Best WBBM Newsradio Podcasts (2024)

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Regional Transportation - Dress Codes & Election Interference 28:40

4h ago28:40

28:40

Exploring the possibility of combining CTA - Metra and Pace into a single regional transit agency, the return of dress codes at restaurants and a look at AI created election disinformation.By Audacy

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How Health Care Provides for the State 28:37

10h ago28:37

28:37

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by Matt Wilson, Erendire Rendon, and Graciela Guzman to discuss how new research suggests health coverage provides benefits to the state and its connection the current migrant crisis in Chicago. Matt Wilson is the Associate Director of Economic and Workforce Development at UIC's Great Cities Institute…

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Spring Clean Up Around Emerging Pollinators 0:59

2h ago0:59

0:59

Some tips on which garden garbage is good for your plants.By Audacy

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Fallen Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca laid to rest 6:34

1h ago6:34

6:34

Also in the news: A craft brewery on Chicago’s northwest side took home gold in last week’s global beer competition; There's a new attempt to address the growing frustration about the state of public transportation in Chicago by changing who's running it; and Chicago's famous rat hole will live to see another day if Riot Fest has its way. Photo cre…

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Man charged in road rage shooting on ramp to Eisenhower 6:28

3h ago6:28

6:28

In other news: Shooting in South Shore leads to SWAT situation; Legal groups push Illinois to curb use of solitary confinement; Plus- Riot Fest interested in purchasing infamous rat hole.By Audacy

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Stagflation - El Bandido Yankee Tequila & Comics 21:06

1h ago21:06

21:06

Data this week shows signs that the US may be headed for stagflation - a troubling scenario that could be worse than a recession, we meet a pro athlete turned serial entrepreneur and adding comic books to your investment portfolio can provide a layer of diversification.By Audacy

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Dozens of pro-Palestinian activists protest at the University of Chicago 6:21

4h ago6:21

6:21

Also in the news: Gary Mayor calls out vandalism of former mayor's statue; CPS high school pairs with pet adoption group for event; Man shot and killed by Valparaiso police and more.By Audacy

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Stocks Selloff - Kids First Phone & Cicadas 26:46

19h ago26:46

26:46

A look at what's behind the sell-off on Wall Street, what you need to consider when giving a child their first phone and how this spring's expected Cicada Boom could impact restaurant menus.By Audacy

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Northwestern University students, faculty set up tents, call for a ceasefire in Gaza 5:38

1d ago5:38

5:38

Also in the news: Two hospitalized after at least four armed robberies early today; Pritzker remains skeptical of new lakefront Bears stadium; Elgin man sentenced to prison for illegal gun-buying scheme and more.By Audacy

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Chicago Bears unveil domed lakefront stadium 7:12

2d ago7:12

7:12

Also in the news: Family of Dexter Reed filed lawsuit alleging unlawful death; Indiana prison guard charged with bribery; Roscoe Village's 'Rat Hole' removed and more.By Audacy

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Chicago Bears - Parents & Tesla 17:59

2d ago17:59

17:59

A look at the Chicago Bears big reveal, how the cost of daycare can impact career decisions and Tesla touts a new line of more-affordable electric vehicles.By Audacy

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Dolton mayor, city sued over improperly denying barbershop 5:17

2d ago5:17

5:17

Also in the news: Democrats complain about increase in stamp prices; Natasha Bedingfield to perform at 2024 Chicago Pride Fest; More people are in the Loop over the weekends than before the pandemic and more.By Audacy

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Dairy Dilemma, As Oberweis Files Chapter 11 15:02

2d ago15:02

15:02

Through four generations and nearly 100 years, Oberweis Dairy has been an Illinois giant of industry. From brick-and-mortar ice cream shops to direct-to-consumer milk delivery (which saw record profits during the pandemic), their brand gained enough traction for Jim Oberweis -- grandson of its founder -- to make political headway in the state senat…

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Foxtrot, Dom's Kitchen & Market stores close suddenly, leaving customers stunned 7:01

3d ago7:01

7:01

Also in the news: Skokie parents fighting to save elementary school; Castaways looking to revamp, reimagine; Illinois welcomed 101 new citizens to the United States and more.By Audacy

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Castaways Beach Club - Europe Dupes & Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen 28:24

3d ago28:24

28:24

A look at the re-opening of a Chicago lakefront favorite, local vacations with a European feel and there's a sudden closure of Dom’s Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot Market locations in Chicago.By Audacy

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Police seeking person of interest in murder of CPD officer 6:23

3d ago6:23

6:23

Also in the news: Five Chicago elementary school students hospitalized after taking edibles; Three-year old boy dead after house fire in Indiana; New report shows mail-in voting is very popular and more.By Audacy

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10-year-old boy stole and crashed vehicle into retention pond in Indiana 6:44

4d ago6:44

6:44

Also in the news: Jewish group at Northwestern looking to have a safe Passover; Illinois State Capitol evacuated after 9-1-1 call; MCA debuting new bilingual family program in Little Village and more.By Audacy

