The nightmare in Minneapolis will likely happen again. 

The mission of ICE is a major mess made worse by politicians and partisan media. An offshoot is having local police lumped in and blamed for bad law enforcement that they're not involved in.

I asked Gary Mccarthy to join me. He's personally sensitive to the issue of immigration and drugs having lost his daughter to fentynal just a few years ago. He's my guest on the first new episode of the year of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. 

And a program note. Live from my Office presents the podcast ANYTHING BUT POLITICS and will feature my old pal, Kevin Matthews, later this week.

Thanks for listening.

SHOW NOTES

See the series WEARING THE BADGE with Gary McCarthy. FOX32CHICAGO.COM, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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It's explosive and loud. Its no holds barred high tension family drama where father and son go head-to-head...wait... that doesn't sound right...

Actually its a new tradition in my post radio life. Each year the producer of this podcast joins me to go over our year and have a few minutes of quality time with his dad.

Ross Cochran joins me on our year ending episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.

SHOW NOTES

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Don’t forget to subscribe to listen to “Live From My Office” wherever you get your podcasts, and e-mail the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity!

ITS NICK D FOR CHRISTMAS!

When Nick and I ruled WGN Radio we had fun all year long. 

Somehow the CHRISTMAS shows were even better.

But never did I ever think Nick D would write a book!

It's GREAT and we talk about it here so you can get it for you and your friends.

Happy holidays and thanks for watching on YouTube and listening wherever you get podcasts. 

NOTES:

Follow Nick and get the book... 40 Years, 40 Films | Nick Digilio

This time on ANYTHING BUT POLITICS the guest is Jim Flannigan.

We talk the holidays. He tells me about doing comedy on cruise ships. Then we swap humiliating hospital stories.

While I continue recovering from knee replacement surgery hear Jim and me...LIVE FROM MY RECLINER!

SHOW NOTES:

Don't miss Flannigan live at Zanies this weekend. Tickets and information at zanies.com.

Everything on Jim is at JimFlannigan.com.

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The legendary TV weatherman, innovator, inventor, speaker, and author too, might even make you feel better about climate trends on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE 

SHOW NOTES:

Follow Paul on Twitter

Check out Paul's Website

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BLESS ME FATHER...BLESS US ALL

Father Tom Hurley is one of my favorite people. He is a very good man who will step up for others everyday. 

I know what you're saying, he's a Priest, that's the job.

Father Tom is different. He has as much passion for the job as he did when he was first ordained. Here we go from Marist to Old St. Pats to his new church home and we look for hope this Holiday. 

It's always a pleasure to have my friend, Father Tom, join me for Anything But Politics and Live From My Office.

SHOW NOTES

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With each new episode, the first three listeners thatemail me“SURVIVE 2025!” will be eligible to win a $25 ABT Giftcard as long as you include your mailing address and that phrase!

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Radio legend, TV star, Premier League man-on-the-pitch for the Spurs!

My BFF (Britain's funniest friend) Paul Coyte is back for ANYTHING BUT POLITICS.

We talk holiday traditions, memories, and many other entertaining things.

Thanks for listening and watching LIVE FROM MY OFFICE!

SHOW NOTES:

You can see Paul on GB NEWS on the GBN app, on demand.

Look for the Breakfast shows hosted by Eamonn Holmes, Stephen, and Ellie.

He handles sports talk, and you can listen live in the Chicago area from 11pm-2am weekdays!

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He is a highly experienced Judge in a giant city and is now an author of multiple hit books. Judge Larry Axelrood occupies a narrow lane. We talk about being a Judge here in Chicago and the Judiciary on a national basis. 

Spoiler alert!  Don't expect the courts to step into the void that Congress has left and save us all.

Here comes the Judge on this all new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.

SHOW NOTES:

Everything that Judge Larry is doing, including his books, are linked through his website.

Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $25 off your next purchase of $150 or more by using the promo code COCHRAN2025 online or in person!

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With each new episode, the first three listeners thatemail me“SURVIVE 2025!” will be eligible to win a $25 ABT Giftcard as long as you include your mailing address and that phrase!

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I'm recovering from my second knee replacement surgery, which means I'm ready to challenge all of you in a race. In the meantime, check out the conversation I had with my actual surgeon, Dr. Charles Luppo from when I had my first knee done. Listen and share with anyone who is thinking of having their knee replaced!

SHOW NOTES

Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $25 off your next purchase of $150 or more by using the promo code COCHRAN2025 online or in person!

Follow me on Substack.

With each new episode, the first three listeners thatemail me“SURVIVE 2025!” will be eligible to win a $25 ABT Giftcard as long as you include your mailing address and that phrase!

Don’t forget to subscribe to listen to “Live From My Office” wherever you get your podcasts, and e-mail the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity!

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO STEVE COCHRAN?

Tim Benker is one of the funniest people I know - Always has been, always will be.  You can look it up.  We've run the tests.

So join us for another stand-up comedy extravaganza Saturday November 15th at the Copley theater in Aurora with two shows at 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Go to Paramountaurora.com or cochranshow.com and get your tix. 

Listen here for an actual production meeting as Tim and I tie up last minute details for the show on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.

SHOW NOTES

Thanks to ABT Electronics for the great prizes.

Do your holiday shopping in store or at abt.com.

And thanks to the great people at the Paramount Aurora starting with my old friend Jim Jarvis.  See all the great Christmas shows to come and Jerry Seinfeld coming in for a benefit in January.

Everything you need to know at ParamountAurora.com