Best WGN Plus Podcasts (2024)

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Getting to Yes, And... Dr. Frederik Pferdt - 'What's Next is Now'

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Kelly talks Yes, And with Dr. Frederik Pferdt, Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist. He founded Google’s Innovation Lab, where he trained tens of thousands of Googlers to develop cutting-edge ideas and taught groundbreaking classes on innovation and creativity at Stanford University for more than a decade. His new book is called “What’s Next …

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Getting to Yes, And… Dr. Frederik Pferdt – ‘What’s Next is Now’

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Kelly talks Yes, And with Dr. Frederik Pferdt, Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist. He founded Google’s Innovation Lab, where he trained tens of thousands of Googlers to develop cutting-edge ideas and taught groundbreaking classes on innovation and creativity at Stanford University for more than a decade. His new book is called “What’s Next …

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Kamala Harris, the perfect Rorschach candidate

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Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/26/24): This week, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to assess the DNC in Chicago, look at what RFK Jr. brings to Donald Trump’s campaign, and gauge what Democrats see in Vice President Kamala Harris as a candidate for…

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Tina Browen shares Jewel celebrations for 125 historic years in Chicago!

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Senior Director of Marketing for Jewel-Osco Tina Browen joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tina shares the history of Jewel as a cornerstone of Chicagoland communities for 125 years. Listen as Tina fills us in on all the ways that associates and customers can experience and enjoy this Jewel milestone with in store grocery promotions, celebrity a…

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‘Elton Jim’ pays tribute to groundbreaking TV broadcaster and legend, Phil Donahue

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In this 431st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano pays tribute to groundbreaking TV broadcaster and legend Phil Donahue. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5983747/5983747_2024-08-24-172147.64kmono.mp3 More from Elton Jim Elton Jim’s Captain Pod-tastic ‘Elton Jim’ pays tribute to Phil Donahue .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:ev…

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A blue moon over the Atlantic – tuna, stripers and a changing sea, plus, more ballot box biology is on the way

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the proliferation of tuna boats on the North Atlantic Ocean, as well as more ballot box biology on the horizon. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5981374/5981374_2024-08-24-160414.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter A blue moon over the Atlantic .cls-7{fill:#fff…

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Frozen Cocktails with Brrrrrel to Bottle 52:49

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Summer may be drawing to a close, but it’s going to stay warm for a while. That means there’s plenty of time to fire up your blender and rethink frozen cocktails. They don’t need to be sweet and overbearing, they can be balanced and still refreshing and delicious. You can check out all the cocktail recipes on our blog. If you have a question for th…

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Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 8-22-24: I have deep respect for Rev. Jesse Jackson

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The night before the Democrats convened their presidential convention in Chicago, there was a civil rights Rainbow PUSH convention going on in honor of the Reverend Jesse Jackson of Chicago. An event not as spectacular as the Democrats. But for me, something extra special to think about because, in Chicago politics, Reverend Jackson and I grew up t…

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The Voice of Whitney Houston brought to Life at Ravinia on Friday, August 30th

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSl5rYI471U?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] Everyone would agree that Whitney Houston left us way too soon. Her voice was incredible and was called by Guiness Book of World records, “the most awarded female artist of all time.” …

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The Mincing Rascals 8.21.24: 2024 DNC special

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week, the Rascals break down all things Democratic National Convention. What were the highlights, lowlights, and bi…

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New music, new food discoveries, and a massive data leak

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It’s National Radio Day! Steve King and Johnnie Putman are back again with a whole bunch of fun and not so fun things to talk about! Axios reporter Monica Eng walks over from the DNC kickoff party and airs some grievances with the paths and walkways allowing us to cross Lake Shore Drive safely. Naturally, we always end up talking about food. Next u…

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Getting to Yes, And... | Robert Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff - 'Proximity'

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Kelly sits down with Robert Wolcott, adjunct professor of innovation at the Booth School of Business and adjunct professor of executive education at the Kellogg School of Management and Kaihan Krippendorff CEO of Outthinker Networks to talk about their new book: “Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society and Da…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Robert Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff – ‘Proximity’

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Kelly sits down with Robert Wolcott, adjunct professor of innovation at the Booth School of Business and adjunct professor of executive education at the Kellogg School of Management and Kaihan Krippendorff CEO of Outthinker Networks to talk about their new book: “Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society and Da…

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‘Road Signs’ is jaw-dropping amazement!

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZx9yNxsAro?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] Created by Jon Tai and Alex Gruhin and starring Tai, Road Signs is described as a magic show, but that moniker does not do the production justice. It’s magic married to theater, with a…

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‘Elton Jim’ hopes the Democratic Convention in Chicago will make history — not repeat it

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In this 430th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano hopes the Democratic Convention in Chicago will make history — not repeat it. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5861597/5861597_2024-08-17-182437.64kmono.mp3 More from Elton Jim Elton Jim’s Captain Pod-tastic ‘Elton Jim’ pays tribute to Phil Donahue .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-…

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: DNC 2024 is here, are you ready?

