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June 15 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 | 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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June 15 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

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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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A City Kids Camp update from founder Hector Corona

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The John Williams NewsClick: Soccer….

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June 15 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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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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June 12 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
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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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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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June 12 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
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War in the Middle East

It’s a mystery who launched the latest airstrikes against Iran

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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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Iran recently plotted to kill Trump, per Israel

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New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war

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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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June 12 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

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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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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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June 11 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
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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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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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June 11 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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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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What are early signs of heart failure?

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June 11 Best of the Midwest: Lake life in Edgerton
It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take another short trip north and visit with Christine Rebout, Executive Director, Visit Edgerton! Christine tells us how accessible Edgerton is to many other areas in the Midwest, how people unwind when they visit, the terrific dining and drinking options in the Lake Koshkonong area, and the big festivals not to miss this summer! Want to win a weekend getaway to Edgerton. Visit the WGN Radio contest page for your chance!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8446154/6-11-26_Best_of_the_Midwest_live_the_lake_life_in_Edgerton_Wisconsin_2026-06-11-182154.128.mp3
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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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What are early signs of heart failure?

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June 11 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXIII, 6.11.26
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8445741/6-11-26_Speed_Jokes_Air_Version_2026-06-11-160641.128.mp3

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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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What are early signs of heart failure?

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