John Williams

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March 24 Eric Zorn: Fatal shooting of Loyola student not an argument for mass deportation
Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the deadly shooting of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8055786/3-24-26_Eric_Zorn_Loyola_University_student_Sheridan_Gorman_shooting_2026-03-24-195726.128.mp3

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John Williams

Mr. Fix It: Make sure sump pump is operating correctly

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How businesses can claim tariff refunds

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John Williams Speed Jokes 4-20-26

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Did you get your tickets to the 2028 Olympics?

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Are you worried about the Cubs mediocre start?

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March 24 Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: How to protect yourself this allergy season
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer, Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about coming to the end of flu season, the viruses that we need to be aware of right now, what we should know about tuberculosis, a higher-dose Wegovy shot being approved by the FDA, and what you can do to handle the upcoming allergy season. Dr. Kopin also answers all of your medical questions.
https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8055783/3-24-26_Dr_Jeffrey_Kopin_flu_season_Tuberculosis_Wegovy_dose_upcoming_allergy_season_2026-03-24-193723.128.mp3
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What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

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Is there a link between screen time and dementia risk?

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Rat poison found in some baby food jars in Central Europe leads to recall

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Dr. Wheat: Women can have worse allergies than men

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What is kratom and its complicated reputation

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John Williams

John Williams Speed Jokes 4-20-26

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Did you get your tickets to the 2028 Olympics?

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Are you worried about the Cubs mediocre start?

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Will credit cards work for tax and tips in July?

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How Trump is losing his base of religious supporters

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March 24 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXVIII, 3.24.26
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8055794/3-24-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-03-24-191634.128.mp3

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John Williams Speed Jokes 4-20-26

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Did you get your tickets to the 2028 Olympics?

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Are you worried about the Cubs mediocre start?

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Will credit cards work for tax and tips in July?

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How Trump is losing his base of religious supporters

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March 23 Attorney Karen Conti explains cashless bail system
Chicago trial attorney Karen Conti, Founding Partner, Conti & Dolan Law, and host of the Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to discuss the deadly shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman and a Venezuelan migrant being charged with the murder.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8053350/3-23-26_Karen_Conti_Loyola_University_student_immigration_SAFE_T_ACT_no_cash_bail_2026-03-23-190150.128.mp3
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How Trump is losing his base of religious supporters

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John Williams Best of Speed Jokes 4-17-26

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What’s next for One Fair Wage ordinance?

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Would you vote for Rahm Emanuel if he ran for president?

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Greg Kot: Are artists still making protest songs in 2026?

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March 23 Why the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association supports a tax hike on downtown hotel rooms
Michael Jacobson, President and CEO, Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, joins John Williams to talk about why the IHLA supports a tax hike on downtown hotel rooms.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8053288/3-23-26_Michael_Jacobson_hike_in_downtown_hotel_tax_Illinois_Hotel_and_Lodging_Association_2026-03-23-181828.128.mp3
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How Trump is losing his base of religious supporters

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John Williams Best of Speed Jokes 4-17-26

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What’s next for One Fair Wage ordinance?

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Would you vote for Rahm Emanuel if he ran for president?

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Greg Kot: Are artists still making protest songs in 2026?

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March 23 Lou Manfredini: Tips for sealing your stone counters
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains the importance of cleaning and sealing your stone counters. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8053283/3-23-26_Mr_Fix_It_Lou_Manfredini_home_improvement_questions_clean_and_seal_your_stone_counters_2026-03-23-180723.128.mp3
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

Lou’s To Do List: Rodents, portable A/Cs, and more

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Mr. Fix It: Time to stain your exterior deck

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 04.11.26

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New To Lou Too: The Original Super Glue Total Tech

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Lou’s 2026 Virtual Candy Days Jar

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John Williams

What’s next for One Fair Wage ordinance?

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Would you vote for Rahm Emanuel if he ran for president?

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Greg Kot: Are artists still making protest songs in 2026?

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Best of the Midwest: Summer trip to Holland, Michigan

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DJ Blatner: Don’t demonize all types of carbohydrates

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March 23 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXVII, 3.23.26: Happy 6th Year Anniversary!
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. And today is a special batch as March, 23rd, 2026 marks six years since John started telling jokes! Keep sending yours to [email protected].
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8052839/3-23-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-03-23-155439.128.mp3

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What’s next for One Fair Wage ordinance?

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Would you vote for Rahm Emanuel if he ran for president?

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Greg Kot: Are artists still making protest songs in 2026?

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Best of the Midwest: Summer trip to Holland, Michigan

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DJ Blatner: Don’t demonize all types of carbohydrates

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March 20 Craig Ferguson is a leisure service provider
Craig Ferguson, actor, comedian, and host of ‘Scrabble,’ Thursdays on the CW, joins John Williams to talk about how long he’s been living and working in the United States, what it was like when he became a U.S. citizen, how the Scrabble board game translates to TV, if he has any desire to return to late night television, and why he challenged himself not to bring politics into his act. Craig is bringing his ‘Pants on Fire’ tour to Skokie tonight!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8048248/3-20-026_Craig_Ferguson_Scrabble_on_the_CW_comedy_late_night_comedy_politics_2026-03-20-164248.128.mp3

Craig Ferguson unscripted: Comedy, late night, and CW’s Scrabble
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Are artists still making protest songs in 2026?

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Best of the Midwest: Summer trip to Holland, Michigan

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DJ Blatner: Don’t demonize all types of carbohydrates

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John Williams Speed Jokes 4-16-26

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Should there be more regulations for E-scooters?

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March 20 Connell McShane: What is the long-term damage of the war in Iran?
Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about his last two weeks reporting from the Middle East, how many residents in the Middle East are worried about the long-term damage of the war in Iran, the possibility we see U.S. troops on the ground, and what the administration hopes to accomplish with the war.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8048402/3-20-26_Connell_McShane_War_in_Iran_Middle_East_long_term_goal_troops_on_the_ground_2026-03-20-170602.128.mp3

War with Iran
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Should there be more regulations for E-scooters?

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Tipped wage veto, Trump v. Pope, Door Dash grandma

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Former ComEd CEO released from prison

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Bob Bertog: Don’t try to mow your wet grass

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John Williams Speed Jokes 4-15-26

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March 20 Will the elimination of the tip credit wage increase job loss?
Sam Toia, President and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association, tells John why the Illinois Restaurant Association believes that the phase-out of the subminimum wage will eliminate many restaurant jobs.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8048345/3-20-26_Sam_Toia_Illinois_Restaurant_Association_subminimum_wage_tip_credit_loss_of_jobs_in_restaurants_2026-03-20-162645.128.mp3
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Should there be more regulations for E-scooters?

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Tipped wage veto, Trump v. Pope, Door Dash grandma

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Former ComEd CEO released from prison

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Bob Bertog: Don’t try to mow your wet grass

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John Williams Speed Jokes 4-15-26

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