John Williams

John Williams

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John Williams episodes

  • Sam Panayotovich: The White Sox are a dangerous team

    Sam Panayotovich of Fox 32 Sports and formerly of WGN Radio joins John Williams to talk about the top sports stories making news this week including the incredible early season performance from your Chicago White Sox, how the USA team did in its first World Cup match, the Knicks winning the NBA Championship, and the Bulls hiring a new head coach.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8451914/6-15-26_Sam_Panayotovich_White_Sox_USA_World_Cup_Knicks_NBA_Bulls_new_coach_2026-06-15-194114.128.mp3
    More coverage
    Chicago White Sox
    Will both the Cubs and White Sox make the playoffs?
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    Will Munetaka Murakami win tonight’s Home Run Derby?
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    The White Sox and Rays — 2 division leaders — also had the top 2 picks in baseball’s draft
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    Chicago White Sox draft Landon Thome, son of Hall of Famer Jim Thome
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    Wrobleski becomes 6th Dodgers All-Star, Peters of White Sox and Griffin of Nats also added
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    More Bulls coverage
    2026 FIFA World Cup
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    John Williams
    The John Williams NewsClick: A heat wave is coming…
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    Mr. Fix It: Pesky moss, mildew, and stains
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 7-13-26
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    Nick Offerman brings ‘Iceboy!’ to Goodman Theatre
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    Steve Brusatte: Story of birds from T. rex to turkeys
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  • The Tribune’s Chris Borrelli on the Obama Center: ‘A lot of it is very moving’

    Christopher Borrelli, features writer at the Chicago Tribune, joins John Williams to share his thoughts about the Obama Presidential Center.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8451920/6-15-26_Christopher_Borrelli_Chicago_Tribune_thoughts_on_the_Obama_Presidential_Center_2026-06-15-194820.128.mp3
    Obama Presidential Center
    Recent Posts
    John Williams
    Mr. Fix It: Pesky moss, mildew, and stains
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 7-13-26
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    Nick Offerman brings ‘Iceboy!’ to Goodman Theatre
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    Steve Brusatte: Story of birds from T. rex to turkeys
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    Maine Senate shock: Graham Platner’s collapse
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  • Lou Manfredini: Time to invest in a whole-home generator

    The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou tells us that now would be a great time to start budgeting for a whole-house generator. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8451925/6-15-26_Lou_Manfredini_Mr_Fix_It_whole_house_generator_Generac_home_improvement_questions_answered_2026-06-15-193925.128.mp3

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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 07.11.26
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    New To Lou Too: FlexTek Bands
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    Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby
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    Lou: Concrete staining, surge protection, window leaks
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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 07.04.26
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    John Williams
    Nick Offerman brings ‘Iceboy!’ to Goodman Theatre
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    Steve Brusatte: Story of birds from T. rex to turkeys
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    Maine Senate shock: Graham Platner’s collapse
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    A City Kids Camp update from founder Hector Corona
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    The John Williams NewsClick: Soccer….
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  • John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXIV, 6.15.26

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

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8451390/6-15-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-06-15-152930.128.mp3
    More Speed Jokes
    Recent Posts
    John Williams
    Nick Offerman brings ‘Iceboy!’ to Goodman Theatre
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    Steve Brusatte: Story of birds from T. rex to turkeys
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    Maine Senate shock: Graham Platner’s collapse
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    A City Kids Camp update from founder Hector Corona
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    The John Williams NewsClick: Soccer….
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  • The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 5

    Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David break down the ‘all-encompassing’ Fifth Amendment.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8448964/The_Ten_American_Commandments_Bill_of_Rights_John_Williams_David_Schultz_Hamline_University_Bill_of_Rights_2026-06-12-203004.64kmono.mp3
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    Spirit of America
    The Founding Father America almost forgot
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    Women’s stories to be told at new National Mall monument
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    USPS unveils stamp for America 250
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    World leaders toast America on its 250th birthday
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    Five surprising facts for July Fourth
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    Recent episodes
    The Ten (American) Commandments
    The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 10
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    The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 9
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    The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 8
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    The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 7
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    The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 6
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  • Craig Bolanos: SpaceX IPO should be celebrated today

    Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the SpaceX IPO, why people are excited about this IPO, and if you should consider buying some of SpaceX right now.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8448685/6-12-26_Craig_Bolanos_SpaceX_IPO_innovation_Elon_Musk_2026-06-12-183825.128.mp3
    Recent Posts
    John Williams
    The John Williams NewsClick: Soccer….
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    John Williams Best of Speed Jokes 7-10-26
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    Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby
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    Do you spend too much time looking at screens?
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    Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to crave less junk food
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  • Is the U.S. close to making a deal with Iran to end war?

    Joe Khalil, NewsNation’s Senior Congressional Correspondent, joins John Williams to talk about this weekend’s UFC event happening at the White House, and President Trump saying that a deal with Iran is close.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8448319/6-12-26_Joe_Khalil_NewsNation_UFC_event_White_House_President_Trump_deal_with_Iran_2026-06-12-162019.128.mp3
    Continuing Coverage
    War in the Middle East
    It’s a mystery who launched the latest airstrikes against Iran
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    Israel warns President Trump of Iranian retaliation
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    China blocks exports of helium, key for chipmaking, as Iran war squeezes supply
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    US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast
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    US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
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    Recent Posts
    John Williams
    The John Williams NewsClick: Soccer….
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    John Williams Best of Speed Jokes 7-10-26
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    Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby
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    Do you spend too much time looking at screens?
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    Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to crave less junk food
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  • John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.12.26

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

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8448334/6-12-26_John_Williams_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2026-06-12-163234.128.mp3
    More Speed Jokes
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    John Williams
    Do you spend too much time looking at screens?
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    Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to crave less junk food
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    Nature meets luxury at Camp Aramoni
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    Why Mayor Johnson should stop demonizing business
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 7-9-26
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  • How the sports experience for the fan keeps getting better

    Abraham Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor of Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal, joins John Williams to talk about the work they do at the publication, why it’s a ‘sexy’ time to be in sports, his thoughts on the tug of war over the future of the Bears stadium, how generations of NBA fans will come from the Knicks v. Spurs series, what he expects from the World Cup, and to share his observations on the transfer portal and NIL in college sports.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8446206/6-11-26_Abraham_Madkour_Sports_Business_Journal_World_Cup_Knicks_Spurs_Bears_Stadium_NIL_Brendan_Sorsby_2026-06-11-190606.128.mp3
    Recent Posts
    John Williams
    Do you spend too much time looking at screens?
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    Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to crave less junk food
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    Nature meets luxury at Camp Aramoni
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    Why Mayor Johnson should stop demonizing business
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 7-9-26
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  • Film critic Michael Phillips ‘Disclosure Day’ review: ‘It’s a stranger film than you expect’

    The great film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams to give his review of the highly anticipated Steven Spielberg film, ‘Disclosure Day.’

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8445844/6-11-26_Michael_Phillips_reviews_Disclosure_Day_2026-06-11-163144.128.mp3
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 7-9-26
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    Do you like that cocktails-to-go will now be law?
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    Mayoral race, Mitch McConnell health, World Cup controversy
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    Why the NM Scholars Program is so unique
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    How Josselyn helps improve community well-being
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