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The Black Conscience

Leonard Jones

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In this limited series, host Leonard Jones, a senior at St. Ambrose University and president of the college's Black Student Union has conversations with experts from SAU and the Quad Cities area about Black history and culture to help combat ignorance and hate with positivity and education.
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All the things that made the world the way it is now. Welcome to the podcast takes your nostalgia, tells you the history behind it and makes you ask What the HELL Were You Thinking. Host Dave Bledsoe takes the history, politics and pop culture of the past fifty years and explains what it was like to live through it and why it is still ruining the world today. So join Dave, his hapless Producer Gavin St James every Monday for time capsule of truth! Find us at whatthehellpodcast.com, @whattheh ...
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The Food Matters Podcast

Laurentine ten Bosch

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Welcome to the FOOD MATTERS Podcast! Bringing you game-changing health and wellness information, tips, tricks, and healthy hacks on all things nutrition, detoxing, weight loss, mindfulness, sleep, gut health, beauty, alternative healing, spiritual wellbeing, transformation, and more! This podcast is home to the best interviews with leading doctors, nutritionists, fitness experts, and thought leaders of the world who collectively share their wisdom and knowledge. Join hosts James Colquhoun & ...
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Colored

Colored

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Colored: Crack Cocaine, the War on Drugs, and the Making of Post-Civil Rights America is a seven-part series exploring the racial dynamic behind the War on Drugs and the crack cocaine scare - specifically drawing from the perspective of Black Americans living in Boston, Massachusetts. Joe and Prasanna delve into the complexities of this era, while presenting their ideas in an unconventional way. Each episode focuses on one theme, building to conclusions that extend far beyond drug policy.
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Monster: Freeway Phantom

iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV

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Between 1971 and 1972, six black girls went missing in the Washington D.C. area. Their bodies were discarded alongside DC freeways. And their killer was never found. The media dubbed him “The Freeway Phantom.” From iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV, a new podcast reinvestigates the 50 year old unsolved murders of these young girls. Journalist and Public Radio veteran Celeste Headlee (NPR, PBS, TEDx) examines old case files and interviews the investigators and family members who are still haun ...
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DNA science. Artificial intelligence. Smartphones and 3D printers. Science and technology have transformed the world we live in. But how did we get here? It wasn’t by accident. Well, sometimes it was. It was also the result of hard work, teamwork, and competition. And incredibly surprising moments. Hosted by bestselling author Steven Johnson (“How We Got To Now”), American Innovations uses immersive scenes to tell the stories of the scientists, engineers, and ordinary people behind the great ...
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The Addiction Files: An Addiction Medicine Podcast

Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD

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Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Donnelly Cook, MD are board certified addiction medicine and family medicine physicians providing evidence based education, clinical pearls and resources to physicians, residents and students while striving to destigmatize the treatment of addiction in our medical culture and save lives. Tune in to learn about the latest treatments for all things addiction. Join us as we conduct expert interviews, review clinical pearls and best practices and discuss the latest ...
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the podcast that takes you on thrilling journeys across the cosmos, where Federal Agents solve crimes that defy the boundaries of our known universe! Join us as we unravel captivating tales of interstellar intrigue, showcasing the heroic deeds of these intrepid investigators, who fearlessly navigate the cosmic expanse to bring intergalactic criminals to justice. From high-octane space chases to mind-bending investigations on distant planets, each episode will immerse you in a world where the ...
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Show Notes Episode 493: Secret Dealer Man Part 3 of the Crack Epidemic This week Host Dave Bledsoe tried to make a bartender believe he was an undercover agent for the state liquor authority and drinking for free would help their case. (It would have worked if his “badge” didn’t read Female Body Inspector) On the show this week we FINALLY conclude …
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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week, the Rascals start the podcast talking about their favorite story, meme, etc. about Pope Leo XIV. Are we pope’d out yet? As usual, plenty of news about the …
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New York Times best-selling author Dave Barry joins John Williams to discuss his new book, “Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I Went 77 Years Without Growing Up.” Dave talks about how he comes up with ideas of what to write about, the types of stories that most resonate with people, humor often coming from a place of pain, som…
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Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob reminds us that we are still way behind on water and you should still be watering those evergreens! https://serve.castfire…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7417244/5-14-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-14-212444.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Are you participating in ‘No Mow May?’ .cls-4{fill:#000;} Pope Leo XIV, Qatari jet, Biden’s decline .…
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Jimmy and Rosa Soto join John Williams in-studio to talk about their incredible story that was documented in the Tribune last week. Jimmy spent 42 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Jimmy and Rosa discuss how this has impacted their lives, their thoughts on police corruption and the criminal justice system, what drove them to keep pushin…
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s new pick for surgeon general, Zepbound beating Wegovy for weight loss in the first head-to-head trial of blockbuster drugs, and measles cases still rising. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KE…
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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s plan to take a jet from Qatar, Mayor Brandon Johnson continuing to say he did not fire Dr. Allison Arwady, his thoughts on the effectiveness of acupuncture, and the debate over dandelions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7414609/5-13-25_Eric_Zorn_Tru…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7414601/5-13-25_Johh_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-13-191701.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Are you participating in ‘No Mow May?’ .cls-4{fill:#000;} Pope Leo XIV, Qatari jet, Biden’s decline .…
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Italian street artist Greg Goya joins John Williams to talk about when he decided to become an artist, the type of art he makes, why he calls his work ‘fast art,’ how people can interact with his work, why love is the most important aspect of his art, and his interactive art installations at the Chicago Botanic Garden. https://serve.castfire.com/au…
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Realtor Steve Budzik joins John Williams to talk about the boyhood home of Pope Leo XIV in Dolton. Steve describes the type of house, his relationship to the client selling the home, how long the house was originally on the market, what the value of the home might be right now, how unique and rare this property is, and what the future plans for the…
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The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou talks about what he would do if he owned the boyhood home of Pope Leo XIV. Lou also explains that now is the perfect time to treat for bugs in your lawn. Two words: Milky spores. And as always, Lou answers all of your home impro…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7412007/5-12-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-12-192907.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Are you participating in ‘No Mow May?’ .cls-4{fill:#000;} Pope Leo XIV, Qatari jet, Biden’s decline .…
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Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about why the markets are dipping a bit today, the latest on President Trump’s trade deals, the roller coaster the market has been on since President Trump announced his tariff plan, why now is a good time to reevaluate your retirement plan, more peopl…
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Dr. Michael M. Canaris, Associate Professor of Ecclesiology & Systematic Theology, Co-Director, Miguel Pro, S.J. Pastoral Protagonism Initiative Institute of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about Pope Leo XIV, the excitement in Chicago and America, the time Pope spent in Latin America, why he chose the name …
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NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the new Pope being from Chicago, how Americans and Chicagoans are feeling about the selection of Leo XIV, if picking an American pope was a message to the Trump administration, and President Trump’s trade deal with the U.K. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7408090/5-9-25_Connel…
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Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7408052/5-9-25_John_Williams_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-09-154652.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Are you participating in ‘No Mow May?’ .cls-4{fill:#00…
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It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, today, Jon Hansen has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, Jon is joined by Susan Yarolem, Director of Sales & Marketing, Celebration River Cruises! Susan talks about the…
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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about new Pope Leo XIV being from Chicago, if she believes this pope was picked as a pushback to the new administration, the challenges of Democrats not having a majority in Congress, if she has any relationship with President Trump, the several IVF initiatives she…
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign computer science professor Dr. Sheldon Jacobson joins John Williams to talk about his Crain’s Op-ed that suggests that the U.S use tariffs on offshore customer service centers. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7406084/5-8-25_Sheldon_Jacobson_tariffs_offshore_call_centers_2025-05-08-201824.128.mp3 Tariff Tu…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7406076/5-8-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-08-203116.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Are you participating in ‘No Mow May?’ .cls-4{fill:#000;} Pope Leo XIV, Qatari jet, Biden’s decline .c…
