Best WGN Plus Podcasts (2023)

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WGN Plus | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own

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Getting to Yes And... | Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross - 'Your Brain on Art'

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Kelly talks to Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross about the science behind art. The pair have written the book "Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transforms Us." https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4292549/Susan_Magsamen_Ivy_Ross_2023-09-26-132249.64kmono.mp3 “We now have scientific proof that the arts are essential to our very survival.” “Your brain loves a g…

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Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast

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Stewart Buchanan - Global Brand Ambassador for Glenglassaugh, BenRiach and Glendronach 59:32

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All the way from Scotland, Stewart Buchanan is the Global Brand Ambassador for Glenglassaugh, BenRiach, and Glendronach. Stewart is one of the few global brand ambassador’s Pat knows that worked in a distillery. Stewart brought three bottles of the latest offerings from Glenglassaugh. The distillery had previously been mothballed from 1986 to 2008 …

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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain

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Michael Feinstein, Protector of the Great American Songbook and Hollywood Museum President present: ‘From Hollywood to the World: Rediscovered Recordings and Career of Jose Iturbi’

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B87oY596hA?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, Paul goes behind the curtain with legendary protector of the American Songbook, Michael Feinstein, and Hollywood Museum Founder and President Donelle Dadigan to di…

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Walter Jacobson's Perspective

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Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 9-28-23: The Bears are a bad football team

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So, what are you thinking now about the Chicago Bears? For me, I’m thinking that the Bears are in deep, deep bleep. The Bears are a bad football team that’s lost 13 games in a row and not once in 13 years has made it to the NFL playoffs. What’s unclear is whether there is something, anything, the Bears are doing about it, and whether the Bears are …

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The Mincing Rascals

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The Mincing Rascals Live from The Second City 9.27.23: Migrant housing, end of cash bail, Senator Menendez, and more!

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This week’s Mincing Rascals was recorded in front of a live audience at The Second City on Tuesday, 9/26/23! Check out the photos here! The Mincing Rascals for this special show are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU,…

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The Chicago Way

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: At least Stacy Davis Gates has a sense of humor

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Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/26/23): On this episode, John Kass & Jeff Carlin offer a social media ‘tip-o-the-hat’ to Chicago Teacher’s Union’s Stacy Davis Gates for taking time from her busy schedule spending CTU funds without answering to anyone and engaging in her child’s Catholic school education to offer up a quality takedown of Kass. Plus, for…

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Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"

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Getting to Yes And… | Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross – ‘Your Brain on Art’

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Kelly talks to Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross about the science behind art. The pair have written the book “Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transforms Us.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4292549/Susan_Magsamen_Ivy_Ross_2023-09-26-132249.64kmono.mp3 “We now have scientific proof that the arts are essential to our very survival.” “Your brain loves a g…

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Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast

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Sherry Bonus Episode - More Cocktails for Fino Fiends and Manzanilla Maniacs 10:07

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Chris brought too much sherry, too much food and made too many cocktails and we didn't want you to miss out so here's a bonus episode from our recent deep dive into sherry. You can see all the cocktail recipes on our blog.

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Steve and Johnnie

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Everyone is back for a show full of fun and free of gluten

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They’re back! Steve King and Johnnie Putman return with a show short on time, free of gluten but packed with all of the same flavors! Jen Cafferty, CEO at Find Me Gluten Free, jumps in to talk about the evolution of gluten-free baking and cuisine over the years and the upcoming Gluten Free Expo this October in Grayslake. Patrick Crispen, Director o…

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Elton Jim Turano's Captain Pod-tastic

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‘Elton Jim’ searches this fall for the ultimate ‘Pumpkin Spice Headquarters’

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In this 383rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano searches this fall for the ultimate “Pumpkin Spice Headquarters.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4161128/4161128_2023-09-21-193528.64kmono.mp3 Elton Jim’s Captain Pod-tastic More from Elton Jim ‘Elton Jim’ searches for the ultimate Pumpkin Spice … .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill…

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Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter

