Brian Noonan begins his New Years Day show by discussing what the ramifications of legal marijuana will have on the state. He has WGN Reporter Ryan Burrow come on to discuss what his findings were outside the marijuana dispensaries this morning. Then Brian brings on Midway Dispensary General Manager, Leo Barajas, to ask how his dispensary has been holding up on the first day of recreational legalization. Finally, Noonan talks about the Top 10 News Stories in Chicago in 2019 and what incorrect predictions were made about the year 2020.

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Brian presents his classic recordings of “Yes, Virginia” and “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

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Brian Noonan is in for John Williams on this foggy Christmas Eve bringing you all of the laughs you need this morning!

To kick off the show, Brian covers some stories such as Lincoln’s alleged hat, a school distrcit accused of plagiarism and two friends who have sent Christmas cards to each other for decades and how our Christmas card habits have changed over the years.

Brian then talks to listeners about how to deal with guest who over stay their welcome and we all know which guest we’re talking about. He also wants to know why most family game nights end in fights. To close out the hour, Brian presents one of his classic recordings titled “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus”.

Then, the conversation turns to wine and holiday meals with wine superstar, James Beard Award winner and show favorite Belinda Chang. Belinda brought Brian in some treats and she also shares her knowledge on wine and champagne and some tips on how to pair those beverages well with certain holiday treats. Then, producer extraordinaire Cody Gough calls in!

To wrap up the show, Brian plays you another one of his favorite Christmas Classics titled “Twas a Night Before Christmas”!

Wine superstar, James Beard Award winner and show favorite Belinda Chang joins Brian Noonan and brings in some holiday treats on this fine Christmas Eve morning. Listen in as Belinda shares her knowledge on wine and champagne and some tips on how to pair those beverages well with certain holiday treats.

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Brian Noonan is in for your Friday night and has an action packed show planned for you!

What is so special about cupcakes? Dori Isufi from Molly’s Cupcake joins Brian to share how you can celebrate National Cupcake Day and what their big special is! Next, former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks joins Brian Noonan. Jenks recently wrote an article for The Players Tribune, about his recent struggles with addiction to painkillers and why he is now sharing his story. Including a medical term the former All Star found out that he says everyone needs to be aware of! Finally, in a brand-new edition of At the Breweries, Revolution Brewing’s John Carruthers and Goose Island Brewery’s Jesse Valenciana chat with Cody Gough and Brian Noonan about some of the latest in news and events in the craft beer world.

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In a brand-new edition of At the Breweries, Revolution Brewing’s John Carruthers and Goose Island Brewery’s Jesse Valenciana chat with Cody Gough and Brian Noonan about some of the latest in news and events in the craft beer world.

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What is so special about cupcakes? Dori Isufi from Molly’s Cupcake joins Brian to share how you can celebrate National Cupcake Day and what their big special is!

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Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks joins Brian Noonan. Jenks recently wrote an article for The Players Tribune, about his recent struggles with addiction to painkillers and why he is now sharing his story.

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Brian presents two brand-new editions of the “Bow Tie Theatre Review,” reviewing The Simon & Garfunkel Story and Beauty and the Beast. You can catch Broadway in Chicago’s production of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, playing through December 8, at the Broadway Playhouse in downtown Chicago (175 East Chestnut).  Beauty and the Beast is playing at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora.

Then, Brian explains why people need to relax about the “OK boomer” meme before he recaps his adventure at Goose Island’s 2019 Prop Day. He recounts the story of how he and a fellow WGN Radio host accidentally smoked cigars while indoors, and what happened as a result!

To wrap up the show, he and his producer, Cody Gough, discuss their Thanksgiving plans, including pie preferences and seasonal barrel-aged stouts to help them celebrate the season.