John Williams

Mark Lach, Creative Director for “Titanic: The Exhibition,” and Ted Wachholz, Executive Director, Eastland Disaster Historical Society, join John Williams to talk about the 109th anniversary of the Eastland disaster, what we should remember about the tragedy, and its connection to the Titanic.

Video from an April visit by Mark Lach to WGN Radio:

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. Bob talks about how the combination of rain and hot weather has brought on a rise in lawn disease.

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about hospitals taking care of an aging population, the importance of having an advance directive for medical care, what we need to know about the current COVID guidelines, and when should we get the next booster shot.

State Representative Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) joins John Williams to talk about Vice President Harris’ campaign for the presidency, what we can expect at the upcoming DNC, President Biden’s decision to step aside, what VP Harris needs to do to win the election, his reaction to some people saying the process to pick Harris was undemocratic, who he thinks would make the best running mate for Vice President Harris, and why he’s incredibly optimistic about the November election.

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Dr. Joel Ostrow, professor, comparative and international politics, Benedictine University, joins John Williams to talk about President Biden stepping away from the presidential race and what this means for Vice President Kamala Harris and the democratic party moving forward. Dr. Ostrow explains why the Democratic party has the right to replace a candidate and why this process is consistent with democracy.

Attorney Burt Odelson, a leading expert in governmental and election law, joins John Williams to talk about possible legal challenges that could rise in the wake of President Biden announcing that he will not seek another term.

State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to share his thoughts on President Biden dropping out of the presidential race. Rep Buckner is a Democratic delegate and talks about why he’s supporting Vice President Harris as the democratic nominee at the upcoming DNC.

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