John Williams

John Williams

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John Williams episodes

  • Dr. Stephen Jumic: Should you get a pneumococcal vaccine?

    Dr. Stephen Jumic, hospital medicine at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about flu cases increasing, how dangerous the flu can be, the importance of getting vaccinated, if you should get a vaccine if you already had the flu, and if it’s too late to get a flu vaccine this year.

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    Trump’s ‘beautiful’ new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes
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    How long are we contagious with the flu?
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    New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
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    Bolsonaro briefly leaves Brazilian prison for medical tests after a fall from his bed
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    Is Mike Quigley a viable mayoral candidate?
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    ICE shooting, Maduro capture, Chicago mayoral race
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    The best tech from CES 2026
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    David Hochberg: Where people moved in 2025
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 1-7-26
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    11 min
  • Eric Zorn: College Football Playoff system needs to be reevaluated

    Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about this weekend’s Songs of Good Cheer event at The Old Town School of Folk Music (get tickets here), his favorite Christmas songs, and why he’s in favor of the medical aid in dying bill that is still sitting on Governor Pritzker’s desk waiting to be signed into law. Eric also explains why he believes Notre Dame should be in the College Football Playoff.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7850145/12-9-25_Eric_Zorn_Songs_of_Good_Cheer_medical_aid_in_dying_Notre_Dame_College_Football_Playoff_2025-12-09-200245.128.mp3
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    Is Mike Quigley a viable mayoral candidate?
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    ICE shooting, Maduro capture, Chicago mayoral race
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    The best tech from CES 2026
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    David Hochberg: Where people moved in 2025
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 1-7-26
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    18 min
  • John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MLXXI, 12.9.25

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

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7848195/12-9-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-12-08-211735.128.mp3
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    Is Mike Quigley a viable mayoral candidate?
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    ICE shooting, Maduro capture, Chicago mayoral race
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    The best tech from CES 2026
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    David Hochberg: Where people moved in 2025
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 1-7-26
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    4 min
  • Lou Manfredini: How to prevent ice dams

    The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. This week, Lou tells us what you can do to prevent ice dams. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions and absolves himself from any blame for the Bears loss to the Packers.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7848026/12-8-25_Mr_Fix_It_Lou_Manfredini_how_to_prevent_ice_dams_forming_on_your_house_2025-12-08-203826.128.mp3

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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 01.03.26
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    Lou Manfredini: How to properly dispose of batteries
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    Mr. Fix It: Post-holidays deep cleaning tips
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    Lou Manfredini: The importance of pre-treating
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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 12.27.25
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    John Williams
    Is Mike Quigley a viable mayoral candidate?
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    ICE shooting, Maduro capture, Chicago mayoral race
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    The best tech from CES 2026
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    David Hochberg: Where people moved in 2025
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 1-7-26
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    13 min
  • What to know about the 2026 Golden Globe nominations

    Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder in for John Williams to break down the 2026 Golden Globe nominations.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7848031/12-8--25_Alexander_Zalben_snubs_and_suprises_from_the_2026_Golden_Globe_nominations_2025-12-08-201131.128.mp3
    Golden Globe nominations announced: Which movies lead the pack?
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    Is Mike Quigley a viable mayoral candidate?
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    ICE shooting, Maduro capture, Chicago mayoral race
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    The best tech from CES 2026
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    David Hochberg: Where people moved in 2025
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 1-7-26
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    19 min
  • John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MLXX, 12.8.25

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

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7843453/12-8-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-12-04-210653.128.mp3
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    Are you riding the stock market wave?
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    Lou Manfredini: How to properly dispose of batteries
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    Dr. Kopin: Stay home if you are feeling sick
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 1-6-26
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  • Bill Kurtis discusses his new book and reflects on his legendary career

    Wendy Snyder (in for John Williams) is joined by legendary television journalist Bill Kurtis to talk all about his new book, Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News. Kurtis shares fascinating stories from his storied career while promoting his interview with WGN’s Larry Potash at the Museum of Broadcast Communications on Saturday, December 6th, 2025.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7845600/7845600_2025-12-05-223700.64kmono.mp3
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 1-7-26
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    Are you riding the stock market wave?
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    Lou Manfredini: How to properly dispose of batteries
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    Dr. Kopin: Stay home if you are feeling sick
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 1-6-26
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    Legendary Anchorman Bill Kurtis coming to Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications on Saturday December 6th
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  • Tom Appel: Why fuel efficiency standards were lowered

    Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John Williams to talk about the Trump administration rolling back fuel economy standards. Tom breaks down what this means.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7843096/12-4-25_Tom_Appel_Trump_fuel_economy_standards_2025-12-04-193236.128.mp3
    Trump proposes to roll back auto gas mileage standards
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    Are you riding the stock market wave?
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    Lou Manfredini: How to properly dispose of batteries
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    Dr. Kopin: Stay home if you are feeling sick
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 1-6-26
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    Rep. Quigley on Venezuela and mayoral aspirations
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  • Dawn Jackson Blatner: The one habit that could decrease risk of heart attack

    Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about why you should not eat lunch while you a working, and the one habit that could decrease your risk of heart attack, high blood pressure, diabetes, and weight gain. Dawn also answers your health and nutrition questions.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7843108/12-4-25_Dawn_Jackson_Blatner_lunch_while_working_habit_to_decrease_risk_of_heart_attack_2025-12-04-191908.128.mp3
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    Dawn Jackson Blatner: Healthy New Year!
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    DJ Blatner: Healthy holiday recipes
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    DJ Blatner: What are the healthiest types of spread?
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    DJ Blatner: One habit to decrease heart attack risk
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    DJ Blatner: How to enjoy a healthy Thanksgiving
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    Lou Manfredini: How to properly dispose of batteries
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    Dr. Kopin: Stay home if you are feeling sick
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 1-6-26
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    Rep. Quigley on Venezuela and mayoral aspirations
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    Do you like the idea of a daily weight loss pill?
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  • John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MLXIX, 12.4.25

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

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7842735/12-4-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-12-04-171735.128.mp3
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    Rep. Quigley on Venezuela and mayoral aspirations
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    Do you like the idea of a daily weight loss pill?
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    What is the plan for Venezuela after Maduro capture?
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    Mr. Fix It: Post-holidays deep cleaning tips
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