Episodes

  • Michael Phillips breaks down big movie weekend

    Michael Phillips breaks down big movie weekend
    Nov 22 2024
    Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams to talk about the two big movies premiering this weekend. Gladiator II and Wicked offer star studded casts, but Phillips has opinions that might be opposite of the crowd’s reception.
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  • John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 11.22.24

    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 11.22.24
    Nov 22 2024
    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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  • Cernan Earth and Space Center celebrates 50th anniversary

    Cernan Earth and Space Center celebrates 50th anniversary
    Nov 21 2024
    Kris McCall, director of the Cernan Earth and Space Center in River Grove, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about the center’s origins. Gene Cernan, who the center is named after, flew on Gemini 9 and Apollo 10 is the center’s namesake. The center’s main feature is the planetarium, but it is open to the public […]
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  • Chicago is the kefir capital of the world

    Chicago is the kefir capital of the world
    Nov 21 2024
    Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about the new products that Lifeway Foods is selling and their involvement in the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. Smolyansky discusses how Lifeway started the kefir craze, and how the probiotic product has gone international.
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  • Dawn Jackson Blatner: There are four parts to a healthy ‘adult lunchable’

    Dawn Jackson Blatner: There are four parts to a healthy ‘adult lunchable’
    Nov 21 2024
    Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about balanced eating and eating healthy during the Thanksgiving holiday. Blatner answers listener questions and talks about ‘adult lunchables’.
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  • River Grove’s born and raised mayor, David Guerin

    River Grove’s born and raised mayor, David Guerin
    Nov 21 2024
    David Guerin, the president of the Village of River Grove, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the village. Guerin tells the story of buying his first business at 20 years old, being born and raised in River Grove, and his favorite things to do in River Grove with his family.
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  • Alex Zalben highlights the best shows to watch

    Alex Zalben highlights the best shows to watch
    Nov 21 2024
    Alex Zalben, the host and editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the hottest shows that are on streaming services. Colin Farrell’s ‘The Penguin,’ ‘Dune’s’ new television series, and more!
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  • The Mincing Rascals 11.20.24: Trump Cabinet, Chicago budget, Mayor Johnson’s successor

    The Mincing Rascals 11.20.24: Trump Cabinet, Chicago budget, Mayor Johnson’s successor
    Nov 20 2024
    The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU! This week the Rascals kick off the podcast breaking down the nominees for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet. Do the Rascals believe these nominees will get confirmed? Next, the Rascals discuss […]
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