Wgn - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
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The John Williams Uncut podcast from News/Talk 720 WGN, The Voice of Chicago.
Episodios
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What are ‘forever chemicals’ and should we be concerned about them?
23/04/2024Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Jon Hansen in for John Williams to discuss what ‘forever chemicals’ are and whether or not we should be concerned about them. Dr. Kopin and Jon also discuss ‘Ozempic babies’ and the effects the weight loss pill have on people who stop using […]
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What you need to know about the spongy moth and the spotted lanternfly
23/04/2024Kathryn Bronsky, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Policy Manager, joins Jon Hansen in for John Williams to talk about USDA hungry pests such the spongy moth and the spotted lanternfly that can damage U.S. agriculture and forests. Listen in while Kathryn explains how these invasive pests are affecting the Midwest and why spongy moths are […]
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Attorney Rich Lenkov: Updates on former President Trump’s trial
23/04/2024Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins Jon Hansen in for John Williams to talk about the the latest news surrounding former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump’s hush money trial as well as sharing updates about how the Supreme Court weighs bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors. […]
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Tulips are in bloom at Kuiper’s Family Farm
23/04/2024Kim Kuipers with Kuipers Family Farm joins Jon Hansen in for John Williams to share details about the Midwest Tulip Fest happening this spring at the farm. Listen in as Kim shares details on how much longer they will have their tulips in bloom and what other activities are available during the festival.
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Eric Zorn: The pros and cons of recalling politicians
23/04/2024Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen in for John Williams to discuss whether or not we should be able to have the ability to recall a politician. Listen in while Eric and Jon dive deeper on the topic and weigh both possible outcomes.
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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXLV, 4.22.24
23/04/2024John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!
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Dolton’s Mayor Tiffany Henyard under investigation for spending taxpayer money on travel
22/04/2024WGN-TV News Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Ben Bradley joins John Williams to talk about Ben’s story surrounding Dolton’s Mayor, Tiffany Henyard, and what the accusations are. The two discuss how the issues are surrounding more than just the Village of Dolton but also Thornton Township, where Henyard is Supervisor.
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The Kenneth Young Center – Narcan saves lives
22/04/2024Daryl Pass, Manager of Recovery Support Services, Kenneth Young Center, joins John Williams to talk about what the Kenneth Young Center does and whom they serve, the various services they provide, the effort to have free access to Narcan, the stigma around the way we classify addicts, and how they’re working to help those who have […]
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Why is Earth Day not as popular anymore?
22/04/2024Dr. Paul CarraDonna, Northwestern University, Plant Biology & Conservation, Assistant Professor of Instruction, and Chicago Botanic Garden, Research Scientist, joins John Williams to discuss Earth Day, it’s lack of national importance in today’s world, and how people can help the effort taking care of the Earth.
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Craig Bolanos: Probability of rate cuts have been reduced
19/04/2024Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about inflation data stalling out, what stubborn inflation means for the economy, what good investors should know right now, when the Fed might cut interest rates, and why he believes this is a buying opportunity to compound wealth. Call Craig now to see how […]
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Dr. Pattani: Should you rinse after you brush your teeth?
19/04/2024Dr. Amar Pattani, family dentist at Main Street Smiles at 312 W Main Street in Barrington, joins John Williams to talk about why you should not rinse after brushing your teeth, especially at night. And as always, Dr. Pattani answers all of your oral health questions!
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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.19.24
19/04/2024Enjoy 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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Catching up with former WGN producer Elif Geris
19/04/2024John’s former producer Elif Geris checks-in to give an update on her life in Los Angeles, how she’s been doing since she left WGN, what it’s like to pursue music as a career, and to share a new song that she just released. Listen to “Should We Be Dead” on all of the streaming platforms!
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: Speaker Johnson should not be punished for delivering Ukraine aid
18/04/2024U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about movement on his legislation that would require the sale of TikTok by its Chinese owner, how that bill is tied to aid for Ukraine and Israel, and China’s role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis.
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Best of the Midwest: Visit Holland, Michigan!
18/04/2024It’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, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head across Lake Michigan and visit with Linda Hart, Executive Director, Holland […]
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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXLIV, 4.18.24
18/04/2024John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!
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The Mincing Rascals 4.17.24: I-190 protest, Dexter Reed shooting, Chicago Sky
17/04/2024The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals start this week’s show talking about the protest earlier […]
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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: What should you be doing to your lawn right now?
17/04/2024Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. What should you be doing to your lawn right now?
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Bankrate’s Mark Hamrick: Inflation has been persistent
17/04/2024Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to talk about persistent inflation, how consumers are being impacted by inflation, what it means to have a robust economy, what is good about the economy right now, how we are slowly getting the economy back to normal, and how many rate cuts could we […]
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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXLIII, 4.17.24
17/04/2024John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!