Steve King and Johnnie Putman on 720 WGN Radio in Chicago.
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John Williams and journalists from WGN Radio other Chicago media outlets discuss news of the week on The Mincing Rascals podcast from WGN Plus
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Steve Dale knows more than just pets. Find out on Steve Dale's Other World on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
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The John Williams Podcast from 720 WGN
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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago
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Dean Richards covers the entertainment world in this podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
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Elton Jim Turano's Captain Pod-tastic on WGN Plus
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Mild mannered Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass and WGN Radio's Jeff Carlin explore the week in news, politics and other thngs done the Chicago Way in this WGN Plus podcast from WGN Radio in Chicago.
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The HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini Podcast from 720 WGN
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Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And" on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
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The Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams from WGN Radio 720
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Charlie Potter discusses hunting, fishing, wildlife and conservation issues in the Great Outdoors Podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
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The Blackhawks 720 Podcast with Charlie Roumeliotis from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
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Outside the Loop RADIO is Chicago's Almost Above-Ground Audio Magazine. Founded as a podcast in September 2006 and picked up for broadcast by Chicago Sound Alliance WLUW 88.7-FM in March 2007, "OTL" now airs on Chicago's Very Own 50,000-watt heritage powerhouse station WGN Radio 720-AM. Storyteller and urbanologist Mike Stephen hosts this weekly program featuring fun segments and interviews with local newsmakers, artists, musicians, and others doing cool stuff around the greater Chicago area ...
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Legendary Chicago journalist Walter Jacobson offers his Perspective on local politics, news and more in this podcast on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
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Dan Hampton and Ed O’Bradovich recap the week's Chicago Bears game on WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
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WGN Radio Theatre with Carl Amari Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN
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Chicago Blackhawks Highlights from 720 WGN Radio
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The CornerStore with Kevin Coval and Tara Mahadevan on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
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The Northwestern Wildcat "Podcat," with "Mr. Cat," Dave Eanet, from the Voice of the Wildcats, WGN Radio 720 in Chicago.
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Introverts are adventurous. Introverts are funny. Introverts can be social…when we want to be! Join the conversation around one of the most misunderstood personality types to learn what makes us tick and why we are incredible to partner with at work, home and play. Check out HushLoudly: Introverts Redefined.
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The Beat from WGN Radio 720
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No Coast Cinema with Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
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Steve Dale, certified animal behavior consultant, is host of two nationally syndicated radio shows–Steve Dale’s Pet World and The Pet Minute–as well as host of Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN Radio, Chicago.
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Weekly summary of market news with Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong from WGN Radio Chicago.
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Interviews from the archives of broadcast legend Roy Leonard from WGN Radio 720
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Mollie and Pete Save Christmas with Mollie Green and Pete Zimmerman on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
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WGN - Sports Central
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Here are full episodes of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on WCPT Chicago), a radio talk show devoted to covering the news of the day and connecting listeners with local leaders. Patti Vasquez is a Chicago comedian, writer, actor, talk show host, consultant, advocate, and policy adviser. After achieving a degree in history from the University of Illinois, she set out to share her hilarious observations about how people behave, and stories about her sec ...
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PodsLoaded Media is a podcast network, WGN Radio partner and podcast recording studio located in Chicago IL.
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Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong bring WGN Radio 720 listeners comprehensive news on current financial and agricultural trends. Orion and Max deliver the information Chicagoland and the Heartland want and need.
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The Yummie Nation Network podcast covers the latest food and food media trends, culinary events, interviews with celebrity chefs, cookbook authors, guest bloggers, and experts in all things food and business. Hosted by national culinary radio personality, Dane Neal of WGN Radio and YN Founder/CMO & food media expert Beth Peterson with contributing host YN Founder / Editor-in-Chief, veteran food writer, Jenn Campus.
