John Williams

Daryl Pass, Senior Manager of Recovery Support Services, Kenneth Young Center, joins John Williams to talk about the mission of the Kenneth Young Center, the importance of remembering adversity, the great work they continue to do, who typically uses their services, how everyone’s recovery journey is different, the variety of people they help, the recent ’60 Minutes’ story on fentanyl, and their “Remem­ber. Recov­er. Dis­cov­er. 2024” event happening later this week.

Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive, and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John to tell us what you should know if you are in the market for a hybrid car or an EV. And what are the main differences between a conventional hybrid and a plug-in hybrid? Tom is here to help!

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

Jim Carris, Republican candidate for U.S Congress (IL-10), joins Jon Hansen to talk about his unique personal history, why he’s running for congress, his goal to reform immigration policy, if he believes the 2020 election was stolen, who he plans to vote for in the presidential election, and what he wants to accomplish for his constituents.

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the Fed cutting rates earlier this week, what the Fed decision means for investors, why you should not fear investing when the market is high, and the importance of the labor market.

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

Naperville Councilman Josh McBroom joins Jon Hansen to talk about Naperville’s video gambling ban, the negative connotations associated with gambling, what restaurants and bars can do to persuade the council to lift the ban, how he would still like to hear from more residents and business owners about lifting the ban, and what he expects to happen with this controversial topic in the future.

Dr. Bal Nandra, Founder and Medical Director of IV Solutions and Ketamine Centers of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to talk explain how ketamine works, what treatment typically looks like, his reaction and thoughts on the tragic death of actor Matthew Perry, the role that ketamine played in his death, and to clear up some misconceptions about what happened. And congrats to Dr. Bal Nandra, who was recently awarded an Ellis Island Medal of Honor in New York City.

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen to talk about a new study that shows hot food temperature can make you feel more full, the importance of gut health, what to know about prebiotics and probiotics, and the benefits of kefir. And of course, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

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, Jon Hansen has some great recommendations for your fall trip! Today, we head to beautiful Wisconsin and chat with Christine Rebout, Executive Director, Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau! Christine tells us why Janesville is a perfect place to visit this fall, what you can see when you visit the Ice Age National Scenic Trail that goes through downtown, what you should know about Skelly’s Corn Maze & Fall Festival, what you can eat and drink on your trip, the best local orchards or wineries to visit, and where you can stay if you want to spend a few days exploring Janesville!