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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about when you should be able to talk about a TV event without having to worrying about spoilers. Eric also shares his unpopular opinion that there is no longer a need for All-Star games, his experience attending the #HandsOff rally downtown, and the city of Chicago’s request to vendors to accept 3% cuts to their contracts to help balance the city’s budget.

The one and only Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins joins John Williams to talk about the world-premiere performances of “A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness” — a historic event produced by Lyric Opera of Chicago in partnership with Billy Corgan that celebrates the 30th anniversary of the iconic record by The Smashing Pumpkins. Billy tells John about the new addition to the family, how this special show at the Lyric will work, why he’s a bit intimidated sharing a stage with members of the Lyric, how the songs will be interpreted during the show, and how this a very Chicago work. Tickets go on sale Friday and you can purchase them here.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about when you should get another COVID vaccine, why Medicare will no longer pay for weight loss medication, and the latest on the measles outbreak. Dr. Kopin also answers all of your medical questions.

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

State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to talk about her proposed legislation that would put speed cameras using AI on DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Senator Feigenholtz explains why she proposed this legislation and how we need to find a way to prevent the significant amount of traffic accidents on DuSable Lake Shore Drive. And what does the senator say to those that are worried about their privacy?

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about how the market is reacting today to President Trump’s tariff plans. What should you be doing with your money during these volatile economic times?

Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, founder, Lower Tech Bills, talks to John about how he helps customers lower their internet, cell phone, and television costs. John asks Harvey about added costs to your Amazon Prime account. What do we need to know?

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

Sara Tieman is not only an ace Promotions & PR Manager for WGN Radio, but she is also a voracious reader who stops by every now and again to tell John about some of the best books she’s reading. Sara, John, Steve Alexander, and Bob Kessler discuss their favorite books of the first quarter of 2025.