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Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/19/24): To kick of the DNC in Chicago, the co-founder of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan, is here to preview his team’s daily broadcasts on SiriusXM and discuss how the City of Big Shoulders will handle the influx of Democrats & protestors. Plus, Kasso wonders if anyone remembers the ‘wood shampoo’ of ’68? Check out more fr…

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Lobsters, striped bass, bluefish – all on the move in Maine, plus Idaho launches comprehensive review to determine how technology can be used when hunting to ensure ‘fair chase’

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares the movement of lobsters, striped bass, and bluefish off the coast of Maine, and the comprehensive review launched by Idaho to determine how technology can be used when hunting to ensure “fair chase.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5854782/5854782_2024-08-17-162322.128.mp3 Recent Posts T…

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Ross on Supreme Court reform, Lewis Donnell on Stateville Correctional Center, Ivory on Olympics class trip, and much more

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University of Virginia Law School Professor and Director, Karsh Center for Law and Democracy Bertrall Ross joins Rich and Tina to discuss the President Biden’s latest efforts to reform the Supreme Court. Loevy & Loevy Partner Heather Lewis Donnell discusses recent developments in the ongoing class action lawsuit over conditions at Stateville Correc…

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Ross on Supreme Court reform, Lewis Donnell on Stateville Correctional Center, Ivory on Olympics class trip, and much more

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University of Virginia Law School Professor and Director, Karsh Center for Law and Democracy Bertrall Ross joins Rich and Tina to discuss the President Biden’s latest efforts to reform the Supreme Court. Loevy & Loevy Partner Heather Lewis Donnell discusses recent developments in the ongoing class action lawsuit over conditions at Stateville Correc…

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Back to school again with Johnnie and Steve

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There goes summer! Johnnie Putman and Steve King are your bookend to summertime and on this show we’ve got air show anniversary anecdotes, bricks disguised as phones, and we’re chatting about old tv and music legends! Jon Provost, star of the classic TV series Lassie, is making an appearance at the Wheaton All-Night Flea Market. He stops in to chat…

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What's New in Rum 53:47

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Rum: underappreciated and misunderstood. That’s why we keep doing rum episodes, because it deserves the attention, Plus, it’s the Summer of Rum. Pat has brought in a treasure trove of new and new-to-Binny’s rums that run the gamut from lighter to funky, blended to single barrel, flavored to full-proof, sweet to estery. Virago Four Port Rum Virago R…

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Flyover Chicago dazzles at Navy Pier!

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOSkCchtWh4?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] Chicago is home to a new major attraction and experience that is an amazing way to experience this magnificent city! Flyover Chicago is an immersive, multi-sensory attraction which sho…

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Remembering ‘Hollywood Squares’ host Peter Marshall

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Peter Marshall, an actor and singer who was best-known for his 16 years hosting “The Hollywood Squares,” has died at age 98. In 2022, Marshall talked with WGN Radio’s Steve Dale. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3944898/3944898_2022-04-17-215238.64kmono.mp3 ‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98 Recent Posts WGN Radio …

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Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 8-15-24: 1968 Democratic Convention – ‘Horrible things that still hurt to remember but are impossible to forget’

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Just four days now until the Democrats begin their presidential nominating convention in Chicago. Many months after City Hall in Chicago has been agonizing over what may happen here next week, hoping it’s not what happened during the Democrat convention here in 1968, 56 years ago. Horrible things that still hurt to remember but are impossible to fo…

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Steve Miklos and El Bandido Yankee with big powerboat win in Wisconsin!

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The El Bandido Yankee Tequila World Champion Powerboat team in Wisconsin – all photos Dane Neal/WGN Radio Throttleman for the World Championship El Bandido Yankee Mod-V Powerboat, Steve Miklos joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Steve shares the excitement around the recent Midwest Challenge win in Sheboygan. Listen as Steve talks about the commu…

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The Mincing Rascals 8.14.24: DNC in Chicago, CPS-CTU contract negotiations, Jordan Chiles bronze medal controversy

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the Rascals start the podcast discussing the upcoming DNC in Chicago. Are the Rascals optimistic about …

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Back to the Future takes us back to our memories at the Cadillac Palace Theatre through September 1st

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0CB11444-k?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] In this new podcast, meet the stars of Back to the Future: the Musical! Classic characters Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox in the movie) is played on stage by Caden Brauch and Doc Brown (p…

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Getting to Yes, And... | Jessica Chen - 'Smart Not Loud'

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Kelly talks to Emmy award-winning former broadcaster Jessica Chen who is now the CEO of Soulcast Media and the author of “Smart Not Loud: How To Get Noticed At Work For All The Right Reasons.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5678642/Jessica_Chen_2024-08-13-030642.64kmono.mp3 “Growing up, I was never taught the importance of making myself visible.”…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Jessica Chen – ‘Smart Not Loud’

