John Landecker

John Landecker

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John Landecker episodes

  • Teresa Murray shares the latest recalls

    Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins John Landecker to talk about recalls from DermaRite Industries, Ford Motors, and more.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7645037/7645037_2025-08-13-020737.64kmono.mp3
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    Product Recalls and Alerts
    Waymo recalls robotaxi software after bus incidents
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    Power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fires
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    High-blood pressure pills recalled: FDA
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    Frozen dog food recalled over plastic contamination fears
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    HydroJug recalls tumblers over possible choking hazard
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    Recent Posts
    John Landecker
    FoodClick: The Great Pickle Debate of 2025
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    Bill Snyder on what is causing the cold temps
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    Herb Weisbaum shares how to identify if toys are safe
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    Teresa Murray shares the latest recalls
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    ‘Tis the season for The Mike Toomey Christmas Special!
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    17 min
  • The John Landecker Food Fight – Twinkies® vs Ho Hos®

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

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7642877/7642877_2025-08-12-023317.64kmono.mp3
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    John Landecker
    Bill Snyder on what is causing the cold temps
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    Herb Weisbaum shares how to identify if toys are safe
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    Teresa Murray shares the latest recalls
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    ‘Tis the season for The Mike Toomey Christmas Special!
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    John Landecker Food Fight – Italian Beef vs. Italian Sausage
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    16 min
  • Paul Lisnek on President Donald Trump’s tariffs

    Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV political reporter, joins John Landecker to explain what the tariffs President Donald Trump put on other countries are and who pays them. Then Paul discusses President Trump’s decision to call in the National Guard to Washington, D.C.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7642836/7642836_2025-08-12-011136.64kmono.mp3
    Tariff Turmoil
    Recent Posts
    John Landecker
    Teresa Murray shares the latest recalls
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    ‘Tis the season for The Mike Toomey Christmas Special!
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    John Landecker Food Fight – Italian Beef vs. Italian Sausage
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    FoodClick: Italian Beef vs. Italian Sausage
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    Bill Snyder: Cold enough to freeze leftovers outside
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    18 min
  • Bill Snyder: The heat is back

    WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about how many 90-degree days we have had this year. Then Bill provides an update on the Canadian wildfire situation.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7629814/7629814_2025-08-08-021414.64kmono.mp3
    More coverage
    Weather
    Demetrius Ivory: Freezing temps on the way
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    Winter’s first big snowstorm hits the Northeast as schools close and traffic slows
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    Midwest still struggles with Thanksgiving weather snarls
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    Tim Joyce: Thursday could be 6 degrees
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    Winter weather causes post-Thanksgiving flight delays
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    Recent Posts
    John Landecker
    Teresa Murray shares the latest recalls
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    ‘Tis the season for The Mike Toomey Christmas Special!
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    John Landecker Food Fight – Italian Beef vs. Italian Sausage
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    FoodClick: Italian Beef vs. Italian Sausage
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    Bill Snyder: Cold enough to freeze leftovers outside
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    13 min
  • The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s escape room is back for another year

    Kate Higbee, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s Senior Director of Brand Engagement and Events, joins John Landecker to talk about MSI’s new escape room coming this month and the theme for this year, The Wandering Alchemist.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7629862/7629862_2025-08-08-024002.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    John Landecker
    ‘Tis the season for The Mike Toomey Christmas Special!
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    John Landecker Food Fight – Italian Beef vs. Italian Sausage
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    FoodClick: Italian Beef vs. Italian Sausage
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    Bill Snyder: Cold enough to freeze leftovers outside
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    Sam Panayotovich: Football in Chicago is fun again
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    10 min
  • Jen Jolly shares tech back to school tips

    Jen Jolly, tech reporter and founder of Techish.com, joins John Landecker to talk about tech tips for kids as they go back to school and how to manage screen time.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7629833/7629833_2025-08-08-025133.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    John Landecker
    FoodClick: Italian Beef vs. Italian Sausage
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    Bill Snyder: Cold enough to freeze leftovers outside
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    Sam Panayotovich: Football in Chicago is fun again
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    Food Fight – Why Greek food is the superior cuisine
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    Ebert & Siskel: 50 years of thumb wars
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    16 min
  • Should the United States build a nuclear reactor on the Moon?

    Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra magazine, joins John Landecker to discuss NASA saying that the United States should build a nuclear reactor on the moon.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7582535/7582535_2025-08-07-013235.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    John Landecker
    Bill Snyder: Cold enough to freeze leftovers outside
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    Sam Panayotovich: Football in Chicago is fun again
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    Food Fight – Why Greek food is the superior cuisine
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    Ebert & Siskel: 50 years of thumb wars
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    Bill Snyder: When will we see some sun again?
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    12 min
  • Remembering song satirist Tom Lehrer

    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune columnist and host of After Hours with Rick Kogan, 5p-7p Sundays on WGN Radio, joins John Landecker to talk about the life of Tom Lehrer.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7561957/7561957_2025-08-06-020857.64kmono.mp3
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    Rick Kogan
    Barry Pearce on ‘The Plan of Chicago’
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    Herb Gould talks Lambeau, Halas, NFL’s rise
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    ‘Irish American Movie Hooley’ returns for 11th year
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    Candid Candace: Art Smith, Phil Stefani team up at Vatican
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    Countdown is on for Printer’s Row Lit Fest
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    19 min
  • Can diabetes drugs like Ozempic lower risks of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease? Right now it’s unclear

    Dr. Ian Grant, a behavioral neurologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins John Landecker to talk about whether diabetes drugs like Ozempic can lower the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and why more studies will tell us more.

    https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7558591/7558591_2025-08-05-022731.64kmono.mp3
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    Health
    These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner
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    How to make your Thanksgiving healthy
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    Slovenians reject in a referendum a law on assisted dying for terminally ill patients
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    Thanksgiving do’s and don’ts with Dr. Wheat
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    JFK’s granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis, criticizes cousin RFK Jr.
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    Recent Posts
    John Landecker
    Ebert & Siskel: 50 years of thumb wars
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    Bill Snyder: When will we see some sun again?
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    Wednesdays with Whit: It’s holiday season!
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    Food Fight – Mexican Coke vs. Pepsi
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    Herb Weisbaum shares Black Friday shopping tips
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  • The John Landecker Food Fight – Cherry Slurpee vs. Frozen Coke

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

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7558593/7558593_2025-08-05-025633.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    John Landecker
    Ebert & Siskel: 50 years of thumb wars
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    Bill Snyder: When will we see some sun again?
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    Wednesdays with Whit: It’s holiday season!
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    Food Fight – Mexican Coke vs. Pepsi
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    Herb Weisbaum shares Black Friday shopping tips
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    18 min

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