Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how companies are cutting the bottom 10 percent of workers based on performance. 2nd Segment: Phillippe Weiss, President at Work Right Solutions, joins John to talk about President Trump’s proposed budget and job cuts along with hiring freezes in the federal …

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7158599/7158599_2025-01-21-204039.64kmono.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Would you rather work outside in cold or heat? .cls-4{fill:#000;} John Williams Speed Jokes, 1.21.25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-…

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to discuss how the cold affects our health. Later Dr. Kopin and Williams talk about weight loss drugs and the new administration’s possible view on vaccines https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7158601/7158601_2025-…

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Zorn’s 14-point plan to be a good old man. Later the two discuss President Trump’s recent executive orders including one affecting birth right citizenship. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7158598/7158598_2025-01-21-202038.64kmono.mp3 More with Eric Zorn Recent Posts J…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Layoffs are being considered by Endeavor Health, the third largest hospital operator in the Chicago area. Crain’s reports the health system is also considering other personnel changes as it deals with budget constraints and economic headwinds. It’s unclear how many o…

Bob Sirott sends his producer Hayley Boyd back down to explore Chicago’s Pedway System for the third year. With Chicago’s temperatures becoming colder, the Pedway is the ideal route for commuters to get around the city while staying warm. He checks in with her to discuss where you can stop for a quick bite to eat, shopping opportunities, and how to…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about musicians who have joined the FireAid lineup and the Grateful Dead to be honored at this year’s Grammy Awards. They also talk about David Lynch’s meditation memorial, why the Black Eyed Peas canceled their La…

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Why Are Coyotes Everywhere Right Now?: It’s coyote mating season, so it’s the time of year you’re most likely to see one. Though coyotes mostly avoid humans, Chicagoans should avoid …

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to give an update on the futures markets, producer price index, and retail sales. He also explains why inflation in the housing industry could become problematic and what you can do to prepare for the upcoming tax season. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/71…

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer North American Veterinary Community, talks about the giant VMX veterinary conference and takes pet parents behind the curtain. What’s new for pets in 2025? Mostly, the latest and greatest will fall into two buckets, individualized medicine and AI, and we go deep talking about each. https://serve.castfire.co…

The Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus a few days after Thanksgiving last year. Just about 50 days later, the team has reportedly reached an agreement with the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, Ben Johnson. WGN Radio’s afternoon sports anchor Kevin Powell, who has been inside the Bears’ locker room all season long, joins Bob Sirott and…

On January 21st, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Data on leading economic indicators tomorrow Weekly jobless claims on Thursday Quarterly earnings from Netflix, United Airlines, Capital One, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7157565/Associated_Bank_Market_Outlook_012125_2025-01-21-132405.128.mp3…

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes – January 20th, 2025 https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7157357/7157357_2025-01-21-041757.64kmono.mp3 Game Recap | Box Score | Video Highlights More coverage Chicago Blackhawks Carolina’s 48 shots on goal aid in win over Chicago .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Hurricanes 4 – Blackhawks 3 – OT – 1/20/25 .…

Brian Hoogeveen, ‘The Cash Man’ from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Bob Sirott, to discuss the worth of presidential signatures. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit TopCashBuyer.Com or call/text 630-969-9600. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7156547/Brian_Hoogeveen_01202025_2025-01-20-1…

“Blockbuster” Blake Stubbs joins Jon Hansen, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about possible appearances at the president’s inauguration. Blake discusses the delayed Oscar nominations, the top movies at the box office, and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7156398/Blake_Stubbs_012025_2025-01-20-141238.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bob Sirott Morning show…

Jon Hansen, host of the Block Club Chicago Podcast and in for Bob Sirott, shares the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Here Are 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events You Can Check Out In Chicago: The Civil Rights leader’s birthday is a federal holiday annually observed on the third Monday of January. You can celebrate this year by volunteering, j…

On January 20th, 2025, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers: Markets are closed due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Jobless claims will be released on Thursday https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7156276/Associated_Bank_Market_Outlook_01122025_2025-01-20-134316.128.mp3By wgnradio.com