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Here are featured interviews from "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago that focuses on national, state and city politics. A veteran Chicago broadcaster, Joan talks to politicians and professors, activists and authors, candidates and correspondents, as well as listeners who call in to share their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats ...
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Here are full episodes of "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago that focuses on national, state and city politics. A veteran Chicago broadcaster, Joan talks to politicians and professors, activists and authors, candidates and correspondents, as well as listeners who call in to share their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats, of cou ...
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Car Con Carne is an award-winning interview podcast hosted by legendary Chicago media personality James VanOsdol (Q101, WXRT, WGN, WLUP). Hosted in James's car, at live events, restaurants, brewpubs and recording studios, Car Con Carne offers engaging and honest conversations with people you want to know, mostly from the world of music.
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Garry's wit and absorbing energy keeps Chicagoans entertained day after day. Garry will tell you that his career in radio all began with a dead butterfly. One day he walked out of his house and saw a beautiful dead Monarch butterfly lying on the ground. He scooped up the lifeless harbinger of things to come and sent it to his then favorite disc jockey, Larry Lujack, the biggest jock in Chicago at the time. Larry was always talking about reincarnation and he claimed he was going to come back ...
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Radio origins Sponsored by the Skelly Oil Company, the Captain Midnight radio program was the creation of radio scripters Wilfred G. Moore and Robert M. Burtt, who had previously scored a success for Skelly with their boy pilot adventure serial The Air Adventures of Jimmie Allen. Developed at the Blackett, Sample and Hummert advertising agency in Chicago, Captain Midnight began as a syndicated show in 1938, airing through the spring of 1940 on a few Midwest stations, including Chicago's WGN. ...
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 2, 2025
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1:32:57On today's show: Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Kotowski and their guests are: – Jeffrey Wright of the Elgin Pride program – Dr. Jason Bussell, Chicago Community Acupuncture clinic director – Jen Zanotti, mind and body expert – Joyce Mahoney, regional vice president of Memory Care and Programming at Belmont Village Living See omnystudio.com/l…
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive June 2, 2025
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2:20:57Mon 6/2 – Forest Issac Jones, author of “The Selma, Alabama and Derry, Northern Ireland Connection 1963-1972” – Kevin Morrison, Cook County commissioner and candidate for Congress – Doug Fraser, executive director of The Chicago Help Initiative See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WCPT 820
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From Broadway and national tours to movies and more, meet Broadway’s rising stars: Kennedy Kanagawa and David Gow
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkmDxarOSxU?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] Kennedy Kanagawa put wide smiles on audience’s faces when he played Milkey White the cow in the National tour of “Into the Woods.” David Gow scares the heck out of people in the dramat…
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Pastor Brooks might walk across the US to raise awareness for his opportunity center: ‘America needs to be more unified’
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 the progress he’s making in the effort to build his opportunity center on the south side, and why he’s considering a walk across America to raise awareness and funds for his cause. https://…
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Wintrust Business Lunch 6/2/25: Home listings jump, IRS data, City Cruises Live, Pathos AI is Chicago’s latest unicorn
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about the strength of the spring housing market, and to break down the data released in the IRS 2024 Data Book. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Motorola Solutions paying $4.5B for …
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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMLXVI, 6.2.25: What was the best joke of May?
Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger and Member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of May 2025! And there was some debate over the ‘bald eagle’ and ‘Tupperware’ jokes! What was your favorite joke this month? And as always, John brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending …
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/02/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin discuss the merits of President Donald Trump commutating the federal sentence of notorious gang kingpin Larry Hoover and feds seeking to put former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan in jail for 12 years at the age of 83. Plus, Kasso urges everyone to take some time and …
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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There’s an update to the gate allocation saga at O’Hare Airport. The latest allocation will give United Airlines five additional gates at the airport starting Oct. 1. American will lose four gates. After the re-allocation is complete, United, based here in Chicago, w…
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman offer their two cents and close out a very musical May with a little blues celebration! Guitarist and Chicago’s very own Dave Specter stops by the studio for a special appearance to talk about his new album LIVE at SPACE! Performed at the venue SPACE in Evanston, we learn a little bit about the venue itself, his take o…
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Garry breaks down the People magazine article on David Muir. Plus, police have trouble getting a bobcat out of a lady's house.
