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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 (sign up for his new Substack !), longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys , and political pundit Marj Halperin ! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing the odds that Governor Pritzker becomes president, former governor Rod Blagojevich makes a run for Illinois senator, or Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton takes Senator Durbin’s seat. Eric explains why he is upset that Governor Pritzker and Senator Duckworth already put their fingers on the scale in favor of Stratton in the race to replace Senator Durbin. But what about Pritzkers’ fiery speech in New Hampshire over the weekend? A news story broke earlier this week that suggested Amazon was going to display tariff costs on items. A few hours later, Amazon said that was never the plan. Will Jeff Bezos ultimately decide to display tariff costs? President Trump did an interview with ABC news where he discussed tourism, tariffs, and the detainment of Abrego Garcia. What were the big takeaways from the interview? The Chicago Teachers Union is encouraging students and staff to miss school for a political rally. Austin gets us up to speed on the controversy. Legislation is pending in Illinois that would ban large retailers from using single-use plastic or styrofoam. What do the Rascals think of the proposed legislation? And finally, it’s time for red light, yellow light, green light! What are the Rascals recommending (or not recommending) this week? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392715/4-30-25_Mincing_Rascals_Trump_100_Amazon_Tariffs_Durbin_vacancy_plastic_ban_2025-04-30-230515.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts The Mincing Rascals Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Teen curfew, homeschool bill, Kilmar Ábrego García .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Tariff reversal, Hands Off protest, driver exam age .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Election recap, CTU-CPS deal, tariff announcement .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry tells John about ‘signature for sex’ cases, and to share his thoughts on Bill Belichick’s interview with CBS. Does Kerry believe Belichick is cognitively impaired? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392503/4-30-25_Kerry_Peck_Elder_Law_Bill_Belichick_Jordon_Hudson_2025-04-30-210403.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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. Bob says it’s time to start your weekly mowing, and it’s still not too late to do your spring cleanup. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392494/4-30-25_Bob_Bertog_Landscape_Tips_time_to_start_mowing_2025-04-30-214834.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about his political future and if he intends to run for Senator Durbin’s seat. Rep. Krishnamoorthi says he will have an announcement soon. The congressman also talks about his ‘tariff tour,’ and what he’s hearing from his constituents. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392484/4-30-25_Raja_Krishnamoorthi_Senate_Run_Tariffs_Trump_2025-04-30-214124.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392454/4-30-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-30-210954.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin , Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital , joins John Williams to talk about WGN-TV’s Mike Lowe’s battle with cancer , and the importance of getting checked out if you think something might be wrong. Dr. Kopin also tells John if he believes any possible funding cuts by the Trump administration could impact the work being done at Northwestern. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7390502/Dr_Kopin_4-29-25_Mike_Lowe_Colorectal_cancer_Northwestern_funding_2025-04-29-194702.128.mp3 Recent posts Health 2 confirmed measles cases in Cook County .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} King Charles III says his cancer journey brought the best of humanity into focus .cls-4{fill:#000;} The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have active outbreaks. Here’s what to know .cls-4{fill:#000;} Investigators don’t know who leaked a Wisconsin Supreme Court draft abortion order .cls-4{fill:#000;} US maternal death rate rose slightly last year, health officials say .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Eric Zorn , Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel , joins John Williams to talk about the possibility of disgraced former governor Rod Blagojevich running for Dick Durbin’s Senate seat, Gov. Pritzker’s speech in New Hampshire over the weekend, and his thoughts on Gov. Pritzker and Sen. Duckworth already endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for Durbin’s seat. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7390494/4-29-25_Eric_Zorn_Rod_Blagojevich_Senate_seat_Juliana_Stratton_Governor_Pritzker_2025-04-29-191534.128.mp3 More with Eric Zorn Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7390489/4-29-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-29-195129.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Jens Ludwig , the Edwin A. and Betty L. Bergman Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago, Pritzker Director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab , an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and author of ‘ Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence ,’ joins John Williams to talk about why he started the Crime Lab, the reasons the U.S. hasn’t made any real progress solving gun violence , why we need a different approach to gun violence, the impact that gun violence has on a city, his thoughts on gun detection technology and the importance of getting people out of their homes and having ‘eyes on the street.’ https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7388490/4-28-25_Jens_Ludwig_gun_violence_reduction_2025-04-28-203430.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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 you can get more power out of your shower with a simple, two-step process. And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7388456/4-28-25_Lou_Manfredini-more_power_from_shower_head_2025-04-28-195856.128.mp3 Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am. Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7388400/John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_4-28-25_2025-04-28-194500.