Justin Kaufmann

Heather Cherone, Chicago City Hall reporter and Managing Editor of The Daily Line, joins Justin on Extension 720 to break down Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s 2020 budget address and to give us on update on the Chicago teachers strike. This is the podcast for Extension 720. The show originates from Chicago on WGN Radio and features newsmakers, tastemakers and trailblazers.  Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Justin Kaufmann, this talk show/audio magazine goes in-depth to help you better understand the city (and world) that you live in.

It’s Wednesday so it must be time to talk about the memorabilia that you have taking up space in your garage! Greg Flamm aka The DuPage Picker is here to evaluate your collectibles on the Swap Meet! Do you think that classic Chicago Bears poster is worth any money? What about that “Star Trek” collectible plate? How about that vintage Kiddieland T-shirt? You have the questions and Greg has the answers! It’s the Swap Meet! This is the podcast for Extension 720. The show […]

Investor, financial executive, and philanthropist Charles Schwab joins Justin on Extension 720 to discuss his new memoir, “Invested: Changing Forever the Way Americans Invest.” Charles talks about why he wanted to write this memoir, how his upbringing impacts the way he approaches money, the history and growth of his company, what he’s learned about investing over the years, exploring human nature through investing, the importance of patience when investing, what he believes about Wall Street becoming a political term and […]

In this Extension 720 series, Chicago historian John R. Schmidt takes us on a tour of Chicago’s “Hidden Chicago Landmarks.” Tonight, John and Justin discuss a trio of hidden haunted Chicago landmarks: Chicago’s smallest cemetery, the Robinson family graves and the Couch Tomb in Lincoln Park. John talks about the history of the landmarks and the legends around these landmarks. This is the podcast for Extension 720. The show originates from Chicago on WGN Radio and features newsmakers, tastemakers and trailblazers.  Hosted by […]

It’s another edition of the “Monday Evening Quarterback!” Tonight, Justin and WGN Bears Insider Adam Hoge break down the Bears disastrous 36-25 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Justin and Adam talk about the overall horrendous performance by the Bears coming off a bye week, what is missing from the running game (other than, you know, not running), why Coach Nagy is not committed to running the football, the continuing struggles from Mitch Trubisky, if there are any other QB options out […]

Journalist, editor, author and io9 founder Annalee Newitz joins Justin on Extension 720 to discuss their new science fiction novel, “The Future Of Another Timeline.” Annalee talks about the way they used time travel in the book, the way they merged fiction and non-fiction with the story, how The Midway and the World’s Columbian Exposition influenced carnival culture in the United States, when they became interested in science fiction, the incredible success of io9, overcoming science fiction stereotypes and what […]

Tonight on Extension 720: Stories of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The full show is dedicated to those living with it, those who give care and the people fighting to find a cure. It’s no longer something that happens to someone else. It affects all of us. Joining us in-studio from the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter are Melanie Chavin, Chief Programs Officer, Melissa Tucker, Director, Family Services, and Patrick Reedy, Chapter Executive Director. We also hear from Ruth Drew, Director […]

It’s Wednesday so it must be time to talk about your old junk! Greg Flamm aka The DuPage Picker is here to evaluate your collectibles on the Swap Meet! Do you have some old fishing equipment that is laying around the house and taking up space? Do you think it might be worth some money? How about that classic Michael Jordan rookie baseball card? What about that 1983 Chicago White Sox “Winnin’ Ugly” t-shirt? You have the questions. Greg has the answers. It’s the […]

Heather Cherone, Chicago City Hall reporter and Managing Editor of The Daily Line, joins Justin on Extension 720 to talk about the latest on the Chicago teachers strike, what parents can do with their children while the teachers on strike, the gap that is keeping both sides from reaching a deal, the long-simmering friction between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CTU and how long we should expect the strike to last. This is the podcast for Extension 720. The show originates from Chicago on WGN Radio […]

Ken Kurson, of the legendary Chicago power pop band The Lilacs, joins Justin on Extension 720 to talk about releasing their first new music in 25 years, why he decided to get The Lilacs back together, never feeling part of the Chicago indie rock scene back in the 90’s, the impetus to walk away from music after some early success, the similarities between playing in a band and being heavily involved in politics and their upcoming show at Phyllis’ Musical […]