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

Dr. Joel Ostrow, professor, comparative and international politics, Benedictine University, joins John Williams to talk about President Biden stepping away from the presidential race and what this means for Vice President Kamala Harris and the democratic party moving forward. Dr. Ostrow explains why the Democratic party has the right to replace a candidate and why this process is consistent with democracy.

Attorney Burt Odelson, a leading expert in governmental and election law, joins John Williams to talk about possible legal challenges that could rise in the wake of President Biden announcing that he will not seek another term.

State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to share his thoughts on President Biden dropping out of the presidential race. Rep Buckner is a Democratic delegate and talks about why he’s supporting Vice President Harris as the democratic nominee at the upcoming DNC.

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

John Williams reflects on the life and legacy of comedy legend and former Chicagoan Bob Newhart, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 94.

Curtis Granderson, Chicago native and former MLB All-Star, joins John Williams to talk about being down in Texas for All-Star weekend, his mission to keep youth participation in baseball equitable, the work he is doing with the Chicago Baseball and Education Academy, and the upcoming Major League Wiffle Ball event happening Saturday, July 27 at Curtis Granderson Stadium at UIC.

Mike Nellis, former Senior Advisor to Kamala Harris and Founder and CEO of Authentic, a Chicago-based political fundraising and consulting firm, joins John to talk about the continued calls for President Biden to step down from the presidential race and what this might mean for Vice President Harris.

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

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 trip to Kane County and talk with Karen Ann Miller, Executive Planner for Kane County Development Department! Karen tells John about the river towns that are in Kane County, how the water trail was designated by the Secretary of the Interior to be part of the National Park Service National Water Trail System, why this designation is so important, what the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail is like, where you can get out and enjoy things along the river trail, what you can see when you explore the trail, where you can stay if you want to spend a few days exploring, some of the places you can eat and drink in the area, and why the Fox Valley is such a hidden gem.

Click here for the chance to win a Fabulous Fox! National Water Trail thru Kane County prize package that includes a guided kayak tour, dinner, and overnight stay!