WGN - The Download with Justin Kaufmann Podcast

It’s time once again to learn about your pop culture blind spots as we play another fun-filled game of “Never Have I Ever!” Have you never ever played a round of golf? Completely missed the Russell Crowe film, “A Beautiful Mind?” Never put on a pair of blue jeans? It’s time to fess up! Never Have I Ever…Chewed gum Follow Justin on Twitter and give him a like on Facebook. The Download with Justin Kaufmann airs Monday through Friday from 7 pm. to 11 […]

We have an incredible show for you this evening! On tonight’s episode of The Download, political analysts Kitty Kurth and Chris Robling debate the top national political stories making news this week, our resident philosopher Al Gini tackles the concept of procrastination, composer and lyricist Dave Ogrin tells us about the new production of “Wild Women of Planet Wongo” at the Chopin Theatre, movement artist, educator and consultant Kristina Fluty explains her intimacy and violence choreography in the production of “Mies […]

It’s Monday so it must be Touché time! Political analysts Chris Robling and Kitty Kurth are here to break down the top national political stories making news this week including President Trump uninviting the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House, President Trump saying he has the right to pardon himself, SCOTUS ruling for the Colorado baker who refused to make a same-sex wedding cake and the ongoing debate over the Russia investigation. Follow Justin on Twitter and give him a like on Facebook. The Download with Justin Kaufmann […]

Movement artist, educator and consultant Kristina Fluty joins Justin to explain her stunning intimacy and violence choreography in the current production of “Mies Julie” at the Victory Gardens Theater. Follow Justin on Twitter and give him a like on Facebook. The Download with Justin Kaufmann airs Monday through Friday from 7 pm. to 11 pm on @WGNRadio

Chicago blues legend Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater died of heart failure earlier today at age 83. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel released the following statement on Clearwater’s passing: “Chicago lost one of our legendary blues musicians, innovators and ambassadors to the world. Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater leaves behind a legacy that includes 17 albums, countless shows and a lifetime of songs that gave a voice to the soul of the city he loved. Our thoughts are with Eddy’s family and friends […]

The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the news so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include Springfield passing a budget on time, the Illinois General Assembly ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, Representative Lou Lang being accused of harassment, President Trump considering commuting Rod Blagojevich’s prison sentence, the Cubs taking on the Mets in the Big Apple, the Sox getting ready for a big series with the Brewers, the NBA Finals beginning tonight and Sears announcing it will […]

WGN‘s Mark Carman joins Justin to preview the 2018 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. Mark talks about what we can expect from the series, what Lebron and the Cavs can do to combat the high octane Warriors, the upcoming NBA Draft and free agency and when we can expect the Chicago Bulls return to league dominance. Follow Justin on Twitter and give him a like on Facebook. The Download with Justin Kaufmann airs Monday through Friday from 7 pm. to […]

“How to Speak Midwestern” author Edward McClelland joins Justin for another episode of the “Chicago Accent Challenge!” Do you think that you have the greatest Chicago accent? Well, let Justin and Ted be the judges! Follow Justin on Twitter and give him a like on Facebook. The Download with Justin Kaufmann airs Monday through Friday from 7 pm. to 11 pm on @WGNRadio

We are ending the month with a bang! On tonight’s episode of The Download award-winning journalist and author John F. Wasik discusses innovation in Illinois and his book, “Lightning Strikes: Timeless Lessons in Creativity from the Life and Work of Nikola Tesla,” WGN’s Mark Carman previews the NBA Finals and looks ahead to the Bulls 2018-2019 team, Justin previews his Schadenfreude-filled weekend and we end the show with a special Thursday edition of the “Chicago Accent Challenge!” Follow Justin on Twitter and […]

The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the news so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include Springfield passing a budget on time, the Illinois General Assembly ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, Representative Lou Lang being accused of harassment, President Trump considering commuting Rod Blagojevich’s prison sentence, the Cubs taking on the Mets in the Big Apple, the Sox getting ready for a big series with the Brewers, the NBA Finals beginning tonight and Sears announcing it will […]