for birthright citizenship in the US?

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court ruling related to birthright citizenship, and what we know about the effectiveness of the airstrikes in Iran.

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.27.25

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 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!

    Wintrust Business Lunch
    Wintrust Business Lunch 6/27/25: Market all-time highs, tax bill update, Fenceworks, Universal Horror Unleashed

    Wintrust Business Lunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the stock market reaching all-time highs, why he believes the market is fairly priced, what needs to happen to happen for the market to move even higher, when we might see an impact on tariffs, if he expects two […]

    John Landecker
    Your Hometown: The Bunker found their perfect home in Lansing

    John Landecker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    Richard Bolton, author and owner of The Bunker, an Army and Navy Surplus Store, joins John Landecker to talk about his life story from the military to police officer to author to store owner and everything in between. For more information on The Bunker, visit their Facebook page here.

    John Landecker
    Bill Snyder: Did this heat break any records?

    John Landecker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss the heat we have seen the past few weeks and tell us if we have broken any records. Then Bill shares the weekend forecast!

    John Williams
    The winner of the 2025 Chicago's Best Beef Tournament is…

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    After 3 weeks of voting on 64 Chicago area “Mom & Pop” Italian Beef places, we finally have a new champion of our annual Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and Caruso Provisions. John Williams was joined by Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast cohost / WGN Radio bracketologist Michael Piff to call […]

    John Williams
    Your Hometown: Lansing is a great place to live and work

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    Dan Podgorski, Lansing Village Administrator, joins John Williams to talk about his time as mayor of Lansing, what he would like people to know about Lansing, why it’s a great location for business, the beautiful old, traditional downtown, the importance of redevelopment, how long he’s worked in Lansing, and why it’s the perfect town to […]

    John Williams
    Best of the Midwest: There's a lot more than school in Bloomington Indiana!

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 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 head to the Hoosier State and visit with Jordan Smith, Leisure Marketing […]

    John Williams
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMLXXXI, 6.26.25

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 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 winner of the 2025 Chicago's Best Beef Tournament is…

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    After 3 weeks of voting on 64 Chicago area “Mom & Pop” Italian Beef places, we finally have a new champion of our annual Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and Caruso Provisions. John Williams was joined by Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast cohost / WGN Radio bracketologist Michael Piff to call […]

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    Your Hometown: Lansing is a great place to live and work

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    Dan Podgorski, Lansing Village Administrator, joins John Williams to talk about his time as mayor of Lansing, what he would like people to know about Lansing, why it’s a great location for business, the beautiful old, traditional downtown, the importance of redevelopment, how long he’s worked in Lansing, and why it’s the perfect town to […]

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    Best of the Midwest: There's a lot more than school in Bloomington Indiana!

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 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 head to the Hoosier State and visit with Jordan Smith, Leisure Marketing […]

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMLXXXI, 6.26.25

    WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


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

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Your Hometown: Lansing's historic Ford Hangar

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    The Director of Venues at Ford Hangar, Ken Reynolds, joins Lisa Dent to share all the the historic hangar has to offer. Then, Reynolds shares a bit about Lansing and a story about teaching a famous professional baseball player.

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Your Hometown: Lansing's Fox Pointe

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    Michelle Henderson, Events Planner for Fox Pointe, joins Lisa Dent to share the events that Fox Pointe offers. From free concerts to community events, Fox Pointe provides the heart of Lansing fun occasions all year long.

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Ald. Lawson: Wrigley Field security upgrades

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    Ald. Bennett Lawson, 44th Ward, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the security upgrades for Wrigley Field advancing in City Council. Ald. Lawson shares when the upgrades will begin and how long they will take to complete.

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
    Housing shortage looms over Illinois

    Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    Robert Bruno, a professor of labor and employment relations at the U. of I. and director of the Project for Middle Class Renewal, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the project’s effort to strengthen the middle class in Illinois through policy. Bruno details the results of a joint study that show the Illinois is facing a […]

    Bob Sirott
    Richard Roeper: How will MLB enforce lifetime ban on heckling Sox fan?

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about President Trump’s recent profanity and how media covers similar situations. They also share details about the Sox fan that was banned from all future MLB games and how punishments like this are enforced.

    Bob Sirott
    How scammers target people in parking lots

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how much money was lost to business scams and why scammers are targeting people in parking lots. He also shares details about fake jury duty notices and “Bitcoin opportunities.”

    Bob Sirott
    Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/26/25

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    On June 26th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

    Bob Sirott
    Thought Leader Diamond Young discusses shifting value of the U.S. dollar

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    Diamond Young (Assistant Vice President, Foreign Exchange at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss how the airstrikes in Iran have affected the U.S. dollar and Foreign Exchange Market, as well as the potential de-dollarization of the U.S. dollar.

    Bob Sirott
    Mayor Brian Hardy on why Lansing is a gem in the south suburbs

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    Mayor of Lansing, Illinois, Brian Hardy joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he created his business, Chicago’s Finest Ironworks, why he decided to run for mayor, and his time as a Lansing resident. He also shared details about their summer concert series and what spots tourists should visit.

    Bob Sirott
    Extremely Local News: Patients say heatwave continues at West Suburban Medical Center

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 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: Patients Moved From One Sweltering Hospital To Another ‘Just Trying To Survive': After its air conditioning failed, Uptown's Weiss Hospital moved patients elsewhere, including to West Suburban Medical Center, which one patient […]

    Bob Sirott
    Dean Richards' Entertainment Report: Adam Sandler, Jeff Bezos, and ‘Cobra Kai'

    Bob Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Jeff Bezos’ wedding in Italy, the split of a popular celebrity couple, and the new director of the James Bond franchise. They also talk about Adam Sandler’s tour coming to the United Center, […]

    City Club of Chicago
    City Club of Chicago: Ciere Boatright, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Planning & Development

    City Club of Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    June 25, 2025 Ciere Boatright, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Planning & Development, in conversation with Dan Gibbons, CEO, City Club Chicago City Club event description: Ciere Boatright, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Planning & Development, in conversation with Dan Gibbons, CEO, City Club Chicago Ciere Boatright was appointed commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning and […]

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
    Best of the Midwest: There's a lot more than school in Bloomington Indiana!

    WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 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 head to the Hoosier State and visit with Jordan Smith, Leisure Marketing […]

    The Mincing Rascals
    The Mincing Rascals 6.25.25: Mamdani wins, Pritzker running again, U.S strikes on Iran

    The Mincing Rascals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 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 political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the Rascals head to New York to start the podcast and break down Zohran Mamdani winning the Democratic mayoral primary. What do the Rascals think the win means […]