Sunday Morning

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan and Mark Carman start the show talking about the tough adjustment to Daylight Saving Time, but at least that got us one hour closer to the show this morning.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Salem, Massachusetts.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They discuss developments on GLP1s and whether microdosing on them is a safe option for people. They also give a vaccine update, regarding measles and the flu.

Charlie Roumeliotis, WGN Radio Studio Host, joins the show to remember the life and career of the legendary Troy Murray. Charlie shares his personal stories with Troy and shares some of the greatest moments Troy had alongside John Wiedeman in the broadcast booth. For more from Charlie, visit here.

Ron Onesti, President and CEO of Onesti Entertainment, joins Wendy to talk about the upcoming shows at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles and the Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines. For more information, visit Onesti Entertainment.

Horticulturalist Dan Kosta joins Wendy to field all listener questions regarding plants, as well as gives Dave and Mark some needed yardwork advice.

To wrap up, Wendy feeds the fire of the peanut butter cup war by sharing a recipe for no-bake peanut butter bars.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss developments on GLP1s and whether microdosing on them is a safe option for people. They also give a vaccine update, regarding measles and the flu.

Dane Neal starts today’s show talking with Jacqueline Herrera, General Manager of Chicagoland Speedway, about NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland in Joliet this summer for the first time in seven years.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Christiana, Delaware.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Dane Neal for this week’s health update. They discuss the recent uptick in measles, vaccination and symptoms for measles, National Kidney Month, and nutritious diets.

Dane welcomes Lou Weisbach, CEO and co-founder of Stadium Capital Financing Group, to highlight preventing and curing diseases. Lou details the five pillars of success and how to make health a win-win for everyone.

Jenn Jolly, tech reporter, founder of Techish.com, and host of the Techishly Jenn podcast, joins Dane to talk about her 72-hour break from electronic devices and what it can do for your brain and body.

David Hammond stops by the studio to recap his trip to Mexico and touch on some unique foods of various cultures. To learn more about some of the best food in Chicago, you can check out David’s book, ‘Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites’.

Chairman and Executive Director of the American Legion Premier Boys State Christopher Benigno joins Dane to discuss the Boys State program, how students benefit from it, and the qualifications needed to attend.

Chicago Cubs anthem singer John Vincent previews the 2026 season and his anticipation to sing the Italian national anthem when the Cubs play Team Italy on March 3rd in Mesa. John also shares his favorite aspects of Wrigley Field and where else people can watch him perform.

Scotty Hamilton joins Dane from the 85th annual Daytona Bike Week and Jim Bob Morris talks about the favorites for the upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Award winning author and Forbes writer Hudson Lindenberger joins Dane Neal from New Zealand to discuss his recent travel destinations and key places to check out if you are interested in distilled spirits.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Dane Neal for this week’s health update. They discuss the recent uptick in measles, vaccination and symptoms for measles, National Kidney Month, and nutritious diets.

Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, Tony DeNardis and Eli Berk start the show talking about Team USA men’s hockey gold medal game against Canada.

NASCAR and IndyCar are getting ready for a doubleheader weekend in Phoenix! To get ready for race weekend, Dane is joined by the President of Phoenix Raceway Latasha Causey. They talk about what went into making this event possible and run down all the festivities.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Colonial Beach, Virginia.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dane for this week’s health update. They discuss ALS in the wake of Eric Dane’s passing, and warning signs for encephalitis.

Bo Kemp, co-founder of Caelum Ventures, joins Dane to talk about the difficulties in making your first million dollars and how that is the toughest financial hill to climb.

For This Week in Theatre, Dane is joined by legendary anchor and producer Bill Kurtis. They discuss his storied career, including highlights like Anchorman and his book Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News.

Jenn Jolly, tech reporter, founder of Techish.com, and host of the Techishly Jenn podcast, joins Dane to talk about the dangers of increased screen time and the best methods to have a healthy relationship with your device. They also discuss the latest on the trial against Meta and Google happening in Los Angeles.

Dane is joined by Brett Penager, former athlete and current author, to discuss his book Larger Than Life. For more information about the book, visit Larger Than.

With the Bears looking towards Indiana for a potential site for their new stadium, Lou Weisbach, CEO and co-founder of Stadium Capital Financing Group. They discuss how the Bears have gotten to this point in stadium progression and what fans can look forward to at the new site.

Sunday is National Margarita Day! To celebrate, Dane talks with several Chicagoland restaurants including Fat Rosie’s, Barrio Queen, Blues Hog and more!

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, for this week’s health update. They discuss ALS in the wake of Eric Dane’s passing, and warning signs for encephalitis.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss colorectal cancer in the wake of the death of actor James Van Der Beek and field listener questions about colon health.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Charlie Roumeliotis start the show talking about the wonders of Greek food and rave about the new restaurant in Niles, Kouklas.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Romance, Arkansas.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss colorectal cancer in the wake of the death of actor James Van Der Beek and field listener questions about colon health.

Dean has been looking for new promotional material, and he wants help from the listeners! WGN Radio’s finest call in with their testimony as to why you should tune in every Sunday morning.

On This Week in Theatre, Dean is joined by Jessica Fisch (director) and Cody Combs (Evan Hansen) of Paramount Theatre’s production of Dear Evan Hansen, now showing through March 22. For more information, visit Paramount Aurora.

Dean celebrates the 25th anniversary of the premiere of Mel Brooks’ The Producers by revisiting an interview between them from 2001.

During Bad Bunny’s halftime performance during the big game, a familiar face could have been spotted. Dean is joined by Grant Park Music Festival Artistic Director Giancarlo Guerrero to talk about his performance and what went into the entire production.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Tony DeNardis start the show talking about the Olympics and provide the latest on Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn and her crash on the slopes Sunday morning.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Ada, Ohio.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss Lindsey Vonn’s crash in the Olympics and her decision to compete on a torn ACL. They also give vaccine updates and field listener questions.

August Spree, Senior Manager of Special Events of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, joins Dean to talk about the World of Chocolate Festival, coming to Artifact Events in Ravenswood on Friday, February 27th. For more information, visit World of Chocolate.

For This Week in Theatre, Dean is joined by Robert Falls, former artistic director for the Goodman Theatre to discuss his current production, Holiday. For more information, visit the Goodman Theatre.

NFL Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Dan Hampton joins the show to preview the Big Game and shares his thoughts on new Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor.

Today marks the 26th anniversary of the death of the great Bob Collins. To honor him, Dean shares his final on-air conversations with Bob and moments from his final show.

Dean’s A-List interviews this week are with Chris Hemsworth to talk about his new movie, Crime 101, and with Wagner Moura to discuss Separate Lives.

On this week’s Food Time, Dean shares his Soup-er Bowl Sunday lineup, including lasagna soup, french onion and much more!

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss Lindsey Vonn’s crash in the Olympics and her decision to compete on a torn ACL. They also give vaccine updates and field listener questions.