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Concerns for the prairie wetlands of Saskatchewan in the fall

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his thoughts on the prairie wetlands of Saskatchewan in the fall, as well as the raised concerns of bird migrations hindered by buildings and wind farms. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4291715/4291715_2023-09-23-182115.128.mp3 The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Recent Posts The ballo…

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WGN Plus | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own

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Ornstein on Alito, Grosso on the Fourth Amendment, Cordell on “Her Honor,” and Much More

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American political scientist and American Enterprise Institute Emeritus scholar Norman Ornstein joins Legal Face-Off to discuss the latest with Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Michigan State University School of Law Professor Catherine Grosso discusses the Fourth Amendment cases currently up for Supreme Court consideration. The Honorable LaDori…

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Legal Face-off

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Ornstein on Alito, Grosso on the Fourth Amendment, Cordell on “Her Honor,” and Much More

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American political scientist and American Enterprise Institute Emeritus scholar Norman Ornstein joins Legal Face-Off to discuss the latest with Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Michigan State University School of Law Professor Catherine Grosso discusses the Fourth Amendment cases currently up for Supreme Court consideration. The Honorable LaDori…

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Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast

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Sherry - Fino Fiends and Manzanilla Maniacs 1:09:58

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Sherry, what is it? What do you do with it? What does it go with? The answers to these questions are much simpler than you might think. Sherry isn’t just for Brits. It’s actually very popular with tapas, so next time you’re digging into some small plates, skip the sangria and go for some PX, Manzanilla, or Cream. Like a bunch of sardines in a can, …

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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain

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NYT best selling author Luke Russert on his book: ‘Look for Me There, Grieving My Father, Finding Myself’

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgTAEqxE5oE?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, Paul chats with the NYT best selling author of “Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself,” Luke Russert. Luke is the son of legendary political analys…

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The Chicago Way

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: On the road in Wilmette

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Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/20/23): On this special episode, John Kass & Jeff Carlin head to Wilmette, IL for an event hosted by Beth Feeley & Ted Dabrowski of the New Trier Neighbors featuring a conversation between Kass and the co-host of WIND 560’s Morning Answer, Dan Proft. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@john…

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The Mincing Rascals

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The Mincing Rascals 9.20.23: End of cash bail, city-owned grocery store, tipped minimum wage debate

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, and Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU. The Rascals discuss the end of cash bail in Illinois. How will this provision of the SAFE-T ACT impact criminal justice? Mayor Brandon Johnson said he wants to open city-owned grocery stores …

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Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"

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Getting to Yes And… | Hal Hershfield – ‘Your Future Self’

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Kelly connects with UCLA professor Hal Hershfield to talk about his new book “Your Future Self: How To Make Tomorrow Better Today.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4160087/Kelly_connects_with_UCLA_professor_Hal_Hershfield_to_talk_about_his_new_book_Your_Future_Self_How_To_Make_Tomorrow_Better_Today__2023-09-19-054427.64kmono.mp3 “Your fate is not …

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WGN Plus | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own

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Getting to Yes And... | Hal Hershfield - 'Your Future Self'

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Kelly connects with UCLA professor Hal Hershfield to talk about his new book "Your Future Self: How To Make Tomorrow Better Today." https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4160087/Kelly_connects_with_UCLA_professor_Hal_Hershfield_to_talk_about_his_new_book_Your_Future_Self_How_To_Make_Tomorrow_Better_Today__2023-09-19-054427.64kmono.mp3 “Your fate is not …

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Elton Jim Turano's Captain Pod-tastic

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‘Elton Jim’ explains his ‘Rules For The Perfect Piece Of Toast’

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In this 382nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains his “Rules For The Perfect Piece Of Toast.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4158897/4158897_2023-09-14-210437.64kmono.mp3 Elton Jim’s Captain Pod-tastic More from Elton Jim ‘Elton Jim’ searches for the ultimate Pumpkin Spice … .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd…

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Steve Dale's Other World

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Paul Lisnek: ‘Behind the Curtain’ podcast

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Paul Lisnek, political analyst for WGN-TV, joins Steve Dale to talk about his podcast ‘Behind the Curtain’ along with the many other podcasts that can be found at wgnradio.com. Paul also gives his opinion on the job that Mayor Brandon Johnson has done so far. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4159635/4159635_2023-09-17-171435.64kmono.mp3 Steve Dale'…

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Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter

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Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is steeped in the tradition

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about how Martha Williams, Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is steeped in the tradition of the outdoors and the need for hunting and professional management. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4158912/4158912_2023-09-14-224912.128.mp3 The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Recent P…

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Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast

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Molti Altri Amari (Many More Amaros) 1:01:40

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If it feels like we’ve done multiple episodes about amaro, it’s because we have a loud guy on the show who always has some amaro on him. It’s actually been almost four years since we had an entire episode dedicated to Pat’s favorite bitter Italian liqueur. Last time we had twelve amari, and that was only scratching the surface. Roger is back, to ha…

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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain

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‘Laugh In’ creator George Schlatter’s new book, ‘Still Laughing’, plus, a surprise guest, Lily Tomlin, joins in!

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgWfRR9M7e8?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 special new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with the legendary creator of “Laugh In,” and so much more, George Schlatter. Schlatter, now 93, has related his many stories …

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Walter Jacobson's Perspective

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Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 9-14-23: John Catanzara has a good idea – house migrants at City Hall

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I thought I could never think like John Catanzara, the politically extreme, often foul-mouthed President of the Chicago Police Union. But I’m thinking like him now as he criticizes City Hall’s decision to place homeless migrants in police stations. To help migrants, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is welcoming them to our Sanctuary City. OK, says Cat…

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The Mincing Rascals

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The Mincing Rascals 9.13.23: Book bans, migrant crisis, Stacy Davis Gates school controversy

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio, Block Club Chicago and the Chicago Blackhawks, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. Today, the Rascals kick things off with the most important story of the w…

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Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"

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Getting to Yes And… | Amy Edmondson – ‘The Right Kind of Wrong’

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Kelly welcomes back renowned Harvard professor Amy Edmondson to the podcast to discuss her new book “The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4157826/Amy_Edmondson_-_The_Right_Kind_of_Wrong__2023-09-12-024826.64kmono.mp3 “Most of us fail to learn the valuable lessons failures can offer.” “Everyone fail…

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WGN Plus | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own

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Getting to Yes And... | Amy Edmondson - 'The Right Kind of Wrong'

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Kelly welcomes back renowned Harvard professor Amy Edmondson to the podcast to discuss her new book "The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well." https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4157826/Amy_Edmondson_-_The_Right_Kind_of_Wrong__2023-09-12-024826.64kmono.mp3 “Most of us fail to learn the valuable lessons failures can offer.” “Everyone fail…

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The Chicago Way

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Where private schools are fascist and the CTU runs the show

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Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/11/23): Paul Vallas, former candidate for Chicago Mayor and CEO of Chicago Public Schools, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the hypocrisy of Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates sending her child to a private school, even though she has a history of calling private schools fascist & racist instituti…

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Elton Jim Turano's Captain Pod-tastic

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‘Elton Jim’ predicts rock music will be ‘gone’ by 2033

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In this 381st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano notes that most of rock music’s icons are in their late 70s and early 80s — will rock be gone by 2033? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4156707/4156707_2023-09-07-182807.64kmono.mp3 Elton Jim’s Captain Pod-tastic More from Elton Jim ‘Elton Jim’ searches for the ultimate …

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Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter

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Dove populations and questions abound

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by Kerry Luft, Executive Vice President of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, to talk about the dove populations around the Illinois area, plus a quick look at the prospects for the conservation in the farm bill. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4156781/4156781_2023-09-07-224721.128.mp…

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Steve and Johnnie

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MotorWeek’s John Davis, Tyromancy with Jennifer Billock, and phoneography advice from Will Byington

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Steve King and Johnnie Putman kick things off on this shortened, yet nonetheless exciting show by chatting with John Davis, host of TV’s “MotorWeek” about the show’s 43rd season! Listen to hear about how Davis got his start, his take on self-driving cars, and some of his favorite vehicles. Then, award-winning writer, editor, and author Jennifer Bil…

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Legal Face-off

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Trump, Murdaugh, Bankman, Baldwin, and much more

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Georgia State University Assistant Law Professor Anthony Michael Kreis weighs in on the release of the Georgia grand jury report and Trump’s pardon chances. Virginia Tech Professor of Public Relations and author Cayce Myers discusses Trump’s mugshot. Austin Peay State University Professor and Executive Director for Decision Support and Institutiona…

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WGN Plus | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own

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Trump, Murdaugh, Bankman, Baldwin, and much more

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Georgia State University Assistant Law Professor Anthony Michael Kreis weighs in on the release of the Georgia grand jury report and Trump’s pardon chances. Virginia Tech Professor of Public Relations and author Cayce Myers discusses Trump’s mugshot. Austin Peay State University Professor and Executive Director for Decision Support and Institutiona…

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Dane Neal

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NASCAR driver Jeremy Clements takes K-State to the track as the home team at Kansas Speedway

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Jeremy Clements, driver of the #51 Booze Pops Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 02, 2023 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Driver of the number 51 K-State Camaro in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Jere…

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Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast

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The Last Word on Chartreuse and Chartreuse Alternatives 58:29

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Chartreuse has been around for centuries and always popular with mixologists. It took a global pandemic to make the French herbal liqueur a household name though. Carthusian monks have been making it by hand since the 1700s and were always able to keep up with demand. In the last few years, they have decreased production to focus more on being monk…

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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain

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NYT best selling author Miles Taylor on his latest book, ‘Blowback,’ tracking his time in the Trump years and beyond, and his new podcast, ‘The Whistleblowers: Inside the Trump Administration’

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBrw9xTWe1E?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, Paul chats with the NYT best selling author of “A Warning,’ Miles Taylor about his latest book: “Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy From The Next Trump.” Taylor…

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Walter Jacobson's Perspective

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Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 9-7-23: Temporary top cop stumbles into trouble

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What, oh what, is going on in the Department of Chicago Police? Here’s what. The temporary Chief of Police is on his way out, soon to be replaced, and is stepping, oh you might say stumbling, into trouble. His name is Fred Waller. His trouble is that in his hurry before being replaced he has promoted several policemen who have bad things in their r…

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The Mincing Rascals

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The Mincing Rascals 9.6.23: Trump cases, Michael Madigan’s upcoming trial, CTU president Stacy Davis Gates and school choice 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, and Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago. This week, the Rascals talk about 2024 being “The Year of the Trial.” What is the likelihood of seeing former president Donald Trump actually g…

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Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"

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Getting to Yes And… | Jeffrey Sweet – ‘Something Wonderful Right Away’

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Kelly sits down with playwright and author Jeffrey Sweet to discuss the new edition of his legendary book “Something Wonderful Right Away,” an oral history of The Second City. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4154085/Jeffrey_Sweet_-_Something_Wonderful_Right_Away__2023-08-29-174825.64kmono.mp3 Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And" Recent…

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WGN Plus | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own

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Getting to Yes And... | Jeffrey Sweet - 'Something Wonderful Right Away'

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Kelly sits down with playwright and author Jeffrey Sweet to discuss the new edition of his legendary book "Something Wonderful Right Away," an oral history of The Second City. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4154085/Jeffrey_Sweet_-_Something_Wonderful_Right_Away__2023-08-29-174825.64kmono.mp3 Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And" Recent…

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The Chicago Way

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: When the music stops, who holds the keys?

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Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/04/23): To close out the summer with John Kass & Jeff Carlin is John’s younger brother Nicholas Spyridon Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience -focused on Aegean/Eastern Mediterranean issues, checking in from Romania (watch out for bears!) to discuss what the conflict in Ukraine will look lik…

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