Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about President Biden’s ‘dreadful’ performance at the debate last week and his thoughts on the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5272353/5272353_2024-07-02-195653.128.mp3 More with Eric Zorn Recent Posts John Williams Biden campa…

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader, and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the Rascals break down President Biden’s poor debate performance and what that me…

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader, and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the Rascals break down President Biden’s poor debate performance and what that me…

Bob 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. The hot, humid weather the last couple weeks popped up some diseases. What do we need to look out for? https://serve.castfire.…

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about some bad financial advice given by radio host Dave Ramsey and what you need to know about getting a reverse mortgage. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5273352/5273352_2024-07-03-210052.128.mp3 David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN R…

U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5), joins John Williams to talk about President Biden’s debate performance last week and what that means for the Democratic party moving forward. Congressman Quigley is worried about the debate performance and how it might negatively impact down ballot races for the party. Does he believe that President Biden coul…

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5273342/5273342_2024-07-03-205942.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Biden campaign, SCOTUS immunity opinion, NASCAR .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} What are you eating on the 4th of July? .cls…

Zack James, Head of Operations at Chicago Drone Light Shows, joins John to talk about when they started getting into the drone business, how a drone show typically works, how many drones are used during a show, the way they come up with ideas for the show, the various formations in a drone show, how much time it takes to put together a show, if wea…

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the CDC recommending all Americans ages 6 months and older receive one of the new COVID-19 vaccines when they become available this fall, why most people are no longer losing their sense of smell or taste with COVID infections,…

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5272339/5272339_2024-07-02-191739.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Biden campaign, SCOTUS immunity opinion, NASCAR .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} What are you eating on the 4th of July? .cls…

Rob Karr, President and CEO, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, joins John Williams to talk about a new law in Illinois that will prohibit banks and credit card companies from charging retailers a fee on sales taxes and tips. What will this new law mean for both retailers and consumers? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5271207/5271207_2024-07-0…

Professor Carolyn Shapiro, Associate Dean for Academic Administration and Strategic Initiatives, Co-Director of the Institute on the Supreme Court of the United States, Professor of Law, Chicago-Kent College of Law, joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court ruling that former President Donald Trump is entitled to some level of immunity fr…

Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger and Member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of June! And then, as always, John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5271162/5271162_2024-07-01-19430…

Mark Lach, Creative Producer for “Titanic: The Exhibition,” joins John Williams to reflect on the anniversary of the Titan submersible implosion. And due to popular demand, the Titanic exhibition has been extended yet again! You can see the exhibit through Labor Day. Find more information here. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5249265/5249265_2024-…

Connell McShane, anchor, NewsNation Now, joins John Williams to break down the debate between President Biden and Donald Trump. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5249258/5249258_2024-06-28-190758.128.mp3 Recent posts The Race for President Biden vows to keep running as signs point to rapidly eroding support for him on Capitol Hill .cls-4{fill:#000;}…

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! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5249226/5249226_2024-06-28-194326.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Biden campaign, SCOTUS immunity opinion, NASCAR .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Wha…

Renee Kryger, President/CEO, Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce, joins John Williams to talk about their growing community, how they are becoming a dining destination with an abundance of family-owned restaurants, and the plethora of other attractions that draw visitors from all over the area. Also, Skittles are made in Yorkville! https://serve.cas…