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Lily Bertrand, a transgender woman, joins John Williams to talk about an experience she had last week when someone started screaming and disparaging her about her gender identity. Lily tells John about the harassment, how this person was taking video of her, how she managed to get away from this person, if she’s had any other encounters with a hateful individual, the rise in this type of hateful behavior, why she’s worried about the safety of other transgender persons everywhere, and the importance of advocating for the trans community.

Timothy Won, co-owner, The Wiener’s Circle, joins John Williams to talk about the restaurant giving away free hot dogs tomorrow after the iconic hot dog stand promised free dogs if Caleb Williams threw four touchdown passes against the Dallas Cowboys.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Today, Lou offers a ‘Screen Repair 101’ class. How you can repair your screens, save money, and keep the bugs out! Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.

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

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about President Trump saying there is some movement on a TikTok deal, and the debate surrounding the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. Connell breaks down the latest information.

Film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams to talk about the best films he saw at the Venice Film Festival and to offer his reflections on the life and legacy of Robert Redford.

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

John Williams talks about Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off the air by ABC.

Musician Fulton Lee joins John Williams to talk about his career as a musician and content creator, the popularity of his TikTok videos, how long he has been releasing music, the way he finds singers to take part in his viral videos, and when he plans to bring his music to Chicago.

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 make a quick trek north to beautiful Janesville, Wisconsin! Christine Rebout, Executive Director, Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, tells John how long it takes to get to Janesville from the Chicago area, the unique shopping in the area, where you can hike and bike, the best places to see all the fall colors, the great dining to sample, and all the big events they have planned the next couple of months. Click here for your chance to win the ultimate fall prize pack to Janesville!