Bianca Tylek, founder and executive director of Worth Rises, joins Karen Conti to talk about how inmates are being used to fight wildfires. They also discuss why prison activists say this violates the anti-slavery provisions of the 13th Amendment. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7156066/7156066_2025-01-19-220906.64kmono.mp3 On LA fire lines, inmat…

Dean, Dave, and Mark Carman (In for Andy Masur) start this week by talking about the cold weather and dressing up your dog to take them outside. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about cold weather precauti…

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about cold weather precautions and how to protect yourself. Then Dr. Silver explains what you need to know about Red Dye #3 and a norovirus update. https://serve.c…

Laura Monaco Torelli is the owner and founder of Animal Behavior Training Concepts and she is an internationally celebrated dog trainer, and based in Chicago where an awful event occurred. If the two dogs were leashed the attack would never have occurred. Her new passion is to advocate for adhering to leash laws. She also talks about something call…

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses how the California fires are devastating far beyond the loss of life, property, and how it is a natural resource disaster as well – one that could have largely been avoided. Plus, dredging in Florida and what this means to the future of coastal fisheries. https://serve.castfire.com/audi…

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights – January 18th, 2025 https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7155879/7155879_2025-01-19-044819.64kmono.mp3 Game Recap | Box Score | Video Highlights More coverage Chicago Blackhawks Carolina’s 48 shots on goal aid in win over Chicago .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Hurricanes 4 – Blackhawks 3 – OT – 1/20/25 …

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back and is now a grandpa! Hear all about his new grandchild along with great advice for homeowners, with special guests, information on new products, and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7155737/7155737_2025-01-18-183137.128.mp3 Recent Posts HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini HouseSmarts Radio with Lou…

This week’s New to Lou Too is Bucket Grips. A first-of-its-kind detachable handles that easily attach to your 2, 3, & 5-gallon buckets to help distribute weight making it easier to carry! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7155708/7155708_2025-01-18-170708.128.mp3 Recent Posts HouseSmarts Radio wi…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Mike Rowe to talk about his upcoming custom-made 1962 Dodge Power Wagon auction to benefit the Mike Rowe Works Foundation and scholarships, his movie project “Something to Stand For’, the skilled labor recruiting crisis, his Knobel Whiskey brand and more. For more, mikeroweworks.org, somethingtostandfor.com and k…

Comedian Pat McGann joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to preview his LIVE show at the historic Chicago Theatre on Saturday, January 25, touring with his kids and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7155485/7155485_2025-01-18-022325.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Mike Rowe: ‘Something to Stand For’ streaming now .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd…

Aaron Kall, Director of Debate for University of Michigan, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the significance and history of American Presidential Inaugural Speeches. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7155483/7155483_2025-01-18-021723.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Mike Rowe: ‘Something to Stand For’ streaming now .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill…

Professor Jennifer Jenkins, Director of Duke University’s Center for the Public Domain, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the thousands of copyrighted works from 1929 entering the US public domain along with sound recordings from 1924. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7155144/7155144_2025-01-17-222044.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Mi…

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump and to discuss the future of TikTok now that the Supreme Court ruled to uphold the TikTok ban. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7154963/7154963_2025-01-17-215803.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you rather work outside in cold o…

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, talks to John about the positive market this week, why he’s bullish on the market this year, why it’s likely you will see substantial mergers and acquisitions in 2025, how the new administration will implement tariffs, if he believes the Fed will continue to cut …

Elijah Wald, musician, writer, historian, and author of “Dylan Goes Electric! Dylan, Seeger, Newport, and the Night that Split the Sixties,” the book that inspired “A Complete Unknown,” joins John Williams to talk about how his book differs from the movie, how the first scene in the movie impacted him and how it made it easier to watch the film, wh…

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/7154910/7154910_2025-01-17-202410.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Would you rather work outside in cold or heat? .cls-4{fill:#000;} John Williams Speed Jokes, 1.21.25 .cl…