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- How many sodas should you have a month?
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 the study that revealed at least 25% of NFL players who died in the last 5 years had CTE. They also discuss the potential links between sugary drinks and stomach cancer, and emphasize the need for moderation in food intake.
https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8628249/8628249_2026-08-30-150749.64kmono.mp3Recent postsHealthShorter days and dark afternoons can trigger depression. Here’s how to fight back.cls-4{fill:#000;}Dr. Youmans: Signs you might be having a stroke.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Kenya releases 5 Ebola patients after negative tests as 2 remain hospitalized.cls-4{fill:#000;}A promising new drug could turn the tide against HIV. But it’s hard to find where it’s needed most.cls-4{fill:#000;}New York announces first measles death in 30 years.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsWendy SnyderWGN Radio’s Kickoff to Christmas is almost here!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | November 1.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Two Truths and Eli: Tantrums, trances and terriers.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}How dangerous is the time change to your health?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ilyce Glink: What are ‘boomerang employees’?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more22 min - Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | August 23
Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Jack Heinrich and Eli Berk kick off the show by celebrating Dave’s birthday and finding ways to make the most of the remaining days of summer.
For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Salerno, Italy and the nearby ruins of Pompeii.
Pompeii Ampitheater (Dave Schwan | WGN Radio)Streets of Pompeii in Italy (Dave Schwan | WGN Radio)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 the experimental Melanoma vaccine and its effects, and take listener questions.
We return for the next installment of Two Truths and Eli, where Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.
Entertainment journalist Alex Zalben, host and producer of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. The duo talks about the latest episodes of season 4 of Ted Lasso, season 2 of FX’s Adults, and the upcoming Netflix release The Whisper Man.
NFL Hall of Famer, Chicago Bears legend and leader of the Chicago 6 band, Dan Hampton, will be performing at Foster’s Fest in Hickory Hills, which supports Make-a-Wish Illinois on Saturday, Aug. 29. For more information, visit Foster’s Fest.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8609385/8609385_2026-08-23-171625.64kmono.mp3Recent postsWendy SnyderWGN Radio’s Kickoff to Christmas is almost here!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | November 1.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Two Truths and Eli: Tantrums, trances and terriers.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}How dangerous is the time change to your health?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ilyce Glink: What are ‘boomerang employees’?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more0 min - Two Truths and Eli: You can’t park there!
Eli Berk, sports producer, anchor, and producer of Wendy Snyder’s Sunday Morning, joins Wendy Snyder for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8609376/8609376_2026-08-23-174716.64kmono.mp3Recent postsWendy SnyderWGN Radio’s Kickoff to Christmas is almost here!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | November 1.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Two Truths and Eli: Tantrums, trances and terriers.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}How dangerous is the time change to your health?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ilyce Glink: What are ‘boomerang employees’?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more0 min - Dr. Santina Wheat on the experimental melanoma vaccine
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 the experimental melanoma vaccine and its effects, and take listener questions.
https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8609330/8609330_2026-08-23-161130.64kmono.mp3Recent postsHealthShorter days and dark afternoons can trigger depression. Here’s how to fight back.cls-4{fill:#000;}Dr. Youmans: Signs you might be having a stroke.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Kenya releases 5 Ebola patients after negative tests as 2 remain hospitalized.cls-4{fill:#000;}A promising new drug could turn the tide against HIV. But it’s hard to find where it’s needed most.cls-4{fill:#000;}New York announces first measles death in 30 years.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsWendy SnyderWGN Radio’s Kickoff to Christmas is almost here!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | November 1.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Two Truths and Eli: Tantrums, trances and terriers.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}How dangerous is the time change to your health?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ilyce Glink: What are ‘boomerang employees’?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more0 min - Newsroom Sound Check: 08/21/26
Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Darth Vader’s thoughts on Flock cameras, a pug that won the World’s Ugliest Dog contest, and Mary asks, “what’s with” weigh-ins at the doctor.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8608002/Newsroom_Sound_Check_08_21_2026_2026-08-21-215402.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsNewsroom Sound CheckNewsroom Sound Check: 11/04/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 11/03/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 11/02/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 10/30/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 10/29/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsWendy SnyderWGN Radio’s Kickoff to Christmas is almost here!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | November 1.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Two Truths and Eli: Tantrums, trances and terriers.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}How dangerous is the time change to your health?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ilyce Glink: What are ‘boomerang employees’?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsLisa DentNewsroom Sound Check: 11/04/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jahmal Cole checks in from Archer Heights.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}David Hochberg: How did homeowners vote in the election?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Pat Brady: Recapping the elections.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 11/03/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more7 min - Serial killer exhibit coming to the Cinespace Chicago Film Studios
