WGN - The Download with Justin Kaufmann Podcast

The Daily Line‘s Mike Fourcher joins Justin for his weekly visit to break down the top local political stories (and one huge national story) making news this week including former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee tomorrow, the U.S. Justice Department saying that it has not reached an agreement with the city of Chicago on federal oversight of police reform and the Tribune’s report on property tax disparity. Follow Justin on Twitter and give him a […]

On tonight’s episode of The Download, the always informative Mike Fourcher of The Daily Line talks about former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee tomorrow, the great Joel Weisman chats about his amazing career as an attorney and award-winning television host, Chicago native and “Parks and Recreation” actor Jim O’Heir discusses his new movie, “Middle Man” and since it’s Wednesday, we end the show with “Swap Meet,” a Chicago-centric version of “Antiques Roadshow” meets “Let’s Make a Deal.” […]

The wonderful actor Jim O’Heir joins Justin to discuss his new movie, “Middle Man,” which opens this weekend at the AMC River East 21 Theatre in Chicago. Jim talks about what drew him to the film, wanting to do something different after 7 years on “Parks and Recreation,” the role reality and fame play in the movie, how he prepared for working on an independent film, how he deals with anxiety and insecurity, his relationship with the director Ned Crowley, […]

The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the news so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include reports saying Attorney General Jeff Sessions could resign amid rising tensions with President Trump, President Trump taking to twitter to criticize the mainstream media, Forbes suggesting the foundation belonging to Eric Trump, might have been party to some questionable activities, details emerging about Reality Winner, the woman accused of leaking top secret intelligence, Stacy Keach suffering a heart attack […]

It’s Tuesday night so that means it is time to come together and collectively complain and bemoan about #TheWorst things in society…for prizes! Tonight, Justin is joined by the always hilarious Kristen Toomey and Reena Calm! Do you know what’s The Worst? Moving in with someone who is anti-microwave. 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  

Dionna Griffin-Irons, Director of Diversity and Inclusion for The Second City, joins Justin to talk about the upcoming Breakout Comedy Festival, why it is important to continue this festival, trying to improve diversity in Hollywood, the importance of being curious about hearing something different, breaking the mold of having only one story being told and the challenge to get people of color to come and see a comedy show. Follow Justin on Twitter and give him a like on Facebook. The Download […]

Josh Mogerman of the National Resources Defense Council joins Justin to discuss the ramifications of President Trump pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord. Josh talks about how climate change affects Chicago, what is being done to combat climate change in the Midwest and the role the federal government should play in protecting the environment. 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 […]

We have another stupendous show for you this evening. On tonight’s episode of The Download, Justin chats with Josh Mogerman of the Natural Resources Defense Council about President Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Accord, former Chicago Bears standout Israel Idonije tells us about his post-football life and his upcoming appearance at the Printers Row Lit Fest, Dionna Griffin-Irons, Director of Diversity and Inclusion for The Second City, talks about the 2017 Break Out Comedy Festival, we introduce you […]

Rising Chicago hip hop artist Femdot joins Justin to talk about his music career, the spaces he plays around town, writing his first song when he was 6-years-old, what introduced him to hip hop and rap, getting into the poetry scene to become a better lyricist, what he plans to do once he finishes school, if he feels any pressure being a hip hop artist from Chicago, writing about current events and social issues, his new mixtape “The 20/20 Hour” […]

It’s Monday so it’s time to Touché! Political analysts Kevin Lampe and Chris Robling are here to break down all the political stories making news this week including the terrorist attack in London, President Trump’s tweets about a “Travel Ban,” five Arab countries severing all ties with Qatar and President Trump pulling the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Accord. Follow Justin on Twitter and give him a like on Facebook. The Download with Justin Kaufmann airs Monday through Friday from 7 […]