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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 […]

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks Centennial Profile: Joel Quenneville

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025


As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

Chicago Blackhawks
Blues shut out Hawks in preseason finale

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025


WGN Radio's Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks' 4-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues in the final preseason game of the year. Charlie discusses final roster spots, Landon Slaggert’s injury, and Anton Frondell’s hot streak.

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg
Junkluggers: Questions that real estate agents need to ask when getting a home emptied

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025


Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/04/25: Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to inform WGN Radio listeners about what real estate agents need to know, including quotes and other key questions to ask when preparing a home for sale. To learn more about what The Junkluggers can do for […]

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg
Knowing the price range of a stairlift so you don't get scammed

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025


Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/04/25: Access Elevator's VP of Sales, Frank Wasilewski, joins the show to talk about the typical cost of a stairlift. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call them at 1-630-616-6249.

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks fall to Wild in dress rehearsal game

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025


WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild in a dress rehearsal-type game at the United Center. John Wiedeman joins the discussion to talk about the roster battles, how important special teams will be this season, and more. Later, we hear from Frank Nazar, captain Nick Foligno, and head […]

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks Centennial Profile: Tommy Hawk

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews' documentary ‘Broken Mary' premieres Tuesday

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about his documentary, “Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story,” premiering in theatres nationwide at 7 p.m. this Tuesday, October 7th, 2025. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit fathomentertainment.com.

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks Centennial Profile: Martin Havlat

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

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 […]

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks fall to Red Wings in preseason home opener

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in their preseason home opener. Troy Murray joins the show to talk about Colton Dach’s impressive performance, the roster battles in the final days of training camp, and more. Plus, Charlie highlights Sam Rinzel leading all skaters in ice time yet […]

Bob Sirott
This Week in Chicago History: Riverview Amusement Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Linda Kollmeyer

Bob Sirott

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the closing of Riverview Amusement Park, the Cubs’ pennant win of 1945, the birth of the Sarah Lee Bakery, and more.

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks Centennial Profile: Harvey Wittenberg

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks Live 9/29/25: Is a Frank Nazar breakout season coming for Blackhawks?

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


WGN Radio's Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down Frank Nazar's hat trick in Sunday’s preseason game and whether a breakout season is on the horizon. They debate his potential point total, discuss the latest roster battles as Opening Night approaches, and more. Plus, Circa's Mike Palm joins the show to share Blackhawks and NHL […]

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
Peter Greenberg: Travel insurance, airplane seating, and more

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to discuss all things travel. And, as always, he answers questions from listeners.

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks Centennial Profile: Scott Foster

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025


As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
Foodie Friday: Mario Turano from Turano Bread

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025


Mario Turano, Director of Marketing for Turano Bread, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the company sponsoring WGN Radio’s inaugural burger bracket. Turano shares the company’s history, its founding, and its reach across Chicagoland.

Singles Only!
Comedian Sam Rocha (Ep. 69)

Singles Only!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 44:04


Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE! This week: Comedian Sam Rocha Follow her at @samhandleyrocha everywhere Sign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/Paulsignup Watch MY Dry Bar special "Always a Groomsman" at ‪@DryBarComedy‬ and my latest special "Middlewestern, Middle Eastern" on @HeliumComedyStudios Facebook: / paulfcomedy Instagram: / paulfarahvar TikTok: / paulfcomedy Review and Subscribe to this podcast! Chicago based Farahvar delights audiences with his unique, quick witted dry humor, centered on being an aging bachelor and former litigator. After becoming a staple on the Chicago Comedy Scene for years at his home club Laugh Factory, he began touring in 2016, first as a feature for headliners like Demetri Martin and Gary Gulman, and later as a headliner. With no manager or agent, he managed to build a following in multiple cities, even selling out rooms in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Scottsdale and Tampa in the last year. He was runner up in the Chicago Reader for Best Stand up Comedian in 2021 and was voted "Top 40 Up and Coming Comedians" in 2017. Prior to being a comedian, Farahvar was a trial litigator, earning the "Top 40 under 40" honor among judges and peers in Illinois. He hosted the award winning Podcast SINGLES ONLY! (SXSW 2020, Best Podcast 2021 (Chicago Reader) and was a regular guest host on WGN Radio. He played "Karam Haddad" on NBC's "Chicago Med" in 2017 and his Dry Bar special dropped in April, 2023. His new special was filmed at Helium in Philadelphia in September and dropped April 26th, 2024.

