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Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Williams to talk about the shooting death of his 21-year-old godson Christion Tucker. Pastor Brooks explains the circumstances surrounding the shooting, what he knows about the incident, what Christion meant to the family, and how people can’t grasp the trauma that goes on with kids that live in neighborhoods with a lot of violence.

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Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about how the market is reacting to Jerome Powell’s comments about interest rate cuts today, why we should be patient during market swings, the recent revision to the jobs data, the economy definitively slowing, where he sees mortgage rates down the road, and his belief that we are in a good economic position for business and your portfolios.

Connell McShane, anchor, NewsNation Now, joins John Williams to break down the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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Chicago-based jazz vocalist Paul Marinaro joins John Williams to talk about his “Sinatra by Request: A Tribute to the Recording Legacy of Frank Sinatra” show this weekend with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra. Paul discusses his method when he sings Frank Sinatra, why he doesn’t try to sound like Frank Sinatra, the songs he will be singing at the show, his favorite Sinatra recordings, and what will make this particular show so special.

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 take our annual trip up to Elkhorn, Wisconsin to chat with Larry Gaffey, General Manager, Walworth County Fairgrounds, about the upcoming Walworth County Fair! Larry talks about the 175th anniversary of the fair, what to expect at this year’s event, the interactive learning experiences for kids, and the headlining entertainment on the Grandstand (including Nelly!).

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the health benefits of following a Mediterranean diet. Dawn suggests taking this quiz to find out your Mediterranean Diet score. Dawn also answers all of your nutrition questions.

Mike Viqueira, Washington Bureau Chief at NewsNation, joins John Williams to break down the top storylines from night three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Mike talks about seeing entertainers including Stevie Wonder and John Legend, the speeches made by Oprah Winfrey and Tim Walz, and if all the celebrity will make any difference at election time.

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