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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the viral video that shows a person at a Cubs game slapping the fan in front of him for not standing for the national anthem, if political candidates should run for multiple offices at the same time, the candidates lining up to become Chicago mayor, and why he’s frustrated with navigation apps.
Dr. Michael Bauer, Medical Director, Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, talks to John Williams about the latest on the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US, the FDA approving a daily pill that could lower cholesterol level, and a new study that shows regular coffee consumption may be linked to a lower risk of stroke, diabetes and heart failure.
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].
Emily Austin, Associate Professor of Classics and the College, The University of Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about Christopher Nolan’s new movie ‘The Odyssey’ and what we should know about the original text of the poem.
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says that it’s time for dead branch pruning. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.
Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].
Michael Evans Behling, star of The CW’s hit drama ‘All American,’ joins John Williams to to talk about how many times he’s been to the Chicago area having grown up in the Midwest, what the show ‘All American’ is all about, the transitions in the show over the course of 8 seasons, his experience running track & field in college at Indiana State, when he became interested in acting, his role in the Chicago-set series ‘Empire,’ the support he received from his family when he decided to pursue acting, and how the belief in himself and his perseverance has positively impacted his career.
America’s Toy Scout, Joel Magee, joins John Williams to take some calls and answer questions about your old toys. Do you have any collectibles sitting around that house that could be worth money? Joel has the answers. Joel will be in the Chicago area this week and you can find all the details here.
Niall Stanage, White House Reporter, The Hill, joins John Williams to talk break down President Trump’s speech about election interference.
Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!
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