American true crime author, researcher, and collector Dr. Bill Kimberlin joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to spotlight the Serial Killer: The Exhibition tour which will be making its way to Cinespace Chicago Film Studios at 2428 W 15th St., Chicago.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8607920/Dr_Bill_Kimberlin_08_21_2026_2026-08-21-214320.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsWendy SnyderWGN Radio’s Kickoff to Christmas is almost here!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | November 1.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Two Truths and Eli: Tantrums, trances and terriers.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}How dangerous is the time change to your health?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ilyce Glink: What are ‘boomerang employees’?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsLisa DentNewsroom Sound Check: 11/04/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jahmal Cole checks in from Archer Heights.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}David Hochberg: How did homeowners vote in the election?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Pat Brady: Recapping the elections.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 11/03/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more8 min - Ilyce Glink: Prices are up and so is the national debt
Ilyce Glink, of ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss how the national debt as officially reached $40 trillion and address the increase in prices overall.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8607823/Ilyce_Glink_08_21_2026_2026-08-21-200423.64kmono.mp3Ilyce GlinkRecent PostsWendy SnyderWGN Radio’s Kickoff to Christmas is almost here!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | November 1.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Two Truths and Eli: Tantrums, trances and terriers.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}How dangerous is the time change to your health?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ilyce Glink: What are ‘boomerang employees’?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsLisa DentNewsroom Sound Check: 11/04/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jahmal Cole checks in from Archer Heights.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}David Hochberg: How did homeowners vote in the election?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Pat Brady: Recapping the elections.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 11/03/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more0 min - Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | August 16
Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Tony DeNardis and Eli Berk start the show talking about the continuous rain in Chicago this summer and sharing highlights of the Cholesterol Check Hotline.
For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Bethel, NY.
Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They break down what your cholesterol numbers mean and what to monitor. They also look ahead to flu season and determine the best time to get your shot, and discuss other threats to liver health beyond alcohol.
We return for the next installment of Two Truths and Eli, where Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.
Entertainment journalist Alex Zalben, host and producer of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. The duo talks about the season premieres of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Outer Banks, Conan O’Brien Must Go, and more!
Lakeview Taco Fest arrives next week, and to celebrate, Samantha Gonzalez from Fernando’s Tequila Bar and Restaurant joins Wendy in studio to talk about the event and share some birria tacos and cucumber habanero margaritas! For more information on the festival, visit Chicago Events.
Tanner Mitchell a.k.a. “Tanner the Planter” joins the show to answer all your indoor plant questions and highlights the Tanner the Planter app.
Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins Wendy to talk about the latest legal entertainment news, including Jayden Daniels vs LSU over the number 5, Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea and the Tupac Shakur murder trial.
Plus, WGN Radio News Anchor Ron Brown joins to talk about the latest on the big screen.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8595562/8595562_2026-08-16-185102.64kmono.mp3Recent postsWendy SnyderWGN Radio’s Kickoff to Christmas is almost here!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | November 1.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Two Truths and Eli: Tantrums, trances and terriers.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}How dangerous is the time change to your health?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ilyce Glink: What are ‘boomerang employees’?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more2 hr 35 min - Two Truths and Eli: Monkey business
Eli Berk, sports producer, anchor, and producer of Wendy Snyder’s Sunday Morning, joins Wendy Snyder for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8595561/8595561_2026-08-16-181301.64kmono.mp3Recent postsWendy SnyderWGN Radio’s Kickoff to Christmas is almost here!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | November 1.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Two Truths and Eli: Tantrums, trances and terriers.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}How dangerous is the time change to your health?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ilyce Glink: What are ‘boomerang employees’?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more10 min - What do your cholesterol numbers actually mean?
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 break down what your cholesterol numbers mean and what to monitor. They also look ahead to flu season and determine the best time to get your shot, and discuss other threats to liver health beyond alcohol.
https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8595560/8595560_2026-08-16-183800.64kmono.mp3Recent postsHealthApproval of a cheap version of HIV-prevention shot lenacapavir raises hopes in low-income countries.cls-4{fill:#000;}Flu activity in Chicago higher than usual.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ethiopia attacks kill civilians as health system nears collapse, WHO chief says.cls-4{fill:#000;}How dangerous is the time change to your health?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}What to know about the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period now underway.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent postsWendy SnyderWendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | November 1.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Two Truths and Eli: Tantrums, trances and terriers.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}How dangerous is the time change to your health?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ilyce Glink: What are ‘boomerang employees’?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Cooking competition at Rockwell on the River.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more17 min
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Wendy Snyder was born and bred in Brookfield, IL and has been a familiar voice on the Chicago radio dial for four decades. In 1986, Wendy started her broadcasting career at WLUP-97.9 FM/The LOOP.…
After successful runs at WKQX-FM/Q101, WCKG 105.9 FM and WLS 890 AM, she can now be heard on WGN Radio 720 AM.
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