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
‘Chicago Stories' new season: Tylenol murders, legendary blizzards, Marshall Field's

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025


Executive Producer Anna Gardner of WTTW's Chicago Stories joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the brand new season with stories including Inside the Tylenol Murders, Legendary Blizzards, Rod Bagojevich, Iconic Foods and Marshall Field’s.

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads: 40th anniversary of groundbreaking film ‘Stop Making Sense'

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025


Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jerry Harrison of iconic band Talking Heads joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the group's 50 year journey and the 40th anniversary and 4K showing of ‘Stop Making Sense’ at The Genesse Theatre on Thursday October 30, 2025. For tickets: geneseetheatre.com

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Bill Kurtis' Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025


WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks to legendary anchorman Bill Kurtis about his new book ‘Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News', highlighting his extraordinary career as a legendary correspondent, anchorman, and producer. Bill Kurtis details his whirlwind career reporting American history as it unfolded.

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Dr. Ian Smith: Latest Ashe Cayne novel ‘Beyond Midnight'

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025


WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks to Dr. Ian Smith about the latest novel in his Ashe Cayne series, ‘Beyond Midnight', and how to stay healthy as we head into the colder months.

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg
Andreas & Sons: Improving commercial and industrial facilities

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025


Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/27/25: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc., General Contractors Specializing in Concrete, joins the show to answer several WGN Radio listener concrete questions and talk about how they can improve commercial and industrial facilities this winter. To learn more about Robert R. Andreas & Sons, […]

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg
Alderman Brendan Reilly runs for Cook County Board President

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025


Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/27/25: Ald. Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward, joins David Hochberg to discuss his bid for Cook County Board President and the changes that need to be made in the position.

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg
Mr. Floor: Dirt encapsulation is your floor's worst nightmare

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025


Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/27/25: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to talk about what’s really scratching up your floors. To learn more about what Igor and Mr. Floor can do for you, go to mrfloor.com or call 847-674-7500.

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg
Green Attic Insulation: Insulate and encapsulate your spaces

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025


Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/27/25: Green Attic Insulation's Andrei Turea joins the program to talk about flat roof and attic insulation, crawl space encapsulation, and mold remediation. To learn more about Green Attic Insulation's services, go to greenattic.com or call 847-777-4777.

Singles Only!
Comedian Vince Carone (Ep. 68)

Singles Only!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 48:33


Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE! This week: Comedian Vince Carone Follow him at @vincecarone everywhere and check out his website www.vincecarone.com for info on his specials and tour dates Sign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/Paulsignup Watch MY Dry Bar special "Always a Groomsman" at ‪@DryBarComedy‬ and my latest special "Middlewestern, Middle Eastern" on @HeliumComedyStudios Facebook: / paulfcomedy Instagram: / paulfarahvar TikTok: / paulfcomedy Review and Subscribe to this podcast! Chicago based Farahvar delights audiences with his unique, quick witted dry humor, centered on being an aging bachelor and former litigator. After becoming a staple on the Chicago Comedy Scene for years at his home club Laugh Factory, he began touring in 2016, first as a feature for headliners like Demetri Martin and Gary Gulman, and later as a headliner. With no manager or agent, he managed to build a following in multiple cities, even selling out rooms in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Scottsdale and Tampa in the last year. He was runner up in the Chicago Reader for Best Stand up Comedian in 2021 and was voted "Top 40 Up and Coming Comedians" in 2017. Prior to being a comedian, Farahvar was a trial litigator, earning the "Top 40 under 40" honor among judges and peers in Illinois. He hosted the award winning Podcast SINGLES ONLY! (SXSW 2020, Best Podcast 2021 (Chicago Reader) and was a regular guest host on WGN Radio. He played "Karam Haddad" on NBC's "Chicago Med" in 2017 and his Dry Bar special dropped in April, 2023. His new special was filmed at Helium in Philadelphia in September and dropped April 26th, 2024.