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Kelly talks to Emmy award-winning former broadcaster Jessica Chen who is now the CEO of Soulcast Media and the author of “Smart Not Loud: How To Get Noticed At Work For All The Right Reasons.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5678642/Jessica_Chen_2024-08-13-030642.64kmono.mp3 “Growing up, I was never taught the importance of making myself visible.”…

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Palikari IV – Legacy

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The Palikari Project: Part IV – Legacy | As the curtain comes down on the Palikari Project, our hero returns home to his family’s village for the first time in almost 40 years with his sons, John, Peter, & Nick. We also get insight into what the boys were experiencing as twenty-somethings seeing their father’s legacy come to life in the form of the…

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‘Elton Jim’ gets ‘Mad As Hell’ as Howard Beale in Invictus Theatre’s new stage production of ‘Network’

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In this 429th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano gets “Mad As Hell” as Howard Beale in Invictus Theatre’s new stage production of “Network.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5676384/5676384_2024-08-09-160324.64kmono.mp3 More from Elton Jim Elton Jim’s Captain Pod-tastic ‘Elton Jim’ pays tribute to Phil Donahue .cls-7{f…

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Jim Bob Morris and El Bandido Yankee take tequila on a smooth ride to Sturgis!

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The El Bandido Yankee team in Sturgis! – all photos Dane Neal/WGN Radio El Bandido Yankee co founder Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Calling in live from Sturgis, Jim Bob shares the excitement around this amazing event that brings in bikers from around the world. Hear as Jim Bob fills us in on all the action, from concerts with friends…

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Dams – what did they really cost us? Plus, birds are already starting their southward migration

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the effect dams have had on the environment and what they have cost the landscape, and birds are already starting to head south. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5676970/5676970_2024-08-10-151510.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter A blue moon over the Atlantic .…

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Leopold and Loeb crime drama ‘Thrill Me’ is a theatrical musical playing everywhere for 30 years!

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHKdV29pv3Q?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] Paul goes Behind the Curtain with playwright Stephen Dolginoff who wrote his musical “Thrill Me” in 1994 and presents the long history of the show’s development from then to today in h…

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The Competitive Spirits (and Wine and Beer) 1:11:54

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Like the Quadrennial Summer Sports Competition, Binny’s shelves have representation from all over the world. Pat didn’t bring a bottle from every country, luckily, but he, Roger and Chris brought spirits, beer and wine from around the world. Let the games begin! South Korea: SoonHari Apple Mango Switzerland: Chateau de Trevelin Chasselas Aubonne 20…

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Snap a shot with Steve and Johnnie

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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are in for a show you’d have to see to believe! With weather wackiness, new things to watch, tech woes and wizardry and you might learn a thing or two about photography Chris Smith, WJHG-TV’s Chief Meteorologist touches down to teach the class about how a tropical storm develops into a hurricane and the potential fallo…

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Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 8-8-24: I said to myself, ‘What?’

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Thanks, but no thanks, to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and to the Olympic athletes in Paris who are causing me to watch a lot of television that is clarifying for me a trick of the television trade to make money. More and more money. We’re all watching that trick. You know, those never-ending television commercials pitching medicines. The makers …

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The Mincing Rascals 8.7.24: VP choice, police accountability, Olympic boxing controversy

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, 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 mince about Kamala Harris choosing Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be …

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Stephanie Harrison - 'New Happy'

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Kelly catches up with Stephanie Harrison, former leaning executive with Thrive. Her company, The New Happy, has revolutionized the way that people understand and pursue happiness. Her new book is called “New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That’s Got It Wrong.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5551028/Stephanie_Harrison_2024-08-06-032028.…

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Stephanie Harrison – ‘New Happy’

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Kelly catches up with Stephanie Harrison, former leaning executive with Thrive. Her company, The New Happy, has revolutionized the way that people understand and pursue happiness. Her new book is called “New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That’s Got It Wrong.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5551028/Stephanie_Harrison_2024-08-06-032028.…

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‘SAVOR After Hours’ brings stars of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Val and Artem and many others to a fabulous Broadway-style review at Broadway Playhouse through August 18th

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuxstxH9IYs?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] If you are a fan of Dancing with the Stars, this show is for you! If you are NOT a fan of Dancing with the Stars, you are still in for an evening of fun and excitement! Savor After Hou…

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Palikari III – Civil War, Family, and a New World

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The Palikari Project: Part III – Civil War & a Fresh Start | Toward the end of WWII, countries coming out from under the evil rule of The Axis were often were left to pickup the pieces of the decimated lives that once were. In Greece, that was turmoil was compounded by the rise of Communist guerillas and the ensuing civil war that turned families a…

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‘Elton Jim’ sees Chicago fans getting tested in tough 2024 sports year

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In this 428th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano sees Chicago fans getting tested in tough 2024 sports year. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5464000/5464000_2024-08-01-192100.64kmono.mp3 More from Elton Jim Elton Jim’s Captain Pod-tastic ‘Elton Jim’ pays tribute to Phil Donahue .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Elt…

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