Best Sam Panayotovich Podcasts (2024)

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Betting analyst Sam Panayotovich: Caleb Williams is a once-in-a-lifetime quarterback

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New England Sports Network betting analyst Sam Panayotovich joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago food he misses while he’s in New England, how bad Chicago sports teams have been recently, if he thinks the Bears will make the playoffs this year, what he expects from Caleb Williams, and what Chicago franchise will the next to win a champions…

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Political Science professor Joel Ostrow: Changing candidates is not undemocratic

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Dr. Joel Ostrow, professor, comparative and international politics, Benedictine University, joins John Williams to talk about President Biden stepping away from the presidential race and what this means for Vice President Kamala Harris and the democratic party moving forward. Dr. Ostrow explains why the Democratic party has the right to replace a c…

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Election Law Attorney Burt Odelson: No grounds for litigation over Kamala Harris’ candidacy

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Attorney Burt Odelson, a leading expert in governmental and election law, joins John Williams to talk about possible legal challenges that could rise in the wake of President Biden announcing that he will not seek another term. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5362403/5362403_2024-07-22-205803.128.mp3 Recent posts The Race for President Harris step…

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Visiting Vegas with Good JuJu - Special Guest: Vegas Pauly C 1:04:38

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This week, we're thrilled to have Vegas Pauly C join us for an in-depth chat about everything Casinos and Las Vegas! From maximizing your comps to the best taco spots, and of course, diving into the financials behind these mega casinos, we cover it all. But that's not all! We also venture into Peoria, IL, and discuss the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino. Pl…

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State Rep. Kam Buckner: Happy to endorse VP Harris to be democratic candidate for president

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State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to share his thoughts on President Biden dropping out of the presidential race. Rep Buckner is a Democratic delegate and talks about why he’s supporting Vice President Harris as the democratic nominee at the upcoming DNC. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5362373/5362373_2024-07-22-191113.128.mp…

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXCVI, 7.22.24

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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5362323/5362323_2024-07-22-195023.128.mp3By wgnradio.com

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Remembering the life and legacy of comedy legend and former Chicagoan Bob Newhart

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John Williams reflects on the life and legacy of comedy legend and former Chicagoan Bob Newhart, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 94. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5359922/5359922_2024-07-19-203722.128.mp3 Remembering Bob Newhart Dave Plier on the life and legacy of comedy legend Bob Newhart Bob Newhart, comedy icon and master of the de…

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Former MLB All-Star Curtis Granderson is on a mission to make baseball more equitable

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Curtis Granderson, Chicago native and former MLB All-Star, joins John Williams to talk about being down in Texas for All-Star weekend, his mission to keep youth participation in baseball equitable, the work he is doing with the Chicago Baseball and Education Academy, and the upcoming Major League Wiffle Ball event happening Saturday, July 27 at Cur…

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Is VP Harris a more viable candidate than President Biden?

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Mike Nellis, former Senior Advisor to Kamala Harris and Founder and CEO of Authentic, a Chicago-based political fundraising and consulting firm, joins John to talk about the continued calls for President Biden to step down from the presidential race and what this might mean for Vice President Harris. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5359862/5359862…

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 7.19.24

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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/5359860/5359860_2024-07-19-193400.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Joel Ostrow: Changing candidates is not undemocratic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd…

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Best of the Midwest: Explore the Fabulous Fox National Water Trail thru Kane County

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It’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 take a trip to Kane County and talk with Karen Ann Miller, Executive Planner for Kane County Development Departm…

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXCV, 7.18.24

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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5352410/5352410_2024-07-18-193010.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Joel Ostrow: Changing candidates is not undemocratic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Burt Odelson: Kamala Harris will make V…

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Emotion Managment feat. Will Hill | Ep. 259 49:03

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In this episode of the "Chicken Dinner" podcast, Sam Panayotovich discusses the baseball tilts and a spicy Super Bowl LIX matchup. Special guest Will Hill from FOX Sports and VSIN joins to talk about MoneyGram memories and second-half baseball looks. SUBSCRIBE! "Chicken Dinner" on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, and wherever else yo…

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The Mincing Rascals 7.17.24: RNC, presidential polls, political rhetoric

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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, 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 gang kick things of chatting wi…

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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Ground is saturated so let lawn dry out before sprinkling again

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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. We’ve been getting a lot of rain so what should we know about treating our lawn right now? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/53…

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Watch out for law enforcement phone scam

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WGN Radio listener Sara Hagen joins John Williams to talk about a scam phone call she received from someone claiming to be from the Glen Ellyn police. Sara explains how she was able to determine this was a scam and how she was able to prevent herself from becoming a victim. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5321156/5321156_2024-07-17-212356.128.mp3 …

