Dr. Joel Ostrow, professor, comparative and international politics, Benedictine University, joins John Williams to talk about President Donald Trump’s sanctions against two of Russia’s largest oil companies. Will these sanctions have any impact?

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the newest inflation data, why the market jumped today, his concern over debt, the overall strength of the economy, the latest on the government shutdown, the forecast for food prices, his expectations for Fed rate cuts for the rest of the year, and why now is the perfect time to rebalance your portfolio.

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about President Donald Trump saying he terminated all U.S. trade negotiations with Canada over his displeasure with a TV ad, the latest data on inflation, and the latest on ICE arrests in Chicago and around the country.

Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the health benefits of Krill Oil, a special type of Omega-3 supplement. Dawn tells us what Krill Oil is, the many potential health benefits, and how to know if it’s right for you. Dawn also explains why strength training (and rest!) is so important. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a drive down I-55 and visit with Rich Crum, Director of Hospitality at the beautiful Heritage Harbor in Ottawa! Rich tells John everything we need to know about the Ottawa Wine & Art Walk, taking place on November 8th. Click here for more information! Rich also tells John where Heritage Harbor is located, how many properties are in Heritage Harbor, and some of the other places in the area that could enhance your stay.

Why not make a weekend out of it? Book your stay with Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals at Heritage Harbor. Use promo code “JOHNSPICKS” for 10% off PLUS a WGN/John Williams Gift Basket!

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].

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.

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court saying that it will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns.