Wendy Snyder

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  • Dr. Santina Wheat: Women can have worse allergies than men

    Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. Dr. Wheat talks about allergies being worse for women, decreasing flu cases, and more.

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    Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
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    Trump’s vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
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    Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history, WHO chief says
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    Doctors say Trump’s vaccine order will raise fears, cause confusion and endanger kids
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    Dr. Kopin: mRNA flu vaccine is good for public health
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    Sunday Morning
    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | June 7
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    Dr. Santina Wheat with the latest vaccine updates
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    Spirit of America: ‘Pop’ culture at its finest
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    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | May 31
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    Spirit of America: The original chocolate factory
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    13 min
  • Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | April 12

    Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan and Jack Heinrich start the show talking about the successful splashdown of the Artemis II mission and the memorial service for Orion Samuelson.

    For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Littleton, CO.

    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 ticks and Lyme disease, fiber intake regarding colorectal cancer risk, and take listener questions.

    Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (D) joins Wendy to discuss Illinois House Bill 45, which would require grocery stores to provide paper coupons, removing exclusivity from mobile apps.

    Alex Zalben, host and producer of the Comic Book Club Podcast, joins Wendy to discuss the latest in television, including Euphoria, The Boys, The Pitt, and much more!

    The Savoy Brown rhythm section is performing with Sean Chambers at Reggies Bananna’s Shack Saturday, April 18 to celebrate the release of Street Corner Talking: The Autobiography of Kim Simmonds. Kim’s wife Debbie, alongside Robert Schaffner, join Wendy to talk about finishing the book and look toward the event.

    Bob Zeni, The Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy to answer listener questions about growing tomatoes and recipe recommendations. For more information about growing tomatoes or to purchase them, visit www.chicagotomatoman.com/shop.

    To celebrate The Masters, Wendy goes through her menu, including egg salad and pimento cheese sandwiches, as well as fives into a deep candy conversation.

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  • Ticked off: Dr. Santina Wheat on Lyme disease

    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 ticks and Lyme disease, fiber intake regarding colorectal cancer risk, and take listener questions.

    https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8193922/8193922_2026-04-12-183922.128.mp3
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    Health
    Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
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    Trump’s vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
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    Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history, WHO chief says
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    Doctors say Trump’s vaccine order will raise fears, cause confusion and endanger kids
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    Dr. Kopin: mRNA flu vaccine is good for public health
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    Recent Posts
    Sunday Morning
    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | June 7
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    Dr. Santina Wheat with the latest vaccine updates
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    Spirit of America: ‘Pop’ culture at its finest
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    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | May 31
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    Spirit of America: The original chocolate factory
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    17 min
  • Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | April 5

    Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Sammy Martino, and Eli Berk start the show by talking about Easter and the meaning of the Easter Bunny.

    For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Ontario, Canada.

    Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update.

    Wendy and Dr. Wheat highlight several key health observances recognized in April, starting with Parkinson’s Awareness, followed by Alcohol Awareness, and wrapping up with Stress Awareness.

    Wendy then leads into a conversation with Michelle Nichols, SR director of Public Programs at Adler Planetarium, to discuss the Artemis II mission.

    Author Jason Klamm joins the show to discuss his new book “Ferris Bueller.. You’re my hero.”

    Horticulturist Dan Kosta hops on to answer all your plant questions

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    Sunday Morning
    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | June 7
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    Dr. Santina Wheat with the latest vaccine updates
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    Spirit of America: ‘Pop’ culture at its finest
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    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | May 31
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    Spirit of America: The original chocolate factory
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    2 hr 24 min
  • Dr. Santina Wheat on April’s health spotlight

    Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update.

    Wendy and Dr. Wheat highlight several key health observances recognized during the month of April, starting with Parkinson’s Awareness, leading into Alcohol Awareness, and wrapping up with Stress Awareness

    https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8077904/8077904_2026-04-05-151404.64kmono.mp3
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    Health
    Trump’s vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
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    Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history, WHO chief says
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    Doctors say Trump’s vaccine order will raise fears, cause confusion and endanger kids
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    Dr. Kopin: mRNA flu vaccine is good for public health
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    Death toll from flesh-eating bacteria rises
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    Sunday Morning
    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | June 7
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    Dr. Santina Wheat with the latest vaccine updates
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    Spirit of America: ‘Pop’ culture at its finest
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    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | May 31
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    Spirit of America: The original chocolate factory
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    15 min
  • Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | March 29

    Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Tony DeNardis, and Eli Berk start the show recapping the NCAA Tournament as Illinois punched its ticket to the Final Four.

    For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Holly Springs, Mississippi.