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Rep. LaHood: Trump speaks to the American people on core issues

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U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL 16) joins John Williams to talk about what’s going on at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, his belief that Trump and his team are much more focused and disciplined, how Joe Biden’s poor debate performance and the attempted assassination of former president Trump has energized the GOP, what he would…

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXCIV, 7.17.24

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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5320540/5320540_2024-07-17-215740.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Joel Ostrow: Changing candidates is not undemocratic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Burt Odelson: Kamala Harris will make V…

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How JD Vance straddles cultural camps

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Mike Viqueira, Washington Bureau Chief at NewsNation, joins John Williams to recap the first day of the RNC in Milwaukee. Mike talks about former president Trump picking Senator JD Vance as his running mate, Senator Vance’s previous comments that were very critical of Trump, and if the tone of the speeches have changed since the assassination attem…

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NV5 Invitational comes to Glenview next week

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Chris Montagano, PGA, Tournament Director, NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank, joins John Williams to talk about the 6th installment of the NV5 Invitational coming to the Glen Club in Glenview next week, who typically competes in the tournament, why it’s a great event to watch the future stars of golf, and how the tournament benefits t…

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Pastor Corey Brooks to deliver benediction at Republican National Convention tonight

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Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Williams to talk about appearing tonight at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5306256/5306256_2024-07-16-200956.128.mp3 From the archives: John Williams visits Pastor Core…

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Come as a stranger and leave as a friend at Camp Aramoni

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Jennifer Bias, owner, Camp Aramoni, joins John to talk about the camp being a destination for boutique camping, how she came about to running a campground, how she ‘stumbled’ into finding the land, what the facility is like when you come for a stay, the restaurant on site for the campers, what other amenities they offer, how close they are to beaut…

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Eric Zorn: Trump classified documents ruling can’t stand

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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Mincing Rascal Brandon Pope’s viral tweet on Milwaukee food, the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, Trump picking JD Vance to be his running mate, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissing the Trump classified documents case, and NBC pulling ‘Mo…

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What you should know about MRI scans

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about how nearly half of adult cancer deaths in the US could be prevented by making lifestyle changes, if vaping is less harmful than smoking, and what you should know about MRI scans. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medici…

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXCIII, 7.16.24

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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5306105/5306105_2024-07-16-194105.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Joel Ostrow: Changing candidates is not undemocratic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Burt Odelson: Kamala Harris will make V…

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How was a gunman able to shoot at former president Trump?

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Kellie Meyer, Washington Correspondent, NewsNation, joins John Williams to talk about former President Trump surviving an assassination attempt on Saturday during a campaign rally. Where did security fail? What exactly went wrong? Kellie gives us the details. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5305088/5305088_2024-07-15-225328.128.mp3 Trump Assassina…

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Why are veterinary costs rising?

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Katie Thomas, investigative health care reporter at The New York Times, joins John Williams to talk about how veterinary care has changed throughout the years, how the corporate acquisition of vet chains has impacted the industry, how the level of care has gotten better, what is driving up costs, if she believes pet insurance is worth it, and the w…

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXCII, 7.15.24

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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5304818/5304818_2024-07-15-190518.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Joel Ostrow: Changing candidates is not undemocratic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Burt Odelson: Kamala Harris will make V…

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The calls for President Biden to withdraw are growing

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Tom Dempsey, Washington D.C. correspondent, NewsNation, joins John Williams to give us the big takeaways from President Biden’s NATO press conference yesterday. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5302669/5302669_2024-07-12-200609.128.mp3 Will President Biden Step Down? Recent Posts John Williams Joel Ostrow: Changing candidates is not undemocratic .c…

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Attorney Rich Lenkov breaks down trials of Sen. Menendez and Alec Baldwin

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Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Williams to catch us up on the bribery trial of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, and Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ trial. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5302651/5302651_2024-07-12-192251.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Joel Ostrow: Changi…

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 7.12.24

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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/5302629/5302629_2024-07-12-193529.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Joel Ostrow: Changing candidates is not undemocratic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd…

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State Rep. Bob Morgan: How the Healthcare Protection Act will reform health coverage in Illinois

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State Representative Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) joins John Williams to talk about Governor Pritzker signing the Healthcare Protection Act into law. Rep. Morgan explains how this new law will reform health coverage in Illinois, how it will impact people’s healthcare, what this new law covers, and how this law will no longer allow insurers to stand in …

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Dawn Jackson Blatner: Have fun with your fiber