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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) announcing that he’ll be running for the senate seat being vacated by Dick Durb…
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Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob tells us that it isn’t too late to work on those patches in your lawn! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7404126/5-7-25_Bob…
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U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about his decision to run for the senate seat that will be vacated by Senator Dick Durbin. Congressman Krishnamoorthi explains why he’s running, the importance of pushing back against President Trump and Elon Musk, his track record of standing up to bullies, and if he was surprised …
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Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about how he helped a listener who is going through a divorce refinance her home and take care of her family financially. David also explains how he’s helping a listener get out of credit card debt. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7404101/5-7-25_David_Hochberg_mortgate_rate…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7404083/5-7-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-07-210823.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Are you participating in ‘No Mow May?’ .cls-4{fill:#000;} Pope Leo XIV, Qatari jet, Biden’s decline .c…
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Gordon Gill, Partner, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, joins John Williams to talk about the design and construction of Jeddah Tower, which, upon completion, will be the world’s tallest skyscraper. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7401513/5-6-25_Gordon_Gill_architect_Jeddah_Tower_2025-05-06-215413.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Are you …
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Dr. Michael Bauer, Medical Director at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the dangers of mixing alcohol and medications, a new study published in the Cancer Research journal suggests that early prostate cancer diagnoses can be made via a mere urine test, how artificial intelligence has been used in the hos…
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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the amount that President Trump appears on television answering questions from the press, Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the race to replace Senator Dick Durbin, if Governor Pritzker will run for president, and who will likely emerge as a can…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7401003/5-6-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-06-191103.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Are you participating in ‘No Mow May?’ .cls-4{fill:#000;} Pope Leo XIV, Qatari jet, Biden’s decline .c…
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The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains why now is a great time to check for and take care of cracks in your driveway or walkway. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7399140/5-5-25_Mr_Fix_It_Lou_Manfredini…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7399117/5-5-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-05-195917.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Are you participating in ‘No Mow May?’ .cls-4{fill:#000;} Pope Leo XIV, Qatari jet, Biden’s decline .c…
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John Williams with WGN Radio’s Bob Kessler and traffic manager Julie Stern joined with fellow WGN Radio listeners to volunteer at City Kids Camp in Lewistown, Illinois. There they painted, cleared brush, made repairs and spruced up the camp to ready it for another season of campers. It was an exhausting – but rewarding – weekend for all with new fr…
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Show Notes Episode 492: You STILL Want A New Drug Part 2 of the Crack Epidemic This week Host Dave Bledsoe thought he was done drinking but discovered his credit card company had (Foolishly) upped his credit limit. (This will not end well for either of them) On the show this week we deliver part two of the crack epidemic talking about all the lies …
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Jessica Mayle, Regional Spokesperson and Public Affairs Specialist at Transportation Security Administration, chats with WGN’s John Williams about Real ID compliance at the airport. Jessica explains the Global Entry program and how it can be used as an acceptable form of ID. Jessica also talks about the ID requirements for TSA PreCheck. https://ser…
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NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to discuss the current tariff and economic situation in the United States. Connell also talks about how small business are affected by today’s economic decisions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7396747/5-2-25_Connell_McShane_2025-05-02-191247.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Are you …
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Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7396698/5-2-25_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-02-194038.64kmono.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Are you participating in ‘No Mow May?’ .cls-4{fill:#000;} Pope L…
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Show Notes Episode 491: You Want A NEW Drug? Part 1 of the Crack Epidemic This week Host Dave Bledsoe found himself unexpectedly in a serious situation when we staggered into an Irish wake and had to pretend he was cousin Eamon from Cork. (He was quickly figured out because his fake Irish accent kept sounding more Jamaican.) On the show this week w…
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Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams to talk about the 50th anniversary of ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail,’ and to share his thoughts on the Oscars introducing a Best Stunt Design category. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7394082/5-1-25_Michael_Phillips_Monty_Python_Oscars_Stunt_Design_2025-05-01-195022.128.mp3 Recent…
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It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head down south to the great state capital of Illinois! Joining John today is Amy Beadle, Marketing Manager, Vis…
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Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of diet and exercise, why you should separate diet and exercise, a new study that shows that people who drank 8 or more drinks per week had 133% increased risk of having brain injury that is associated with memory and thinking issues (…
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Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger and Member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of April 2025! What was your favorite joke this month? And as always, John brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/73…
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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing the odds that Governor Pritzker becomes preside…
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Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry tells John about ‘signature for sex’ cases, and to share his thoughts on Bill Belichick’s interview with CBS. Does Kerry believe Belichick is cognitively impaired? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392503/4-30-25_Ker…
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