Chicago singer-songwriter Annie Aiello joins Steve and Johnnie over the phone to discuss her career making music, the influence the late Oliva Newton-John had on her life, and the upcoming tribute shows honoring the legend, Always Olivia. Later, Johnnie recalls her bout with shingles last week and Steve reminds us of Elvis Presley’s first live appearance, exactly 67 years ago.

Founder of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 Ron Romero and lead guitarist of Cheap Trick Rick Nielson joined Johnnie and Steve to talk about the installation of the 24-foot hand-sculpted guitar, christened the “Gigantar.” After, the Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Patrick Crispen, discusses the AI bot, ChatGPT, and the possible benefits and hindrances in the classroom environment, Later, Steve and Johnnie take time to remember the late Jeff Beck.

On the first night of their new Saturday show, Steve and Johnnie are joined by a multitude of guests to help celebrate the occasion! Johnnie and Steve are visited by WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, WGN-TV’s Mike Janssen, musician, Tommy Emmanuel, entertainment reporter, Gino Salomone, and more as they talk, joke, and have fun throughout the night!

Christina Martinez, Paralegal for the Prinz Law Firm, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. Christina talks to Steve and Johnnie about the CROWN Act, one of a number of laws that are set to go into effect at the start of the new year.

Ilyce Glink, financial journalist and host of This Week In Wealth, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. Ilyce gives listeners money and credit management tips to know before the new year rolls around and takes a look back at some of the biggest headlines in the financial sector this year. Listen below to learn more and tune in to WGN on Sundays at 7am for This Week In Wealth with Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino.

Gino Salomone, Entertainment Reporter for Fox 6 in Milwaukee and The Dish Network, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. Together, they reflect and share personal anecdotes on many of the musicians and actors we’ve lost this year.

On this week’s Thank You Thursday, Chicago’s Afternoon News is hosted by Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. WGN Radio listeners give thanks to the loved ones in their lives as 2022 comes to a close.

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. Tom talks about some of the big automotive stories to come out of 2022 and what prospective car owners may need to know before arriving at the dealership. Listen below to get some car buying tips and head over to Consumer Guide for more from Tom.

Sidney Friedman, the famous musical mentalist from Chicago, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent, for a special segment. Sidney talks to Steve and Johnnie about how he became a mentalist, his book Your Mind Knows More Than You Do, and plays a couple of mind-boggling games with callers and WGN’s own Ernie Scatton. Listen to the exciting show below and go to his website to learn more about Sidney Friedman.

Daniel Thomas, Spokesperson for the Illinois Office of Tourism, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. For the first time in 134 years, a float from Illinois will be featured in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Daniel gives listeners an idea of what kind of representation Illinois will have in the parade on January 2, 2023 premiering on NBC5 and ABC7 at 10am CST.