John Williams

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January 24, 2025 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 1.24.25
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/7167259/7167259_2025-01-24-202659.128.mp3

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John Williams

How should government use money saved from cuts?

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Fed cuts, Illinois DOGE, Johnson borrowing plan

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Could Northwest Indiana counties join Illinois?

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State Rep. Cabello wants to create an Illinois DOGE

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John Williams Speed Jokes 2-19-25

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January 23, 2025 Dawn Jackson Blatner: What to eat for better sleep
Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about BMI guidelines and obesity, and what you can eat for better sleep. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7163179/7163179_2025-01-23-202019.128.mp3
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Dawn Jackson Blatner

DJ Blatner: Best foods for a healthy heart

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DJ Blatner: Healthy recipe ideas for the Super Bowl

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DJ Blatner: How to make good habits stick faster

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DJ Blatner: What to eat for better sleep

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DJ Blatner: An easy way to eat more vegetables

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John Williams

How should government use money saved from cuts?

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Fed cuts, Illinois DOGE, Johnson borrowing plan

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Could Northwest Indiana counties join Illinois?

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State Rep. Cabello wants to create an Illinois DOGE

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John Williams Speed Jokes 2-19-25

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19 min
January 23, 2025 Best of the Midwest: Lake Geneva Winterfest 2025!
It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some fun trip ideas to get you through these winter months? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your getaway! Today, we visit once again with the wonderful Stephanie Klett, President and CEO, Visit Lake Geneva! Stephanie tells John everything we should know about the upcoming 30th annual Winterfest! Snow sculptures, bonfires on the beach, fire art performers, and human dog sled races! What else do you need for some winter fun?
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7163144/7163144_2025-01-23-202444.128.mp3
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John Williams

Should Illinois adopt its own DOGE?

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Zorn: How serious are Trump’s social media posts?

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DOGE cuts will make public feel less safe about flying

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Dr. Kopin: Do you need a measles booster?

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John Williams Speed Jokes 2-18-25

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January 23, 2025 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCCXCV, 1.23.25
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7163127/7163127_2025-01-23-201927.128.mp3

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John Williams

Should Illinois adopt its own DOGE?

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Zorn: How serious are Trump’s social media posts?

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DOGE cuts will make public feel less safe about flying

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Dr. Kopin: Do you need a measles booster?

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John Williams Speed Jokes 2-18-25

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January 22, 2025 The Mincing Rascals 1.22.25: Birthright citizenship, J6 pardons, controversial puppet display
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals kick off the podcast discussing the first days of the Trump presidency. The news is coming fast and furious, but what stood out most to the Rascals? Members of the Chicago City Council are demanding the removal of a puppet display at the Cultural Center saying it is antisemitic. What do the Rascals make of this new controversy? The Rascals end the podcast with their recommendations. What should you be watching (after listening to this podcast, of course) right now?
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7160829/7160829_2025-01-22-235629.64kmono.mp3
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The Mincing Rascals

Madigan verdict, Blagojevich pardon, Dexter Reed

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DEI debate, art controversy, Johnson’s favorability

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Funding freeze chaos, ICE raids, Madigan trial

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Birthright citizenship, J6 pardons, controversial art

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Driving test age, Trump inauguration, L.A. wildfires

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January 22, 2025 How to lower your phone, internet, and cable bills
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. Harvey discusses Netflix raising their rates, streaming services getting into live sports, and new sports bundles. Harvey also answers all of your tech questions. Request a FREE Tech Check by emailing Harvey at [email protected] or call/text 312.307.1700
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7160726/7160726_2025-01-22-221526.128.mp3
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John Williams

Should Illinois adopt its own DOGE?

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Zorn: How serious are Trump’s social media posts?

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DOGE cuts will make public feel less safe about flying

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Dr. Kopin: Do you need a measles booster?

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John Williams Speed Jokes 2-18-25

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January 22, 2025 Why Illinois homeowners may see an increase in insurance rates
Shannon Martin, Insurance Industry Analyst, Bankrate, joins John Williams to talk about Allstate announcing that homeowners insurance will rise for some Illinois residents. Why will some homeowners in our area see an increase in their premiums?
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7160721/7160721_2025-01-22-223121.128.mp3
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John Williams

DOGE cuts will make public feel less safe about flying

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Dr. Kopin: Do you need a measles booster?

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John Williams Speed Jokes 2-18-25

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Are you a fan of hockey fights?

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Kelly Leonard recaps SNL’s 50th anniversary special

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January 22, 2025 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCCXCIV, 1.22.25
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7160673/7160673_2025-01-22-225313.128.mp3

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John Williams

DOGE cuts will make public feel less safe about flying

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Dr. Kopin: Do you need a measles booster?

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John Williams Speed Jokes 2-18-25

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Are you a fan of hockey fights?

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Kelly Leonard recaps SNL’s 50th anniversary special

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January 21, 2025 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCCXCII, 1.21.25
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7158599/7158599_2025-01-21-204039.64kmono.mp3

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John Williams

Are you a fan of hockey fights?

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Kelly Leonard recaps SNL’s 50th anniversary special

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Presidents Day thoughts from Thomas Jefferson

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John Williams Speed Jokes 2-17-25

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Connell McShane: Trump supporters are happy

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January 21, 2025 Dr. Kopin: Pediatric vaccinations should remain mandatory
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to discuss how the cold affects our health. Later Dr. Kopin and Williams talk about weight loss drugs and the new administration’s possible view on vaccines
https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7158601/7158601_2025-01-21-200301.64kmono.mp3
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Health

Pope will remain hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection, Vatican says

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More adults are wondering if they have autism

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Vatican says the pope has a ‘polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.’ What is that?

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How much coffee is too much?

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More adults are wondering if they have autism. Here are tips to seek a diagnosis

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John Williams

Kelly Leonard recaps SNL’s 50th anniversary special

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Presidents Day thoughts from Thomas Jefferson

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John Williams Speed Jokes 2-17-25

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Connell McShane: Trump supporters are happy

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Should we get rid of the penny?

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