John Williams

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about why the market is down today, where you can find opportunities in the market right now, how the markets have typically performed during an election year, and why you need to watch out for the Social Security tax torpedo.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about why there is a rise in vaccine hesitancy, the importance of getting a COVID vaccine, the difference between the types of COVID vaccines that are available, and his thoughts on a new study that suggest that an obesity drug prevents COVID deaths.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the prevalence of cell phones in schools, his recent item in the Picayune Sentinel about one of his most regrettable columns, and the controversy surrounding a right-wing morning show making fun of Tim Walz’s son Gus.

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Joe Khalil, NewsNation’s Washington, D.C. correspondent, joins John Williams to break down the first sit-down interview with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Governor Tim Walz.

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Chief Rochelle Tisinai, Police Chief, Village of Lake Villa, tells John about her career with the Village of Lake Villa, when she became interested in policing, and the great community policing programs in Lake Villa. Chief Tisinai says, ‘it’s been a privilege to serve this community.”

Ted Nielsen, Owner/President/CEO of Nielsen Enterprises, joins John Williams to talk about being in the Snowmobile Hall of Fame, how business has been going recently, the popularity of Lake Villa, what Lake Villa means to his business, and why he calls Lake Villa “Hometown USA.” Ted also shares some stories about his friend and WGN legend, the great Bob Collins.

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 head across the cheddar curtain once again and visit beautiful Racine County! Cari Greving, Executive Director of Visit Racine County, tells John how quickly you can get to Racine County from the Chicago area, who typically comes to Racine for a trip, the restaurants and other dining options available, their big Oktoberfest event happening in late September, where you can stay when you visit (they are also big on day trips!), and all of the other great things you can do in the area this fall.

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about added sugar in peanut butter, the importance of reading food labels, why one dietician is speaking up about ultra-processed foods, what you should really know about processed and ultra-processed foods, and why you should be eating baby carrots. Dawn also answers your nutrition questions.