Andrew Van Dam, Columnist at the Department of Data, The Washington Post, joins Jon Hansen to break down and analyze a YouGov survey that asked 2,000 adults which decade had the best and worst music, movies, economy, etc. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4867859/4867859_2024-05-28-210759.128.mp3 How many books did you read last year? Recent Posts J…

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen to break down a Washington Post analysis of America’s Best Decade, how inflation is impacting consumers, if you can tell the difference between store brand and name brand products, and how Illinois House Bill 4409 (passed by the IGA, waiting to be signed by Governor Pritzker) replaces …

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Jon Hansen to talk about an F.D.A. panel endorsing the safety of a colon cancer blood test, an oral medication proving to be effective against postpartum depression, and how concerned we should be about bird flu. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_…

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4867820/4867820_2024-05-28-191420.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams What do you think is the best decade? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Zorn doesn’t like term ‘justice-impacted individual’ …

Noah Gittell, a film critic, sportswriter, and author, joins John Williams to highlight his new book, Baseball: The Movie. Noah talks with John about classic baseball movies mentioned in the book and how they connect with American lifestyle throughout history. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4867288/4867288_2024-05-27-194428.64kmono.mp3 Recent Pos…

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4867283/4867283_2024-05-27-194623.64kmono.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams What do you think is the best decade? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Zorn doesn’t like term ‘justice-impacted individu…

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4867283/4867283_2024-05-27-194623.64kmono.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams 20th century American culture through a baseball lens .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams brings you a round …

Joel Mcgee, the Toy Scout, joins John Williams to talk about some of the rare toys he’s come across, what toys to keep, and where to find him. If you have an old toy you think is worth money, contact him at Toyscout https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4867282/4867282_2024-05-27-194722.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams What do you think is the bes…

Following her case (a 3-year dispute over a pair of AirPods) being won last year, Amara Harris is now suing the city Naperville. Her attorney, Juan Thomas, joins John Williams to talk about why they decided to wait to begin their suit and why they decided to go forward with it. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4866215/4866215_2024-05-24-193415.64km…

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! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4866214/4866214_2024-05-24-195614.64kmono.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams What do you think is the best decade? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Zorn does…

U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, joins John Williams to talk about his recent op-ed that explains why Illinois needs to invest in high-speed rail. Congressman Quigley also discusses the controversy over Supreme Court Justice Alito displaying ‘Stop the Steal’ flags outside of his home and beach hou…

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 Macomb and chat with Jock Hedblade, Executive Director, Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau! Jock…

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to give us some healthy ideas for your Memorial Day weekend cookout! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4865551/4865551_2024-05-23-194251.128.mp3 More with Dawn Jackson Blatner Recent Posts John Williams 20th century American culture through a baseball lens .cls-7{f…

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4865547/4865547_2024-05-23-195147.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams What do you think is the best decade? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Zorn doesn’t like term ‘justice-impacted individual’ …

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, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals kick things off talk…

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx joins John Williams to talk about why she is examining a new policy that would direct prosecutors in her office to reject drug and gun charges that stem solely from some routine traffic stops. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4864979/4864979_2024-05-22-211119.128.mp3 Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx on cam…

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4865002/4865002_2024-05-22-224502.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams 20th century American cu…

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4864962/4864962_2024-05-22-215602.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams What do you think is the best decade? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Zorn doesn’t like term ‘justice-impacted individual’ …

Mina Bloom, reporter on Block Club Chicago‘s investigative team ‘The Watch,’ joins John Williams to talk about her story that shows how many migrant children in CPS are being left behind because the schools often lack bilingual support. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4864345/4864345_2024-05-21-220245.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams 20th centur…