Chicago-police-officer-turned-talk-show-host Steve Wilkos joins me as the syndicated “Steve Wilkos Show” kicks off its 19th season (check local listings for time/dates). Steve’s origin story with “The Jerry Springer Show” proves that being in the right place at the right time has its benefits. He also talks about working with his wife; why the Springer fights were so popular; how “winging it” benefits his talk-show brand, and how his years as a cop informs his hosting style.

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