John Landecker

Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.

He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.

Together they discuss the astronomical cost of prescription drug prices, why they are so high, and ways to save money on your medicine!

WGN TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to talk about the powerful Hurricane Helene by giving us some perspective on the power of the storm, also the recent weather in Chicago and what we have to look forward to coming up over the weekend.

On this Your Hometown focusing on Roselle, John is joined by Jennifer Fisher, owner of Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books, a local business that has more than just books. Listen below as Jen talks about owning a bookstore and all she has in store for you. Located at 15 Howard Ave, Roselle, IL 60172, stop in and visit Jen!

Food Fight is back, and this week, we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of artichokes. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes the avocado. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to tell us about the news on Polaris Dawn update, new space suits that work better than ones designed by NASA, and more! Check out Rod’s podcast This Week in Space for more space news and great interviews!

WGN TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to talk about the end of this little heat wave, his analysis of the current dry spell we are going through, and as always the weekend weather analysis. Will we get some rain? Listen below and find out!

Marnie Shure from Food and Wine joins host John Landecker on the program to discuss Shaq’s latest business venture, Shaq’s Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies, partnered with Hershey’s. Later on, hear about AI Taco Bell drive thru’s, and McDonald’s memorabilia.

John Landecker is joined by David Hochberg and the host of Home Sweet Home Chicago to help us understand the process of buying the home of the legendary Michael Jordan, Listen below to hear David talk about the mortgage process, qualifying, and everything else.

Mark Virkler, Owner and Director of Vito’s Vault, a new speakeasy in Chicago that offers a variety of entertainment and food options. Listen below to hear Mark talk about the process of getting Vito’s Vault open, when the shows are, and more! Vito’s Vault is located at 5901 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60630. Visit vitosvault.com for more information.

Steve Dale, WGN Radio host and advocate for our four-legged friends, joins John Landecker on the show to break down the top 15 cats that people own. Later on, hear about how elephants have names for each other and the unique way they communicate.