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks Centennial Profile: Johnny Oduya

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025


As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

Bob Sirott
Testing new names for WGN's Traffic Helicopter

Bob Sirott

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025


As you may or may not know, WGN Radio is the only radio station in the city that uses a helicopter to help its listeners navigate their morning commute. WGN-TV’s Brhett Vickery and WGN Radio’s Amanda Czernecki work together to provide updates from the sky. Bob Sirott believes the traffic helicopter, ‘SkyCam 9’, needs an […]

Steve Dale's Other World from WGN Plus
Booth 46: Episode 5 – The Goodman Theatre turns 100!

Steve Dale's Other World from WGN Plus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025


It's hard to believe but the Goodman Theatre is joining WGN Radio in the “Centennial Club”! In collaboration with Petterino’s, WGN’s Steve Dale is joined by Executive Director John Collins and Artistic Director Susan Booth on the Booth 46 Podcast to talk about one of the most noted theater institutions in America. The Goodman received the Regional Theatre Tony […]

John Williams
The 2025 Chicago Area's Best Burgers Tournament winner is…

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


After 4 weeks of voting on 64 local burger businesses, the inaugural Chicago Area’s Best Burgers Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and The Puckered Pickle Company, has its champion. The announcement was made on The John Williams Show, as Chicago’s Very Own Eats co-host and WGN Radio bracketologist Michael Piff joined John to call […]

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks Centennial Profile: Steve Konroyd

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The 2025 Chicago Area's Best Burgers Tournament winner is…

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


After 4 weeks of voting on 64 local burger businesses, the inaugural Chicago Area’s Best Burgers Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and The Puckered Pickle Company, has its champion. The announcement was made on The John Williams Show, as Chicago’s Very Own Eats co-host and WGN Radio bracketologist Michael Piff joined John to call […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The 2025 Chicago Area's Best Burgers Tournament winner is…

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


After 4 weeks of voting on 64 local burger businesses, the inaugural Chicago Area’s Best Burgers Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and The Puckered Pickle Company, has its champion. The announcement was made on The John Williams Show, as Chicago’s Very Own Eats co-host and WGN Radio bracketologist Michael Piff joined John to call […]

Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff
The 2025 Chicago Area's Best Burgers Tournament winner is…

Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


After 4 weeks of voting on 64 local burger businesses, the inaugural Chicago Area’s Best Burgers Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and The Puckered Pickle Company, has its champion. The announcement was made on The John Williams Show, as Chicago’s Very Own Eats co-host and WGN Radio bracketologist Michael Piff joined John to call […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 9.24.25: Kimmel returns, autism debate, fatal ICE shootings, dogs in restaurants

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night after a brief suspension. What did the Rascals take away from Kimmel’s monologue? Next, the […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 9.24.25: Kimmel returns, autism debate, fatal ICE shootings, dogs in restaurants

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night after a brief suspension. What did the Rascals take away from Kimmel’s monologue? Next, the […]

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks Centennial Profile: Dominik Hasek

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025


As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks fall to Red Wings in preseason opener

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025


WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in their preseason opener. Connor Bedard scored the first goal for the Blackhawks, Arvid Söderblom made 40 saves and looked terrific, Sam Rinzel led all skaters in ice time, and more.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 9.24.25: Kimmel returns, autism debate, fatal ICE shootings, dogs in restaurants

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night after a brief suspension. What did the Rascals take away from Kimmel’s monologue? Next, the […]

Bob Sirott
This Week in Chicago History: Harry Caray, Chicago Marathon, and ‘ER'

Bob Sirott

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025


Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Harry Caray’s final game, the debut of Oprah’s Book Club, the first Chicago Marathon, and more.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 9.24.25: Kimmel returns, autism debate, fatal ICE shootings, dogs in restaurants

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night after a brief suspension. What did the Rascals take away from Kimmel’s monologue? Next, the […]

John Williams
What WGN Radio News Director Ryan Burrow learned on his journalism fellowship to South Korea

