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Should gun ownership be restricted for pot smokers?

John Williams ·

2025/10/21

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court saying that it will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns.

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Dr. Michael Bauer: When are you fully protected after...

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2025/10/21

Dr. Michael Bauer, Medical Director, Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, talks to John about how long it takes to be fully protected after getting a COVID shot, why people often get sick after returning from a trip, if he recommends wearing a mask while traveling, how vaccines reduce the impact of serious […]

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Eric Zorn: Alarming the way Trump is using AI

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2025/10/21

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court saying it will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, President Trump’s use of AI, the ‘impressive’ and ‘impactful’ ‘No Kings’ protests, and President Trump commuting the sentence of ex-Rep. George Santos. Eric also expresses his hatred […]

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part...

John Williams ·

2025/10/21

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. Come for the jokes…stay for a visit from a Speed Jokes legend!

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Mincing Rascals 10.17.25: Live from Tangled Roots...

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2025/10/20

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and The Last Ward, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and political pundit Marj Halperin! Today, the podcast comes to you from the Tangled Roots Brewing Company in […]

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Lou Manfredini: Keep your gutters clear of leaves

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2025/10/20

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 now is the time to keep your gutters clear of leaves before the real clean after all the leaves have fallen. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on […]

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part...

John Williams ·

2025/10/20

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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WGN Radio’s October Book Club choices

John Williams ·

2025/10/20

It’s mid-October and we’ve been getting the first taste of cooler weather. As the chilly season settles in, there’s time to think about some good books to keep us occupied during the cold winter ahead. Fortunately, we’ve got a book club to help with that! Here are some new recommendations from Steve Alexander, Bob Kessler […]

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University of Illinois Chancellor Charles Isabell on...

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2025/10/10

University of Illinois Chancellor Charles Isabell joins U of I alum (ILL!) Jon Hansen (INI!) to talk about the U of I welcoming the largest freshman class in state history, how AI is going to impact the future of work, the investment Illinois is making in quantum computing, the value of higher education, why attending […]

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Connell McShane: What to know about Gaza ceasefire deal

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2025/10/10

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to tell us what we need to know about the Israel and Hamas peace agreement. Connell also gives us the latest news on the government shutdown.

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The...

John Williams ·

2025/10/10

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!

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Bill Geiger: What does it mean to have retirement...

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2025/10/09

Bill Geiger, President and CEO of Geiger Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about National Retirement Security month and the two things that are essential to setting up you retirement plan.

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Best of the Midwest: Musique of the Night Gala in...

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2025/10/09

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, Jon Hansen, in for John Williams, has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take another quick trip north of the border […]

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Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to carb load properly

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2025/10/09

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the benefits of carb-loading before a big endurance event. Dawn explains how many people do carb-loading the wrong way and offers tips on how to do it properly so you are ready to race! Dawn also shares a great meatball […]

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part...

John Williams ·

2025/10/09

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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The Mincing Rascals 10.8.25: Texas National Guard...

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2025/10/08

The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and the The Last Ward, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope’s Screening Room. The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the Cook County Sheriff’s Office stepping up enforcement for illegally […]

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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Fertilize your shrubs...

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2025/10/08

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins Jon Hansen to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Did we get enough rain last weekend?

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part...

John Williams ·

2025/10/08

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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Dr. Sindhu Aderson: What is Illinois guidance on...

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2025/10/07

Dr. Sindhu Aderson, Central Region Medical Director of Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the CDC dropping universal COVID vaccine recommendations. What’s the latest vaccine guidance for Illinois? Dr. Aderson also answers all of your medical questions!

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Eric Zorn: No reason to send National Guard to Chicago

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2025/10/07

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the Texas National Guard arriving in Chicago, what happens now that the Texas National Guard has been deployed, if he thinks President Trump will invoke the Insurrection Act, and the latest on the government shutdown. Is a deal […]

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