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers , joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Looking to sell an old watch or jewelry that you have around the house? What about a highly sought-after trading card? Do you have some World War II or World’s Fair memorabilia? Brian answers your questions! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7385653/4-25-25_Brian_the_Cashman_2025-04-25-173053.128.mp3 If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins Jon Hansen to talk about how President Trump has impacted market movement, Trump’s belief that his tariff policy will ultimately be effective, polls showing that most people disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, and what that means for him politically. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7385521/4-25-25_Connell_McShane_Trump_Economy_Tariffs_2025-04-25-161021.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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/7385515/4-25-25_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-25-162815.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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Satish N. Nadig, MD, PhD , Chief of the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplant and Director of the Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Transplant Center , joins John Williams to talk about performing the first double-lung and liver transplant for advanced lung cancer in the U.S. Dr. Nadig tells John about the procedure, how transplants are dependent on ‘man’s humanity to man,’ the importance of organ donations, how concerned they were about performing the procedure successfully, how many people were involved, and the prognosis for the patient moving forward. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7384192/4-24-25_Northwestern_triple_transplant_Dr_Satish_Nadig_2025-04-24-201732.128.mp3 Recent posts Health 2 confirmed measles cases in Cook County .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} King Charles III says his cancer journey brought the best of humanity into focus .cls-4{fill:#000;} The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have active outbreaks. Here’s what to know .cls-4{fill:#000;} Investigators don’t know who leaked a Wisconsin Supreme Court draft abortion order .cls-4{fill:#000;} US maternal death rate rose slightly last year, health officials say .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Jim Wojdyla, Marketing Director, Volo Museum , joins John Williams to talk about the history of the Volo Museum, how the museum has expanded through the years, the types of cars they sell at the auto museum, and the other attractions at the museum like the Titanic exhibit, and Jurassic Gardens. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7384161/4-24-25_Your_Hometown_Volo_Museum_2025-04-24-191101.128.mp3 Recent Posts Your Hometown Volo: Our community is a great spot to raise a family .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Volo Quality Meats .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Classic cars at the Volo Museum .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Volo Bog State Natural Area .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} There is something for everyone at the Volo Museum .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of protein in your diet, how much protein you need for optimal health, and a new study that shows daily five flights of stairs (50 stairs) was associated with 20% decreased risk of heart disease! As always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7384140/4-24-25_Dawn_Jackson_Blatner_Protein_Food_Stairs_Heart_Health_2025-04-24-190940.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dawn Jackson Blatner DJ Blatner: How much protein do you really need? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Healthy ideas for your Easter meal .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Foods to help you sleep better .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: What to know about seed oils .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Fun ways to eat more fish .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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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 venture a few miles south to Pullman and chat with Joe Szabo, Historic Pullman Foundation President Emeritus and Chairman of the 2025 Pullman Railroad Days! Joe talks about the significance of the Pullman neighborhood in Chicago, why a Pullman railcar was so unique, the easiest way to get to Pullman, and what you can expect to see when you visit the 2025 Pullman Railroad Days. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7384136/Best_of_the_Midwest_Pullman_Railroad_Days_2025_2025-04-24-190936.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7384125/John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_4-24-25_2025-04-24-195025.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn , Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel , Brandon Pope , of WCIU , Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack !), and political pundit Marj Halperin ! The Rascals start today’s podcast discussing Senator Dick Durbin announcing that he won’t seek another term. Who do the Rascals believe is likely to make a run for his seat? And what will Durbin’s legacy be? The Rascals also discuss Governor JB Pritzker’s political future. Is Pritzker ready to make a run for president? The markets are having another seesaw week so the Rascals talk about how the new administration has been handling the economy. And what about the day-to-day chaos? What is sticking out the most to the Rascals right now? Finally, it’s time for red light, yellow light, green light. What are the Rascals recommending or not recommending this week? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7382815/Mincing_Rascals_4-23-25_Durbin_retires_JB_Pritzker_future_Trump_economy_2025-04-23-233415.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts The Mincing Rascals Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Teen curfew, homeschool bill, Kilmar Ábrego García .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Tariff reversal, Hands Off protest, driver exam age .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Election recap, CTU-CPS deal, tariff announcement .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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. Bob says the weather has been tough this year, so what do you need to know about treating your lawn? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7382592/4-23-25_Bob_Bertog_Grass_Lawn_tips_for_early_spring_2025-04-23-215632.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about the Trump administration’s big reset on student loans. Rae explains everything you need to know. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7382579/4-23-25_Rae_Kaplan_Student_Loan_Debt_Relief_Changes_2025-04-23-215019.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7382566/4-23-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-23-210706.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7380836/7380836_2025-04-22-212636.64kmono.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin , Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital , joins John Williams to talk about the first season of Max’s ‘The Pitt,’ and if the ER scenes are actually what happens in the ER in real life. Then Dr. Kopin talks about pneumonia and what you should do to protect yourself. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7380834/7380834_2025-04-22-214434.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health 2 confirmed measles cases in Cook County .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} King Charles III says his cancer journey brought the best of humanity into focus .cls-4{fill:#000;} The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have active outbreaks. Here’s what to know .cls-4{fill:#000;} Investigators don’t know who leaked a Wisconsin Supreme Court draft abortion order .cls-4{fill:#000;} US maternal death rate rose slightly last year, health officials say .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John Williams to talk about what features could be added to electric cars. Then Tom talks about why now is a good time to buy an EV. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7380830/7380830_2025-04-22-215830.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Eric Zorn , Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel , joins John Williams to talk about the likelihood of Gov. JB Pritzker running for President and what his candidacy looks like. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7380826/7380826_2025-04-22-213326.64kmono.mp3 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump More with Eric Zorn Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7378870/4-21-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-21-204910.64kmono.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Political historian Heather Cox Richardson joins WGN’s John Williams to discuss the current state of democracy and the responsibility of the American people in today’s political landscape. Heather and John then touch on Governor JB Pritzker and his future. Heather also talks about the upcoming Chicago Humanities Festival on April 27 at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7378883/4-21-25_Heather_Cox_Richardson_2025-04-21-205923.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
The great Mr. Fix-It , Lou Manfredini , joins John Williams to inform listeners about organic fertilizers for new plants at home. Lou talks about which products to use when transplanting existing trees and shrubs this spring. Lou also answers your home improvement questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7378830/4-21-25_Lou_Manfredini_2025-04-21-200230.64kmono.mp3 Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am. Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin , Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital , joins John Williams to talk about the first season of Max’s ‘The Pitt,’ RFK Jr. looking to find a cure for autism, why we need small amounts of fluoride in water, the latest news on Pfizer’s weight loss drug, and why we need to be serious about the measles outbreak. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7371050/4-15-25_Dr_Kopin_2025-04-15-192750.128.mp3 Recent posts Health 2 confirmed measles cases in Cook County .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} King Charles III says his cancer journey brought the best of humanity into focus .cls-4{fill:#000;} The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have active outbreaks. Here’s what to know .cls-4{fill:#000;} Investigators don’t know who leaked a Wisconsin Supreme Court draft abortion order .cls-4{fill:#000;} US maternal death rate rose slightly last year, health officials say .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7371040/4-15-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-15-193040.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
The great Mr. Fix-It , Lou Manfredini , joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou starts off by telling about his great trip to Portugal with WGN listeners! Lou talks about some spring cleaning projects you should add to your list including cleaning the coils on your refrigerator and cleaning off the A/C condenser. Also, check the batteries on your smoke detectors! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7369193/4-14-25_Lou_Manfredini_2025-04-14-192333.128.mp3 Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am. Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7369170/4-14-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-14-192610.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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Craig Bolanos , Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners , joins John Williams to talk about the likelihood we see a recession this year, why investors are pausing right now, his expectation that he markets will remain volatile for some time, why he believes the market can regain its losses by the end of the year, consumer sentiment cratering, gold on track for best its week since 2020, the resiliency of the labor market and economy overall, and if believes now is a good time to invest in the market. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7366300/4-11-25_Craig_Bolanos_2025-04-11-180400.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Tyler McCall , co-owner of Paper & Pencil in Andersonville, joins John Williams to talk about how tariffs have been impacting their local business. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7366171/4-11-25_Paper_and_Pencil_Chicago_tariffs_2025-04-11-170111.128.mp3 Tariff Turmoil Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Kimberly Hansen , Collections Manager of Flowering Plants, The Field Museum , joins John Williams to talk about her work at the Field Museum, the now famous poison pong-pong tree plant that was featured in ‘The White Lotus,’ the number of poisonous plant species in the U.S., what we should know about the plant used in ‘The White Lotus,’ and some of the other poison plants that you can see at The Field Museum. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7365917/4-11-25_Field_Museum_White_Lotus_2025-04-11-160417.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the tragic helicopter crash in New York City yesterday afternoon and why President Trump put a pause on his tariff proposal. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7365844/4-11-25_Connell_McShane_2025-04-11-164344.128.mp3 Tariff Turmoil Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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/7365828/4-11-25_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-11-154928.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Pastor Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Williams to talk about being asked to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange Friday morning! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7364365/4-10-25_Pastor_Brooks_NYSE_2025-04-10-201705.128.mp3 More with Pastor Corey Brooks Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some road trip ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your! Today, we take a drive up north to beautiful Mirror Lake and visit with Bob Prosser , owner of Ishnala Supper Club ! Bob talks about opening for their 72nd season, what’s new on the menu this year, how great their staff is, how the restaurant has evolved through the years, and the pride they feel in becoming such a Midwest institution! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7364269/4-10-25_Best_of_the_Midwest_Ishnala_Supper_Club_2025-04-10-191909.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about why we shouldn’t pay attention to what the scale says because it tells you nothing about health. What are the metrics we need to be paying attention to? Dawn also tells John about foods that will help you sleep better and answers all of your health and nutrition questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7364256/4-10-25_Dawn_Jackson_Blatner_2025-04-10-193956.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dawn Jackson Blatner DJ Blatner: How much protein do you really need? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Healthy ideas for your Easter meal .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Foods to help you sleep better .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: What to know about seed oils .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Fun ways to eat more fish .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7364242/4-10-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-10-194642.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn , Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel , and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys ! The small but mighty group of Rascals start off the podcast talking about the markets and economy as the tariff wars run amok this week. Do the Rascals believe President Trump caved on his trade policy? Eric wonders why more Republicans haven’t stood up to the administration. Next, the Rascals discuss the big #HandsOff rallies that took place last weekend. Do the Rascals believe these demonstrations will move the needle? The Illinois House voted 114-0 to approve a bill that would raise the age of annual mandatory road tests from 75 to 87. Do the Rascals support this legislation? And finally, with people still talking about The White Lotus finale, the Rascals debate how long you have to wait before talking about spoilers. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7362837/Mincing_Rascals_4-9-25_2025-04-09-233037.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts The Mincing Rascals Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Teen curfew, homeschool bill, Kilmar Ábrego García .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Tariff reversal, Hands Off protest, driver exam age .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Election recap, CTU-CPS deal, tariff announcement .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Mick Mulvaney , NewsNation political and economics contributor and former acting White House chief of staff for the Trump administration, joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s tariff plans, why he believes President Trump should fire trade advisor Peter Navarro, if he expects some of these trade deals to work out, and why the administration needs to put a win on the board right now. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7362668/4-9-25_Mick_Mulvaney_2025-04-09-215008.128.mp3 Tariff Turmoil Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Heidi Schlumpf , National Catholic Reporter senior correspondent, joins WGN’s John Williams to discuss the death of Pope Francis and the impact he left behind. Heidi also talks about the next steps in electing a new pope. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7378781/4-21-25_Heidi_Schlumpf_2025-04-21-192321.64kmono.mp3 Death of Pope Francis Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Attorney Rich Lenkov , Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov , and co-host of “ Legal Face-Off ” on wgnradio.com, joins John Williams to talk about a few legal issues in the news today including the Chicago City Council voting to ban those who took part in the January 6th insurrection from holding a city job and if the mother of the suspected FSU shooter could be charged with a crime. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7376479/4-18-25_Rich_Lenkov_FSU_Shooter_Jan_6_City_job_2025-04-18-190619.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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/7376062/4-18-25_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-18-164802.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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Michelle Nichols , Director of Public Observing , The Adler Planetarium , joins John Williams to talk about a team of scientists finding hints of life on on a massive planet that orbits a star 120 light-years from Earth. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7374640/4-17-25_Michelle_Nichols_Adler_Planetarium_Life_on_other_planets_2025-04-17-194340.128.mp3 Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about some healthy and delicious ideas for your Easter meal. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7374636/4-17-25_Dawn_Jackson_Blatner_Healthy_Easter_Menu_2025-04-17-190436.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dawn Jackson Blatner DJ Blatner: How much protein do you really need? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Healthy ideas for your Easter meal .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Foods to help you sleep better .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: What to know about seed oils .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Fun ways to eat more fish .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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 over to the great state of Michigan and visit with Linda Hart, Executive Director of the Holland Area Visitors Bureau ! Linda talks about what Holland is most known for, the Tulip Festival coming up in May, why they are a great vacation destination all year long, the best places to eat and drink when you visit, the wonderful recreation available including bike trails and water sports, the beautiful Oz sculpture garden, and the multiple events they have this summer! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7374621/4-17-25_Best_of_the_Midwest_Holland_Michigan_2025-04-17-194121.128.mp3 Enter to win a weekend getaway to Holland MI here ! Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7374616/4-17-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-17-192716.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn , Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel , Brandon Pope , of WCIU , and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys ! The Rascals start the podcast talking about the City of Chicago not approving a $1.25 million settlement to the family of Dexter Reed, who was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop. Do the Rascals think the city made the right decision? Teen takeovers are continuing to make news and the Chicago City Council seemingly have reached a compromise over a stricter curfew in the Loop. What do the Rascals think of these takeovers and the impact that lowering the curfew has on crime? Illinois lawmakers are debating a bill that would tighten homeschooling regulations in Illinois. Do the Rascals think the bill is reasonable? And finally, the Rascals talk about Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia being wrongly deported to El Salvador. Is this an attraction or a distraction? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7373223/Mincing_Rascals_4-16-25_Dexter_Reed_Homeschool_Bill_Kilmar_Abrego_Garcia_2025-04-16-232023.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts The Mincing Rascals Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Teen curfew, homeschool bill, Kilmar Ábrego García .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Tariff reversal, Hands Off protest, driver exam age .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Election recap, CTU-CPS deal, tariff announcement .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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. What should we be doing to our lawns and gardens right now? Bob has the answers. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7373075/4-16-25_Bob_Bertog_Spring_Landscaping_fertilizer_lawn_2025-04-16-210115.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about the trouble people are having obtaining a REAL ID before the May 7th deadline. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7373055/4-16-25_Neil_Steinberg_REAL_ID_frustration_2025-04-16-215855.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, founder, Lower Tech Bills , talks to John about how he helps customers lower their internet, cell phone, and television costs. Today, Harvey tells John what you need to know if you want to cut the cord, and what service should you have if you want to watch Chicago sports. Harvey also answers all of your questions! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7373037/4-16-25_Harvey_Wells_lowering_your_cable_costs_2025-04-16-214437.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7373008/4-16-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-16-210308.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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The great Mr. Fix-It , Lou Manfredini , joins John Williams to talk about witnessing a theft of three Apple watches at a cell phone store yesterday. Lou explains how nobody from the store did anything to prevent the theft. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7371166/4-15-25_Lou_Manfredini_Retail_Theft_2025-04-15-200006.128.mp3 Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am. Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Eric Zorn , Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel , joins John Williams to talk about the etiquette of standing at concerts, what he doesn’t like about The Masters golf tournament, and to share his thoughts on Harvard University refusing to accept demands made by the Trump administration. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7371137/4-15-25_Eric_Zorn_2025-04-15-204237.128.mp3 More with Eric Zorn Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL 6) joins John Williams to talk about the town halls he has held across the state of Illinois, including in districts represented by Republicans. Representative Casten also shares his thoughts about the deportation of Maryland resident Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. Rep. Casten says Americans should be embarrassed at what the Trump administration is doing. ‘This is banana republic what the Trump administration is doing.’ https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7371098/4-15-25_Rep_Casten_2025-04-15-191938.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you like Amazon to show any tariff charges? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kerry Peck: ‘Signature for sex’ cases are an epidemic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Time to start your weekly mowing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will Krishnamoorthi run for Durbin’s Senate seat? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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