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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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8256690/8256690_2026-04-14-173630.64kmono.mp3
Learn more at ExperienceGR.com and plan your trip now!
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Obama Center, Indiana election, Iran War

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Why Samantha Steele was found not guilty of DUI

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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].
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8255644/4-14-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-04-14-164944.128.mp3

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Obama Center, Indiana election, Iran War

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Why Samantha Steele was found not guilty of DUI

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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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8233208/4-13-26_Clay_Jenkinson_Happy_Birthday_Thomas_Jefferson_2026-04-13-213408.128.mp3

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Has the internet been good for society?

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Obama Center, Indiana election, Iran War

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Why Samantha Steele was found not guilty of DUI

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Bob Bertog: Window is open to start seeding

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David Hochberg: What to know about bridge loans

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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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Dr. Kopin: What to know about hantavirus

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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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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 05.02.26

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New To Lou Too: J-B Weld Instant Weld

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Lou’s To Do List: Root removal, siding, and more

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Mr. Fix It: Get your exterior cleaning done now

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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].
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8229699/4-13-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-04-13-185439.128.mp3

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Dr. Kopin: What to know about hantavirus

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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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War in the Middle East

Oil prices sink and US stocks reach another record on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

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Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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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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Should Mayor Johnson block Bears move to suburbs?

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Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize

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Dr. Kopin: What to know about hantavirus

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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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8166720/4-10-26_Adler_Planetarium_Geza_Gyuk_Artemis_II_earth_reentry_2026-04-10-205020.128.mp3

Artemis II
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Should Mayor Johnson block Bears move to suburbs?

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April 10 Craig Bolanos: Time to look under the hood of your portfolio
Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about today’s hot inflation report, the three signs that the economy and markets are rebounding, the alarming rate of people taking early withdrawals from their 401k plans, why people should stay excited about the energy sector of the market, and why it could be a good time to rebalance your portfolio.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8166460/4-10-26_Craig_Bolanos_hot_inflation_report_economy_and_markets_rebounding_rebalance_your_portfolio_2026-04-10-180800.128.mp3
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April 10 Author Tilar Mazzeo talks ‘The Sea Captain’s Wife’
New York Times Best-Selling Author Tilar Mazzeo joins John Williams to discuss her novel, ‘The Sea Captain’s Wife.’
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8166251/4-10-26_Tilar_Mazzeo_The_Sea_Captains_Wife_2026-04-10-164151.128.mp3
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