Location:
Chicago, IL
Genres:
News
Description:
The John Williams Podcast from 720 WGN
Twitter:
@wgnkingjohn
Language:
English
Episodes
Toy Box Connection: Connecting those that have with those that need
11/28/2023
Michelle Maxia, Director, Toy Box Connection, joins John Williams on this Giving Tuesday to talk about what Toy Box Connection does and who they serve, some of the organizations that they support, the ways you can donate toys, their goal to make sure every child gets a toy this holiday season, how they have expanded beyond […]
Duration:00:06:53
Eric Zorn: Migrants will end up being a real asset to the city
11/28/2023
Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the migrant challenge the city is facing as winter draws closer and some ideas to make football games shorter. And, it’s still not too late to get tickets for the upcoming “Songs of Good Cheer” caroling party with Eric, Mary Schmich, and a […]
Duration:00:16:52
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Tips to prevent the spread of cold and flu through your house
11/28/2023
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about why he recommends that most people get the flu and COVID shot at the same time, the importance of getting the new COVID shot, if we should get shots in the same arm or different arm, what you should […]
Duration:00:14:17
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXX, 11.28.23
11/28/2023
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!
Duration:00:02:19
Tribune reporter Ray Long: What to know about corruption trial of former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke
11/27/2023
Ray Long, the great investigative reporter at the Chicago Tribune, joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know about the corruption trial of former Chicago alderman Ed Burke as the trial enters day 9.
Duration:00:12:59
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXIX, 11.27.23
11/27/2023
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!
Duration:00:03:10
How the Salvation Army helped former Chicago Bears player Chris Zorich
11/22/2023
Former Notre Dame football great and Chicago Bears player Chris Zorich joins John Williams to talk about his relationship with the Salvation Army, how he was introduces to the Salvation Army, all the services the Army provides, his experience ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, and where he might be if he didn’t have […]
Duration:00:10:15
Nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: Tips for healthy holiday socializing
11/22/2023
Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about what she’s making for Thanksgiving this year, her holiday party mantra (“Graze Nothing, Enjoy Everything”), her P.A.R.T.Y. tips for socializing, how much water we should be drinking, and how drinking tea with dessert is a great hack for digestion and mindfulness. Dawn also answers all […]
Duration:00:18:48
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXVIII, 11.22.23
11/22/2023
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!
Duration:00:04:18
The Mincing Rascals 11.21.23: Burke trial, migrant housing, Bears dancing
11/21/2023
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 Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Mincing Rascals start the podcast this Thanksgiving week by […]
Duration:01:04:45
Could weight loss drugs reduce the national debt?
11/21/2023
Jon Hansen, he of many jobs at WGN Radio, Block Club Chicago, and the Chicago Blackhawks, joins John Williams to talk about GOP Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona saying that fighting obesity with Ozempic or other weight loss drugs could reduce the national debt.
Duration:00:06:19
David Hochberg: How will money from ‘mansion tax’ be used?
11/21/2023
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about mortgage interest rates dropping, his thoughts on Chicago’s real estate transfer tax proposal heading to the ballot next year, and how the National Association of Realtors verdict could impact Chicago homebuyers. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm […]
Duration:00:15:29
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: The COVID vaccine keeps us from getting very sick
11/21/2023
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the amount of COVID patients they are seeing in the hospital, why you should get the new COVID vaccine if you are older or have chronic health issues, how few people in the U.S. have received the new COVID […]
Duration:00:12:48
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXVII, 11.21.23
11/21/2023
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!
Duration:00:02:52
Rabbi Evan Moffic explains what has led to a rise in antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war
11/20/2023
Rabbi Evan Moffic from Makom Solel Lakeside in Highland Park joins John Williams to discuss the rise of antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Duration:00:08:43
Attorney Rae Kaplan: How to reduce your monthly student loan payment
11/20/2023
Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about how many student loan borrowers may have been paying the wrong monthly payment. How can you find out if you’ve been paying the wrong amount? And what can you do to reduce your monthly payment? Rae has all the answers.
Duration:00:16:18
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXVI, 11.20.23
11/20/2023
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!
Duration:00:04:00
Governor Pritzker: We need to take care of asylum seekers that are here
11/17/2023
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker joins John Williams to discuss the migrant crisis, the funding the state has offered the city of Chicago to care for migrants in the city, the communication challenges he’s had with Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and what needs to happen to get migrants working in the city and state.
Duration:00:08:38
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 11.17.23
11/17/2023
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!
Duration:00:04:35
Ald. Bill Conway: Trading basic public safety services for legislative votes is not appropriate
11/16/2023
34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway joins John Williams to talk about how a top aide in the Brandon Johnson administration offered to help him with a problematic homeless encampment in his ward in exchange for supporting Mayor Johnson’s real estate transfer tax plan and an end to the subminimum tipped wage. Alderman Conway says that […]
Duration:00:07:45