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025


WGN Radio News Director Ryan Burrow joins John Williams to recap his trip to South Korea as part of a two-week journalism fellowship. Ryan talks to John about the impact of tariffs on the South Korean economy, the South Korean workers recently detained by ICE in Georgia, what people in South Korea think of North […]

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks Live 9/22/25: Early impressions of Jeff Blashill, Connor Bedard's growth, and more

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025


WGN Radio's Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich return to Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois. They break down the biggest storylines from training camp, share their first impressions of new head coach Jeff Blashill and his demanding conditioning drills, and evaluate Connor Bedard's offseason program and contract talks.  The show wraps with a look […]

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks Centennial Profile: Stu Grimson

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025


As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
What WGN Radio News Director Ryan Burrow learned on his journalism fellowship to South Korea

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025


WGN Radio News Director Ryan Burrow joins John Williams to recap his trip to South Korea as part of a two-week journalism fellowship. Ryan talks to John about the impact of tariffs on the South Korean economy, the South Korean workers recently detained by ICE in Georgia, what people in South Korea think of North […]

Silicon Curtain
827. Just Stop Russian Oil - How Ukraine is Smashing Putin's War Machine

Silicon Curtain

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 33:43


Joe Lindsley is a traveller and a writer, and American who was reporting on Chicago's WGN Radio from Ukraine each and every weekday of Russia's full-scale war until earlier this year. He once was protégé to Fox News founder Roger Ailes, but Lindsley escaped that frenzied world where power mattered more than truth. He came to Lviv for a Ukrainian Catholic University journalism conference on Information Overload, AI, and Responsibility. Then the Coronavirus shut down world travel, and he stayed to build a better vision for the media industry.----------This is super important. There are so many Battalions in Ukraine, fighting to defend our freedoms, but lack basics such as vehicles. These are destroyed on a regular basis, and lack of transport is costs lives, and Ukrainian territory. Once again Silicon Curtain has teamed up with Car4Ukraine and a group of wonderful creators to provide much-needed assistance: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-silicon-curtainAutumn Harvest: Silicon Curtain (Goal€22,000)We'll be supporting troops in Pokrovsk, Kharkiv, and other regions where the trucks are needed the most. General campaign progress:We are sourcing all vehicles around 2010-2012 or newer, mainly Toyota Hilux or Mitsubishi L200, with low mileage and fully serviced. These are some of the greatest and the most reliable pickups possible to be on the frontline in Ukraine. Who will receive the vehicles?93rd Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar", Black Raven Unmanned Systems Battalionhttps://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-silicon-curtainAUTUMN HARVEST TRUCKS 2025. Part of our 2025 patch collection. Everyone who contributes €100 (~$115) or more will be able to receive it.Everyone who contributes €100 (~$115) or more will be able to receive a limited collection pin.For €2,500 we will place your custom sticker on one side of a truck. The average cost of an armored pickup we deploy to the front-line is €11,000. If you contribute with that amount all the custom branding options will be yours. Plus you'll receive a personalized reporting about the truck, where it ends up as well as some surprise gifts from us.https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-silicon-curtainAbout Car for Ukraine - As of Summer 2025 they have provided: - 715 Vehicles Delivered to the front-line, mainly armored pickups- 2,000,000+ Kilometers Covered Across Europe- €6,000,000+ worth of vehicles delivered to the front-line Thank you for your support. Together to our shared victory! https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-silicon-curtain----------LINKS:https://www.ukrainianfreedomnews.com/donation/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Lindsleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-lindsley-60087618/https://www.youtube.com/@jplindsleyhttps://twitter.com/JPLindsleyhttps://www.instagram.com/jplindsley/https://www.facebook.com/josephlindsleyhttps://www.ukrainianfreedomnews.com/ ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
Peter Greenberg: Frequent flyer programs

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025


Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, checks in with Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about frequent flyer programs. He also answers any and all questions about travel.

Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks Centennial Profile: Eddie Olczyk

Chicago Blackhawks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025


As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 9.17.25: Mayor Johnson's job, Charlie Kirk death, inflammatory speech

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the show this week talking about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s appearance with Bob Sirott this morning. The Rascals break down Mayor Johnson’s job performance so […]