Rollye James

Rollye James speaks with Samuel Kleiner, the author of THE FLYING TIGERS: The Untold Story of the American Pilots Who Waged a Secret War Against Japan. The book tells the story of the unit of American volunteer pilots that flew in China in the early days of World War II—made famous by their shark-faced P-40s and the John Wayne movie.

Rollye James speaks with Joseph L. Schofer, Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering & Associate Dean of McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University, about the current state of infrastructure in the U.S. and the need for investment across the country.

Denise Avant, President of the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois, joins the Rollye James show to discuss voting rights and accessibility for voters who are blind or have low vision as we enter an unprecedented election year. Denise shares her personal experiences with voting and the challenges and barriers that others may face.

Rollye James speaks with Wayne Penello, who is the president and founder of Risked Revenue Energy Associates and a ForbesBooks co-author of Risk Is an Asset: Turning Commodity Price Uncertainty into a Strategic Advantage. He explains how companies and individual investors can successfully invest and manage risk during the economic uncertainty brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest. 

Rollye James speaks with pediatrician Shelly Vaziri Flais, MD, FAAP, about the guidelines for reopening schools in Illinois and what measures parents should consider to limit the spread of the virus if they do open.

MANSON EXPOSED author/journalist and investigative reporter Ivor Davis joins Rollye James to talk about what it was like to travel with the Beatles on their first American Tour and covering the infamous Manson Murder trials. Davis was immersed in the Sharon Tate murders from the very first day. He interviewed key figures in the trial like: Roman Polanski, Terry Melcher, Manson Family members, Vincent Bugliosi, chief DA prosecutor, Steven Kaye, deputy district attorney, and all the lawyers. His book is a first-hand view of this crazy world – 1969 – in the movie and music business, and in the cult that created pure evil – Charles Manson.

Robert Katzberg, author of The Vanishing Trial: The Era of Courtroom Performers and the Perils of Its Passing, joins the Rollye James show to discuss his latest book. In The Vanishing Trial, accomplished lawyer Robert Katzberg explores why trials have become such rarities in today’s federal courtrooms, and examines the dangerous consequences of a justice system without juries. 

Do you have recurring dreams? Have you ever wondered what they mean? America’s Dream Expert Kelly Sullivan Walden joins the Rollye James show to discuss common dream meanings, how they relate to you and what your dreams can reveal about your health. She also takes listeners’ calls.

Rollye James spends the evening on WGN Radio sharing today’s top news stories, her favorite classic oldies, and takes the listeners’ questions.

Medical & Forensic Psychologist Dr. Anthony Napoleon, author of COVID-19 Human Behavior, joins Rollye James to explore the big questions around COVID-19. He talks about the psychology behind the refusal to wear a mask, what type of person is likely to be a coronavirus “super spreader,” why America is “virus friendly,” and much more.