John Williams

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April 20 Lou Manfredini: How to make sure your sump pump is operating correctly
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says, with all of the rain we’ve been getting, now is the time to make sure your sump pump is working properly. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8296505/4-20-26_Mr_Fix_It_Lou_Manfredini_check_to_see_if_your_sump_pump_is_working_properly_2026-04-20-164405.128.mp3
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What to know about hantavirus

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Tom Fortino: What’s at stake as Trump heads to China?

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Are you in favor being able to track your friends?

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John Williams Speed Jokes 5.12.26

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April 20 How businesses can claim tariff refunds
Stephen Woldenberg, SVP of Sales for Learning Resources Brands, the plaintiff in the Supreme Court ruling against President Trump’s tariffs, joins John Williams to talk about the launch of the refund system for businesses that paid tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8295438/4-20-26_Learning_Resources_Tariff_refunds_Stephen_Woldenberg_2026-04-20-163038.128.mp3

Businesses can soon claim refunds for tariffs: What about consumers?

Local toy company that was plaintiff in Trump tariff case: Very grateful for SCOTUS decision

Vernon Hills company takes fight against tariffs to the Supreme Court
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What to know about hantavirus

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Tom Fortino: What’s at stake as Trump heads to China?

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NewsClick: If money weren’t an issue, I would…

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Are you in favor being able to track your friends?

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John Williams Speed Jokes 5.12.26

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April 20 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXLIII, 4.20.26
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8295454/4-20-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-04-20-165354.128.mp3

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What to know about hantavirus

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Tom Fortino: What’s at stake as Trump heads to China?

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NewsClick: If money weren’t an issue, I would…

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Are you in favor being able to track your friends?

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John Williams Speed Jokes 5.12.26

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April 17 Did you get your tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
Ryan Burrow, WGN News Director and host of the ‘Quest for Gold‘ podcast, joins John Williams to tell us everything we should know about trying to procure tickets for the 2028 Olympic games in Los Angeles.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8278578/4-17-26_Ryan_Burrow_how_to_get_tickets_to_the_Los_Angeles_Olympics_in_2028_2026-04-17-171718.128.mp3
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What to know about hantavirus

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Tom Fortino: What’s at stake as Trump heads to China?

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NewsClick: If money weren’t an issue, I would…

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Are you in favor being able to track your friends?

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John Williams Speed Jokes 5.12.26

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April 17 Will you still be able to use credit cards for sales tax and tips after July 1st?
Rob Karr, President and CEO, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, joins John Williams to clear up misconceptions about a controversial Illinois law banning certain credit card fees.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8278360/4-17-26_Rob_Karr_IRMA_ban_on_credit_card_fees_law_2026-04-17-161000.128.mp3
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Are you in favor being able to track your friends?

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John Williams Speed Jokes 5.12.26

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Kelly Leonard is back from having open heart surgery

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NewsClick: How soon do you like to get to the airport?

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John Williams Speed Jokes 05-8-26

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April 17 Connell McShane: Trump losing his own base of religious supporters
Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the stock market hitting record highs after some positive Iran war news, prices not really coming down since President Trump took office, and his thoughts on President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8278269/4-17-26_Connell_McShane_NewsNation_stock_market_highs_war_in_Iran_Strait_of_Hormuz_open_Pope_vs_Trump_2026-04-17-162009.128.mp3
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Are you in favor being able to track your friends?

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John Williams Speed Jokes 5.12.26

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Kelly Leonard is back from having open heart surgery

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John Williams Speed Jokes 05-8-26

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April 17 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.17.26
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/8278243/4-17-26_John_Williams_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2026-04-17-161843.128.mp3

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Are you in favor being able to track your friends?

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Kelly Leonard is back from having open heart surgery

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John Williams Speed Jokes 05-8-26

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April 16 What’s next for One Fair Wage ordinance?
Sam Toia, President and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association, tells John why the fight for the subminimum wage isn’t over.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8276127/4-16-26_Sam_Toia_subminimum_wage_One_Fair_Wage_Mayor_Johnson_veto_Chicago_City_Council_2026-04-16-191527.128.mp3
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John Williams Speed Jokes 5.12.26

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Kelly Leonard is back from having open heart surgery

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John Williams Speed Jokes 05-8-26

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Schaumburg Boomers: A new season of baseball

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April 16 Greg Kot: Are artists still making protest songs in 2026?
Greg Kot, former music critic for the Chicago Tribune and co-host of ‘Sound Opinions,’ joins John Williams to talk about the history of protest songs, where you can hear contemporary artists doing protest songs, how the way listening to music has changed, and if these newer protest songs have the same impact as they did in the ’60’s and ’70’s.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8276107/04-16-26_Greg_Kot_protest_music_in_2026_Sound_Opinions_Mavis_Staples_Tom_Waits_Jesse_Wells_2026-04-16-191507.128.mp3
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John Williams Speed Jokes 05-8-26

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Schaumburg Boomers: A new season of baseball

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Vilomah: An app for grief

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Lou Manfredini: Get your space ready for summer

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April 16 Best of the Midwest: Summer getaway in Holland, Michigan
It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the great state of Michigan and visit with Linda Hart, Executive Director of the Holland Area Visitors Bureau! Linda talks to John about the easy drive from Chicago to Holland, how close they are to Lake Michigan, the upcoming Tulip Festival, the best events and activities to do when you visit during the summer, the amazing green spaces to enjoy, and where you can stay during your trip. Click here for your chance to win a lovely weekend getaway in Holland!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8276100/4-16-26_Best_of_the_Midwest_a_summer_getaway_in_Holland_Michigan_2026-04-16-191000.128.mp3
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John Williams Speed Jokes 05-8-26

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Vilomah: An app for grief

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Lou Manfredini: Get your space ready for summer

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