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Housing/Good Schools - Weight Loss Drugs & Stock Picks 27:50

4d ago27:50

27:50

Buying a house in a community with good schools comes with a cost, how restaurants are feeling the pinch of weight loss drugs and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.By Audacy

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Chicago Police mourn loss of officer who was killed while returning home 7:20

4d ago7:20

7:20

Also in the news: Man arrested after pushing person down stairs at CTA station; Construction of new O'Hare Airport improvements begin today; Woman dead after crashing into pole in South Deering and more.By Audacy

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Chicago's moves to get more help for students with disabilities 28:44

5d ago28:44

28:44

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by Curt Holderfield & Rachel Arfa to discuss the Diverse Learners Recovery Fund and how it will help students with disabilities around Chicago. Rachel Arfa is the Commissioner of the City of Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities & Curt Holderfield is the Sr. Vice President of Child Devel…

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Grote: Andy Martinez previews Cubs-Marlins doubleheader (Hour 2) 26:36

6d ago26:36

26:36

In the final hour, Mark Grote was joined by Andy Martinez of the Marquee Sports Network to preview the Cubs-Marlins doubleheader Saturday. Later, Grote listened and reacted to soon-to-be Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' interesting comments on the Pivot Podcast.By Audacy

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Grote: Mark Schanowski talks Bulls' loss in play-in round, murky future (Hour 1) 47:36

6d ago47:36

47:36

Filling in for Steve Rosenbloom, Mark Grote opened his show by breaking down the Bulls' ugly 112-91 loss to the Heat in the play-in tournament Friday, a setback that ended Chicago's season. Grote then pondered whether star forward DeMar DeRozan will return to the Bulls after a disappointing end to the season. He's set to hit unrestricted free agenc…

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Appreciating Spring Ephemerals 0:59

6d ago0:59

0:59

Some gardening tips for the springtime!By Audacy

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Taylor Swift - Abt Electronics/Recycle & C2E2 26:56

7d ago26:56

26:56

Swifties across the globe are in ecstasy today - now that a new double album has dropped, Abt Electronics ups its green game and a look ahead to the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.By Audacy

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Deadly stabbing in Pilsen being investigated 6:44

7d ago6:44

6:44

Also in the news: Chicago Police warn about robbery crew hitting auto parts stores; Law proposed to ban protesters from blocking traffic for emergency vehicles; Indiana elementary school to have a four-day school day and more.By Audacy

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Fire destroyed new restaurant that was set to open this weekend 7:11

8d ago7:11

7:11

Also in the news: After two months, Washington Park homes still struggling with poor plumbing; Shedd Aquarium to form a union; New report details Dexter Reed was shot years ago after attacking relative and more.By Audacy

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Electric Vehicles - Ghost Hackers & Spring Events 27:12

8d ago27:12

27:12

A look at the future of electric vehicles, hackers are targeting accounts of the recently deceased and a gift guide for - graduations, weddings and other spring events.By Audacy

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Driver killed in fiery crash at I-90's Barrington Road Toll Plaza 6:00

8d ago6:00

6:00

Also in the news: Uber adding new driver safety tool; Mayor Johnson dismisses petition to recall him from office; Naperville's 'Human Library' to open this weekend and more.By Audacy

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Juvenile arrested after 22-year-old shot and wounded in Naperville home 7:02

9d ago7:02

7:02

Also in the news: Magnificent Mile Tulip christened on Michigan Avenue; New tool means you don't have to leave home for notary; Eight people facing charges as part of FBI drug trafficking investigation and more.By Audacy

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Stadium Broadcast Deal - 4/20 Gimmicks & Schaumburg Boomers 28:13

9d ago28:13

28:13

Bulls - White Sox - Blackhawks are reportedly near Stadium broadcast deal, scoring a dime bag at a national sandwich chain and are you ready for some baseball? in the northwest suburbs.By Audacy

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3 hurt in drive-by shooting outside Englewood liquor store 6:16

10d ago6:16

6:16

Also in the news: Antisemitic graffiti found at North Side elementary school; Corporal punishment to be banned at private schools in Illinois; Illinois Attorney General going after mortgage finance company that's trapping people and more.By Audacy

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Holding Your Cards Close to Your Chest? Experts Talk the Reality of Gambling Addiction 26:15

9d ago26:15

26:15

The results are in, and they're staggering: about 4% of Illinois's population is living with a gambling addiction. With a new Casino and the rise in online sports betting, local mental health facilities are seeing a rise in clients seeking help for problem gambling. So how does this fun, recreational activity become an addiction? In today's episode…

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14 protesters were arrested last night, calling it unconstitutional 7:00

11d ago7:00

7:00

Also in the news: Dolton admin indicted on a bankruptcy fraud charge; Taylor Swift sends a secret message to fans via a Chicago mural; Chicago Teachers Union members looking for affordable housing, libraries, more and more.By Audacy

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