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Mild mannered Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass and WGN Radio's Jeff Carlin explore the week in news, politics and other thngs done the Chicago Way in this WGN Plus podcast from WGN Radio in Chicago.
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Outside the Loop RADIO

Albert James PROductions

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Outside the Loop RADIO is Chicago's Almost Above-Ground Audio Magazine. Founded as a podcast in September 2006 and picked up for broadcast by Chicago Sound Alliance WLUW 88.7-FM in March 2007, "OTL" now airs on Chicago's Very Own 50,000-watt heritage powerhouse station WGN Radio 720-AM. Storyteller and urbanologist Mike Stephen hosts this weekly program featuring fun segments and interviews with local newsmakers, artists, musicians, and others doing cool stuff around the greater Chicago area ...
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Hush Loudly

WGN Radio

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Introverts are adventurous. Introverts are funny. Introverts can be social…when we want to be! Join the conversation around one of the most misunderstood personality types to learn what makes us tick and why we are incredible to partner with at work, home and play. Check out HushLoudly: Introverts Redefined.
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Steve Dale, certified animal behavior consultant, is host of two nationally syndicated radio shows–Steve Dale’s Pet World and The Pet Minute–as well as host of Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN Radio, Chicago.
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Here are full episodes of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on WCPT Chicago), a radio talk show devoted to covering the news of the day and connecting listeners with local leaders. Patti Vasquez is a Chicago comedian, writer, actor, talk show host, consultant, advocate, and policy adviser. After achieving a degree in history from the University of Illinois, she set out to share her hilarious observations about how people behave, and stories about her sec ...
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Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong bring WGN Radio 720 listeners comprehensive news on current financial and agricultural trends. Orion and Max deliver the information Chicagoland and the Heartland want and need.
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The Yummie Nation Network podcast covers the latest food and food media trends, culinary events, interviews with celebrity chefs, cookbook authors, guest bloggers, and experts in all things food and business. Hosted by national culinary radio personality, Dane Neal of WGN Radio and YN Founder/CMO & food media expert Beth Peterson with contributing host YN Founder / Editor-in-Chief, veteran food writer, Jenn Campus.
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Here are featured interviews from "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago that focuses on national, state and city politics. A veteran Chicago broadcaster, Joan talks to politicians and professors, activists and authors, candidates and correspondents, as well as listeners who call in to share their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats ...
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Here are full episodes of "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago that focuses on national, state and city politics. A veteran Chicago broadcaster, Joan talks to politicians and professors, activists and authors, candidates and correspondents, as well as listeners who call in to share their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats, of cou ...
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Car Con Carne

James VanOsdol

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Car Con Carne is an award-winning interview podcast hosted by legendary Chicago media personality James VanOsdol (Q101, WXRT, WGN, WLUP). Hosted in James's car, at live events, restaurants, brewpubs and recording studios, Car Con Carne offers engaging and honest conversations with people you want to know, mostly from the world of music.
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Garry's wit and absorbing energy keeps Chicagoans entertained day after day. Garry will tell you that his career in radio all began with a dead butterfly. One day he walked out of his house and saw a beautiful dead Monarch butterfly lying on the ground. He scooped up the lifeless harbinger of things to come and sent it to his then favorite disc jockey, Larry Lujack, the biggest jock in Chicago at the time. Larry was always talking about reincarnation and he claimed he was going to come back ...
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Captain Midnight

