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John Landecker

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Steve Dale on the latest pet news!

John Landecker ·

2025/08/20

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 share tips on how to help your dog go to the bathroom in rainy weather. Then Steve shares other pet news.

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Bob Bertog: Even with the rain, make sure your plants...

John Landecker ·

2025/08/19

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, even with the recent rainfall, you need to make sure your lawn and plants are properly watered. Then Bob answers listener questions.

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The John Landecker Food Fight – Ranch vs. blue cheese

John Landecker ·

2025/08/19

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

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Bob Sirott and John Landecker: For Radio Geeks Only...

John Landecker ·

2025/08/16

Bob Sirott and John Landecker are back again for round 2 of For Radio Geeks Only! Join Bob and John as they go down memory lane from their time working together back in the day. Ron Riley, legendary WLS disc jockey, and Spike O’Dell, legendary WGN Radio host, also call into the show to share […]

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Bill Snyder: It’s going to be hot for the Chicago Air...

John Landecker ·

2025/08/15

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about what a hot August we’ve been having this summer. Bill also warns that the tropics are starting to get active. To wrap up, Bill shares a weekend weather forecast for the Chicago Air and Water Show occurring this weekend.

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Peter Greenberg on digital identity

John Landecker ·

2025/08/14

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins John Landecker to talk about what digital identity is and the role it could have for traveling in the future.

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‘Mad About You’ stars Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser join...

John Landecker ·

2025/08/14

Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser, stars of the ’90s sitcom Mad About You (and its recent reboot), join John Landecker to reminisce about the show and talk about Helen and Paul’s upcoming appearances this weekend at Fan Expo in Rosemont. For more information, visit fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago/.

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How to swim in the Chicago River for a great cause

John Landecker ·

2025/08/13

Doug McConnell, world-class open-water swimmer and founder of A Long Swim, alongside John Quail, Director of Policy and Conservation at Friends of the Chicago River, join John Landecker to talk about the approval of swimming in the Chicago River for the first time in 98 years and to share the event they are organizing to […]

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Teresa Murray shares the latest recalls

John Landecker ·

2025/08/13

Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins John Landecker to talk about recalls from DermaRite Industries, Ford Motors, and more.

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The John Landecker Food Fight – Twinkies® vs Ho Hos®

John Landecker ·

2025/08/12

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

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Paul Lisnek on President Donald Trump’s tariffs

John Landecker ·

2025/08/12

Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV political reporter, joins John Landecker to explain what the tariffs President Donald Trump put on other countries are and who pays them. Then Paul discusses President Trump’s decision to call in the National Guard to Washington, D.C.

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Bill Snyder: The heat is back

John Landecker ·

2025/08/08

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about how many 90-degree days we have had this year. Then Bill provides an update on the Canadian wildfire situation.

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The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s escape...

John Landecker ·

2025/08/08

Kate Higbee, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s Senior Director of Brand Engagement and Events, joins John Landecker to talk about MSI’s new escape room coming this month and the theme for this year, The Wandering Alchemist.

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Jen Jolly shares tech back to school tips

John Landecker ·

2025/08/08

Jen Jolly, tech reporter and founder of Techish.com, joins John Landecker to talk about tech tips for kids as they go back to school and how to manage screen time.

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Should the United States build a nuclear reactor on...

John Landecker ·

2025/08/07

Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra magazine, joins John Landecker to discuss NASA saying that the United States should build a nuclear reactor on the moon.

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Remembering Song Satirist Tom Lehrer

John Landecker ·

2025/08/06

Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune Columnist and host of After Hours with Rick Kogan, 5p-7p Sundays on WGN Radio, joins John Landecker to talk about the life of Tom Lehrer.

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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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