Jon Hansen, host of Your Money Matters and Let’s Get Legal, as well as a producer and host at Block Club Chicago, joins John Landecker on the program to tell us all about the first-ever Block Club Block Party as well as give us some new Block Club Chicago stories in a segment we are calling Extremely Landecker News. If you want more news on the Block Club Block Party, visit partywithblockclub.org

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 some breaking news about the U.S. Department of Transportation launching an inquiry into the rewards programs offered by the four largest domestic airlines: American, Delta, Southwest, and United. After that, he offers tips about getting a gas credit card and the best way to choose which one to apply for. After the break, Herb goes over an FTC lawsuit against CarShield and what that could mean for the customers of CarShield.

WGN-TV weather producer and meteorological master Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to discuss the little surge of heat we had today followed by a coming cold front and a beach hazard statement that will be in effect this weekend. Bill also gives us a preview of the weather for the first Bears game on Sunday at Soldier Field.

Danny Hutton, founding member of Three Dog Night, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about the upcoming show, founding the band, some interesting stories, and the illustrious career of Danny Hutton. Be sure to get your tickets to the show next week. You will not want to miss it.

Whitney Reynolds, host of the nationally syndicated show The Whitney Reynolds Show on PBS, joins John Landecker to delve into how she got started, how she came to own her work, and what she is doing next. Listen below to hear all about how she got her start and what to expect from her new season on air coming October 21st.

John Landecker is joined by a long-time friend from West Coast radio fame, “Shotgun Tom” Kelly. Listen below as John and Tom go over Tom’s new book and his illustrious career in radio, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and being friends with Stevie Wonder, just to name a few.

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

Chief TV Critic for the Hollywood Reporter Daniel Fienberg joins John Landecker to discuss the nominees for the upcoming Emmy Awards, which air Sunday, September 15. Listen below as John and Daniel break down the different nominees for this year’s categories and hear who Dan thinks might take home some awards.

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to discuss the recent heat wave over the last few days and why it was so bad. According to him, the worst of the heat is over for now and we are looking forward to a lovely Labor Day.

Jack Krupka of Reflections in Lake Villa joins John Landecker on the show to discuss how they have thrived in Lake Villa and how they bring you home when you step into their restaurant. Go visit Reflections at 38564 N Edgewood St, Lake Villa, IL 60046, and enjoy feeling at home with Jack and Anna.