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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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‘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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