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Dean Richards

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Dean Richards covers the entertainment world in this podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago

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Jon Hansen in for Dean | July 13

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2025/07/13

Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Andy Masur start the show battling listeners over presidential trivia and reflecting on the 20 year anniversary of the White Sox’ 2005 World Series win. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Dayton, Tennessee. Dr. Gabriel Wallace, Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of […]

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Dr. Wallace discusses new vascular operating room

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2025/07/13

Dr. Gabriel Wallace, Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, for this week’s health update. He discusses Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital launching a new vascular operating room and the future of vascular surgery.

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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | July 6

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2025/07/06

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this week by discussing their 4th of July celebrations and get ready for NASCAR’s Grant Park 165 Sunday afternoon. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Bristol, Rhode Island. Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this […]

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Sun, sweat and sips: Staying safe and hydrated this...

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2025/07/06

Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver shares tips on how to stay safe in the sun while staying hydrated.

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Don’t blow it: Firework safety for the 4th

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2025/06/29

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, joins Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, to discuss the best ways to stay hydrated this summer and shares tips on how to have a safe Independence Day celebration.

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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | June 22

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2025/06/24

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Sunday by discussing the continuous excessive heat warning in Chicago. Tom Mockaitis, Author, Terrorism Analyst and History Professor at DePaul University joins Dean Richards to talk about the United States’ choice to strike Iran on Saturday, and what Americans can expect next. For today’s Far […]

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Dr. Kevin Most: What to know about the new COVID variant

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2025/06/24

Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most starts off by talking about the new COVID variant that has spread to the US. Dr. Most shares insight on the best ways to keep up with booster shots for the vaccine. Then, Dr. Most talks about the excessive heat warning […]

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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | Father’s Day | June 15

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2025/06/15

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Father’s Day Sunday by sharing stories about their dads. The guys also give a shoutout to Engineer Bob Ferguson for his 35th work anniversary with WGN Radio. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Spokane, Washington. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of […]

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Dr. Jeremy Silver: Medical issues men should be aware of

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2025/06/15

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 shares medical issues men should be aware of. Some pertaining to heart health, prostate health and more. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions.

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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | June 8

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2025/06/08

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Tony Award Sunday by talking what Dean is looking forward to the most during the 78th Tony Awards. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Clark, Missouri. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean […]

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Does coffee intake influence aging?

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2025/06/08

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 how your coffee intake influences aging. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions.

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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | June 1

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2025/06/01

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 COVID variant. […]

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Dr. Silver discusses the latest COVID vaccine news

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2025/06/01

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.

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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | May 18

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2025/05/18

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off by talking about Pope Leo XIV’s first ride in the ‘Popemobile’. Then, Andy shares details about his recent laser eye procedure. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Saugatuck Michigan, where the Pope attended high school. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency […]

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When to go to the ER vs. urgent care

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2025/05/18

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 the differences between urgent care and the emergency room.

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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | Elton Jim in for Dean...

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2025/05/11

Elton Jim Turano is filling in this week for Dean Richards, but listen anyway! Jim, Rob LaFrentz (in for Dave Schwan) and Andy kick things off by talking about Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago connections. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Elton Jim Turano (in for Dean […]

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Dr. Silver: Where are we at five years post COVID?

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2025/05/11

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Elton Jim Turano (in for Dean Richards) for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver reflects on the development of the COVID-19 vaccine and where things stand today.

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‘Late Nite Catechism’ celebrates its 32nd anniversary

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2025/05/04

Dean Richards comtinues his This Week in Theatre segment with Vicki Quade, co-creator of Late Nite Catechism, who joins Dean in studio to discuss the show’s 32nd anniversary performance and the show’s inspiration and evolution over the years.

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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | May 4

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2025/05/04

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Mark Carman (in for Andy Masur) start things off by talking about Star Wars Day (May the 4th). Additionally, they discuss balloons and Dean’s fear of heights. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us down south to Enigma, Georgia. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at […]

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Dr. Silver: Why you should not inhale helium

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2025/05/04

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 the dangers of inhaling helium. Additionally, he discusses recent studies regarding Beta blockers and Statins.

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