Entertainment Radio

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Radio origins Sponsored by the Skelly Oil Company, the Captain Midnight radio program was the creation of radio scripters Wilfred G. Moore and Robert M. Burtt, who had previously scored a success for Skelly with their boy pilot adventure serial The Air Adventures of Jimmie Allen. Developed at the Blackett, Sample and Hummert advertising agency in Chicago, Captain Midnight began as a syndicated show in 1938, airing through the spring of 1940 on a few Midwest stations, including Chicago's WGN. ...
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On today's show: – Andrew Goldberg, Chicago-born filmmaker whose new film, “White With Fear: A Documentary,” recently opened in Chicago – Union Strong segment with Don Villar, secretary-treasurer of the Chicago Federation of Labor Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com…
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On today's show: – Maggie O’Keefe, 40th Ward committeeperson, voting rights activist and progressive community organizer – Darcy Pinasco, chair, Rockford Area Pride – Michael Bayer, producer and director of the new true crime docuseries VANISHED: The Heather Elvis Case Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Centr…
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Jonas Frey, Founder of Appointment Trader, talks to John Williams about the Illinois General Assembly voting to ban third party restaurant reservations apps. The bill is awaiting Governor Pritzker’s signature. Jonas tells John about the app, how it works, how much reservations typically sell for, how they keep people from hoarding reservations, how…
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Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about the decent economic data released this week, how tariffs have been impacting the market, what we know about any trade deals, the likelihood of seeing a recession, how he’s seeing economic growth, what he’s telling his clients right now, th…
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NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the trade negotiations between the US and China, the debate over banning international students coming to the U.S., and the latest on the judicial rulings on tariffs. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7443622/5-30-25_Connell_McShane_Trump_China_tariffs_international_students_tra…
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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 [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7443600/5-30-25_John_Williams_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-30-162500.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should fans resell tix for pope event at the Rate? .c…
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The second live Car Con Carne event at Legit Dogs + Ice (322 S. Randall Road, South Elgin) happened on 5/15/25. Appearing at the event, and on this episode: Karen Shook, Carson from Obscurity Brewing, Aaron Williams, comedian Chris Bongat, Derision Cult and unannounced guest Sincere Engineer. In addition to being interviewed, Karen Shook, Aaron Wil…
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services, and their guests are: – Daniel Hornung, former deputy director for the National Economic Council under Joe Biden – Disability advocate Mike Baker – Dan Kotowski, former Illinois state senator and president and chief executive officer of Kids Above…
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On today's show: – Jens Ludwig, author of the new book “Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence” – María Inés Zamudio, reporter for ProPublica, along with Dana Brozost-Kelleher, investigative journalist at the Invisible Institute focused on police accountability and criminal justice issues – Deja Foxx, Democratic candida…
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Joan Esposito is joined by Deja Foxx, candidate running in the July 15 Democratic primary for a special U.S. House election to represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District (to succeed the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva). Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-…
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Joan Esposito is joined by Helene Klodawsky, independent filmmaker and director of “Stolen Time,” a 2023 feature documentary that confronts the corporate nursing home industry through the eyes of a young elder rights lawyer. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/progr…
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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based United Airlines has announced a new partnership with JetBlue that will allow the airline to return to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport. The partnership, called Blue Sky, will allow United and JetBlue to sell seats on each other’s websites and let cust…
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Chris Johnson, CEO and CPE (Chief Popcorn Eater), Classic Cinemas, joins John Williams to talk about how long they have had a theater in Fox Lake, how many people visit the theater in a year, what makes them stand out from other theaters, what gets people to come out to see movies, the connection that is made when you see a film with other people, …
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Segment 1: Ivan Gomez, Owner, Mijo’s Authentic Mexican Food, joins John Williams to talk about the history of their restaurant, how long they have been in Fox Lake, how the restaurant concept started, what you should order when you visit, and the soul of Mijo’s being the taco. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John Williams to talk…
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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, John is joined once again by Amy Beadle, Marketing Manager, Visit Springfield! Amy tells John about the new exhibit…
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Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John to talk about how she can tell if a fruit is ripe, a new study that shows the benefits of vegan protein, and to share her thoughts on weight loss drugs. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7442024/5-29-25_Dawn_Jack…
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Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about a recent conversation he had with University of Toronto professor Christopher DiCarlo where they discussed the ethics of artificial intelligence. Are robots going …
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7441976/5-29-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-29-193916.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should fans resell tix for pope event at the Rate? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Will Illinois ban third-party r…
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Joan is joined by David Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America. Project 2025 was spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation and Russell Vought and the resulting 900-plus-page policy playbook aims to "grab control [of] the executive branch and grab more power for the president," Graham told …
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On today's show: – David Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America – Helene Klodawsky, independent filmmaker and director of “Stolen Time,” a 2023 feature documentary that confronts the corporate nursing home industry through the eyes of a young elder rights lawyer – David Hochberg, vice p…
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On today's show: – Enddy Almonord, campaign director for Healthy Illinois – Rebecca Williams, statewide organizer for FairVote Illinois – Shawn “Smith” Peirce and Jody Hamilton, co-hosts of “The Politics Bar,” now airing weeknights from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Cent…
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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 longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about violence being down over Memorial Day weekend and crime in general being down in Chicago. Are Mayo…
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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 longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about violence being down over Memorial Day weekend and crime in general being down in Chicago. Are Mayo…
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Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the implications of AI on the economy, why now is time to do something about your student loans, and President Trump’s reaction to the term ‘TACO Trade.’ And as always, Terry answers your financial questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7438784/…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7438745/5-28-25_Landscape_expert_Bob_Bertog_answers_your_lawn_and_garden_questions_2025-05-28…
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Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry and John talk about a recent article in The Cut about a victim of a Love Scam. How should you protect yourself or your senior relatives from becoming a victim? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7438735/5-28-25_Elder_l…
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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The financial outlook for the City of Chicago has been changed to negative by Fitch Ratings. In its revision, Fitch says there’s been a lack of meaningful progress in closing a nearly $1 billion structural budget gap. The agency has suggested Chicago could face a fut…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7438721/5-28-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-28-210421.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should fans resell tix for pope event at the Rate? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Will Illinois ban third-party r…
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King have all of your favorites for this packed show! Racing, routers and a pair of talented musicians are just some of the things crammed in! Our own Dane Neal stopped by before he covered the Indy 500 to share some of the traditions, superstitions and expectations all racing fans should have. The big stars of the show wer…
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Paul Farahvar and their guests are: – Nathan Taylor, executive director of advocacy and public engagement for Election Truth Alliance, a grassroots, nonpartisan organization dedicated to supporting election analysis, discussion, and peaceful action to highlight potential election manipulation, interf…
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On today's show: – Rex Huppke, USA Today columnist – Chris Bury, senior journalist-in-residence, DePaul University Joan also talked about this HuffPost article. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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The Chicago Blackhawks officially introduced Jeff Blashill as the 42nd head coach in franchise history on Tuesday at the United Center. The press conference lasted nearly 30 minutes, so let’s get right to it and highlight the biggest takeaways from Blashill and GM Kyle Davidson. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7435458/Blashill_052725_2025-05-27-15…
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/27/25): This week, John Kass tries to get to the bottom of Jeff Carlin’s bad mood by sharing stories from his weekend in the city celebrating his wedding 39th wedding anniversary. Plus, Kasso wonders if his love for Chicago can ever be redeemed. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassn…
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Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about about the importance of showing up for meetings, and what you can learn if you accidentally missed a scheduled appointment. Tom also tells about the recent shift of power from the employees to the employer. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Wo…
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the nurses at his hospital receiving an award from a national credentialing organization, the FDA setting new requirements for COVID vaccines in healthy adults and children, the CDC ending COVID vaccine recommendation for healt…
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