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In this 471st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano offers his two cents on the end of the penny. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7441577/Elton_Jim_s_Captain_Pod-tastic_Episode_471_2025-05-29-174717.64kmono.mp3 More from Elton Jim Elton Jim s Captain Pod-tastic ‘Elton Jim’ offers his two cents on the end of the penny .cl…
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Comedian Kevin Kellam welcomes you to ‘Kevin and Hell’ (Episode 1051)
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31:36I’m joined by comedian/radio host/wrestling journalist/former radio colleague Kevin Kellam, who’s recording a comedy album on stage at Lincoln Hall on August 9. We met outside the Brewed in Logan Square for a Sunday morning conversation that covered everything from the comedy album taping to Q101 philosophy. There’s also a detailed discussion on th…
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Emmy Award winner and Tony and Grammy nominee Liz Callaway joins WGN’s Steve Dale to talk about her return to Chicago to sing ‘To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim’. Liz and Steve detail the show on June 14th and share what to expect at the Studebaker Theatre at the Fine Arts Building. Liz also comments on auto tune and the recordin…
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Mikkel and Ryan Becker join WGN’s Steve Dale to discuss the medical and financial challenges their family has faced since giving birth to their child. Ryan became ill shortly after and has been threatened to lose his job and insurance as experimental treatment to cure him has begun. Steve highlights this particular situation because it is a reality…
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Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start by welcoming former producer Jack Heinrich back. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about COVID-19 vaccine news from the week and then talks about the new COV…
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Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about COVID-19 vaccine news from the week and then talks about the new COVID variant. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_…
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses how the U.S. Forest Service is acting to control fires, and how screwworms are advancing and messing with Mother Nature. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7445179/The_Great_Outdoors_6_1_25_2025-05-31-160619.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Acting to control fir…
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Jon Hansen fills in for Lou Manfredini with a roundtable of experts including MegaPros‘ Jeremy Hogel, Michael Huston with Lindholm Roofing, and Joe Parisi from Norman Mechanical. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7445169/HouseSmarts_Radio_with_Jon_Hansen_5_31_25_2025-05-31-165509.128.mp3 Recent Posts HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini HouseSmarts…
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OTL #972: Confronting student loan debt in Illinois, New music from AJ Rosales, The Secret History of The Radiants
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43:09Mike Stephen discusses the student loan debt problem in Illinois with Illinois Answers Project journalist Claire Murphy, gets the lowdown on new local music from AJ Rosales, and discovers the Secret History of the 1960s Chicago doo-wop group The Radiants.By Mike Stephen
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive May 30, 2025
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2:27:05On today's show: – Andrew Goldberg, Chicago-born filmmaker whose new film, “White With Fear: A Documentary,” recently opened in Chicago – Union Strong segment with Don Villar, secretary-treasurer of the Chicago Federation of Labor Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 30, 2025
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1:33:02On today's show: – Maggie O’Keefe, 40th Ward committeeperson, voting rights activist and progressive community organizer – Darcy Pinasco, chair, Rockford Area Pride – Michael Bayer, producer and director of the new true crime docuseries VANISHED: The Heather Elvis Case Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Centr…
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GarrForce Cocktail Show Live 5-30-25
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3:52:39Welcome to the sixth season of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Watch what gets built, starting with the premiere episode at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, May 30, 2025. Actor and comedian Jeremy Piven was a late addition to the show and joins Garry to chat about his career and his current stand-up comedy tour (tickets available at ht…
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Jonas Frey, Founder of Appointment Trader, talks to John Williams about the Illinois General Assembly voting to ban third party restaurant reservations apps. The bill is awaiting Governor Pritzker’s signature. Jonas tells John about the app, how it works, how much reservations typically sell for, how they keep people from hoarding reservations, how…
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Wintrust Business Lunch 5/30/25: Economic growth, vacation rental tips, small business job creation
Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about the decent economic data released this week, how tariffs have been impacting the market, what we know about any trade deals, the likelihood of seeing a recession, how he’s seeing economic growth, what he’s telling his clients right now, th…
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NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the trade negotiations between the US and China, the debate over banning international students coming to the U.S., and the latest on the judicial rulings on tariffs. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7443622/5-30-25_Connell_McShane_Trump_China_tariffs_international_students_tra…
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Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7443600/5-30-25_John_Williams_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-30-162500.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Pastor Brooks: ‘America needs to be more unified’ .cl…
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Pre-Board show for tonight's cocktail show featuring an Albert Brooks interview with Steve & Garry from 40 years ago on WLS radio.