    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 latest COVID variant, dementia risks, allergy season and take listener questions.

    Wendy dives into the history books, comparing favorite toys from year to year.

    Alex Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. From Paradise, to Daredevil: Born Again, to Larry David’s new show, Alex has you set up with the latest in TV.

    Tanner Mitchell, known as Tanner the Planter on social media, joins Wendy to take all listener questions about houseplants, as well as about Tanner’s new book, For the Love of Houseplants: Caring for & Keeping Plants with Confidence.

    On this week’s Food Time, Wendy shares a recipe on how to recreate a patty melt from the comfort of your own kitchen.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8064769/8064769_2026-03-29-185109.128.mp3
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    Sunday Morning
    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | June 7
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    Dr. Santina Wheat with the latest vaccine updates
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    Spirit of America: ‘Pop’ culture at its finest
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    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | May 31
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    Spirit of America: The original chocolate factory
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    2 hr 20 min
  • Dr. Santina Wheat on the newest COVID variant

    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 latest COVID variant, dementia risks, allergy season and take listener questions.

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    What to know about new ‘Cicada’ COVID variant detected in 25 states
    Recent posts
    Health
    Trump’s vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
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    Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history, WHO chief says
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    Doctors say Trump’s vaccine order will raise fears, cause confusion and endanger kids
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    Dr. Kopin: mRNA flu vaccine is good for public health
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    Death toll from flesh-eating bacteria rises
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    Recent Posts
    Sunday Morning
    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | June 7
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    Dr. Santina Wheat with the latest vaccine updates
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    Spirit of America: ‘Pop’ culture at its finest
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    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | May 31
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    Spirit of America: The original chocolate factory
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    15 min
  • Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | March 22

    Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, and Tony DeNardis start the show talking about the Shamrock Shuffle race and their journeys navigating the road closures.

    For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Ontario, WI, the hometown of the late Orion Samuelson.

    Dr. Harish Shownkeen, Medical Director, Stroke and Neurovascular program with Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They discuss Northwestern Medicine’s new Mobile Stroke Unit, which extends its reach further into the Western suburbs. They also go through the warning signs of a stroke and how to best stay informed to help yourself and your loved ones.

    WGN Radio news anchor Ron Brown joins the show to recap last week’s Academy Awards and reflect on the life of Chuck Norris.

    Dr. Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry joins Wendy to talk about the incoming Anne Frank exhibit, opening May 1. For more information, visit Griffin MSI.

    Horticulturalist Dan Kosta joins Wendy to field all listener questions regarding plants, and gets you ready for more spring plant growth!

    On this week’s Food Time, Wendy shares a recipe for an Eggroll in a Bowl.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8051297/8051297_2026-03-22-181837.128.mp3
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    Sunday Morning
    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | June 7
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    Dr. Santina Wheat with the latest vaccine updates
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    Spirit of America: ‘Pop’ culture at its finest
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    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | May 31
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    Spirit of America: The original chocolate factory
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    2 hr 18 min
  • Northwestern Medicine unveils upgraded Mobile Stroke Unit

    Dr. Harish Shownkeen, Medical Director, Stroke and Neurovascular Program with Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss Northwestern Medicine’s new Mobile Stroke Unit, which extends its reach further into the Western Suburbs. They also go through the warning signs of a stroke and how to best stay informed to help yourself and your loved ones.

    https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8051296/8051296_2026-03-22-182536.128.mp3
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    Health
    Doctors say Trump’s vaccine order will raise fears, cause confusion and endanger kids
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    Dr. Kopin: mRNA flu vaccine is good for public health
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    Congo says 2,000 people have died in history’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak
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    ‘The Galloping Cure,’ Missy Mazzoli’s opera on opioids epidemic, premieres at Edinburgh Festival
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    Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups’ guidance
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    Sunday Morning
    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | June 7
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    Dr. Santina Wheat with the latest vaccine updates
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    Spirit of America: ‘Pop’ culture at its finest
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    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | May 31
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    Spirit of America: The original chocolate factory
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    13 min
  • Homegrown tomatoes with Bob Zeni the Chicago Tomato Man

    Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about how he became the Tomato Man. Bob also answers listener questions about growing tomatoes in the shade and recipe recommendations. For more information about growing tomatoes or to purchase them, visit www.chicagotomatoman.com/shop.

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    Recent Posts
    Sunday Morning
    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | June 7
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    Dr. Santina Wheat with the latest vaccine updates
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    Spirit of America: ‘Pop’ culture at its finest
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    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | May 31
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    Spirit of America: The original chocolate factory
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    17 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.…

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