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Can diabetes drugs like Ozempic lower risks of...

John Landecker ·

2025/08/05

Dr. Ian Grant, a behavioral neurologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins John Landecker to talk about whether diabetes drugs like Ozempic can lower the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and why more studies will tell us more.

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The John Landecker Food Fight – Cherry Slurpee vs....

John Landecker ·

2025/08/05

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Cherry Slurpee. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes a Frozen Coke. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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Minooka is a place to go to escape the busyness of...

John Landecker ·

2025/08/01

Jack Guldenbecker, Community Development Officer, Village of Minooka, joins John Landecker to discuss Minooka’s great dining options for a night out and their strong community.

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Bill Snyder: When will the air quality improve?

John Landecker ·

2025/08/01

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the poor air quality we have today and when the air might get better. To wrap up, Bill shares a weekend weather forecast for Lollapalooza.

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‘Star Wars’ vs ‘Star Trek’ with Rod Pyle

John Landecker ·

2025/08/01

Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss Star Wars vs Star Trek.

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The Rumore Report: Summer activities from the past

John Landecker ·

2025/07/31

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about what people used to do in Chicago during summer back in the day. Then Kori shares other stories from the archives!

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The John Landecker Food Fight – Broccoli vs. green beans

John Landecker ·

2025/07/29

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of green beans. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes broccoli. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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Herb Weisbaum on electric vehicle tax credits

John Landecker ·

2025/07/29

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share what you need know to about electric vehicle (EV) tax credits before they go away on September 30th. Then Herb shares other tips you need to know.

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Janelle Iaccino on the rise of fireflies in big cities

John Landecker ·

2025/07/29

Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. The Bug Lady, Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director, joins John Landecker to discuss the recent rise of fireflies in big cities.

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Bill Snyder: What is corn sweat?

John Landecker ·

2025/07/25

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the storms we saw Thursday and if there are any more on the way. Then Bill talks about the humidity and explains what corn sweat is and how it affects humidity.

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Iridian Fierro on the legacy of Hulk Hogan

John Landecker ·

2025/07/25

Iridian Fierro, our wrestling insider and co-host of WrestFriends Podcast, joins John Landecker to discuss the life and legacy of Hulk Hogan, who passed away today at the age of 71.

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A Crosstown Classic run to help the homeless

John Landecker ·

2025/07/25

Erin Molek, Development Manager of Ogden Avenue Supportive Housing, and Sandburg High School students Jack Canellis, Matthew Miller, and Braydon Guffad join John Landecker to talk about their idea to run from Wrigley Field to Rate Field this Saturday to raise funds for a nonprofit BEDS Plus, which is fighting homelessness in our communities. For […]

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Wednesdays with Whit: What’s coming up on the Whitney...

John Landecker ·

2025/07/24

Whitney Reynolds, host of The Whitney Reynolds Show, is back for another edition of Wednesdays with Whit! Whitney joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to discuss new video boards in her studio for the upcoming season and discuss what is coming to the Whitney Reynolds Show this October!

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Keeping your pets safe during heat wave

John Landecker ·

2025/07/24

Steve Dale, WGN Radio’s pet expert and host of Steve Dale’s Pet World and Steve Dale’s Other World, joins John Landecker to talk about how to keep your dog cool and safe during this heat wave.

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What plays you should go see in Chicago

John Landecker ·

2025/07/24

Steve Dale joins John Landecker to discuss recent plays he has seen and highly recommends around Chicago!

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Bob Bertog: How to prepare your lawn for the heat

John Landecker ·

2025/07/22

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Landecker to talk about how to prepare your lawn for the heat that is coming and maintenance for it. Then Bob answers listener questions.

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Attorney Rich Lenkov: Are there any legal...

John Landecker ·

2025/07/22

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to discuss whether or not there are any legal implications from the Coldplay kiss cam incident.

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The John Landecker Food Fight – M&M’s vs Reese’s Pieces

John Landecker ·

2025/07/22

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side Reese’s Pieces. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes the M&M’s. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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Attorney Rich Lenkov on Superman and the law

John Landecker ·

2025/07/17

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to discuss Superman being in the legal news and shares other legal news.

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Emmy nomination breakdown from Hollywood Reporter...

John Landecker ·

2025/07/16

Chief TV Critic for the Hollywood Reporter Daniel Fienberg joins John Landecker to break down the Emmy Award nominees that were announced today.

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