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Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about why you should eat more fiber for younger cells, the benefits of beans, and to answer all of your health and nutrition questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5301470/5301470_2024-07-11-191810.128.mp3 More with Dawn Jackson Blatner Recent Posts J…

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXCI, 7.11.24

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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5301462/5301462_2024-07-11-195902.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Joel Ostrow: Changing candidates is not undemocratic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Burt Odelson: Kamala Harris will make V…

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The Mincing Rascals 7.10.24: Biden’s candidacy, fixing the Magnificent Mile, CPD Oath Keepers

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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, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. This week, the Rascals begin by…

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/10/24 – Terry Savage: Do not try to time the market

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Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the importance of remaining calm when the market fluctuates. Additionally, she answers a number of questions from WGN Radio listeners. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5284644/5284644_2024-07-10-224844.64kmono.mp3 More with Terry Savage Recent Posts …

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Bob Bertog: What you need to know about fungicides

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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. Can anything be done to prevent fungus from growing in your yard? What about bagworms? Listen and find out! https://serve.cast…

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Peter Greenberg: We are amidst the safest 30 years of commercial aviation ever

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Peter Greenberg, ‘Eye on Travel‘ host and CBS News travel editor, joins John Williams to discuss how safe air travel really is and what to make of its coverage in the media. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5283902/5283902_2024-07-10-215602.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Joel Ostrow: Changing candidates is not undemocratic .cls-7{fill:#fff;…

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Has the Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark discourse gone too far?

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Steve Greenberg, sports columnist at the Chicago Sun-Times, joins John Williams to discuss the recent discussions surrounding the Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark Rookie of the Year race. The two players have become very polarizing figures in the world of sports. Has discourse surrounding the two become toxic? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5283843/…

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXC, 7.10.24

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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5283637/5283637_2024-07-10-213837.64kmono.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Joel Ostrow: Changing candidates is not undemocratic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Burt Odelson: Kamala Harris will ma…

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Should political candidates be required to take cognitive exam?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the cutting edge AI being used at the hospital, if we be concerned about COVID cases rising in Chicago, the FDA approving Eli Lilly Alzheimer’s drug, and if he believes political candidates should take cognitive exams. https://…

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Tom Fortino: How much do you need to retire comfortably?

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Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about markets continuing to perform well, his takeaways from Fed Chair Powell’s comments today about the economy, what we know about the future of Social Security, and how much money people need to retire comfortably. https:/…

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Why the Mag Mile needs to be revitalized

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Benjy Ward, design principal at Gensler, joins John Williams to talk about a plan to revitalize Michigan Avenue to make it more accessible. Benjy explains how the north end of Michigan Avenue has struggled recently, how shopping behavior has changed, the design measures they are suggesting to boost foot traffic, and when we might see this proposal …

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Eric Zorn: I’m not sure having NASCAR in Chicago is worth it

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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the plans to redesign the northern part of Michigan Avenue, the violence that plagued the city of Chicago over the holiday weekend, how he believes Mayor Johnson is handling the problem with violence in the city, his thoughts on the NASCAR race, and why he believes it’…

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCLXXXIX, 7.9.24

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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5281147/5281147_2024-07-09-194647.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Joel Ostrow: Changing candidates is not undemocratic .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Burt Odelson: Kamala Harris will make VP choice soon .cl…

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Craig Bolanos: Fed should not wait to cut rates

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Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about why he wants to see a Fed rate cut in both September and December, the economy being okay but continuing to slow, investing during a Fed pause being good for the investor, when he starts to worry about rising unemployment, what the election in France means for th…

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Pastor Corey Brooks: We need to address this cycle of poverty and violence in Chicago

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Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Williams to talk about the violent holiday weekend and how he’s working to make the city a better and safer place. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5280093/5280093_2024-07-08-194933.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Jo…

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Restaurant critic Phil Vettel: ‘The Bear’ captures restaurant chaos

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Phil Vettel, Naperville Magazine restaurant critic and former Chicago Tribune restaurant critic, joins John Williams to offer his take on Hulu’s ‘The Bear.’ Phil talks about the series, how accurately it depicts the restaurant industry, and the importance of restaurant reviews to a new restaurant. And Phil, ever the restaurant critic, tells John so…

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Was NASCAR in Chicago a success?

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Dane Neal, WGN Radio’s motorsports expert, joins John Williams to recap the big NASCAR weekend in Chicago. What were Dane’s takeaways? Does Dane consider this year’s event to be a success? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5279980/5279980_2024-07-08-191020.128.mp3 Recent Posts Auto Racing NASCAR’s restart rules questioned after Larson takes advantag…

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