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April 07 Eric Zorn: War in Iran is not going the way Trump thought it would go
Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Michigan winning the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a challenge to Illinois’ concealed carry ban on public transit, the civil trial in Adam Toledo’s family lawsuit against Chicago Police Department, and the latest on the deadline President Trump has given to Iran.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8081831/4-7-26_Eric_Zorn_Michigan_basketball_SCOTUS_guns_on_trains_Adam_Toledo_Trump_Iran_deadline_2026-04-07-174631.128.mp3

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2026 City Kids Camp Radiothon

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Are you happy with your newspaper subscription?

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Your Hometown: Bob Jass Chevrolet

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Your Hometown: Elburn Police Department

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Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new rhinoceros!

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April 07 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXVI, 4.7.26
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8081634/4-7-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-04-07-151734.128.mp3

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2026 City Kids Camp Radiothon

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Are you happy with your newspaper subscription?

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Your Hometown: Bob Jass Chevrolet

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Your Hometown: Elburn Police Department

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Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new rhinoceros!

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April 06 How Joabe Barbosa is showcasing Chicago to the world
Joabe Barbosa, a runner originally from Brazil who is a Roosevelt University doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, joins John Williams to talk about his effort to run all over the Chicago area and showcase the city to the rest of the world. Joabe tells John what inspired him to run through Chicago neighborhoods, how he’s completed running 85% of the streets in Chicago, and what he’s trying to do to remain in the United States after his F-1 student visa runs out. Want to help? Click on the GoFundMe here.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8079859/4-6-26_Joabe_Barbosa_runs_Chicago_2026-04-06-195159.128.mp3

The graduate student running every Chicago city block
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John Williams Speed Jokes 4-30-26

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What does the term ’86’ mean to you?

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SAFE-T Act, WHCD shooting, Comey indictment

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SAFE-T Act allowed judge to detain CPD shooting suspect

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Bertog: Never cut more than one-third of grass blade

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April 06 Lou Manfredini: Periodically check for leaks in your home
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 it’s important to periodically check for leaks in your home. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8079519/4-6-26_Lou_Manfredini_Periodically_check_for_leaks_throughout_your_home_2026-04-06-170219.128.mp3
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Mr. Fix It: Get your exterior cleaning done now

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 04.25.26

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New To Lou Too: Billy Bob Products

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Catch basins, dehumidifiers, and more

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Mr. Fix It: Make sure sump pump is operating correctly

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John Williams Speed Jokes 4-30-26

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What does the term ’86’ mean to you?

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SAFE-T Act, WHCD shooting, Comey indictment

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SAFE-T Act allowed judge to detain CPD shooting suspect

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Bertog: Never cut more than one-third of grass blade

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April 06 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXV, 4.6.26
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8079183/4-6-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-04-06-162223.128.mp3

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John Williams Speed Jokes 4-30-26

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What does the term ’86’ mean to you?

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SAFE-T Act, WHCD shooting, Comey indictment

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SAFE-T Act allowed judge to detain CPD shooting suspect

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Bertog: Never cut more than one-third of grass blade

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April 03 Rep. Mike Quigley: Funding the war is extremely unpopular
U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5) joins John Williams to talk about the congressional showdown over DHS funding. Rep. Quigley also discusses the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi and the latest on the war in Iran.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8075986/4-3-26_Rep_Mike_Quigley_DHS_funding_TSA_and_ICE_Pam_Bondi_firing_war_in_Iran_2026-04-03-163726.128.mp3

Bondi’s stormy tenure ends with her dismissal
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John Williams Speed Jokes 4-30-26

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What does the term ’86’ mean to you?

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SAFE-T Act, WHCD shooting, Comey indictment

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SAFE-T Act allowed judge to detain CPD shooting suspect

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Bertog: Never cut more than one-third of grass blade

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April 03 Connell McShane: Could the war in Iran be a strategic loss for the US?
Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the latest on a US fighter jet reportedly being shot down in Iran, his thoughts on President Trump’s speech on the length of the war in Iran, and Pete Hegseth firing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8075918/4-3-26_Connell_McShane_downed_fighter_Jet_US_Iran_war_Pete_Hegseth_firing_Army_Chief_of_Staff_2026-04-03-165318.128.mp3
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Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza

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Activists say Israeli forces intercepted Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detaining crews

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Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities

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Hezbollah adopts a new weapon: Fiber-optic drones, used widely in the war in Ukraine

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Inflation spikes to 3.5 percent in March as Iran war drove prices higher

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John Williams Speed Jokes 4-30-26

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What does the term ’86’ mean to you?

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SAFE-T Act, WHCD shooting, Comey indictment

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SAFE-T Act allowed judge to detain CPD shooting suspect

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Bertog: Never cut more than one-third of grass blade

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April 03 What’s next for Artemis II moon mission?
Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to talk about the launch of Artemis II for a flight around the moon. Michelle tells us where the astronauts are right now, what it’s like inside the space capsule, and what they’ll need to do to land safely.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8076050/4-3-26_Michelle_Nichols_Adler_Planetarium_whats_next_for_Artemis_II_moon_mission_2026-04-03-172850.128.mp3

Artemis II
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What does the term ’86’ mean to you?

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SAFE-T Act, WHCD shooting, Comey indictment

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SAFE-T Act allowed judge to detain CPD shooting suspect

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Bertog: Never cut more than one-third of grass blade

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Kerry Peck: Advanced end-of-life planning is essential

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April 03 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.3.26
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/8075888/4-3-26_John_Williams_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2026-04-03-155328.128.mp3

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SAFE-T Act allowed judge to detain CPD shooting suspect

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Bertog: Never cut more than one-third of grass blade

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Kerry Peck: Advanced end-of-life planning is essential

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Attorney Rich Lenkov: Comey indictment is ‘ridiculous’

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John Williams Speed Jokes 4-29-26

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April 02 Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to keep muscle mass as you age
Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the exercises that will help with mobility as you age, the ingredients for Dawn’s Spring Salad, and the things you can do to lower your bad cholesterol. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8073491/4-2-26_Dawn_Jackson_Blatner_exercise_mobility_Dawn_Spring_Salad_cabbage_lowering_your_bad_cholesterol_2026-04-02-173831.128.mp3
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DJ Blatner: Don’t demonize all types of carbohydrates

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DJ Blatner: Best healthy snack to eat before bed

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DJ Blatner: How to keep muscle mass as you age

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DJ Blatner: What to know about pesticides in produce

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DJ Blatner: How to improve your heart health

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John Williams Speed Jokes 4-29-26

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Do you support SAFE-T Act after CPD officer shooting?

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Why the Doc10 film festival is special for Chicago

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Why was suspect in hospital shooting not in jail?

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Craig Bolanos: Consumers remain resilient

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