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April 14 Eric Zorn: Trump’s attack on Pope Leo alienating Christians

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias possibly running for Chicago mayor, his thoughts on CTU wanting a day off of school on May 1st to protest, the feud between President Trump and Pope Leo, and why he was rooting for Rory McIlroy to win the Masters.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8256451/4-14-26_Eric_Zorn_CTU_day_off_President_Trump_Jesus_and_the_Pope_Masters_Rory_Mcllroy_2026-04-14-172751.128.mp3

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April 14 Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants to make car insurance more affordable

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins John Williams to talk about how Illinois families have been rocked by rising car insurance premiums and his ‘Driving Change’ initiative that will move Illinois toward a more equitable and affordable system that would prioritizes a driver’s record behind the wheel. Secretary Giannoulias also comments on a new scam that he wants people to be aware of and if he’s going to run for mayor of Chicago.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8255634/4-14-26_Secretary_of_State_Alexi_Giannoulias_rising_car_insurance_premiums_Driving_Change_scams_run_for_Chicago_mayor_2026-04-14-161934.128.mp3

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DJ Blatner: How to properly wash fruits and vegetables

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Peter Greenberg: Why Spirit Airlines shut down

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John Williams Speed Jokes 5-7-26

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Obama Center, Indiana election, Iran War

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April 14 Explore Grand Rapids for their transformed riverfront, new amphitheater and Chihuly exhibit this Spring!

John Williams talks to Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, about why Grand Rapids is emerging as a top spring getaway. They highlight the city’s major riverfront transformation, a new downtown amphitheater, and the upcoming Dale Chihuly exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park—all helping make the city a vibrant hub for arts, entertainment, and outdoor experiences.

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Learn more at ExperienceGR.com and plan your trip now!

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April 14 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXL, 4.14.26

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

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April 13 Happy Birthday, Thomas Jefferson!

Clay Jenkinson, American humanities scholar, author and educator, joins John Williams to celebrate the birth of American Founding Father and the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson.

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April 13 Neil Steinberg: COVID did damage to our health care system

The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about the difficulty many people are having getting treated at hospitals in a timely manner.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8229868/4-13-26_Neil_Steinberg_difficulty_to_get_treatment_at_hospitals_long_waiting_times_2026-04-13-191108.128.mp3

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April 13 Lou Manfredini: Time to stain your exterior deck

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains why now is the perfect time for exterior deck staining. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8229766/4-13-26_Mr_Fix_It_Lou_Manfredini_the_perfect_time_for_exterior_deck_staining_2026-04-13-180706.128.mp3

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April 13 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXIX, 4.13.26

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

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April 10 President Trump threatens Iran as negotiations are set to begin

Hannah Brandt, Washington correspondent for NewsNation, joins John Williams to give us the latest on the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8166756/4-10-26_Hannah_Brandt_NewsNation_peace_talks_to_end_war_between_US_and_Iran_2026-04-10-204256.128.mp3

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US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war

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Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen

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Trump takes sharp turn toward ending Iran war

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April 10 How dangerous is the return to Earth for Artemis II?

Dr. Geza Gyuk, Senior Director of Astronomy, Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to tell us everything we should know about the Artemis II mission and what to expect when the astronauts return to Earth.

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