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Live from Legit Dogs (Episode 1050)
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1:04:00The second live Car Con Carne event at Legit Dogs + Ice (322 S. Randall Road, South Elgin) happened on 5/15/25. Appearing at the event, and on this episode: Karen Shook, Carson from Obscurity Brewing, Aaron Williams, comedian Chris Bongat, Derision Cult and unannounced guest Sincere Engineer. In addition to being interviewed, Karen Shook, Aaron Wil…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 29, 2025
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1:32:07On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services, and their guests are: – Daniel Hornung, former deputy director for the National Economic Council under Joe Biden – Disability advocate Mike Baker – Dan Kotowski, former Illinois state senator and president and chief executive officer of Kids Above…
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive May 29, 2025
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2:26:29On today's show: – Jens Ludwig, author of the new book “Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence” – María Inés Zamudio, reporter for ProPublica, along with Dana Brozost-Kelleher, investigative journalist at the Invisible Institute focused on police accountability and criminal justice issues – Deja Foxx, Democratic candida…
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Joan Esposito is joined by Deja Foxx, candidate running in the July 15 Democratic primary for a special U.S. House election to represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District (to succeed the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva). Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Helene Klodawsky, independent filmmaker
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25:46Joan Esposito is joined by Helene Klodawsky, independent filmmaker and director of “Stolen Time,” a 2023 feature documentary that confronts the corporate nursing home industry through the eyes of a young elder rights lawyer. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/progr…
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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based United Airlines has announced a new partnership with JetBlue that will allow the airline to return to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport. The partnership, called Blue Sky, will allow United and JetBlue to sell seats on each other’s websites and let cust…
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Chris Johnson, CEO and CPE (Chief Popcorn Eater), Classic Cinemas, joins John Williams to talk about how long they have had a theater in Fox Lake, how many people visit the theater in a year, what makes them stand out from other theaters, what gets people to come out to see movies, the connection that is made when you see a film with other people, …
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Wintrust Business Lunch 5/29/25: Mijo’s Authentic Mexican Food in Fox Lake, Trump tariffs, Musk leaving government
Segment 1: Ivan Gomez, Owner, Mijo’s Authentic Mexican Food, joins John Williams to talk about the history of their restaurant, how long they have been in Fox Lake, how the restaurant concept started, what you should order when you visit, and the soul of Mijo’s being the taco. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John Williams to talk…
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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, John is joined once again by Amy Beadle, Marketing Manager, Visit Springfield! Amy tells John about the new exhibit…
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Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John to talk about how she can tell if a fruit is ripe, a new study that shows the benefits of vegan protein, and to share her thoughts on weight loss drugs. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7442024/5-29-25_Dawn_Jack…
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Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about a recent conversation he had with University of Toronto professor Christopher DiCarlo where they discussed the ethics of artificial intelligence. Are robots going …
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7441976/5-29-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-29-193916.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Pastor Brooks: ‘America needs to be more unified’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Have you ever u…
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